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2006 Nissan Frontier

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Frontier years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Frontier are substantially higher than the model-year median of 64.

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617Owner complaints

Model-year median: 64

4Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
77
200366
2004532
2005617
2006520
2007136
200837
2009
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
220Fuel System, Gasoline
174Engine
82Engine And Engine Cooling
74Fuel/propulsion System
61
All reported categories
Steering
34Electrical System
31Air Bags
26Fuel System, Other
22Unknown Or Other
19Service Brakes, Hydraulic
16Vehicle Speed Control
14Suspension
9Seat Belts
8Structure
8Service Brakes
5Equipment
4Tires
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Visibility
2Wheels
2Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Insert, Padding
1Parking Brake
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Electric
1Trailer Hitches
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

559 reports with mileage · 58 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 220 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 174 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports2 fire reports10 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

174 reports
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38,500 miles · Jun 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT CONTROLS THE VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO RUN ON BOARD EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTICS. DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMERS ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER A VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE V…

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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT CONTROLS THE VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE AND PROVIDES INFORMATION TO RUN ON BOARD EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTICS. DEALERSHIPS REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMERS ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER A VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS A SMOG TEST. SAFETY BECOMES AN ISSUE DUE TO THE FUEL GAUGE NOT ACCURATELY PROVIDING THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK. A RECALL HAS ALREADY ISSUED FOR A SIMILAR FUEL ISSUE ON THIS VEHICLE - I BELIEVE THE FIX REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP AND INCLUDES THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10335075

84,000 miles · May 31, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

AS MY VEHICLE USES GAS THE GAUGE STICKS AT ABOUT 5/16 TO 3/8 FULL. THIS ACTION CAUSES THE FUEL GAUGE TO THEN DO UNUSUAL THINGS SUCH AS FALL TO EMPTY AND THROW A FAULT CODE TO THE OBD II. OR THE FUEL LEVEL ON THE GAUGE WILL STAY AT APPROX. 5/16 TO 3/8 FULL FOR A PROLONGED TIME WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN BUT THEY SAY T…

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AS MY VEHICLE USES GAS THE GAUGE STICKS AT ABOUT 5/16 TO 3/8 FULL. THIS ACTION CAUSES THE FUEL GAUGE TO THEN DO UNUSUAL THINGS SUCH AS FALL TO EMPTY AND THROW A FAULT CODE TO THE OBD II. OR THE FUEL LEVEL ON THE GAUGE WILL STAY AT APPROX. 5/16 TO 3/8 FULL FOR A PROLONGED TIME WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN BUT THEY SAY THE TRUCKS BUILD DATE FALLS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED. IT SURE SEEMS TO ME THAT I TOO HAVE A GAS TANK WITH THE DEFORMITY WHICH CAUSES THE FUEL FLOAT TO "CATCH' OR "STICK'. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10333969

29,250 miles · May 29, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

2006 NISSAN FRONTIER FUEL SENDING UNIT QUITS WORKING AFTER APPROX 4 YEARS CAUSING INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE READING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. DANGEROUS AS INCORRECT GAUGE READING COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF FUEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10333837

50,112 miles · May 17, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I FILLED UP MY TRUCK AND THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. IT MAY TELL ME I HAVE MORE OR LESS GAS THAN I ACTUALLY DO. I CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RECRANK THE ENGINE AND HAVE A DIFFERENT READING. RECENTLY IT CAUSED MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. ALSO IF I AM DRIVING A LONG DISTANT THE GAUGE SOMETIMES WILL GO …

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I FILLED UP MY TRUCK AND THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT RESPOND PROPERLY. IT MAY TELL ME I HAVE MORE OR LESS GAS THAN I ACTUALLY DO. I CAN TURN THE KEY OFF AND RECRANK THE ENGINE AND HAVE A DIFFERENT READING. RECENTLY IT CAUSED MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. ALSO IF I AM DRIVING A LONG DISTANT THE GAUGE SOMETIMES WILL GO FROM EMPTY AND START GOING TO FULL AS I DRIVE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10330783

40,000 miles · May 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TENGO UN CARRO 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER,FABRICADO EN JUNIO 2006 ,Y TIENE EL MISMO PROBLEMA QUE TIENEN LOS FABRICADOS HASTA MARZO,QUE CALIFICAN PARA UN RECALLS ,ES EL SENSOR DE LA GASOLINA,Y CREO QUE HAY MAS CARROS CON ESTE PROBLEMA QUE FUERON FABRICADOS DURANTE EL 2006 Y SI ME PUDIERAN AYUDAR CON UNA INVESTIGACION DE ESTE DEFECTO.EN…

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TENGO UN CARRO 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER,FABRICADO EN JUNIO 2006 ,Y TIENE EL MISMO PROBLEMA QUE TIENEN LOS FABRICADOS HASTA MARZO,QUE CALIFICAN PARA UN RECALLS ,ES EL SENSOR DE LA GASOLINA,Y CREO QUE HAY MAS CARROS CON ESTE PROBLEMA QUE FUERON FABRICADOS DURANTE EL 2006 Y SI ME PUDIERAN AYUDAR CON UNA INVESTIGACION DE ESTE DEFECTO.EN LOS CARROS FABRICADOS HASTA JUNIO 2006,(SENSOR DEL GAS)HACE QUE NO SE SEPA SI EL CARRO TIENE GAS O NO ,Y LO LLEVE AL DILER PERO ME DIJERON QUE NO ME LO PUEDEN ARREGLAR PORQUE NO ESTA EN LA FECHA DE LA CAMPANA. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10330504

63,000 miles · May 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK). FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE FUEL AND THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD NOT READ ACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE DEALER AD…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK). FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE CONTACT FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE FUEL AND THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD NOT READ ACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63,000

NHTSA ODI #10330490

43,000 miles · May 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HE FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD ONLY READ HALF A TANK OF GASOLINE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE WIT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HE FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD ONLY READ HALF A TANK OF GASOLINE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL LEVEL SENDER CIRCUIT (CODE P0426) WHICH WAS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V092000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP) BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS WERE THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,136.

NHTSA ODI #10330103

49,009 miles · May 11, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED FOR RECALL 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE AUXILIARY TANK) ON MONDAY APRIL 19, 2010. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL BUT THE TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THE VEH…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED FOR RECALL 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE AUXILIARY TANK) ON MONDAY APRIL 19, 2010. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS HALF FULL BUT THE TANK WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE FUEL SENDER UNIT WAS CLEANED. THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE THIRD TIME THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FAILED PART WOULD BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF CLEANED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,009. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,050.

NHTSA ODI #10329977

43,000 miles · May 6, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DROPPED THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACED THE SENDING UNIT AS A REMEDY TO THE RECALL. PR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DROPPED THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACED THE SENDING UNIT AS A REMEDY TO THE RECALL. PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS, THE CONTACT HAD NOT ISSUES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. FOLLOWING REPAIRS, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD NOT READ ACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD REMAIN ON THE EMPTY POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY FOLLOWING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,700 AND THE CURRENT WAS 44,000.

NHTSA ODI #10329104

50,400 miles · May 4, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

MY NISSAN FRONTIER FUEL GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING- I CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL AND I WAS SUPPOSEDLY NOT COVERED BUT THEY CAN CHECK IT FOR 100 BUCKS UP FRONT TO MAKE SURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10328790

Official recalls

4

10V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Oct 28, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

10V075000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank

Mar 3, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 29, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

06V092000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Mar 30, 2006

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

DP26003 · Fuel Smell And Loss Of Motive Power

Opened Mar 30, 2026 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition.  The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Engine And Engine Cooling

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition.  The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.

Fuel System, Gasoline

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” that he says “emanates from the vehicle” and “indicat[es] a breach in fuel system integrity.” He further alleges that the vehicles can experience sudden engine stalling “during startup and operation,” which he believes could cause collisions or loss of vehicle control. The Petitioner further alleges these symptoms are identical to conditions addressed in previous NHTSA recalls (10V-517, 07V-435, and 10V-075) and that the issues persist in the 2006 MY Nissan fleet despite these past actions. ODI is opening this Defect Petition to evaluate the Petitioner’s allegations and determine whether to grant or deny the Petition.  The Petition can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under NHTSA Number 11718552.

DP12004 · Transmission Failures

Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.