2006 Nissan Frontier Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 617 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 1% of the 617 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We purchased a used 2006 Nissan Frontier with nismo package that had 32,000 miles on it. By the time it had 36,000 miles, the truck seized on the highway. We had it looked at and was told all of the oil had leaked out of the transfer case and the bearings/seals were broken. Also, that several of the transfer case bolts were missing before it was taken apart for inspection. After waiting 3 weeks for the parts to come in, we purchased new tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276217, filed 2009-07, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to NHTSA campaign id number (10v075000-fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was taken into the dealer to be repaired; however, immediately after leaving the dealer the failure recurred. He also stated that the tire pressure sensor gauge had malfunctioned since the day that the vehicle was purchased. The warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10378162, filed 2011-01, 47,000 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”
NHTSA complaint #10383825, filed 2011-02Related service bulletins
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 30 | 16% |
| 1999 | 19 | 24% |
| 1998 | 23 | 18% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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