2006 Nissan Frontier Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 55
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 36 records
- fuel level · 13 records
- fuel tank · 12 records
- sending unit · 10 records
- repaired failure · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Campaign id pc042, i bought this truck used from a dealer when i went to fill up the gauge read empty i found this recall but the nissan dealer said my truck isn't on the recall , it is doing exactly what the recall claims and it's for 2006-2008 frontier , i can't afgord to get it fix and they won't honor the recall .
ODI 11279110
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission started slipping and then lost reverse.and finally just kept slipping and wouldn't move more than a few hundred feet ,and would turn off and wouldn't restart until the transmission cooled off,and when it restarted the idle or tachometer would jump into the red line area even though the truck wouldn't drive past 20 mph. Coasting on the freeway i would pull to the side and have cars drive around mr while…
ODI 11306428
Fuel/Propulsion System
FAULTY GAS GAUGE. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MALFUNTION
ODI 11230431
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Passenger airbag warning light illuminated. In motion from a parking lot. Fuel gauge suddenly fell to empty on 07/10/2019 lights on dash illuminated showing need for upcoming service and tire pressure low.
ODI 11229588
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The odor attached itself to the contact's clothes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,727.
ODI 11194595
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not reading correctly. When the contact filled up the fuel tank, the fuel gauge showed the fuel level as empty. The contact stated that the fuel gauge currently displayed as being empty. The manufacturer was contacted, provided a case number, checked for recalls, and referred the contact to nhtsa. The dealer was not contacted.…
ODI 11182354
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I went to the gas station and filled the tank up all the way. Before i filled it the fuel gauge read slightly above a quarter tank. After i filled it i turned the car on and the needle was stuck at slightly above a quarter tank. So i turned the car off and turned it back on. The fuel gauge then dropped to the bottom and triggered the low fuel indicator along with the service engine soon indicator. Over 600…
ODI 11132695
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
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Letting my frontier major problem last week 100miles away from home for work. My frontier won't accelerate cutting of speed. Has weird smell to it. Truck was towed nissan here diagnosed with fuel pump problem, tramission and radiator hv to be replaced costing $7000.00 06 friontier crew cab, 96000miles thinking when nissan knew all this about why not they fixing it. I don't have these money, last year had problem…
ODI 11058620
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sensor is not relaying accurate fuel levels. When vehicle is near empty tank the tank fuel gauge will often still read 1/4 tank level. The check engine light remains on which codes alerted on diagnostics relay back to the sensor issue. The problems is now worsening where even at full tank the gauge will sometimes indicate empty with fuel alert light on and tank just topped off. The improper fuel indication…
ODI 11051298
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is faulty and triggers the check engine light, causing it to fail inspection and greatly increasing the likelihood of the truck running out of gas. The issue matches the description of an nhsa recall on 2006 nissan frontiers. However, nissan says no such recall applies to my vehicle. Campaign # - pc042; nhtsa # 10v-075.…
ODI 10979807
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge would display inaccurate readings indicating more or less fuel was available then what was actually in the fuel tank. In addition, while refueling the fuel would sometimes back out of the filler hole when streaming fuel at a steady pace. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 10991109
Fuel/Propulsion System
Service engine light came on, had a nissan dealership diagnose as a "fuel level sensor " is bad. That they stated it's not cover under any warranties, which this part has been recalled in the past. Nissan should extend the recalls to incorporate more vehicles with this problem. This is a huge safety issue.
ODI 10924697
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10884009
Fuel/Propulsion System
My truck has the promblem of campaign number 10vo75000 but nissan said not cover by my vin is this more wide spread in other modle truck?
ODI 10886122
Fuel/Propulsion System
Service engine light code po463 fuel level sensor is know defective and told me for them to cover the cost of replacement all they would need is an official diagnosis which i got from nissan of sacramento at my own expense of $150 which was a struggle since i'm unemployed, i'm told it could show the gauge can show 1/4 tank when there is no gas in the causing potential stalling in traffic and causing an accident
ODI 10863507
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading that the fuel tank capacity was full however, the fuel tank level was empty. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the fuel sensor would need to…
ODI 10853955
Fuel/Propulsion System
The lock ring that holds the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, & fuel pump assembly has come loose and the assembly moved upward about inch leaving a gap allowing gas to splash out of the top of the fuel tank when full of gas or going over a bump. This happened over time after the vehicle's fuel sensor was replaced after a recall.
ODI 10850871
Fuel/Propulsion System
A few weeks ago i noticed that the fuel gauge on my truck would drop to empty and the low fuel indicator light would turn on immediately after filling up. After i drove around a few miles, the fuel gauge would go back up to it's normal level. However, over the course of the last few weeks it has gotten worse and worse to the point where it almost always reads empty. After looking online, i found that there was a…
ODI 10852085
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the vin was not included. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10837820
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When fuel tank is full, gauge drops to empty until you drive 75-150 miles, then the needle registers normal for the past year and dealer didn't find the issue. Now engine light registers and inspection sticker is being refused.
ODI 11101633
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transmission on my truck suddenly went out with no warning during my morning commute in heavy traffic on the 202 loop in phoenix. Shifting to a different gear had the same effect as stepping on the gas, which was that the engine revved with no increase or decrease in speed. I had to coast across 4 lanes of fast moving traffic. It was an incredibly dangerous situation. I am told by the nissan dealership that…
ODI 10745293
Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas gauge has stopped working. It will read empty (with light on) even immediately after a fill-up. Over the next few days, it gives erratic readings. I have to keep a written note on the mileage each time i fill up so that i don't accidently run out of gas
ODI 10853008
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving i noticed my "service engine soon" light on, so i called a local nissan dealer in our place and have a change oil service. The tech advisor informed me that my fuel sensing unit is malfunctioning and asked me if i wanted to have and quoted me a price of over $400.00. I said no because i cannot afford that amount. I research and found out that there was a recall for this type problem however it expired…
ODI 10722291