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2006 Nissan Frontier
aolaniesene, 02/08/2011
2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
67 of 71 people found this review helpful
We purchased a Nissan because we believed in it's superior quality. We believed that we would have a truck that would easily last us 10 years. However, after just 4 years - and almost nearing to paying off this truck's loan - we experienced what other forums show is a common manufacturer defect. At high mileages, Frontiers may experience a break in its radiator, causing coolant to mix in with transmission liquid. Even though we have been excellent Nissan clients, bringing in our Nissan for regular servicing to ensure it lasts long...we've been hit by this defect. So, the non-reward for taking care of our truck is having recently paid approx. $6k..
LE Crew Cab Rocks!
D, 12/16/2005
2006 Nissan Frontier LE 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Traded My 01 Tacoma. Had a great experience so I decided to buy another one. After testing driving both vehicles I found the Frontier was better equipped for my needs. The Frontier has a great ride. Stiff but very stable. I don't feel the bounciness on the highway as the Tacoma did on my test drive. The transmission shifts are quick and precise. Comfort is great. Albeit the Tacoma scored better with their back seat. Price was the biggest deciding factor. The SR5 Tacoma costs almost $1500 more than my LE Crew Cab. The LE has far more options. I think the Frontier is a great bargain for what you get.
2006 Nissan Frontier for sale near you
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- Nismo Crew CabMSRP: $16,90085 mi away
- Nismo King CabMSRP: $7,48889 mi away
- SE Crew CabMSRP: $6,999124 mi away
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Avoid NISSAN!
cghoffpauir, 10/25/2012
2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4dr Crew Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
39 of 47 people found this review helpful
In May of 2012 the radiator failed on this truck and we had it replaced at the cost of $1000.00. My son drove this truck for three months after the radiator repair and then the transmission failed. We had it towed to the dealership and were told that the repair cost was going to be $7,300.00. We did some research and called about six or seven transmission shops in town and found one that could do the repairs for $4,500.00. So we had the truck towed to a new shop. The shop owner is very familiar with the defect and knows exactly what to do to repair it.
Great truck, BUT...
emg8160, 08/05/2014
2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought my '06 Frontier from an individual via Craigslist with 108k miles. I loved it for the 2 months I could drive it. Then, the tranny went out. Come to find out, this is common and Nissan never issued a recall. I found someone local who would install a re-manufactured tranny and new radiator (included all labor and fluids) for $4,000. I have been waiting for over 2 months to get my truck back because their "parts people" from Chicago had originally gotten the wrong parts number for the tranny and are now waiting for a solenoid so they can complete the rebuild... I am now in the position that (if I ever get the truck back) I have more in it than it's worth so I HAVE to drive it now...
Biggest Peice of JUNK
CP, 11/10/2018
2006 Nissan Frontier XE 4dr King Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Stay way from these Crappy Peices of Junk. Every sensor on these will have to be replaced. Transmission goes out due to poor quality Radiator. Trans Fluid mixes with Radiator and Nissan refuses to do anything to Help. This was my first and last Nissan I will ever own. Gone back to Toyota should have never left Toyota. Luckily for me the Truck was involved in an Accident and got Totaled.
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