2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4X4 Crew Cab from North America - Comments

There is a mild squeak near the front bumper that I have not been able to find, and there is a bit of bump steer on the at freeway speeds, but nothing too serious.

Although I have only put just over 2000 miles on the truck since I bought it, I absolutely love it and would buy the same truck again!! The 265HP V6 will blow the doors off almost any (if not all) stock V8 trucks out there, and passing vehicles while going 50-70MPH is an absolute breeze. Press the accelerator down an inch and you're gone! The truck handles firmly like a truck should, but not too stiff like older model domestics. I have not noticed any body roll while cornering at speed either. Visibility is very good from the driver's seat, even with the tinted windows. I average about 19.5 MPG with 60% freeway driving. The sound system is good, but not what I would call "premium". I am 6'1" and there is plenty of room for me, front or back, and getting a car seat in/out is easy and comfortable. The dash is nicely laid out, and the plastic in the interior does not feel "cheap". I test drove a 2004 Frontier and a 2004 Tacoma and found them both to be too small inside and grossly underpowered. Test drove a 2005 Frontier, loved it, and settled for the 2006 I have now. Considering how much I liked the newer Frontiers, and the price difference, I did not even test drive a newer Taco.

Update to original post:

I am now up to 25000 miles (bought it with 11000 miles on it) and no real problems. There is a very small, slow oil leak from one valve cover that I can only smell when 4x4ing as the exhaust manifold heats up, but it does not drip. The "steel cloth" seats stain relatively easily, even with plain water spills, but I have not had them detailed yet. The only other thing is that the paint on the sides at the front of the box looks hazy from sand and grit hitting it at freeway speeds (weird airflow related?), yet the hood and grille paint looks fine. The stock tires have also been replaced (seems all manufacturers are putting el cheapos on their trucks too from reading other posts) and other than that, the truck drives like new. My front end squeak has disappeared as well. Still very happy with my purchase. Mileage is still around 20MPG.

Thanks for the update. Keep us posted on how your truck holds up. Its nice seeing updates from owners rather than just the first entry at low miles. Good luck on your truck.

Update #2... 48000 miles and still running strong. I have kept up with regular fluid changes, and did have to replace the fuel sending unit/level sensor (all one unit and currently no aftermarket parts available yet so had to pay stealership price!!) Total cost to replace was just under $700.00 CDN. The mechanic I use told me that the dealership said they have been "selling quite a few of those"...

The paint on the plastic valence under the grill began to show a couple of small bubbles a few months ago. Now, 95% of the paint on it has peeled off. Appears to be a bonding issue with the primer and paint as the primer (or maybe just bare plastic?) surface is fine.

Changed the front brakes at 42000 miles. I don't drive it hard and thought it was a little early to need to replace them. Cost, $90.00 CDN for the parts.

Total repairs to date after 2.5 yrs ownership = $790.00, not including scheduled fluid changes.

I have a 06 Frontier with 42000 miles. For the record, this truck is fast. But going in and out of 4 wheel drive by itself is some bull. I took it to the shop today cause the check engine light was on, air did not work, nor did the fuel gauge. It needs an A/C comp, it needs a fuel level sensor and the 4 wheel drive switch is gone bad. $1800.00 bucks, that's bull crap. But truck is fast. Wow I have a 98 Silverado with 149000 miles and its lifted 6 in with 35s, and I have never changed a thing but the brakes. Buy American. Not Japanese crap.