2006 Dodge Dakota vs 2006 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 284 | 616 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 99 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,900 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 220 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 174 |
| Air Bags | 125 | 25 |
| Engine | 6 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 74 |
| Steering | 47 | 34 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 59 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 65 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
2006 Dodge Dakota
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.