2006 Nissan Frontier Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 54
- 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 54 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 12 records
- timing chain · 10 records
- leaked transmission · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- radiator fluid · 8 records
- transmission radiator · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Tank Assembly
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle recall notices and other mechanical failures. *smd the consumer stated his vehicle showed signs of engine problems, the second year after he purchased it. When the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the fuel system recall, he was informed the vehicle had an oil leak, and the engine was bad and needed to be replaced, after only having the…
ODI 10497361
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My nissan dealer told me i need timing chain guides and it would cost me $1600.00, then i go on line and nissan new about this problem in 2009. They said if i had 60,000 miles they would have covered this, they new this was going to happen and did not tell me. This is fraud and something should be done about this.this problem is happening all over the country on these vehicles. What are you going to do about this?…
ODI 10563028
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Hasn't happened yet, but from all the complaints from 2005-2010 nissan pathfinder, xterra and frontier owners concerning major transmission failures while driving due to cross contamination from a failed transmission fluid line running through the radiator, it's only a matter of time. This defect has been known by nissan for years and as a band-aid solution offered extended warranty coverage for these specific…
ODI 10492366
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the transmission cooling system failed and allowed radiator fluid to leak into the transmission causing it to fail. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The transmission was replaced at owner's expensive. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 111,500. Updated 5/15/13 *cn updated 05/31/2013 *js
ODI 10496284
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The transmission has been compromised due to a faulty radiator. The radiator leaked coolant into the transmission contaminating the transmission fluid. I noticed the vehicle would occasionally shudder and when i had it checked out discovered the problem. Hard to believe nissan did practically nothing to notify owners of the problem because it sure was evident that the local nissan dealership was aware of the problem…
ODI 10493221
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
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
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
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
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and then taken back to the contact's residence. The dealer was not notified and the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 119,376 and the current mileage was 119,379.
ODI 10451368
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Failure of timing chain and timing chain guides. *kb
ODI 10446262
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Radiator failed causing antifreeze to enter the transmission, and transmission fluid to enter the radiator. *tr
ODI 10492858
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the radiator became clogged by what had developed into a jelly type of substance and destroyed the radiator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and possible repairs but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned with the possibility of the failure destroying the transmission as well. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10432254
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased the vehicle in 2007 with 40,000 miles on it. It has been shimmying on the highway since i hit 60,000 miles and in spite of having my tires re-aligned and balanced, it still continues to rock back and forth at speeds over 50 miles an hour. I just hit my 100,000 mile mark on the first of october. On october 18th, i was at my son's daycare and the truck started idling strangely. The truck was puttering and…
ODI 10434149
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My truck suffers from 2 known problems that has been widely reported and are involved in two nissan tsbs. I have the faulty fuel sending unit and the whining timing belt tensioner. I am not getting any help from nissan and just get a flat 'your warranty has expired' statement from them. I feel that they should fix these problems or at least offer a very reduced rate for the repair. *tr
ODI 10432416
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a worn timing chain tensioner guide. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 78,400 and the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. No repairs were performed. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10424489
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After multiple attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, who were unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was notified and stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10418544
Auxillary Tank · Engine And Engine Cooling · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer states problem with fuel gauge indicator *tgw the consumer stated he started having problems with the fuel gauge indicator and the engine light illuminated after getting gas. Also, the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. A diagnostic test was performed and the consumer was informed the engine control module was on the recall list and needed to be replaced. Also, the dealer…
ODI 10383825
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transmission failed and the check coolant level warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that coolant was leaking into the transmission. As a result, the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware for the failure.…
ODI 10505956
Engine And Engine Cooling
The timing chain broke in half while driving down the highway. This problem caused the vehicle to shut down in the middle of a highway lane almost causing a wreck. The vehicle needs a new timing chain and guides but no repairs have been made. *tr
ODI 10355115
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle and was pulled from the vehicle by the fire department. A fire and police report was available. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance but died while in route. The cause of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Fire reported · 1 death
ODI 10340471
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
A transmission line from the cooler runs through the radiator. The line failed allowing fluid from the radiator to enter the transmission. This caused massive vibrations and vehicle stalling when attempting to accelerate onto the freeway or to pass, creating a hazardous situation in traffic. *kb
ODI 10437695