2006 Nissan Frontier problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (172) · Fuel System, Gasoline (120) · Fuel/Propulsion System (55)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
556 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-10-28 · campaign 10V517000 · 747,480 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-05-20 · campaign 10E019000 · 1,873 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CH
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank 2010-03-03 · campaign 10V075000 · 80,689 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (99)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-29 · NTB06-047A · Service Campaign
voluntary service campaign frontier king cab door lock replacement voluntary service campaign id # p6213 is no longer active. · repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under campaign id # p6213. · discard all previous versions of ntb06-047.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-07-08 · NTB23-081C · Service Campaign
voluntary safety recall campaign 2005-2013 frontier, pathfinder, and xterra; driver air bag cover campaign id #: pc945 and pc948 applied vehicles: 2005-2013 frontier (d40) 2005-2012 pathfinder (r51) 2005-2013 xterra (n50) check service comm or dealer business systems (dbs) national service history t
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 99 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-16 · Electrical System“i have two recalls, i´m living in [xxx] and i drive this vehicle here. i don´t know where they can solve this problems. nhtsa recall number23e-012 nhtsa recall number10v-517 i have set a letter in the upload files section information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2026-04-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“whenever i fill ip the tank i get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. i do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. i have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. the smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank of use. …”
2026-04-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-02-24 · Electrical System“the truck has been stalling while driving or won't start. the ecm relay was recalled and was taken care of thursday, february 19. however, the truck still stalls while driving and won't start at times. i've asked nissan to look at the ipdm to see if there was any consequential damage, but they won't without paying a fee for a diagnostic test. this …”
2024-02-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 110,000 mi“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 spark plugs needed to be replaced. the dealer later c…”
2024-01-28 · Engine“truck will turn on once in awhile and i was told it is the ipdm module and that there's a recall on the part. what can i do to get the part sent to me since there is a recall and the mechanic told me that with a recall i can get the part sent to me at no cost to me…”
2024-01-28 · Electrical System“the truck will start once in awhile has been taken to the shop and they said they ipdm module is the problem and that there's a recall on that part.…”
2023-10-26 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f…”
2023-09-29 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti…”
2023-05-10 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier equipped with an aftermarket angel view rearview mirror from bulbhead.com, p/n: l22-1722. the contact stated that after entering the vehicle and closing the front driver’s side door, the glass mirror detached from the mirror housing and fell to the floor of the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not yet de…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.