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 · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. As a result, the radiator and the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10542882
Engine · Power Train
At low speeds the transmission stutters / hesitates. I've been told by nissan that i need a new valve body. I believe my vehicle suffers from the radiator / transmission issues as experienced by many other customers. *tr
ODI 10549258
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 nissan frontier se 4x4 crew cab with 143396 miles and going about 40-45 miles per hrs i hear a chatter in the rear of the truck. Made an appointment with a nissan dealer in my area and the out come was .. The truck needs a transmission and radiator replacement and it is out of warranty the replacement at the dealer would be a cost to me of 5132.13 . Nissan had a class action suite in new york and the…
ODI 10535765
Engine · Power Train
As i began to enter the highway and increase speed to about 65 mph, i noticed what felt to be a slip in gears. Each time i decreased by speed and increased over 50 mph, i could feel the same type of slip. Although i drive my vehicle daily, it is usually for very short distances, as i am in town driving. I have only noticed this slip of gears while on the interstate. Today i took my vehicle to the nissan dealership…
ODI 10534073
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I had driven aprox 20 miles on interstate when i noticed when truck shifted between 4th and overdrive the motor was racing. I turned off cruise control and turned of the overdrive with the trailer switch. I stopped at station checked fluids but everything seemed ok. When leaving station the transmission was slipping when shifting. I was able to drive it home. Next day transmission shop told me transmission would…
ODI 10532764
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Whilst trying to drive forward, the vehicle is unable to have enough momentum to drive- in other words the transmission is not functioning correctly. According to the mechanic i brought it to, i was advised that he has seen this happen with this make/model/year before and it is caused due to an issue with the radiator leaking anti-freeze into the transmission system. *tr
ODI 10524964
Engine · Power Train
The transmission stopped and my vehicle would not go faster than 2 mph. I could not get it uphill. I had to have it towed. It was constantly jumping forward prior to this incident. On the highway it felt like it couldn't get out of gear. *tr
ODI 10520564
Engine · Power Train
When driving, a "rumbling" noise would come and go and a "whining" noise while accelerating. The rumbling noise was not consistent but would sound like a was driving on the side of the round. It would usually appear around 40-60 mph when i would let off the gas and "coast" and try to press the gas again. I did not know there was a "warranty extension". I was not notified. Took the truck into the shop only to find…
ODI 10508700
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failed completely while my daughter was driving leaving her stranded in a busy intersection. Vehicle was towed. Transmission was found to have radiator fluid in it as well as transmission fluid in the cooling system. After investigating this issue on the internet it is obvious that nissan has been aware of the issue with faulty radiators for a long time. (when i was still under my extended warranty.)…
ODI 10505664
Electrical System · Engine
Camshaft sensors (cps?) replaced today at dealer. Friday my truck stalled as i pulled into a highway at night. Almost got broadsided by tractor trailor truck. These sensor failures cause a rapid stall under power and hard starting after the stalls. Last month i had the crankshaft sensors replaced as well. Before that the ipdm relay recall gave me problems. I'm still fighting to get my fuel sending unit replaced…
ODI 10493263
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 nissan frontier and for the last 9 or 10 months it becomes "herky-jerky" at various speeds. I only drive this vehicle in the winter so yesterday i took it in to the dealership and today they informed me the coolant had leaked into the transmission. The dealership informed me the cost for the repair is $6500. I asked them if this was something normal and they said it was unusual. I did some checking on…
ODI 10545433
Engine · Power Train
On my 2006 nissan frontier my radiator coolant mixed in with my transmission oil and it caused my tranny to blow out and also for my timing belt to get messed up and so i had to replace my tranny and radiator and timing belts at a total of over 4 thousand dollars. I really think nissan should make this a recall regardless of your mileage because if they don't hundreds and thousand of people will stop buying nissan.…
ODI 10504617
Engine · Power Train
Mechanic stated antifreeze is leaking into transmission. Replaced radiator, flushed transmission. *tr
ODI 10483897
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he heard a whining noise coming from the front end of the vehicle while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the timing chain guide needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not…
ODI 10486456
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10512111
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the fuel level indicator would register the fuel tank as empty when it was full. The service engine light was illuminated intermittently when the vehicle was driven with the fuel tank full. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and had experienced the failure recurringly…
ODI 10574499
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the temperature gauge rose and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there were signs of oil mixed into the radiator. As a result, the radiator had to be replaced and the transmission needed to be flush. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10496058
Engine
Secondary timing chain tensioner shoes wore completely down to metal
ODI 10953717
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
When starting the vehicle a whining clicking noise is noticeable until vehicle is at normal operating temperature . After investigating this problem on the internet i learned that this is not an isolated occurrence and nissan motor corporation is well aware that this is a manufactures defect in there v6 motors at the timing chain guides but refuses to take responsibility to address and fix this problem and expects…
ODI 10484740