2006 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 585 | 616 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 99 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 46 | 220 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 | 174 |
| Engine | 74 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 77 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 60 | 30 |
| Steering | 55 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 57 | 59 |
| Rust / corrosion | 55 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 65 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
2006 Ford F-150
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.