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2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system problems
251 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 251
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Storage: auxillary tank39
- Storage: fuel gauge system9
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery1
At what mileage
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Nissan Frontier fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
- Risk
- This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V075000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.
- Risk
- This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V092000 · Recall details
What 2006 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Whenever I fill ip the tank I get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. I do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. I have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. The smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank of use.
A gasoline leak has developed on the fuel tank hose fill adapter that is a molded fixture of the gas tank. In which there is no replacement part or fix for the hose fill adapter gasoline leak but to replace the whole gas tank, which cost hundreds of dollars. I alerted Nissan to the problem that a catastrophic situation could occur related to this grave engineering mistake. Because there are millions of people still driving this type of vehicle and others with the same gas tank design. Nissan said that it is not their problem because the vehicle is out of warranty, and there is no recall, on what I believe to be grave danger for all who owns a Nissan vehicle with this type of gas tank design. My opinion is that a warning bulletin or re-call should be issued immediately for this dangerous problem that many motorist may already have.
The contact owns a 2006 Nisan Frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The contact stated that the failure was more evident once the fuel tank was at the quarter mark. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V075000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel top-off clicked however, moments later fuel started spilling out of the filler neck onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Ipdm module and ECM systems failure 4.0 l v-6 check engine light came on also battery light
Fuel sending unit working sporadically and triggered check engine light. Fuel gauge is marking half tank then slowly went up, but fuel tank was filled up. There is also a recall on radiator leaking antifreeze into transmission but has not happened yet.
Driving to work and vehicle shut off and coasted to a stop. I tried to restart and it acted like it was not getting fuel. The gas gauge was showing slightly under a 1/4 of a tank. I had someone come get me and take me home. After doing a little online research I found a the federal safety agency recall for that specific truck campaign id# 10v075000, recall date 3/3/2010. After reading this I went and purchased some gas and put it in the truck.the truck fired right up but the gas hand didn't move. Called two local nissan dealers and talked to them about the recall but they found none for my VIN.
Transmission started slipping and then lost reverse.and finally just kept slipping and wouldn't move more than a few hundred feet ,and would turn off and wouldn't restart until the transmission cooled off,and when it restarted the idle or tachometer would jump into the red line area even though the truck wouldn't drive past 20 MPH. Coasting on the freeway I would pull to the side and have cars drive around mr while trying to push it off the shoulder,looking for an off ramp to go to the nearest transmission shop I could find..secondly I had to replace my fuel sender and or. My fuel pump I t went out when I was driving down the freeway thinking I had a half a tank when actually it was on empty ..so I really never knew how much fuel it had until I got it fixed at sam's automotive in beaumont ca .92223 and sam has returned and sold the business so I have no receipt only remembering it costs between 500 and 100 dollars .. And yes I checked and it too had a recall and I was never notified
Fuel gauge started hanging on a quarter tank when I had much less then when I realized that it has to be wrong and filled it up it would go to empty and turn on check engine until it got down a ways then work until 1/4 again where it would sit until you ran out.same scenario as the federal safety agency #10v‑075 but nissan says my truck was not affected VIN# even though it has low mileage and went out at about 70000 mi range
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system
Does the 2006 Nissan Frontier have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 251 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Nissan Frontier, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V075000, 06V092000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have the most fuel system problems?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (251 complaints), 2007 (200 complaints) and 2005 (160 complaints).
Other 2006 Nissan Frontier problems
Transmission 220Engine 155Steering 34Electrical 31Airbags 26Brakes 22Acceleration 14Suspension 9Body 8Seat belts 8Tires 4Locks 3Visibility 3Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1
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