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2006 Nissan Altima
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 824
- Received Oct 2005 to Nov 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Frame rusts and corrodes through202 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine stalls and loses power while driving66 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes56 complaints · 6.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #07V527000On 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.
- Recall #06V223000Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 43 crashes, 14 fires, 52 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 80 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 824 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 202 | 25% | – | NHTSA recall #06V046000 |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 66 | 8.0% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 56 | 6.8% | – | NHTSA recall #06V223000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 29 | 3.5% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 28 | 3.4% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 27 | 3.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 26 | 3.2% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 18 | 2.2% | – | NHTSA recall #07V527000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 13 | 1.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 13 | 1.6% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 12 | 1.5% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 10 | 1.2% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 1.0% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 5 | 0.6% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 5 | 0.6% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 5 | 0.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #07V527000November 14, 2007653,910 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
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 reprogramming for 06V223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA recall #06V223000June 21, 200685,000 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
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.
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 a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On june 9, 2006, Nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA recall #06V046000February 13, 2006759 vehicles affected
suspension: rear
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.
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.
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 1-800-647-7261.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Nissan Altima.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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