2006 Nissan Frontier Power Train Problems
- 193
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 193 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 31 records
- transmission radiator · 17 records
- radiator transmission · 16 records
- transmission failure · 16 records
- coolant transmission · 14 records
- radiator fluid · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 89 |
| 60–100k mi | 60 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, which the mechanic advised that the transmission radiator and transmission cooler needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10482912
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced because radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10513232
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My nissan was having issues so i took it to my mechanic. He informed me that nissan was having an issue with a part that wore out and leaked coolant into transmission and transmission fluid into the radiator. I called my local dealership to see if it was recalled. They informed me i was a few thousand miles over my warranty and they could do nothing. I then saw the multitude of complaints about this issue and the…
ODI 10474156
Power Train
My 2006 nissan frontier would not shift out of first gear in rush hour traffic. (latter it would not go into reverse.) i pulled off to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle, decided to try and nurse it in first gear until i got it home. It seem to work fine. My understanding after searching the internet there is a know problem with nissan frontier and coolant getting into the transmission. *tr
ODI 10474234
Power Train
I was making a left turn across traffic in my 2006 nissan frontier when i lost all forward momentum in the middle of the intersection. The truck felt like it was in neutral and would not go into gear. I was stuck in the middle of the intersection blocking traffic for about 15 seconds while cars honked and went around me. After about 15 seconds the check engine light came on and it jerked into gear. I had the code…
ODI 10474199
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 5-speed automatic 2006 nissan frontier's radiator cooler tank ruptured forcing coolant into the transmission through the transmission cooler lines causing "catastrophic failure" at 92000 miles on the odometer (12000 miles outside the extended warranty on the faulty radiator). This is apparently an "uncommon", but known problem with nissan truck and suv models. I was traveling at 65 mph on interstate 70 near…
ODI 10470860
Power Train
The clutch to the 2006 nissan frontier failed while driving. An odor was detected prior to the event. When i tried to change gears, the vehicle would no longer move and the gear stick moved freely throughout all six forward propelling gears as well as reverse. The writer was on a rural road when this happened and no other cars were involved. The clutch was replaced. The event repeated approx 200 miles later in near…
ODI 10502140
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 38 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop where they stated that the core in the radiation failed and the anti-freeze had spilled into the transmission and destroyed it. Consequently, the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 10471556
Power Train
Transmission/radiator failure resulting in mixed transmission fluid and coolant. I have just discovered this since i was having transmission problems. This is a known problem and a quick fix if i had just known about it. Many are bypassing the transmission cooler due to this problem. A quick internet search shows this is a known problem and pervasive. *tr
ODI 10467737
Power Train
Transmission cooler failed causing coolant to mix with transmission fluid. Transmission subsequently failed. Nissan would not cover the repair even though the problem is a known defect. ~$4000 cost of repair and an independent transmission shop. *tr
ODI 10526346
Power Train
Automatic transmission slipped when changing gears. Also it felt as if i was driving over groves in the road while driving. I took it to my mechanic who informed me of multiple problems with the radiator leaking into the transmission and that i was 4k miles over the extended warranty. I never even knew i had an extended warranty, i guess nissan didn't want too many people to know even though my vehicle is registered…
ODI 10464012
Power Train
I was driving on the highway when i feel some vibration, did not pay attention until i got off the highway when the transmission slipped, i thought that fluid may be low, but when i checked i found that fluid was discolored. I took it to the mechanic and he told me that this was a problem with the radiator leaking in transmission, and that he had some other nissan trucks same year with same problem. He suggested to…
ODI 10508749
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Was parked at store with truck running when it ran hot. With further look it was the transmission oil mixing with the coolant. Replaced radiator. Now transmission is slipping and now not pulling. *tr
ODI 10558594
Power Train · Service Brakes
I own a 2006 nissan frontier nismo with 65k miles. Took vehicle to dealer for routine maintenance and recall work. Dealer noticed left rear axle seal leaking which covered brakes and emergency brake with axle oil which in turns makes the brakes ineffective putting my life and child's life and many others in danger. There are many other cases just like this one regarding other frontiers with leaking rear axle. Please…
ODI 10458532
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to catastrophic transmission failure. *tgw the consumer stated while traveling at approximately 45 mph from home, the vehicle completely stalled in the middle of an intersection. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, where an inspection revealed radiator fluid and transmission fluid mixed together.
ODI 10491303
Power Train
The truck began to vibrate and shudder intermittently while in overdrive at highway speeds (55-65mph). A couple weeks later transmission starting shifting really hard, with corresponding clunking sound every time it shifted between gears. I took it to my regular local mechanic who found coolant mixed in transmission fluid due to a ruptured atf line inside the radiator. He stated that he had inspected numerous trucks…
ODI 10462843
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Coolant fron radiator entered transmission causing shuttering. Vehicle was brought to nissan for repair. Engine coolant had entered the transmission causing failure to transmission. Coolant system was replaced and transmission was flushed. After 5000 miles the transmission had completely failed. The failure occured while attempting to accelerate from a stop sign in a dangerous intersection. The vehicle was stuck in…
ODI 10474841
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My truck began to shake and tremble when i was trying to back into my drive way. The truck had been making noises and i had taken the truck in to be checked by 3 different mechanics. I was told that they could not find anything and one stated he heard the noise but did not know what it was. The truck continue to make the noise of a grinding and shuttering sound. Did not drive but to work and home due to the…
ODI 10455321
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a nissan frontier that has had failed in a number of things which are not wear and tear. They are design flaws. The fuel gauge module. The radiator/transmission leak flaw. Because of the design of the radiator, now a perfectly working tranny needs rebuilt. I also hear the tensioner for the timing chain is a defective design. My frontier began falling apart before the 100.000 miles with design flaws. Nissan…
ODI 10505832
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear differential pinion seal and rear axle seal leaks causing gear oil to leak on brakes causing loss of rear brakes. First and last nissan! *tr
ODI 10452880
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission lines and radiator fluid leaked and caused cross contamination into the transmission. The mechanic suggested they cut the transmission fluid line so it would go directly into the transmission fluid cooler; however, it caused the…
ODI 10492232
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found the radiator cracked and the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission, causing the transmission to fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current…
ODI 10449033
Power Train
Transmission failure due to a leaky radiator. The transmission just failed pulling out of a busy intersection. I did not receive a letter of warranty extension until after i was over 80,000 miles. Nissan is willing to give me $1000 credit towards a new transmission and radiator if i have the work done at a nissan dealer for $6000. I only have 87,000 miles on this almost $30k death trap. This is my second complaint…
ODI 10448349
Engine · Power Train
The seal between the engine coolant and transmission fluid portions of the radiator fails, contaminating the transmission fluid with coolant water. Causing my engine to slip when changing 1st and 2nd gear. I just found out about this problem when i received a letter that there was a class action lawsuit about this problem. Nissan knew about this problem and fail to notify owner of the this problem in a timely…
ODI 10495296
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Radiator failed causing antifreeze to enter the transmission, and transmission fluid to enter the radiator. *tr
ODI 10492858