2006 Nissan Frontier: loss of power steering

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Steering · 90,790 miles · AZ

On a city street, went to paralell park and noticed the steering was stiff. After pulling out, noticed steering had stayed stiff and was hard enough to turn that it felt like the steering had locked. After taking the vehicle to be looked at by a mechanic, he informed us that it was a steering column shaft failure and it was a common problem with this model of nissan, and for us to check to see if this was under recall as it should be.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel became wobbly without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and electronic power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 07/13/16

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Steering · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the upper and lower steering shafts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Fuel system, Steering · 42,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display accurate fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced. Also, the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. As a result, the radiator, the power transmission, and steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000(fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Steering · 52,626 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact was traveling 5 MPH when a popping noise emitted from the steering column. The contact confirmed that the vehicle became hard to steer but the power steering assist did not completely fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 52,626 and the current mileage was 52,700. Updated 8/23/12 *cn updated 09/06/2012

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 71,517 miles · TX

Fuel level sensor failure showing code p0463. This is very similar in nature to campaign id: 10v075000. Vehicle is 2006 nissan frontier se crew cab. Happens frequently. (2 times in the last 700 miles for me). Check engine light comes on and fuel level drops to empty. Periodically comes up part way but totally unreliable. Requires estimating fuel level by odometer reading. Could cause vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of crash with loss of power steering and brakes when engine stalls.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Steering · 28,257 miles · VA

We bought a 2006 nissan frontier 2wd pickup. The steering column was a little loose but the dealer assured us it was ok. The vehicle has 28,000 miles on it and we are being told that the steering column bearing has failed and must be replaced and that this is a common and recurrent problem on certain nissan vehicles. This is an immediate safety issue as the failure of the bearing leads to loss of steering control. When we contacted the dealer we were told that no recall has been issued, although many complaints were received. Further research indicates that the bearing being sold for replacement is the same as the original part and may fail again.

Filed Sep 18, 2009 · Steering · 36,862 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle he noticed that he could not maneuver the steering column. The loss of power steering while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the to the dealer and a technician replaced the steering column. The current and failure mileages were 36862.

Filed May 31, 2006 · Steering · 3,910 miles · NC

Attempted to make a turn and almost didn't make it. Thought the power steering went out. Took vehicle to dealer who checked the vehicle and concluded that a bearing in the steering column had frozen. Ordered a new steering column section and told me they would call me when the part comes in. I am still driving the truck and it still is difficult to steer and fails to return to center on occasion. Am afraid the bearing will freeze and cause me to have an accident before they fix it. Suggest nissan may have gotten some defective steering column bearings which could cause accidents if the drivers are unaware of the problem.