2006 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Nissan Frontier — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 12, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the radiator cracked, which caused transmission fluid and radiator coolant to mix together. The failure eventually caused the transmission to fail. The vehicle was towed to banister nissan of norfolk (1250 n military hwy, norfolk…”
filed Nov 20, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% |
| 2005 Frontier | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 Frontier | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Frontier | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.