2006 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 26% of all 617 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 99,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 162
- 26% of 617
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 99,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Nissan Frontier engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 4, 2006, latest Apr 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA 10V517000Oct 28, 2010Engine747,480 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Engine complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Frontier year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Frontier has the most engine complaints (195), compared with 162 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Frontier concerns the engine: 10V517000.