Problems with 2006 Nissan Frontier TIRES

2006 nissan frontier. consumer states problem with fuel gauge indicator *tgw the consumer stated he started having problems with the fuel gauge indicator and the engine light illuminated after getting gas. also, the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated. a diagnostic test was performed and the consumer was informed the engine control module was on the recall list and needed to be replaced. also, the dealer recommended replacing the fuel sending unit. *jb updated 03/01/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the vehicle has cooper tires, tire line dominator all season, tire size 235\75\15. while driving approximately 75 mph on normal road conditons; the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. the vehicle was inspected, the front driver tire exhibited complete tread separation and the steel belt was exposed. the vehicle was taken to a tire shop. the defective tire was replaced with a new tire and the tires were rotated. there was a separate occasion with failure of the front driver defective tire which exhibited complete tread separation; and a sidewall blow out occurred. the dot number was unknown. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the tire was replaced and the failure mileage was 79,117. the current mileage was 80,350.

We purchased a used 2006 nissan frontier with nismo package that had 32,000 miles on it. by the time it had 36,000 miles, the truck seized on the highway. we had it looked at and was told all of the oil had leaked out of the transfer case and the bearings/seals were broken. also, that several of the transfer case bolts were missing before it was taken apart for inspection. after waiting 3 weeks for the parts to come in, we purchased new tires. the tire pressure light did not reset on the dash board and still tells us the air pressure needs to be checked even though we paid for nitrogen that supposedly keeps the air pressure constant. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. the contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to nhtsa campaign id number (10v075000-fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was taken into the dealer to be repaired; however, immediately after leaving the dealer the failure recurred. he also stated that the tire pressure sensor gauge had malfunctioned since the day that the vehicle was purchased. the warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the transmission also failed when the vehicle staled and he was unable to get it restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the transmission. the failure mileage was approximately 47,000.