2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,224
- 14 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 413 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 18 injuries
What owners report fails — 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- POWER TRAIN 413
- ENGINE 147
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 137
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 71
2 recalls on record for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 10V517000 · 2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V075000 · 2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 1,224 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (413 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (413), engine (147), engine and engine cooling (137), fuel system, gasoline (98). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.