2006 Nissan FRONTIER KING CAB - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab has received mixed safety ratings according to the data provided. It has scored a 3 out of 5 for both the front crash driver side and front crash passenger side ratings, while achieving a commendable 5 out of 5 for the side crash driver's side rating. The rollover rating stands at 4, which indicates a moderate level of rollover risk.

It is worth noting that this vehicle offers optional electronic stability control, which can enhance overall safety by helping the driver maintain control during sudden maneuvers or loss of traction. However, it does not come equipped with forward collision warning or lane departure warning features, which are becoming increasingly common in modern vehicles to prevent accidents.

In terms of reported issues, the 2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab has a relatively high number of complaints, totaling 610, and has been subject to 7 recalls. These numbers suggest that while the vehicle may offer decent safety performance in certain areas, there have been significant concerns raised by consumers and identified by manufacturers that should be taken into consideration.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

610

Recall Count

7

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Optional
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Nissan FRONTIER KING CAB

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2006 nisan frontier. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. the contact stated that the failure was more evident once the fuel tank was at the quarter mark. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer confirmed that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000."
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2023-06-10

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while refueling, the fuel top-off clicked however, moments later fuel started spilling out of the filler neck onto the ground. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000."
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2018-01-01

Complaint:
"2006 nissan frontier. consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicles repairs. *ld *js"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2021-06-05

Complaint:
"fuel gauge recall. nissan has a recall on the fuel gauge for the 2006 frontier but it does not include my vin. my fuel gauge has exactly the issues in the recall. my vin is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2018-02-01

Complaint:
"i called nissan in regards to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000. they claim that it does not apply to my vin [xxx]. my vehicle has roughly 52,000 miles on it and is experiencing this issue. they want me to take it to nissan for a diagnosis that will cost me ~$150. my check engine light is always on and refers to the fuel sending unit. the in cabin fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank nearly all the time. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-11-03

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. when starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings. the failure recurred numerous times. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/17/16.*jb"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2015-01-08

Complaint:
"my "service engine soon" light came on. a code read said it was my fuel sending unit. there was a recall for the issue but nissan customer support said my vin was not covered. they did not explain why but upon my follow up, they said they would investigate if they could help/assist with the repair costs. they required the code read from the dealer (which i did and they confirmed it was the fuel sending unit). they call me back a week later and told me that they would not pay, although the representative admitted it was the defect from the recall campaign, but this time, she said it was because the recall warranty had expired. since i was never part of the recall notice, there was no way for me to know when the campaign was in effect, plus - they did not include my vin number. this same problem has happened to many, many people and it seems nissan has scammed nhtsa and the recall system to minimize the amount of repairs they have had to make (e.g. they volunteer to perform the recall, then artificially limit the number of vin numbers included), and put a time limit on the recall by calling it a warranty extension. when people like me experience the problem and follow up, they are prepared with a cascading number of ways to say "so sorry", but none of them own up to their original commitment to the public and the nhtsa to conduct and execute a full recall on this safety issue. very slick, and very unethical. i am hoping that the nhtsa will conduct a full investigation, not just for me, but to eventually force nissan to honor the recall on all vehicles that experience this problem - not just a few vins they named so they can save money. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2015-12-05

Complaint:
"report receipt date: mar 03, 2010 nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline i was told by nissan of usa that our vehicle, even though it falls within the date of the campaign, does not meet the recall due to the vin and not the year of vehicle. our vehicle exhibits the symptoms and basis for the recall and i do not understand why it isn't covered by nissan. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-02-01

Complaint:
"i was driving at posted speed when my vehicle ran out of gas. the fuel gauge showed that i had 1/2 tank, nearly causing a crash. i am a former memphis police officer with extensive defensive driving. my truck is not under the recall. but, it is in the date range. i have filed a complaint also about the transmission coolant problem also! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2014-10-03

Complaint:
"nissan has a well known problem with faulty fuel sensor sending unit on frontier and xterra trucks. this causes the gas gauge to stop working and record inaccurate fuel level. the fuel gauge will show empty when tank is full. this is a safety concern as vehicle owner does not know how much fuel is in the tank and could run out of gas on an interstate/highway or moving through intersection, going onto highway exchanges etc. this puts driver and other vehicles on the road at risk. i called nissan and they will not stand behind this part even though it is defective. i even went as far to ask them if i paid for the part (~$100) would they cover the labor (the fuel tank needs to be dropped to change the defective sensor). they said no. *tr"
Components Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of incident: 2013-12-12

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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