2006 Nissan Frontier Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 251 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 41% of all 617 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. Median mileage at failure: 56,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 251
- 41% of 617
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 13, 2008, latest Apr 1, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA 10V075000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System80,689 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 06V092000Mar 30, 2006Fuel System42,000 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
Risk: This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System 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 fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 251 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 56,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Frontier year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2006 Nissan Frontier has the most fuel system complaints (251), compared with 251 for the 2006.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Nissan Frontier concern the fuel system: 10V075000 and 06V092000.