Transmission failure due to a leaky radiator. The transmission just failed pulling out of a busy intersection. I did not receive a letter of warranty extension until after I was over 80,000 miles. Nissan is willing to give me $1000 credit towards a new transmission and radiator if I have the work done at a nissan dealer for $6000. I only have 87,000 miles on this almost $30k death trap. This is my second complaint to the federal safety agency. The first was on the fuel sending unit, which I fought tooth and nail to have nissan replace. My truck was 2 month out of the manufacturing date issued in the recall. Nissan did eventually did add my truck to the recall list about 2 month later. What a shame.
2006 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints
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Rear axle seal failure caused lubricant to coat emergency brake, resulting in slippage.
Automatic transmission slipped when changing gears when vehicle was cold. Took it in for service and was told water was in the transmission caused by a leak in the radiator. Problem was a known issue with the nissan design and since it was past the 80k mile warranty it was not covered. Radiator and transmission both would have to be repaired or replaced.
A transmission line from the cooler runs through the radiator. The line failed allowing fluid from the radiator to enter the transmission. This caused massive vibrations and vehicle stalling when attempting to accelerate onto the freeway or to pass, creating a hazardous situation in traffic.
Drivers side rear axle seal failed allowing differential oil to leak onto brake pads and rotor. This is a very unsafe thing that could lead to reduced braking in an emergency and needs to be addressed.
Purchased a new nissan frontier 2006 model. At 85000 miles transmission started shifting hard and sooner than it should. Local nissan dealership told me I needed a new trans at the cost of $5780 and change. I still drive said vehicle for I have no choice and trans is getting worse. If trans locks up while driving could cause safety issue. Even though vehicle is out of warranty transmission should last more than 85000 miles. Nissan refused to help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission began to slip and hesitate when shifting gears. In addition, the vehicle decelerated and vibrated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact believed that there may be radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 09/21/11 *bf updated 09/30/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the transmission shifted into limp mode and the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was engaged. A local mechanic diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
Driving my nissian frontier, experienced emmission lights. Replace one catalyic converter. Just after 80, 000 the second one goes, and I have to replace it. Then the transmission stops shifting. The radiator rots and coolant contaminates the transmission, and both are shot. There are thousands of people with the same problem, and nissan is not recalling it, and if it is over 80 thousand they do not cover it, even though it is a bad design and know to nissan. They extended the radiator coverage, but only to 80 thousand miles. Most failures are just over that mileage.
Nissan frontier (nismo) 2006 presented a power train failure. It was repair and failure again after six month of use. When I came back to the technician he found that the radiator had been broken and leak coolant to the power train. This is a second repair and I don't have money to it. The vehicle have 100,000 miles. I had hear a lot of complain related and when nissan will be doing a recall to correct this issue?
Radiator leaking fluid into transmission causing transmission to work improperly and causing vehicle to jerk and become unsafe. Took to dealer in august 2010 and dealer said there was no problem. I do have service record stating this. Took back to dealer as problem persisted and now dealer says I need a new transmission that, of course is no longer covered by any warranty. Nissan was aware of this problem and issued a service bulletin to replace radiators, but did not notify owners. Also, dealer and company will not give me answer to problem even though I have asked repeatedly. Please help.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle would start lunging forward and the gears were slipping. The vehicle eventually stalled and then towed to a independent mechanic. They advised him that the trans coolant line had ruptured inside the radiator causing the transmission to die. The vehicle was repaired for the transmission and the radiator. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Park brake failed due to leak of left rear axle seal, subsequent bearing damage ~may 2010 @ 60,500miles, then noticed leak of right rear axle seal february 2011 when changing brakes @ 66,000miles with repeat decline in parking brake performance.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number (10v075000-fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was taken into the dealer to be repaired; however, immediately after leaving the dealer the failure recurred. He also stated that the tire pressure sensor gauge had malfunctioned since the day that the vehicle was purchased. The warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The transmission also failed when the vehicle staled and he was unable to get it restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Radiator assembly leaked engine coolant into the automatic transmission. Causing the transmission computer to be destroyed and to cease functioning. My vehicle had to be towed, transmission rebuilt,and have a heavy duty transmission bypass cooler installed.
Rear axle seal leak may contaminate brakes with leak gear oil. Seals were replaced at 33,000 miles and now leaking again at 63,000 miles.
2006 nissan frontier manual shift 5 speed 4 cylinder - clutch assembly went bad at 34,000 miles. Now at 60,000 miles clutch is bad again. Different driver. I have driven a clutch all my adult life (55). Never had this problem before with any other vehicle. Numerous instances in internet forums of similar reports.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While stopped at a light, the contact tried to apply pressure to the accelerator peddle but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the radiator which damaged the transmission. The technician stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 100,000.
Both rear axle seals leaked at 70k miles. Pinion seal also leaks. Oil leaked all over brakes system. Was told that if not caught in time the entire rear axle would have to be replaced. First and last nissan I will buy.
2006 nissan frontier rear brake failure due to leak in the rear axle shaft. The seals in the rear axle failed allowing oil to completely coat the rear brakes on both sides rendering them essentially useless. Repair required complete replacement of rear axle shaft since nissan will not replace just the seals. Had repair completed by the same dealership that I purchased the truck from. Nissan paid a portion, but it didn't even cover half of the parts, let alone the labor. I footed the majority of the bill.
Right rear axle of nissan 2006 frontier failure. Was caught by owner while rotating tires, every 8000 miles. Could have caused serious danger to all occupants and other motorists if there was a total failure of read axle.
Brakes failure due to rear axle leak . Myself and 10000's others have been having a problem with the rear seals failure due to a faulty air vent that clogs and hot air will build up and the seals will fail and the oil get all over the rear brakes causes the brakes to fail.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated the valve box that controls the shifting within the automatic transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repairs but they were awaiting manufacturer approval before proceeding with repairs. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that fuel gauge did not work and she would have to periodically check the odometer to determine how much fuel was in the tank. She called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer who advised her to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 6/1/10 *cn the transmission was not acting properly and the air conditioner was not working. Updated 06/04/10.
I have a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving down the road the truck shudders and shakes and cannot shift into gear. I had no pick up while driving on the interstate and had cars speeding by me at 75mph while I was barely able to drive the truck. The truck would drive fine and than this would happen out of nowhere. I took it to aamco and found out I had water in the transmission due to a leak in the radiator. I had to pay $2500.00 to have my transmission rebuilt and a new radiator installed. I feel this should be a recall on nissans part because it was a faulty radiator that caused the problem and could have caused a severe accident. I have heard of alot of complaints regarding this same problem but nissan refuses to due a recall. I have the same fuel gauge problem that was just recalled and I ran out of gas because of it. I feel that this needs to be investigated before someone is killed in an accident because their transmission just stops working while driving on the interstate.
The right side rear axle seal failed in june 2008 causing differential fluid to coat the entire rear brake assembly leading to my emergency brake not working correctly. It cost me about $600 in 2008. In january 2009, the left side rear axle seal failed in causing differential fluid to coat the entire rear brake assembly leading to my emergency brake not working correctly. It cost me about $600 in 2009.
Axle seal leak at 70k miles. Gear oil leaking onto brakes.
I own a 2006 nissan frontier, it was delivered with only half the keys programmed for the vehicle, a strange rattling of plastic shrouding in the engine compartment and as I found out a fast set of tires later, the front end out of alignment [ too much toe in ]. When I read the manual I found out that my 4wd vehicle was "not intended to be used off of the road", this was not in any of the presales literature and the reason I buy 4wd is so I can use it off road. At 100 miles after warranty I had to take it in because the fuel sending unit had failed, about a $600 repair on a part that should last 200,000 miles. The mechanic told me their dealership is replacing about one of these a week on a couple of models. When I picked it up I got the trouble light on the way home, I scanned it to see what the problem was [code po448 ]. I took it back. The first canister they ordered showed up broken [ kind of fragile for something mounted on the bottom of a 4wd ]. Parts replaced under the emissions warranty were 14953zp50c filter-canister, 14950-ea20a canister assy. E, and 14935-am60b valve assy.-co. The service order says " ...inspected/found no flow very rusty....". As the vehicle only has 36,000 miles on it this does not bode well for the future.
Since I have bought my nissan truck, I have noticed vibrations when in 4wd, especially when under load. On numerous occasions the transfer case is stuck in 4wd no matter what you do and it takes forever to get it out back into 2wd. I have taken it in for this complaint and have had no luck with getting it fixed. Finally upon my own inspection, I noticed 3-4 bolts being dangerously loose in the transfer case which is a huge call for alarm. I know many have this same transfer case issue and I would advise them to check the bolts! It may not be the answer but it definitely will lead to a major breakdown if left unchecked!
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle rolled slightly backward while stopped at a light on an incline. The contact's foot was not on the brake and the transmission was in drive. The dealer was contacted and determined this was normal operation for this vehicle. However, the contact owned two other automatic transmission vehicles that did not exhibit this problem.
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