2006 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 824 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 43 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 52 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingNov 14, 2007
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.
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.
Campaign 07V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
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 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DIMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 07E087000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingJun 21, 2006
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.
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.
Campaign 06V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearFeb 13, 2006
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.
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.
Campaign 06V046000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Feb 2, 2019
I WAS DRIVING 2 WEEKS AGO N I WAS DONIG ABOUT 45 OR 50 WHEN IT JUST SHUT OFF BY ITS SELF NO WARNING OR NOTHING N ITS COSTED ME LOTS OF MONEY ON TOP OF JUST REPLACING ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT SUSPENSION I WAS ON A CITY SREET IN MOTION WHEN IT JUST CUT OFF 6
Engine, Jan 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Engine, Jan 7, 2019
I HAVE REPLACED MY CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND WHEN I GET MY CODES READ IT KEEPS COMING BACK ON AND MY CAR DIES AT RANDOM TIMES
Engine, Dec 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER (GREENACRES NISSAN, 5353 LAKE WORTH RD, GREENACRES, FL 33463, (561) 899-4294) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HAVING THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE MANUFACTURER APPROVED PARTS TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A LOWER COST BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Engine, Dec 13, 2018
I BROUGHT MY ALTIMA 6 MONTHS AGAIN, MY CAR IDLES VERY HIGH WHEN IN PARK, WHILE DRIVING IT GETS SURGE OF POWER, SO NOW WHILE DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. THAN 3 WEEKS AGO MY CAR CUT OFF AND WOULDNT TURN BACK ON SO THE STARTER WAS REPLACED NOW THIS MORNING IT'S THE SAME ISSUE
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 28, 2018, crash
MY DTE SAID 180 MILES, WITH ALMOST A HALF TANK OF GAS, CAR STOPPED ON ME ON FREEWAY, NO WARNING LIGHT OF LOW FUEL. CAR STOPPED AND AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE DTE OR GAS GAUGE DOES NOT READ ACCURATELY. PLEASE I NEED HELP
Engine, Aug 4, 2018
DAMAGA MOTOR MOUNTS IT KEEP GETING DAMAGE
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 27, 2018
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STARTED IT MAY SHUT DOWN RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. IF THE CAR IS SHUT DOWN FOR ANY REASON IT WILL NOT START BACK UP FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE CAR FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000. IT HAS SHUT DOWN TWICE NOW WHILE DRIVING AT LESS THEN 40 MILES AN HOUR.
Engine, Jun 18, 2018
EXCESS ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL #06V223000 - I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE MY VEHICLE RAN OUT OF OIL ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THE LOW OIL LIGHT DID NOT COME ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. DURING EACH OCCASION, I PULLED OVER BECAUSE I HEARD A LOUD "KNOCKING' SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AS I WAS DRIVING AND BECAME WORRIED. EACH TIME THE ISSUE OCCURRED BEFORE THE 3 MONTH/3,000 MILE SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC LOCATED AN EXTERNAL OIL LEAK ON THE 1ST OCCASION AND REPAIRED THE EXTERNAL LEAK. MY CAR WAS INSPECTED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS WHEN THE PROBLEM OF RUNNING OUT OF OIL CONTINUED TO OCCUR; HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL LEAKS WERE LOCATED. MY MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THAT I CONTACT NISSAN REGARDING THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. I WAS ADVISED BY A NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY FIXED THE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE FOR MY VIN AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT INSPECT OR REPAIR THAT ISSUE AGAIN WITHOUT ME PAYING A LOCAL NISSAN DEALER.
Engine, Apr 25, 2018
THE CAR SOMETIMES SMOKE AFTER YOU CRANK IT UP WE HAD THE VALUE COVER AND GASKETS REPLACED AND IT STILL DOING IT. THESES CARS AFTER THEY GET A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MILES THEY DO THIS. THE MECHANIC TOLD US IT IS THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS WENT BAD.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 3, 2018
CAR WAS SPUTTERING AT INTERSECTIONS AND HARD TO START. TOOK TO MECHANIC TWICE & HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG; SAID HE THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A RECALL PROBLEM; SAY WHERE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS ON FULL PUMP SHORTING OUT; PART IS ON NATIONAL RECALL; SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON
Engine, Jan 31, 2018
MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5L BASE CONSUMES APPROX. 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 200 MILES, THERE ARE NO LEAKS SO I AM ASSUMING IT IS BURNING OIL I HAVE CHECKED VARIOUS SITES INCLUDING NISSAN,NHTSA AND IT SHOWS NO OPEN RECALLS, MY CAR ONLY HAS 139000 MILES, I HAVE OWNED VARIOUS MAKES OF AUTO OVER MY 47 YRS OF DRIVING AND NEVER RAN INTO A PROBLEM LIKE THIS!
Engine, Nov 8, 2017
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHEN CAR IS IDLING (STATIONARY) AT RED LIGHTS (CITY STREET). ENGINE HAS DONE THIS EVERY 6-7 DAYS FOR THE LAST THREE WEEKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER A 1-2 MILE DRIVE AS WELL AS A 35-40 MILE DRIVE. THERE WERE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 26, 2017
SEVERE OIL SEAL LEAKAGE, LEAVES A HUGE PUDDLE ON GROUND AFTER DRIVING, OR PARKED.
Engine, Aug 21, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING NOISE AND THE CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS A SMALL FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FLAME WENT OUT SHORTLY AFTER. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V223000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 17, 2017
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE AFTER ENGINE REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH ANY REPAIRS. ALONG WITH THE ENGINE, THE HORN ALSO FAILED. UPDATED 08/17/2017*JS
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL MY CAR GIVES ME A HEADACHE WHEN IM DRIVING ITS SMELLS WIERD.AND THE AIR DOES NOT STAY COLD MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WONT STAT OFF PLEASE HELP MY BRAKES FEEL WIERD WHEN I RIDE THEY FEEL LIKE THEY DONT WANT TO STOP AND ITS LED IN THIS CAR ITS UNSAFE FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN AND MY SON BLEEDS OUT HIS NOSE WHEN HE RIDES IN THE CAR
Power train, Air bags, Engine, Jun 25, 2017, crash
WAS LEAVING STORE AND WHEN PULLED OUT ONTO ROAD, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH! LEFT THE SCENE AND THEN WAS TAKEN BY PRIVATE VEHICLE TO LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM AND FROM THERE, AIRLIFTED WITH BRAIN INJURY! WAS ALMOST ACROSS THE ROAD AND VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND STALLED AND CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT ME GOT ME IN PASSENGER REAR AS HE WAS TRAVELING UP HIGHWAY AND THREW ME AND WENT AIR BORNE AND KNOCKED A TELEPHONE POLE IN HALF AND DONE DAMAGE TO FRONT AS WELL. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEFLATE AT ALL. I AM MAKING ATTEMPT TO MAKE NISSAN AWARE AND OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE RIGHT. I HAVE RESEARCHED WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS AND RECALLS ARE EFFECTIVE WHILE I'M GOING TO STATE UNKNOWN TO CAUSE, AS THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS ON FORUM AS TO WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS. TAKATA RECALL FOR AIR BAGS BUT UNKNOWN ON OTHER. ...UPDATED 07/11/17 *BF *JS
Engine, Jun 6, 2017
EXTREME OIL CONSUMPTION AND WEAK COOLING FANS. WORSE WHEN THE ENGINE IS IN A PULL/ACCELERATING.
Engine, Jun 2, 2017
A LOCAL AUTO SHOP HAS REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR TWICE BUT THE SAME OBDII CODE APPEARED AGAIN. THE CAR WILL CRANK BUT NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THIS PROBLEM (WHICH IS ASSOCIATED WITH A RECALL BUT NOT FOR OUR VIN) IS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, POSSIBLY CAUSING CRASHES. THE NISSAN DEALER HAS CLAIMED THAT THERE IS NO REPAIR NOR RECALL THEY CAN DO. I SUSPECT THAT NISSAN IS FAILING TO REPORT THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM WHICH HAS BEEN WIDELY REPORTED IN OWNER INTEREST GROUPS ON THE INTERNET.
Engine, May 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT 951-225-1309 AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO ANSWER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,595.
Engine, May 22, 2017
CODES P0335 AND P0725
Engine, May 8, 2017
CAR CUTS OFF AT LOW SPEED.PROBLEM IS INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000 FOR YEAR MAKE AND MODEL. DEALERS TELL ME THAT MYVIN # IS NOT INCLUDED.IF THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL ARE INCLUDED WHY NOT MY CAR? /THIS IS DANGEROUS.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, May 8, 2017
THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNT SMELL COMING FROM ENGINE . CAR HAS REGULAR CHECK UPS.
Engine, Apr 19, 2017
CAR BURNING 3 QUARTS OF OIL WEEKLY, RESULTED IN CATALYTIC CONVERTER CODE, REPLACE CONVERTER, STILL BURNING ACCESSIVE OIL WITH SMOKE BELLOWING FROM TAIL PIPE. HAVE SEEN PREVIOUS RECALLS WHILE SEARCHING FOR A SOLUTION FOR THE SAME MAKE OF MY CAR. BOUGHT USED AFRAID THE ENGINE IS GOING TO BLOW.