2006 Nissan Xterra Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 34% of all 780 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 110,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 268
- 34% of 780
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 110,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 4, 2006, latest Feb 19, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Nissan Xterra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Xterra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Xterra year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra has the most transmission complaints (412), compared with 268 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Xterra is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.