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2006 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of all 837 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 20 Pathfinder model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 81,662 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
2% of 837
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
81,662 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan Pathfinder suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 7, 2006, latest Feb 20, 2020.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2006Dec 2008Nov 2011May 2012Apr 2013Sep 2014Dec 2014
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Feb 2020; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200513 (1%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 20079 (2%)
  4. 200810 (3%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20105 (13%)
  7. 20117 (16%)
  8. 20125 (22%)
  9. 201339 (4%)
  10. 201420 (3%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20166 (6%)
  13. 20172 (1%)
  14. 20181 (1%)
  15. 20192 (3%)
  16. 20204 (8%)
  17. 20228 (6%)
  18. 20230 (0%)
  19. 20247 (9%)
  20. 20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,662 miles.
Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has the most suspension complaints (39), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.