1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Radiator Assembly

2006 Nissan Frontier Radiator Assembly Problems

9
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

  • needed replaced · 4 records
  • failure mileage · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi7
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 18, 2018 · 99,967 miles

    Power Train · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the radiator cracked, which caused transmission fluid and radiator coolant to mix together. The failure eventually caused the transmission to fail. The vehicle was towed to banister nissan of norfolk (1250 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23502) where it was determined that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and the radiator and transmission…

    ODI 11152898

  • May 10, 2017 · 79,000 miles

    Power Train · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 60 mph, the rpms elevated to red and the speed decreased. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant leaked into the transmission and the transmission, radiator hoses, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

    ODI 10986366

  • January 13, 2016 · 154,000 miles

    Power Train · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle decelerated and stalled. During the failure, the check engine soon light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator coolant tank leaked fluid onto the transmission. The radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

    ODI 10821554

  • April 13, 2015 · 92,000 miles

    Power Train · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While idling or coming to stop, the vehicle would shutter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine oil change and diagnostic testing. The technician determined that there was a leak in the radiator causing the coolant to seep in to the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.

    ODI 10711906

  • June 3, 2014 · 99,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began jerking and the transmission failed. The contact also stated that vehicle would not accelerate properly and began to over heat as the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the mechanic stated that there was a cracked atf…

    ODI 10628916

  • April 13, 2014 · 87,794 miles

    Power Train · Radiator Assembly

    On my way to work, 4/13/2014, sunday a.m. Sudden loss of power (no forward motion) i had to immediately pull over to the slow lane and stopped. There was no other option on alameda blvd. All lanes on both sides of the blvd. Had to tow to carson nissan, they inspected the transmission and said it was bad due to the radiator...... I have noticed other complaints and i am wondering if this site is worthwhile i truly…

    ODI 10579494

  • April 16, 2012 · 92,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission and causing the transmission to seize. The vehicle had become inoperable as a result of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The test results advised that the transmission was defective and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10456145

  • August 12, 2011 · 78,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission began to slip and hesitate when shifting gears. In addition, the vehicle decelerated and vibrated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact believed that there may be radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10422406

  • May 1, 2011 · 50,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Radiator Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the transmission shifted into limp mode and the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. A local mechanic diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.

    ODI 10415041