How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Frontier have?

The 2006 Nissan Frontier has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Nissan Frontier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Nissan Frontier?

Of 836 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2006 Nissan Frontier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Nissan Frontier has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,112,889 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 836 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10V517000 2010-10-28 747,480 affected

Defect

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…

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10V075000 2010-03-03 80,689 affected

Defect

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…

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.

AIR BAGS 08V690000 2008-12-29 242,720 affected

Defect

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…

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06V092000 2006-03-30 42,000 affected

Defect

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

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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

200

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

136

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

111

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STEERING

AIR BAGS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints836

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Whenever I fill ip the tank I get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. I do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. I have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. The smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-10

“See attached document for complaint.”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2026-02-27

“See attached document for complaint.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-02-27

“See attached document for complaint.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2026-02-27

“The truck has been stalling while driving or won't start. The ecm relay was recalled and was taken care of thursday, february 19. However, the truck still stalls while driving and won't start at times. I've asked nissan to look at the ipdm to see if there was any consequential damage, but they…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-19

“The contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. Additionally, the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2024-01-22

“The contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. Additionally, the…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-01-22

“The truck will start once in awhile has been taken to the shop and they said they ipdm module is the problem and that there's a recall on that part.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-12-15