2006 Nissan Frontier drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 205 complaints for the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 205 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 194 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 47 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 50 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 35 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 194 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Driving 2006 nissan frontier truck on hill at stop sign went to go and trans did not pull. Rolled back into a tree. Found out about defective radiator but no recall???? Useless class action law suite 5500.00 to fix.
Took vehicle to local nissan dealership for noise that appeared to be coming from transmission with a slight rowing sound when transmission shifted between 40 MPH and 45 MPH. Shop manager informed me truck needed a new timing chain and fuel tank sending unit. After making repairs to the timing chain which the shop manager specifically indicated that the problem was with the timing chain, my truck still has the same exact problem. These repairs were made at my expense.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
- Fuel system 264 complaints
- Engine 145 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints