2006 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 824 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Structure (221), Engine And Engine Cooling (189), Engine (166).
Key takeaways
- 824 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 43 involve a crash, 14 a fire, 52 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 221 | 27% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 189 | 23% |
| Engine | 166 | 20% |
| Power Train | 79 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 72 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 43 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 3% |
| Suspension | 18 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2025-11-04
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the brakes, brake pads, or brake rotors were replaced every year to a year and a half. The contact became aware of the failure while depressing the brake pedal with an abnormal, grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no ...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-09
I have replaced the water pump, the belt, the thermostats, the rotors, the brakes, the fuel pump, the evap vent valve solenoid, the spark plugs, and fuel injectors and my car is STILL throwing the codes P-0462 and P-447. I've checked the wires and they are good. My car keeps misfiring and stalling now and my fuel pump ...
Suspension,power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-04-14
Cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit I bought the car only 2 months ago
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More for the 2006 Nissan Altima
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.