CarComplaints.com Notes: Radiators are still cracking, leaking coolant and destroying transmissions. Which is a shame when you consider that otherwise, this would be a great small pickup truck.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
100,131 miles

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2006 Nissan Frontier Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #15

Mar 122012

Frontier

  • 119,376 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Sandy Springs , GA, USA

problem #14

Feb 202012

Frontier

  • 124,000 miles
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 mileage was 124,000.

- Mantua , NJ, USA

problem #13

Jan 252012

Frontier 6-cyl

  • 58,350 miles
Failure of timing chain and timing chain guides.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #12

Apr 282010

Frontier 6-cyl

  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

problem #11

Oct 182011

Frontier 6-cyl

  • 2,011 miles
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 exhausting black smoke. It died in the parking lot and I tried numerous times to get it started. It took about 20 minutes of trying but I got it running again, only to have it die on me in traffic. Once again, I got it started and managed to get it home where it completely died. When I was able to get it to the dealership (after a local mechanic looked at it and couldn't get it started) the dealership told me I had an engine idle air control sensor that was recalled by Nissan. I never received the recall notice but was relieved that my bill was covered. Less than a week after the sensor had been replaced, the check engine light came on. I brought it back to the dealership and they told me my catalytic converters had burned out. From what I have been able to research online, the failure of my catalytic converters is directly related to an out of tune engine (too much air or fuel) which was caused by the sensor being defective. Nissan doesn't see it that way and now I'm stuck with a $3500 repair bill on a truck I still owe money on and have owned for less than four years.

- Englewood, CO, USA

problem #10

Oct 162011

Frontier 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Griffin, GA, USA

problem #9

Oct 192011

Frontier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 failure mileage was not available.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #8

Aug 112011

Frontier

  • 78,000 miles
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.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #7

Jul 032011

Frontier

  • 104,000 miles
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 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for the recall repairs. After the repairs, the technician was unable to start the vehicle. The technicians stated that there was an electrical failure and the vehicle had to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not again repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 312011

Frontier 4-cyl

  • miles
2006 Nissan Frontier. Consumer states problem with fuel gauge indicator 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 recommended replacing the fuel sending unit. Updated 03/01/11

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 092010

Frontier

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or while just idling in park, he would hear a loud noise. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and advised him that the timing chain needed to be replaced and informed him that there were no recalls on this model. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Stanford, NC, USA

problem #4

Feb 192010

Frontier

  • miles
2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system. After fueling up my pickup, the check engine light comes on and gas gauge show empty and dte computer goes out. Being a component of the fuel system this can be dangerous. Any malfunction in a gas tank should warrant investigation and resolution.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 112010

Frontier

  • 144,550 miles
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.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 242010

Frontier 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
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 manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 05/26/11

- Cassa Grande, AZ, USA

problem #1

Sep 012008

Frontier

  • 36,100 miles
I own a 2006 Nissan Frontier, it was delivered with only half the keys programmed for the vehicle, a strange rattling of plastic shrouding in the engine compartment and as I found out a fast set of tires later, the front end out of alignment [ too much toe in ]. when I read the manual I found out that my 4WD vehicle was "not intended to be used off of the road", this was not in any of the presales literature and the reason I buy 4WD is so I can use it off road. At 100 miles after warranty I had to take it in because the fuel sending unit had failed, about a $600 repair on a part that should last 200,000 miles. The mechanic told me their dealership is replacing about one of these a week on a couple of models. When I picked it up I got the trouble light on the way home, I scanned it to see what the problem was [code PO448 ]. I took it back. The first canister they ordered showed up broken [ kind of fragile for something mounted on the bottom of a 4WD ]. parts replaced under the emissions warranty were 14953zp50C filter-canister, 14950-ea20A canister assy. E, and 14935-am60B valve assy.-co. The service order says "...inspected/found no flow very rusty....". as the vehicle only has 36,000 miles on it this does not bode well for the future.

- Felton, CA, USA

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