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2006 Nissan Frontier electrical problems

31 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 106,000.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
106,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Nissan Frontier electrical problems in other years

1998200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Nissan Frontier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · NM

I have two recalls, I´m living in [XXX] and I drive this vehicle here. I don´t know where they can solve this problems. the federal safety agency Recall Number23E-012 the federal safety agency Recall Number10V-517 I have set a letter in the Upload Files section INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 24, 2026 · Electrical · FL

The truck has been stalling while driving or won't start. The ECM relay was recalled and was taken care of Thursday, February 19. However, the truck still stalls while driving and won't start at times. I've asked Nissan to look at the IPDM to see if there was any consequential damage, but they won't without paying a fee for a diagnostic test. This is a major safety issue that needs to be fixed. The recall was from 2010, but we have only owned the vehicle since 2024 and had no idea about the recall.

Filed Jan 28, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NM

Truck will turn on once in awhile and I was told it is the ipdm module and that there's a recall on the part. What can I do to get the part sent to me since there is a recall and the mechanic told me that with a recall I can get the part sent to me at no cost to me

Filed Jan 28, 2024 · Electrical · NM

The truck will start once in awhile has been taken to the shop and they said they ipdm module is the problem and that there's a recall on that part.

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 192,000 miles · NC

Ipdm module and ECM systems failure 4.0 l v-6 check engine light came on also battery light

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the four-wheel drive and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the intelligent power distribution module needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 84,350 miles · TX

Passenger airbag warning light illuminated. In motion from a parking lot. Fuel gauge suddenly fell to empty on 07/10/2019 lights on dash illuminated showing need for upcoming service and tire pressure low.

Filed May 28, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

Vehicle will not change gears and is sluggish. The display on the speedometer does not show the position of the transmission. I have spent over 600 dollars to find out that the transmission control module is bad and that there was a recall to fix coolent leaking into the transmission fluid. My vehicle is still broken because of the part cost 1100 usd and the repair. Total bill is 1600 usd. This was a known problem and should be fixed without me paying a dime. My vehicle was in motion. Now it won't even get up to speed the transmission sounds as if it is stuck in a gear. Very erratic. My cruise control also just blinks and when the mechanic tested the codes it gave a network failure code

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · NC

Fuel sender unit failed and can no longer establish amount of fuel and now at risk being stranded. Apparently this is a known issue with frontiers

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Electrical · 183,000 miles · CO

Vehicle dies while driving looses all electrical , sits for few hours works normal

Questions about the 2006 Nissan Frontier electrical

Does the 2006 Nissan Frontier have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Frontier electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 106,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Frontier electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Frontier have the most electrical problems?

The Nissan Frontier model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (38 complaints), 2006 (31 complaints) and 2022 (31 complaints).

Other 2006 Nissan Frontier problems

Fuel system 251Transmission 220Engine 155Steering 34Airbags 26Brakes 22Acceleration 14Suspension 9Body 8Seat belts 8Tires 4Locks 3Visibility 3Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1

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