2006 Nissan Frontier vs 2006 Toyota Tundra
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 Nissan Frontier | 2006 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 616 | 545 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 197 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 220 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 174 | 10 |
| Structure | 8 | 169 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 134 |
| Engine | 82 | 18 |
| Suspension | 9 | 91 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 61 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 65 | 8 |
| Stalling | 59 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 6 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2006 Nissan Frontier
2006 Toyota Tundra
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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.