2006 Nissan Frontier steering problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Nissan Frontier — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while pulling out of his driveway, he noticed that the steering wheel was significantly loose. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they were not aware of that…”
filed Dec 8, 2021
“On a city street, went to paralell park and noticed the steering was stiff. After pulling out, noticed steering had stayed stiff and was hard enough to turn that it felt like the steering had locked. After taking the vehicle to be looked at by a mechanic, he informed us that it was a steering…”
filed Mar 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Frontier | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Frontier | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Frontier | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Frontier | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Frontier | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
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.