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2006 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 48 repairs.
2006 Nissan Frontier engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 128000 mi US $67 |
Rubber air intake hose was split due to age. The rubber piece is not available separately, so I replaced the entire assemble that consists of the plastic and rubber hoses between the air filter and air flow sensor. |
| 133400 mi US $400 |
Secondary timing chain tensioners were failing. This is a known problem for the early VQ40 engines. I replaced both secondary tensioners and all 3 chains. Same repair was done under warranty by previous owner at 35k miles in 2008. |
| 135588 mi US $500 |
Had a hard start / high idle issue, plus I got a check engine light that said one of the 4 catalytic converters was bad. Ended up replacing all 4 oxygen sensors and all 6 fuel injectors (which fixed the check engine light - cat was fine). The high idle / hard start issue was fixed by tracking down vacuum leaks (new intake gaskets and PCV hoses), cleaning throttle body (buildup near throttle plate was causing problems), and performing the idle air volume learning procedure. |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 126000 mi US $80 |
Two coil replacements about six months apart. 150.00 total |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 92000 mi US $1300 |
Secondary timing chain tensioners failed, necessitating replacement of them and the chains. A defect that is showing up in these V6 engines, not covered by Nissan, unless under warranty. VERY disappointed. |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93460 mi US $110 |
Replace fuel sender |
| 110757 mi US $664 |
Replace Radiator |
| 134597 mi US $208 |
Replace bank 2 camshaft sensor |
| 138774 mi US $1155 |
Replace Front driver Catalytic converter. |
| 138774 mi US $1290 |
Replace 2 upper and 3 lower timing chain guides |
| 196900 mi US $30 |
Aftermarket thermostat was not opening far enough. Engine temperature was averaging 230F. Replaced with OEM. Temperature now stays at 202F. |
| 215500 mi US $69 |
Camshaft Position sensor failed, Replaced part. |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 107000 mi US $241 |
Replaced cam sensor |
| 23000 mi US $400 |
Fuel Sensor Failed |
| 290000 mi US $1000 |
Massive exhaust leak. Dropped a valve. |
| 6885 mi | Replace engine drive belt tensioner and belt. (Second Time) |
| 46180 mi C $1386 |
Replaced oil pan and bolts due to corrosion, $405. |
| 54560 mi C $260 |
Fuel lines supply and return from the tank to the engine have a small section that is metallic that corroded and caused fuel leakage - repaired both. |
| 60140 mi C $25 |
Service engine soon lamp indicated a problem, code was PA200. Replaced defective Air fuel sensor - upstream passenger side with new OEM part |
| 40000 mi | Timing chain whine repaired again still not fixed |
| 47000 mi | Timing chain whine repair (new motor put in truck to fix the problem.Now at 95000 miles and the problems back |
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