2006 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 13 records
- transmission radiator · 11 records
- timing chain · 9 records
- leaking transmission · 8 records
- radiator fluid · 8 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
While turning to go up hill toward home vehicle suddenly died. Luckily no one was behind me so i put it in park and after hesitation it finally restarted. I took to dealer,wallace nissan in kingsport, tennessee and they ran ces code. They suggested having right side cam sensor replacement and float in gas tank where it has quit reading at a cost of approximately 700 to 800 dollars. Currently has not been repaired.…
ODI 11258775
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rpms increased to 4,000. When the vehicle was placed into reverse, the gear went into neutral. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, it went into low gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, and the radiator and the transmission…
ODI 11232388
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, when attempting to drive. There was no warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11207222
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle will not change gears and is sluggish. The display on the speedometer does not show the position of the transmission. I have spent over 600 dollars to find out that the transmission control module is bad and that there was a recall to fix coolent leaking into the transmission fluid. My vehicle is still broken because of the part cost 1100 usd and the repair. Total bill is 1600 usd. This was a known problem…
ODI 11210490
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The 2 complaints i have regarding my frontier have been recalled for the same yr that my frontier is, but i didn't receive a recall notice for either one. First is the fuel pump sending unit, which shows you how much gas you have in the vehicle. My fuel gauge will show that i have no gas even after i fill up my tank, but then i can park for a few minutes & then the gauge will show that i have a full tank of gas. I…
ODI 11181807
Engine
RADIATOR SYSTEM
ODI 11172410
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
On 11/10/2018 while driving on the freeway with no warning light my 2006 nissan starts to lose power!!! I was able to get off the freeway and pull into a gas station to call aaa to tow it to a mechanic. The mechanic told me the transmission has coolent in it and the transmission will need i be rebuilt or replaced with a rebuilt transmission. He said there was a crack in the coolent hose that was a manufacture…
ODI 11152064
Engine
My transmission went out. The mechanic said the radiator leaked into the transmission. This repair costed me $4000, new transmission and new radiator. Was considering buying another nissan but will never buy another one. I will be providing the bill as soon as i can scan them.
ODI 11151381
Engine
Cross contamination coolant and transmission . Vehicle will not start. Was perfectly fine one month ago when took it to nissan for service
ODI 11122892
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Highway driving at 55 mph the engine stalled and stopped in mid-traffic resulting multiple system loss; including power steering. Warning lights that illuminated were service engine soon and, slip. Researching this combination with the associated engine failure shows a minimum failure of the cam shaft sensor and possible interference with engine cooling. Additional research shows that this a recall issue for…
ODI 11110312
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dear nissan service: i am the owner of a 2006 nissan frontier se with approximately 124,000 miles. The vehicle was purchased used from nalley nissan in 2012 with approximately 89,000 miles on it. The history of the vehicle was meticulous, minus that the catalytic converter had been replaced by nalley nissan. In february 04, 2016 i had the left catalytic converter replaced at nalley nissan. The right catalytic…
ODI 11111073
Engine · Power Train
While driving truck on highway it occasionally felt like i was driving over rumble strips.
ODI 11096802
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The evidence of engine and power transfer evidently progressed over of days and regressed within a matter of hours, then minutes to the point where engine would barely start and obviously barely propel the truck over 10 mph w/engine dying out regardless of throttle or automatic shift position. I limped the vehicle to the nearest respected and qualified tech bob wells -total car care. This is the second time nissan's…
ODI 11090874
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to rattle and shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (reed nissan, 3776 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808) was contacted and stated there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11066673
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. In addition, the vehicle slowed down and the contact was able to drive back home. The local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid spilled into the transmission. The radiator was replaced;…
ODI 11019296
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 25 mph, the gear failed to work without warning. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (younker nissan located at 3401 e valley rd, renton, wa 98057; [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11001974
Engine · Power Train
The transmission line that runs through the radiator broke in half , the cooling was pushed into the transmission and the transmission oil was pushed into the radiator,, the radiator, radiator hoses ,transmission lines , threats, heat core, water pump, and read to tank , now had oil and cooling in them , d-patrick of evansville indiana had ran a 15 point inspection on this truck , they said the radiator was leaking…
ODI 11287800
Engine · Power Train
When i drive on highway, my 2006 frontier is shaking or vibrating even if i completely stop, i have 118,000 mileage. I went to my dealer and change the spark plug, change the valve gasket cover, and do oil change because the service engine went on. I did finished the service, my service advisor called my phone and he said that my truck is ready for pick up. I arrived, went to the cashier i paid $748 for the service,…
ODI 10984608
Engine · Power Train
I just had to replace my transmission due to a recall. Oil and water in the transmission and radiator. I did not own the truck at the time of the recall.. How can i get reimbursed ??? This is terrible!!
ODI 11101503
Engine · Power Train
In february, 2017, the radiator on my nissan frontier failed. Due to a design flaw, coolant got into the transmission which ruined it. The radiator had to be replaced and the transmission rebuilt at considerable expense (approximately $6k). The radiator failure occurred on the road and i was able to limp to a service station. Fortunately, the transmission failure did not occur on the road but could have causing a…
ODI 10960034
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly reduced speed and came to a complete stop several times without warning. The dealer (robert woodall nissan, [redacted], danville, va 24540, [redacted]) replaced the transmission; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who only inspected the vehicle and was unable to determine if the failure was…
ODI 11115089
Engine
Nissan timing chain needs replaced, nissan has not published tsb's about the issue. Costs are 4000 by nissan. Bought truck used. If nissan has not published any tsbs, why should a consumer have to shell out thousands of dollars to fix the issue.
ODI 10935408
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2006 nissan frontier the truck would not respond to the accelerator being pressed and then began jerking. The check engine light came on and it has been doing this for a couple of days. I took it to my mechanic and he said is was the radiator leaking into the transmission and destroying the transmission which nissan knows about the defct but has chosen not to fix. If i was traveling at a high speed…
ODI 10926362
Engine · Power Train
Driving on a trip transmission started slipping and jerking. Had to drive slow in third gear with it still slipping. Radiator fluid was foamy. Truck still in driveway. Four to five hour trip on highway with some hills didn't think i would make it home. A few years back we received a service notice of failed radiator. Took truck to nissan and they would not replace unless there was a problem. *tr
ODI 10918936
Engine
Transmission is binding due to coolant leaking into transmission. Fluid is bubbled and looks like poached egg causing overheating. Transmission color is not correct, same problem as under investigation
ODI 10919310