2006 Nissan Altima
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 824
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 824 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 125 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 159 |
| 2002 | 1,047 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 1,029 |
| 2009 | 1,547 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2011 | 241 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,310 |
| 2014 | 1,114 |
| 2015 | 954 |
| 2016 | 553 |
| 2017 | 391 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 231 |
| 2020 | 178 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
27% · 224 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Engine and engine cooling
23% · 192 reportsMost commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed at approximately 30 MPH. The check engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
Engine
20% · 166 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was traveling at highway speed when my "Check engine" Light came on. I was approximately 2-3 miles from my highway exit and less than 4 miles from my apartment. A minute or two later I heard a loud thud from my engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-04
Power train
10% · 80 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Electrical system
9% · 72 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
I started my vehicle, as usual, and when driving at a very slow speed (neighborhood speed limits) I approached a very busy intersection and the car just stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-02
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 824 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-02-27Suspension06V046000 On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on February 27, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at…
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2006-06-09Engine and engine cooling06V223000 Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In…
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2007-10-25Exterior lighting07E087000 Certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 Nissan Altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with…
Remedy: Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on October 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688.
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2007-12-31Engine and engine cooling07V527000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06V223 (Nissan R0606) are not included in this recall since the…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 224 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 192 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 166 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V046000 · Suspension
- Recall 06V223000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E087000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 07V527000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 2006 Nissan Altima reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Altima is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Altima?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Altima have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.