2006 Nissan Frontier Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission radiator” (16% of reports).
- 74engine and engine cooling complaints
- 92,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission radiator: mentioned in 12 of 74 complaints (16%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 10 of 74 complaints (14%)
- Coolant leaked: mentioned in 6 of 74 complaints (8%)
- Class action: mentioned in 6 of 74 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% | 179,002 |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 160,000 |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 44,880 |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% | 87,390 |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% | 100,500 |
| 2006 Frontier | 74 | 12% | 92,000 |
| 2005 Frontier | 106 | 20% | 95,997 |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% | 39,000 |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% | 16,000 |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% | 35,365 |
| 2001 Frontier | 22 | 16% | 52,500 |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% | 85,000 |
| 1999 Frontier | 10 | 13% | 60,078 |
| 1998 Frontier | 10 | 8% | 97,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. Additionally, the…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Nissan Frontiers have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2006 Nissan Frontier (12% of the 617 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission radiator”, in 12 of 74 complaints, followed by “timing chain” (10).
Other 2006 Nissan Frontier problems
See all 2006 Nissan Frontier problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Frontier years.