Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Frontier has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 617 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V517000 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V075000 FUEL TANK SHELLS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E046000 TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V092000 FUEL CAP TETHER PIN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 220 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 174 complaints
- Engine 82 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 74 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 61 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
Of the 617 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 617 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Frontier has a below-average reliability rating due to significant complaints, especially relating to the power train, fuel system, and engine issues. With 617 total complaints and 7 recall campaigns, there is a fair amount of data indicating potential reliability concerns. Specific details and prevalence of these issues could be better understood with more detailed mileage and cost data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 70,000–130,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant system maintenance
- Tire rotations and replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Battery checks and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Steering stiffness
- Check engine light frequently on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Frontier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.