2006 Nissan Frontier engine problems
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Nissan Frontier — 13% 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
“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 recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Frontier | 13 | 20% |
| 2022 Frontier | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Frontier | 5 | 22% |
| 2019 Frontier | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Frontier | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 Frontier | 8 | 19% |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Frontier | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 Frontier | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Frontier | 4 | 6% |
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.