2006 Nissan Pathfinder
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 837
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 837 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 101 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 149 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 1,050 |
| 2006 | 837 |
| 2007 | 561 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 890 |
| 2014 | 574 |
| 2015 | 321 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 186 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
54% · 451 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition, it proceeded to roll backwards out of the driveway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-22
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, a popping noise was heard. While the vehicle was rolling backward, a ticking noise was heard. It rolled out of the driveway and clipped another vehicle causing minor damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-03
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of transmission failure during the gear shifting. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain in neutral.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-12
Engine and engine cooling
22% · 186 reportsMost commonly citing radiator assembly and cooling system.
Engine
18% · 147 reportsFuel system, gasoline
16% · 138 reportsMost commonly citing auxillary tank and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact stated that the company owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed a full tank, then suddenly displayed that the fuel was empty, improperly displaying the fuel level.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-11
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 71 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 837 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-08-17Equipment07E046000 Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of Nissan vehicles which are listed above. The internal part numbers within hopkins are…
Remedy: Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2007. Owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.
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2009-01-26Air bags08V690000 Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on January 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years.…
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2010-03-22Fuel system, gasoline10V075000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to…
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2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2010-12-06Engine and engine cooling10V517000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Armada, Titan, Infiniti QX56 and model year 2005-2006 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (Ipdm)…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2012-06-11Defect petitionClosed 2016-10-22 Transmission Failures
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 451 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 186 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 147 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E046000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V690000 · Air bags
- Recall 10V075000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.