2006 Ford Ranger vs 2006 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Ranger | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 271 | 616 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 220 |
| Air Bags | 174 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 174 |
| Engine | 12 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 74 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 30 |
| Steering | 5 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 33 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 59 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 65 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
2006 Ford Ranger
2006 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.