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.
2006 Nissan Frontier: engine stalls while driving
48 of the 617 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Frontier describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical repair cost reported
- $5,000
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. An unknown dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the radiator failed which allowed coolant fluid to enter the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed several times to tony nissan located at (94-1299 ka uka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797(866) 980-3983) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown sensor and air filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering ceased and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred. Balise nissan of warwick located at (1350 post rd, warwick, ri 02888) was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Dear nissan service: I am the owner of a 2006 nissan frontier se with approximately 124,000 miles. The vehicle was purchased used from nalley nissan in 2012 with approximately 89,000 miles on it. The history of the vehicle was meticulous, minus that the catalytic converter had been replaced by nalley nissan. In february 04, 2016 I had the left catalytic converter replaced at nalley nissan. The right catalytic converter was replaced prior to purchasing the vehicle. My vehicle has already had both catalytic converters replaced. On may 11, 2018 I was advised that I need both of my catalytic converters replaced again at stone mountain nissan. My check engine light had came on agaiinhowever, both of the catalytic converters have been previously replaced. It should be noted that this in not an inexpensive repair. I only used premium gasoline in my vehicle to ensure its proper performance and get my vehicle regularly maintained an nissan dealerships. It is rather obvious that there is something else going on with my vehicle that is defective in nature. I had read that this is a common problems with nissan frontiers and nissan altimas. I do not want to get the catalytic converts replaced at estimated $2200 and have this problem resurface again. In georgia, we have annual emissions tests and my vehicle will not pass an emissions test. Just recently, I had taken my vehicle on a short trip to north georgia. The engine stalled and completely lost power. I was able to get the vehicle home however, it is rather evident that something is mechanically wrong with my vehicle and just simply replacing the catalytic converters will not ensure that this problem will happen again. Is there any guidance that you can offer? Regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Highway driving at 55 MPH the engine stalled and stopped in mid-traffic resulting multiple system loss; including power steering. Warning lights that illuminated were service engine soon and, slip. Researching this combination with the associated engine failure shows a minimum failure of the cam shaft sensor and possible interference with engine cooling. Additional research shows that this a recall issue for frontiers. But, when I entered my VIN into your system to check recalls, the reponse is that there are no recalls for this vehicle. That seems in conflict with what is being said about there being a recall and the obvious extreme danger of engine and system failures at highway speeds
The fuel sensor is not relaying accurate fuel levels. When vehicle is near empty tank the tank fuel gauge will often still read 1/4 tank level. The check engine light remains on which codes alerted on diagnostics relay back to the sensor issue. The problems is now worsening where even at full tank the gauge will sometimes indicate empty with fuel alert light on and tank just topped off. The improper fuel indication has caused the vehicle to run out of fuel several miles from a gas station while still showing 1/4 tank level. This can be very dangerous as being stranded in nc in peak of summer temps outside can reach over 100 degrees. Furthermore stalling out for lack of fuel in busy city traffic or sharp turn on highway at 60-70 mhp can lead to a very dangerous accident.
Transmission failure caused by leaking fluid cooler in radiator at 114000 miles. 8000 dollar repair estimate is over trade in cost of vehicle. This caused truck to stall on freeway, endangering occupants.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was fluid contamination in the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Service engine light code po463 fuel level sensor is know defective and told me for them to cover the cost of replacement all they would need is an official diagnosis which I got from nissan of sacramento at my own expense of $150 which was a struggle since I'm unemployed, I'm told it could show the gauge can show 1/4 tank when there is no gas in the causing potential stalling in traffic and causing an accident
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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
48 of 617 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Frontier (8%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $5,000 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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 54Slipping 19Loss of power 16Fuel pump 15Overheating 15Jerking 11Airbag light 10Shudder 10Hesitation 9Power steering loss 9Whining noise 7Won't shift 6Won't start 6Engine failure 5
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