Timing Tensioner problems of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Four problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2006 Frontier.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Timing chains guides and tensioners used by Nissan were known by Nissan to be faulty resulting premature failure and extremely costly engine repairs.

2 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

Whining noise coming from timing chain or timing chain tensioner when engine running (both during idle or running on highway). The video below is the exact sound coming from my engine. . Read more...

3 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2012

Secondary timing chain tensioner shoes wore completely down to metal.

4 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a worn timing chain tensioner guide. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 78,400 and the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. No repairs were performed. The VIN was unavailable.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Radiator problems	63
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	24
Check Engine Light On problems	8
Engine Cooling System problems	7
Timing Tensioner problems	4
Engine Failure problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	3
Service Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	1
Catalytic Convertor problems	1

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