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2006 Nissan Altima Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
824Complaints
4Recalls
43Crashes
14Fires
52Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (21.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Structure:body complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body179 · 21.7%No official action
Engine166 · 20.1%RecalledRecall 06V223000 · Recall 07V527000
Engine And Engine Cooling137 · 16.6%RecalledRecall 06V223000 · Recall 07V527000
Electrical System62 · 7.5%No official action
Power Train46 · 5.6%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine38 · 4.6%RecalledRecall 06V223000 · Recall 07V527000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY179 · 21.7%
ENGINE166 · 20.1%
Unspecified / other64 · 7.8%
POWER TRAIN46 · 5.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE38 · 4.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL37 · 4.5%
AIR BAGS34 · 4.1%
STRUCTURE25 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 824 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Suspension:rear

NHTSA campaign 06V046000 · 2006 · reported 02/13/2006

IF THE BRACKET IS CRACKED, THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 06V223000 · 2006 · reported 06/21/2006

IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 07E087000 · 2007 · reported 10/25/2007

MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DIMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 07V527000 · 2007 · reported 11/14/2007

IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“AROUND 6 MONTHS AFTER THE LEASE OF MY VEHICLE I NOTICED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR, AND ANY TIME I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10186049 — filed 03/23/2007 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Altima?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 179 of 824 NHTSA complaints (21.7%), followed by engine (166), engine and engine cooling (137), unspecified/other issues (64). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Nissan Altima have?

824 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 43 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 52 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06V046000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Nissan Altima's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.