2006 Nissan Frontier electrical system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Nissan Frontier — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The truck has been stalling while driving or won't start. The ECM relay was recalled and was taken care of Thursday, February 19. However, the truck still stalls while driving and won't start at times. I've asked Nissan to look at the IPDM to see if there was any consequential damage, but they…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
“Truck will turn on once in awhile and I was told it is the ipdm module and that there's a recall on the part. What can I do to get the part sent to me since there is a recall and the mechanic told me that with a recall I can get the part sent to me at no cost to me”
filed Jan 28, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Frontier | 28 | 44% |
| 2022 Frontier | 30 | 27% |
| 2020 Frontier | 3 | 13% |
| 2019 Frontier | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 Frontier | 5 | 20% |
| 2017 Frontier | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 Frontier | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 Frontier | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 Frontier | 6 | 14% |
| 2013 Frontier | 8 | 17% |
| 2012 Frontier | 6 | 8% |
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.