2006 Nissan Frontier Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 5%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 5% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The instrument panel fuel gauge to shows that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Found out that the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank dose not work sometime .when we fill the fuel tank the fuel gauge will drop to empty an shows that we don't have fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10563820, filed 2014-02, 98,004 miles“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 frontiers. But, when I entered my VIN into your system to check recalls, the reponse is that there are no recalls for this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110312, filed 2018-07, 134,000 miles“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 and should be fixed without me paying a dime. My vehicle was in motion. Now it won't even get up to speed the transmission sounds as if it is stuck in a gear. Very erratic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210490, filed 2019-05, 110,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway and notice smoke coming from near (it turns out it was coming from underneath) about few seconds later the check engine light is flashing, my Nissan pickup engine lost some speed and it appears to have lost power as well because it was not accelerating. I took it for inspection to 2 different auto shops locally and have gotten the same reports from both shops.I have a bad transmission and radiator coolant leaks seems to have caused the transmission failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536995, filed 2013-08, 92,375 miles“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 (Nissan will only cover customers that spend a lot of money at the dealers, I was told this by Nissan!). …”
NHTSA complaint #10493263, filed 2013-01, 98,400 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004960May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
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- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10130684Jan 4, 2018VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been…
- 10123360Oct 6, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE October 6, 2017 The announcement from August 15, 2017 has been revised to include: - Claims information for…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 30 | 45% |
| 2022 | 31 | 28% |
| 2021 | 6 | 30% |
| 2020 | 3 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 20% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 | 6 | 14% |
| 2013 | 8 | 17% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 31 | 5% |
| 2005 | 38 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Frontier
251 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
220 complaintsEngine
82 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology