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617 reports44,000 miles · Nov 29, 2012
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, HE HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, HE HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10486456
110,000 miles · Nov 28, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, SHOWING AND IMPROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS INCORRECT LEVEL AFTER FUELING UP THE VEHICLE. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS ON ONE OCCASION DUE TO THIS. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE WITH MY 6 YR OLD AND HAD TO CROSS THE INTERSTATE TO GET AS…
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FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, SHOWING AND IMPROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS INCORRECT LEVEL AFTER FUELING UP THE VEHICLE. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS ON ONE OCCASION DUE TO THIS. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY INTERSTATE WITH MY 6 YR OLD AND HAD TO CROSS THE INTERSTATE TO GET ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. NISSAN TELLS ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IF I WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IT WILL BE AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH NISSAN FUEL SENDING UNITS ON THE FRONTIER AND SHOULD BE FIXED IN A NATIONWIDE RECALL, NOT A VIN SPECIFIC RECALL. THE PRODUCT IS FAULTY. NISSAN AND NHTSA SHOULD BOTH BE ASHAMED FOR NOT PUTTING OUT A NATIONWIDE RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10486358
118,000 miles · Nov 23, 2012
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSES LOCATED IN THE IPDM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 32 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSES LOCATED IN THE IPDM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 32 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
NHTSA ODI #10485869
Mileage unknown · Nov 16, 2012
Fuel System, GasolineFuel/propulsion System
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER LE 4X4. FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING ACCURATELY. THIS CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2012, WHEN THE GAUGE WAS WELL ABOVE THE "LOW GAS" THRESHOLD. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE FOR ME AS I WAS IN TRAFFIC AT THE TIME WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AT AROUND 40MPH. I FEAR THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND NOW I…
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2006 NISSAN FRONTIER LE 4X4. FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING ACCURATELY. THIS CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2012, WHEN THE GAUGE WAS WELL ABOVE THE "LOW GAS" THRESHOLD. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE FOR ME AS I WAS IN TRAFFIC AT THE TIME WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AT AROUND 40MPH. I FEAR THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE WITH MY GRANDKIDS IN MY TRUCK. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND TRACED IT TO A COMMON DEFECT WITH THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT THAT IS A SAFETY RECALL WHICH AFFECTS MANY NISSAN VEHICLES, INCLUDING 2006 FRONTIER MODELS BUT SOMEHOW EXCLUDING MY 2006 FRONTIER: **************** NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 RECALL DATE: 2010-03-03 SUMMARY: 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. CONSEQUENCES: 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. COMPONENT AFFECTED: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK NOTES: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. *TR *****************
NHTSA ODI #10484893
60,000 miles · Nov 15, 2012
Engine
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE A WHINING CLICKING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE UNTIL VEHICLE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE . AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I LEARNED THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE AND NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION IS WELL AWARE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT IN THERE V6 MOTORS AT THE TIMING CHA…
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WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE A WHINING CLICKING NOISE IS NOTICEABLE UNTIL VEHICLE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE . AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I LEARNED THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE AND NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION IS WELL AWARE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT IN THERE V6 MOTORS AT THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES BUT REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS AND FIX THIS PROBLEM AND EXPECTS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE TO PAY FOR NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES THAT END UP DROPPING DOWNWARD OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION THAT CAUSES TIMING CHAIN FAILURE . I PAID 24000 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW FROM METRO NISSAN IN ONTARIO CALIF, FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY NISSAN SHOULD TREAT THERE CUSTOMERS BETTER AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THERE MISTAKES AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THIS DEFECT.. I WILL NEVER BY A NISSAN AGAIN AND I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND PURCHASING A NISSAN TO ANYONE IF THIS DOESN'T BECOME A RECALL! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10484740
123,500 miles · Nov 9, 2012
EnginePower Train
MECHANIC STATED ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING INTO TRANSMISSION. REPLACED RADIATOR, FLUSHED TRANSMISSION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10483897
130,000 miles · Nov 8, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR PROVIDED AN ERRONEOUS READING OF EMPTY. ALSO, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM HAD MAD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO FULL CAPACITY, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR PROVIDED AN ERRONEOUS READING OF EMPTY. ALSO, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM HAD MADE CONTACT WITH AN EMBOSSMENT THAT WAS MOLDED IN THE TANK SHELL, CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 01/02/2013*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10483747
220,000 miles · Nov 1, 2012
EnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RAD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000 AND THE CURRENT FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
NHTSA ODI #10482912
50,000 miles · Oct 25, 2012
Electrical SystemPower Train
CLUTCH FAILED SUDDENLY ON AN I-95 ONRAMP, TOTAL FAILURE INCLUDING FLYWHEEL. JUST THIS MONDAY, MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE AT ABOUT 70MPH ON I-676 IN CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA AS A RESULT OF ANOTHER CLUTCH FAILURE. I'VE BEEN DRIVING STICK MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THIS KIND OF SUDDEN FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING DO…
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CLUTCH FAILED SUDDENLY ON AN I-95 ONRAMP, TOTAL FAILURE INCLUDING FLYWHEEL. JUST THIS MONDAY, MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE AT ABOUT 70MPH ON I-676 IN CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA AS A RESULT OF ANOTHER CLUTCH FAILURE. I'VE BEEN DRIVING STICK MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THIS KIND OF SUDDEN FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING DOES NOT STRIKE ME AS NORMAL. ALSO, I HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE ISSUE WHERE IT FAILS TO CORRECTLY REGISTER THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN MY TANK. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS TRUCK AND I WISH I WASN'T. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10482181
105,000 miles · Oct 24, 2012
Fuel System, GasolineFuel/propulsion System
THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS CONSISTENT WITH NHTSA SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-075 (2006 AND 2008 FRONTIER FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY) BUT ACCORDING TO NISSAN THIS VIN IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CAMPAIGN. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: SLOW/ERRATIC RESPONSE OF FUEL GAUGE, INACCURATE READING, SES LIGHT IS NOW ILLUMINATED. THIS CAME ON SUDDENLY AB…
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THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS CONSISTENT WITH NHTSA SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-075 (2006 AND 2008 FRONTIER FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY) BUT ACCORDING TO NISSAN THIS VIN IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CAMPAIGN. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: SLOW/ERRATIC RESPONSE OF FUEL GAUGE, INACCURATE READING, SES LIGHT IS NOW ILLUMINATED. THIS CAME ON SUDDENLY ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY SAID VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE; THEIR CASE # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10482121
Official recalls
4Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP26003 · 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.
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