In april 2019 I was driving my 2006 nissan frontier truck 4x4 v6 . Suddenly I notice a lack of power and then it did not move any where. I call a tow truck services to take it to the mechanics. The was the transmission control module failure , do to the radiator coil leaking. We put a new radiator and bought a transmission control module that cost $964.00 dollars. Th3 mechanic installed it and recommended to take it to nissan for programming. After 3 times trying nissan sad that the control module was defective. This issue has cost me almost $2,500.00 in towing and labor back and forward and still my transmission is not working. I am now in the process of buying a transmission. This is not fair how a company that knows that product is defective wait until the warranty is over and don't fix the problem prior. They are know for their ctv problems with transmission and with the radiator coil being defective. This companies operating in our country are abusing the consumers with no body doing justice. I hope this hope someone or at least bring awareness to our government agencies that protect consumers. Thanks
2006 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints
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Check engine light came on. Nissan diagnosed engine coolant in transmission fluid. Need new transmission and radiator.
Lost power while driving, had it checked by transmission shop and turns out there is a defect in oem radiator causes contamination of transmission fluid and engine coolant. Was required to spend over $6000 out of pocket to fix.
I bought this truck from a dealership, with 118,500 miles in, and I only drove it 1,500 miles and transmission broke, I never the warranty for the truck, and the repairs came out $4,237 dollars what can I do in this situation. Please let me know. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the rpms increased to 4,000. When the vehicle was placed into reverse, the gear went into neutral. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, it went into low gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, and the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
I was driving on the highway and suddenly lost power and almost crashed. Mechanic said the radiator and transmission failed. Radiator fluid mixed into transmission fluid. Vehicle only has 85000 miles on it.
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
The problem stems from an acknowledged defect inside the radiator assembly. The metal tubes that separate engine coolant from transmission fluid crack over time. Coolant and transmission fluid mixes through these cracks and subsequently cause transmission failure. Vehicle was in motion when this happened. Vehicle was stopped at a traffic light but when the light turned green vehicle had no power when trying to accelerate. Vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer where they told me the problem was with the transmission as described above. This problem has been document many times before and nissan is aware of it. A manufacture recall has never been issued. Repairs have been allowed under warranty but this vehicle is past the time limit and number of miles defined in the warranty and nissan will not take any responsibility for this defect.
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. The contact stated that the radiator cracked, which caused transmission fluid and radiator coolant to mix together. The failure eventually caused the transmission to fail. The vehicle was towed to banister nissan of norfolk (1250 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23502) where it was determined that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,967.
On 11/10/2018 while driving on the freeway with no warning light my 2006 nissan starts to lose power!!! I was able to get off the freeway and pull into a gas station to call aaa to tow it to a mechanic. The mechanic told me the transmission has coolent in it and the transmission will need I be rebuilt or replaced with a rebuilt transmission. He said there was a crack in the coolent hose that was a manufacture defect. I never got any warning light until after the transmission failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While the vehicle was idling, the transmission failed and the vehicle could not be moved. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Due to design flaw resulting in mixing of transmission fluid and radiator fluid, transmission was destroyed and had to be replaced. Vehicle was in motion on a city street at approximately 45 MPH whenever failure occurred. I have since been made aware that this is a common issue with many nissan vehicles with similar systems. Documentation of transmission replacement is not currently in my possession, however if necessary, all documentation can be obtained from transmission repair facility.
Apparently coolant mixed into my transmission and it is now slipping. And repair will cost $4500.00 or more. I heard a slight clunk when driving then it started to slip.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly reduced speed and came to a complete stop several times without warning. The dealer (robert woodall nissan, 132 union st, danville, va 24540, (434) 797-1411) replaced the transmission; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who only inspected the vehicle and was unable to determine if the failure was electrical, engine, or power train related. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 1v0517000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 108,172.
I own a 2006 nissan frontier and after doing research I found the article about several recalls for 2005-2010 models. The persons involved reported the same symptoms we are experiencing such as transmission fluid leaking into the radiator coolant spontaneously and now transmission failure while towing a pop up camper that is 3200 lbs which is within the towing range reportedlyfor this vehicle. I got an extended warranty and they report they will only cover up to $1900 and my mechanic states the total costs are $4800. I am very concerned my vehicle is doing the same. Can anyone help us?
I just had to replace my transmission due to a recall. Oil and water in the transmission and radiator. I did not own the truck at the time of the recall.. How can I get reimbursed ??? This is terrible!!
Transmission shudders when shifting from drive to overdrive. Around 40-45mph shudder can be felt from transmission vibration. Had the driveshaft replaced ($1400) but the shudder is still present.
While driving truck on highway it occasionally felt like I was driving over rumble strips.
The evidence of engine and power transfer evidently progressed over of days and regressed within a matter of hours, then minutes to the point where engine would barely start and obviously barely propel the truck over 10 MPH w/engine dying out regardless of throttle or automatic shift position. I limped the vehicle to the nearest respected and qualified tech bob wells -total car care. This is the second time nissan's lack of "due diligence" left customer down, all within a year or so. A frustrating,time consuming,and costly experience.
Having major issues. Noticed a recall but it was already settled. What can I do? Radiator affecting the transmission.
I have a apparently common problem which is radiator transmission cross contamination apparently with nissan frontiers and xterras from about 05-2010 and the problem is they used a radiator with a built in transmission cooler but there's a seal or area where it fails and the two fluids mix resulting in a strawberry milkshake appearance and when this happens the transmission will likely fail at any point I've personally had problems that were intermittent over the last few weeks with trouble shifting and a shuddering/rumbling which occurs while driving in all weather and road conditions plus is very noticeable while going from a stop to start moving turns out to be radiator fluid leaking into the transmission my truck has 99,000 miles on it and has started having problems just now which according to other accounts on multiple forums about this particular problem is a little later than most but I have a short commute to work and have another car I use. So perhaps it was that. But the issues are getting worse and it's a shame that the company knew of the problem and did nothing to remedy it. Especially as it affects many years and models of cars
Trans. Went out due to radatior leaking into it, went out while driving
Transmission TCM fried by coolant
Radiator/coolant has mixed into transmission fluid causing transmission failure.
2006 nissan frontier - a defect that permits cross-contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid, ultimately causing the radiator and transmission to need substantial repairs or fail entirely. The truck was in motion on a highway. When accelerating the transmission did not downshift - it felt as if the transmission went into neutral.
Bought a 2006 frontier a year ago, I was unaware of the major defect they were having with the radiator cracking and mixing coolant with tranny fluid. Now my transmission is shot with no warning and I'll be out 4/5k !! It went out as I was trying to turn left and on coming traffic was coming at me. I could not accelerate as obviously without a transmission your car wont go into gear, just a sitting duck with oncoming traffic baring down. Thankfully the people speeding towards me seen me before I was smashed into and possibly killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. In addition, the vehicle slowed down and the contact was able to drive back home. The local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid spilled into the transmission. The radiator was replaced; however, the radiator fluid contaminated the transmission and fluid, which caused the transmission to fail. The vehicle was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and did not offer any additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
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 25 MPH, the gear failed to work without warning. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (younker nissan located at 3401 e valley rd, renton, wa 98057; (425) 251-8100) where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.
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