2006 Nissan Frontier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -19 City / 20 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
154 -265
Seats
4 -5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle April B
That it is tough, it is a 4x4 and it is speedy for a truck.
No complaints, I love this truck. It is roomy for seating, has a lot of power. I do have a couple of blind spots because of the canopy, that would be my only complaint.
accountCircle Patsy B
The locks in the truck, that stands out the most.
Just bought the Nissan yesterday, so far very pleased, had to get another one because someone ran into my other one, I like the style it being a double cab with a short bed, it is auto. In the floor, very nice and clean. It has good gas mileage and runs smooth. I love the interior, the gages really everything about it. I checked the motor and all the things you are suppose to and it has a carfax, another good thing. I has a top on the bed that I really like with locks, all in all I just plain love it.
accountCircle Cas R
Safe, reliable, spacious, gets the job done.
I love that it has a roomy interior. It's reliable. The bed is just big enough to haul whatever I need. I feel safe in it.
accountCircle Tricia M
You'll love it. Classy and a smooth ride.
Not had a single problem with it. Battery changed is all. Dependable. Comfortable, reliable, just wish it had a back up camera. Cloth seats last a long time. Enough foot room for those in the back seat. We take the frontier when we go on long vacations because of its dependability. Chrome bumpers are classy. Pretty smooth ride for a truck.
accountCircle Kelly H
Has the cool roof racks on roof that look really good.
I own a 2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo truck it's very dependable and is great off Road. The on road ride is a little rough like any truck. The Rockford Fosgate radio system that comes factory with a 8 inch subwoofer under the back seat is amazing.
accountCircle Josh M
Great vehicle all around. Great fuel mileage, very safe.
Great vehicle have owned it since 2014, had 100,000 miles when purchased and still going strong. Have had minor issues but nothing to speak of.
accountCircle David W
Long lasting reliability!
Even after 200,000 miles... It is a dependable truck and I plan on keeping this vehicle until I can no longer drive it. The ride is great, the gasoline powered vehicle still gets decent mileage. The ride is smooth. True that the warranty expired, but I have had little trouble with it over the years.
accountCircle Andrea C
That Nissan makes vehicles that are so dependable that you sometimes see 20 year old trucks on the road that look like new.
I love that it is a truck which I had wanted for many years. It is so dependable that it is difficult to believe it is 12 years old. My only complaint would be that it is not very gas efficient, but I knew that when I bought it

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joshua M
Fairly reliable, semi cheap to drive. Very roomy!
Have owned 2006 Nissan frontier since 2014, it has been a great vehicle overall. Have had some minor issues such as ac issues, overheating issues and a few other minor problems. It has always been fairly cheap to fix and have not had any recurring problems a all.
accountCircle Nick V
Transmission issues plague good vehicle.
Transmission issues have totally bummed me out and cost a lot especially since my research has led me to discover that this was a well known design flaw-all along. Would have been a fantastic vehicle otherwise but now I am doing online surveys and undertaking strict austerity measures just to pay for the repairs.
accountCircle Lindsey W
It is safe when it comes to bad weather and snow.
I like the truck and highness of the vehicle feature. My vehicle has a lot of miles. I also do not like the gas mileage.
accountCircle Kelly H
That it is a reliable truck.
The truck runs great and is reliable. The back seat is uncomfortable for an adult to sit in for a long ride. The gas mileage is garbage for a truck.
accountCircle Dominick L
Reliable vehicle with good performance suitable for the everyday driver.
Overall there have been no major issues with the performance of the vehicle. The vehicle is reliable with no breakdowns experienced so far. The vehicle comes with standard features such as CD radio and manual locks and windows, which, have continued to work. The ride of the vehicle may feel a little stiff at times. This vehicle also features a king cab with suicide-type doors allowing for easy loading and unloading, however, may feel cramped for passengers.

Nissan Frontier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
154 HP 22-22 MPG 4 Seats
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SE
265 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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LE
265 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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Nismo
265 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.36
39 Reviews
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5 stars 49%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Susie N on March 31, 2021
You can pull the seat downward.
The belt in the engine normally needs to be change yearly especially you could hear it screeching when it rains. It's an average pickup truck and it's a comfortable size that many trucks have now. It's simple and reliable and since it's Nissan it can last a long time.
accountCircle Vincent V on February 22, 2021
I love it because it is pretty, really, amazingly old but it's good.
Red, good looking, great price. I really love it because I got it for a great price. I won't sell it soon.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jasmine T.

Gets you where you need to go, somewhat reliable. Not bad on gas, super spacious for a smaller truck and drives very well in the snow, mud, I've only gotten stuck 3 times since I've had this truck which is saying something I am a horrible winter driver.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jasmine T.

Very expensive to fix, things break easily on it, I've put more money into the truck then I paid for it goes threw transmissions and brake pads like there's no tomorrow, currently looking for a new truck because transmissions aren't easy to replace and I easily pay 400 very couple months for brake pads.

Ranks #6 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2006 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 13 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #3 of 13 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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24 MPG

Is The 2006 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Yes it is a good vehicle. It is dependable, comfortable and nice to travel in. Gas mileage is the worst issue I have. Four wheel drive is dependable and necessary.
Stanley P.
It’s an average vehicle. It still looks really good for it’s age. There’s no rust on the exterior paint. It’s been in one minor accident. Parts were easy to find
Nou L.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Nissan Frontier?

It has been very reliable. Several issues arose in the first two or three years of ownership and most were covered under the warranty.
Stanley P.
The only thing that I don't like about it is that it has a terrible turning radius. It’s very hard to park or get out of non angled parking spaces
Marty B.

Is The 2006 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

It cost $24,500. A bit too much for a basic truck. It has four wheel drive, power windows and locks, am/FM with CD player. No Bluetooth or Sirius XM abilities.
Stanley P.
I bought it for 13,000 used. Like I said before it looks very nice for its age, but I wouldn't say it’s a good value
Marisol M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Nissan Frontier transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: Generally speaking, the 2006 Nissan Frontier, which houses a 2.5L 4Cylinder engine, can hold up to 11 quarts of transmission fluid. If Youre performing an oil change, it has a drain plug mechanism that will...

What's the 2006 Nissan Frontier power steering fluid type?

Answer: The type of power steering fluid that should be used in the 2006 Nissan Frontier is Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or DEXRON-III or MERCON. The capacity of fluid for the truck is 1 quart of power...

What's the 2006 Nissan Frontier fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2006 Nissan Frontiers fuel filter can be found near the interior of the gas tank, which is located towards the rear-left side of the vehicle. The fuel filter can be found in between the fuel tank and the...

What's the 2006 Nissan Frontier egr valve location?

Answer: The 2006 Nissan Frontier has an egr valve that can be found in the engine bay. It is relatively easy to find, and it will only take a few minutes of Your time. It can be located at the rear portion of the...

What's the 2006 nissan frontier wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for a 2006 Nissan Frontier is going to be 6 X114.3 mm. This bolt size is the most common among modern vehicles so You're going to have no problem finding a replacement set at Your local...
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Safety & Reliability

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