2006 Nissan Frontier Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 3% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The radiator coolant drained into the transmission cousing the transmission to break down. According to my mechanic this was due to a diffect on the manufacture of the radiator, my truck, in this case is a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The total amount I had to pay for the repairs was $3963.08. Nissan should be accountable and responsible for this issue in this trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10726297, filed 2015-06, 110,890 miles“I was involved in an accident where my truck was struck from behind and I hit a median guardrail at a speed of about 60 miles an hour. My air bag partially deployed. It never hit me and only inflated partially and burned my left arm. My seatbelt saved my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11083188, filed 2018-04, 180,000 miles“Tcm for Nissan truck Frontier 2006 v6 le is malfunctioning. When I am driving it jumps to another gear like 3 gear. It shifts by itself as if I was carrying a large load. It losses power in the middle of the road with nosings.”
NHTSA complaint #11217538, filed 2019-06, 22 miles“2006 Nissan Frontier transmission failing due to engine coolant and transmission fluid mixing. Truck started jerking at times just cruising usually between 40 and 50 MPH then worse. Coolant reservoir and radiator was noticed in components. Took it to dealership and gave me a price of 5300 to replace radiator and transmission and flush all systems. I had been reading reviews on these models and was hoping this wasn't the issue on mine. As soon as I noticed the fluid contamination I was sick. Had no idea of this problem. Alot of reviews say steer clear of these vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364433, filed 2020-10, 160,000 miles“Recently my 2006 Nissan Frontier transmission started to make a grinding noise at speeds when shifting to a lower gear. I checked the computer about possible problems; that is when I found out about the transmission lines failing inside of the radiator. The water was leaking into my transmission. Nissan and the dealership that I was getting my truck serviced knew of the problem for many years. When I asked the service adviser about the problem, he told me my Frontier had 7,000 over 100,000 miles and that was the cutoff for Nissan to help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777959, filed 2015-09, 106,890 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 23 | 21% |
| 2021 | 4 | 20% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 21% |
| 2018 | 4 | 16% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 10 | 23% |
| 2015 | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 7 | 15% |
| 2012 | 9 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Frontier
251 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
220 complaintsEngine
82 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBrakes
22 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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