- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off, or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
- The risk
- If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2007. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5523. Note: this recall will supersede nissan diesel's previous campaign (please see 06v159).
Vehicle safety record
2006 UD UD2000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 UD UD2000 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2007 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2005 has 0 and the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical UD2000 year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 UD UD2000 problems
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2006 UD UD2000 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off, or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
- The risk
- If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5523. Note: this recall has been superseded by 07v207.
- The problem
- On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
- The risk
- The exhaust brake and muffler assembly could separate from the exhaust pipe and be discharged from under the vehicle in the event that the exhaust pipe cracks completely through while driving. This could occur without warning and potentially cause a crash or impede other vehicles on the highway.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe on the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 28, 2005. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2006 UD UD2000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 diesel ud2000. The contact was involved in a crash then the engine started making a rattling noise, it accelerated and caused her to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the electronic accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were too many miles on the vehicle and the electronic accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was not available. The contact didn't indicate if there were any injuries. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileage was approximately 680,000.
UD UD2000: every year compared
All UD2000 years2006 UD UD2000 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 UD UD2000 | 1 | 3 | D | |
| 2006 UD UD1800 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 UD UD2600 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 UD UD3300 | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 UD UD2000
Does the 2006 UD UD2000 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 UD UD2000: engine and engine cooling (May 2007); engine and engine cooling (May 2006); exhaust system (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 UD UD2000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 UD UD2000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 19, 2010 and the latest on November 19, 2010. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 UD UD2000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical UD UD2000 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 UD UD2000 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data