Does the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, the most recent reported on October 28, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners have filed 837 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (450 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (185).

How many 2006 Nissan Pathfinder complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 837 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems

3 recalls and 837 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.

recalls

837

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · reported October 28, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 747,480 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
The risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, auxillary tank

NHTSA campaign 10V075000 · reported March 3, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 80,689 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.
The risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 08V690000 · reported December 29, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 242,720 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
The risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: 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. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train450
Engine and engine cooling185
Engine147
Fuel system, gasoline135
Fuel/propulsion system71
Unknown or other43
Steering41
Electrical system34
Fuel system, other29
Vehicle speed control16

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 24, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
I've ran out of gas twice my indicator the gas tank gauge does not show that the vehicle is empty it shows it's full and then I run out of gas on the side of the road almost get hit by cars trying to get to gas station to get more gas in the middle of traffic very dangerous have my daughter with me trying to push my…

Jan 16, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline
See attached document for complaint.

Oct 11, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline · 130,000 miles
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel level sensor was high causing the fuel…

Jun 12, 2024 · Power train · 128,364 miles
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. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an…

Nov 24, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported
I was hit on the drivers side, where the front drivers door stops and the back door begins. The other drivers was estimated at going 50-60 mph. My car spun and rolled over 360 degrees. None of the airbags deployed. The sheriff, ambulance, firefighters all told me to report it. The car was totaled at the scene so…

Pathfinder model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	3	110	11	1
2004	3	67	3	0
2005	2	1,050	14	6
2006	3	837	10	0
2007	1	561	11	2
2008	4	328	9	0
2009	3	37	1	0

Across all years, the 2005 Pathfinder has the most complaints (1,050). All Nissan Pathfinder years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, the most recent reported on October 28, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?: Owners have filed 837 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (450 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (185).
How many 2006 Nissan Pathfinder complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 837 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 24, 2025.