2006 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (168) · Engine (122) · Engine And Engine Cooling (111)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
647 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 10,000 mi“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 warning light illuminated. the…”
2025-10-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 doesn't have a fuel level sens…”
2025-04-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit i bought the car only 2 months ago …”
2025-03-05 · Air Bags“me and my fiancé had just picked the kids up from my mom’s. got about 2 miles down the road and all of a sudden i heard a loud boom and a flash of light like a shot gun had went off in my ear. when i heard the boom my left side from my face to my hip felt like i had been hit. at the same time it happen with me it happen on the passenger side where…”
2024-06-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel gauge stopped working. fuel gauge shows full all the time. error code is p0462. mechanic replaced fuel pump module assembly and this did not fix the problem. check engine light is on and will not go off and the code will not clear. …”
2024-03-05 · Engine · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 mph, the vehicle began emitting white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. the contact pulled to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool off and added oil to the engine and the smoke subsided. the contact became aware of oil aro…”
2023-12-02 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. not only did it stop, it would not steer and a bunch of warning lights came on the dashboard. tav i believe, oil, check engine light. even with the key in the acc mode, the power steering …”
2023-09-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor · 209,000 mi“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. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the crankshaft position sensor and…”
2023-07-07 · Air Bags · 210,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while exiting the highway, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, causing several damages to the front of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy, causing several injuries to the contact's right eye, cuts, and bruises to the left side of the contact's body. the contact …”
2023-04-25 · Steering · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while his sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking, and the vehicle stalled. the contact's sister turned off the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated that after refueling, multiple attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. the check engine warni…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.