The 2 complaints I have regarding my frontier have been recalled for the same yr that my frontier is, but I didn't receive a recall notice for either one. First is the fuel pump sending unit, which shows you how much gas you have in the vehicle. My fuel gauge will show that I have no gas even after I fill up my tank, but then I can park for a few minutes & then the gauge will show that I have a full tank of gas. I ran a diagnostic test, & the results displayed a code that meant it needed a new sending unit. However, with this particular model, I cannot just get the sending unit, because it only comes in one whole piece, meaning that the mechanics will have to empty the gas tank & drop the tank, which is much more work. Therefore, this repair will cost me $900.00. The second complaint & the most outrageous & disappointing one is regarding my transmission & radiator. Recently I took my frontier into the shop to habe the transmission fluid checked & changed if it needed to be. However, the mechanic called & informed that after hooking my truck up to a transmission tester, the results indicated that I had pressure problems due to the radiator coolant leaking into the transmission fluid, & causing a chemical reaction that will destroy the clutches inside the automatic transmission. Keep in mind that I only have 80,000 miles on my 2006 frontier, & needing a new transmission already with this low mileage is absolutely ridiculous & uncalled for. Especially since nissan has done a recall for the same yr & model of my truck, & for the exact thing that my faulty radiator was doing. For some unknown reason, my radiator model was not on the recall list for either one of the recalls & it should've been, because there are hundreds of consumers that have had the same problem that I have had, & that's with both of my complaints. So I just spent $4,000.00 for a rebuilt transmission.
2006 Nissan Frontier: engine overheating
15 of the 617 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Frontier describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 109,000
- recalls
- 1
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Coolant leaked from radiator into transmission through faulty cooling lines.. Result was sudden loss of power while accelerating onto highway. Very costly repair bill ($4600.00). Had to replace radiator and do a complete rebuild of transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 60 MPH, the rpms elevated to red and the speed decreased. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant leaked into the transmission and the transmission, radiator hoses, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
Transmission is binding due to coolant leaking into transmission. Fluid is bubbled and looks like poached egg causing overheating. Transmission color is not correct, same problem as under investigation
Radiator coolant is leaking into the transmission fluid and causing it to overheat.
Bought the truck used at a nissan dealership. Had under 50k miles. 2 months ago check engine light came on and heat was not working. Had it looked at several times spending money each time but they could not find problem. Last month truck started running rough. Found out this week it needs a new transmission/radiator due to a problem that nissan has known about for years. There was a class action lawsuit about the problem. They said my truck is too old to qualify for help. According to sites I see we do qualify and I need some help. It overheated today and broke down on highway and is not drivable. I need someone to help me with this.
The transmission is failing at only 75,000 miles. I had the radiator replaced after a brief overheating issue. There was a brown like puddy that began to develop in the vehicle's system at that point and a sluggish transmission, stalling and failing requiring constant restarting and constant sitting and repair costs for the vehicle.
While driving, the truck stalled on a hill due to transmission failure. Truck began rolling backwards into traffic. Transmission failure was caused by radiator coolant leaking into transmission. This is a known issue by nissan, and a safety concern.
When I was driving on I-4 in orlando fl my transmission suddenly failed from coolant leaking into it , I almost got hit by a tractor trailer when trying to get to the break down lane, come to find out this problem has been known by nissan for quite some time and they didn't recall, I guess it will take someone getting killed before they are forced to step up and address this know defect, not only is it costly for the fix it's dangerous.
The automatic transmission radiator cracked and coolant leaked into the transmission rendering it useless.
Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission, destroying the transmission. Transmission needed to be replaced, costing over $4500.
When set in d, the RPM's dropped. Next day driving 20 sec. And looses all power. Can shift the gear stick, but the transmission does not engage. No audible warning or anything like that. Just stopped driving. Got code p1759 and p1769. Needs new transmission and radiator because the coolant leaked into transmission. $5500 is the quote from the dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- MIL on with DTC P0448
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- MIL on with DTC P0448
- OBD II evap
- Service information
- Nissan: DTC P0420 (tw catalyst sys-bi) stored in the ECM. confirm
- Nissan service campaign: voluntary emissions recall campaign - 2003-2005 sentra / 2005-2006 frontier ECM...
- Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
- Risk
- This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Frontier overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
15 of 617 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Frontier (2%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Nissan Frontier
Fuel gauge 206Check engine light 92Transmission failure 54Stalling 48Slipping 19Loss of power 16Fuel pump 15Jerking 11Airbag light 10Shudder 10Hesitation 9Power steering loss 9Whining noise 7Won't shift 6Won't start 6Engine failure 5
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