2006 Nissan Altima Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Nissan Altima recalls

Most common 2006 Nissan Altima problems

Problem areas named in the 824 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	224
Engine And Engine Cooling	192
Engine	166
Power Train	80
Electrical System	72
Unknown Or Other	64
Air Bags	43
Vehicle Speed Control	38
Fuel/Propulsion System	24
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	21

What owners report

2025-11-04, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 vehicle was initially serviced at a dealer; however, due to the recurring brake failure, the contact suspected that the dealer might have intentionally caused the frequent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic once the failure returned; however, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of th

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 sensor. The float bar is brand new as well as the fuel pump. And my dashboard speedometer is 10 miles off. I've tried everything and it's still throwing the same codes.

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 my fiancé was sitting. I was able To pull to the side of the rd. I got out call law enforcement and looked around my car and it had not been hit so I open my door to get my kids out and that’s when I seen it was the airbags . They exploded and the reason I didn’t notice them when I got out of the car is because they was not inflated they h

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.

2006 Nissan Altima questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Nissan Altima: Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 824 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (224), Engine And Engine Cooling (192), Engine (166).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Nissan Altima has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.