2006 Nissan Frontier vs 2008 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2008 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 617 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 106 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 85,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 220 | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 174 | 3 |
| Engine | 82 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 61 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 13 |
| Steering | 34 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 65 | 6 |
| Stalling | 59 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2006 Nissan Frontier
2008 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.