2006 Nissan Frontier engine problems
145 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Nissan Frontier, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 145 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 129 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 35 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 26 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 25 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 129 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle suddenly caught fire. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle and was pulled from the vehicle by the fire department. A fire and police report was available. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance but died while in route. The cause of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated 05/26/11
I just had to replace my transmission due to a recall. Oil and water in the transmission and radiator. I did not own the truck at the time of the recall.. How can I get reimbursed ??? This is terrible!!
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
- Fuel system 264 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 205 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints