Complaints
1,043
Crashes
58
Fires
18
Injuries
70
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1179 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:118,013 mi
Crash-related:2
#2166 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:112,107 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:6
#3137 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:124,397 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 179 | 2 | — | 118,013 mi | |
| ENGINE | 166 | 3 | 6 | 112,107 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 137 | 2 | 1 | 124,397 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 64 | 1 | 2 | 133,346 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 62 | 3 | 2 | 99,378 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 46 | 1 | — | 99,544 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 38 | — | 4 | 22,284 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 37 | 5 | — | 77,663 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 34 | 22 | — | 104,614 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 25 | — | — | 98,910 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 24 | 1 | — | 197,238 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 21 | — | 1 | 93,103 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 15 | — | — | 34,194 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | 2 | 1 | 76,955 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 12 | — | — | 168,650 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 11 | — | — | 34,493 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 1 | — | 80,111 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 1 | — | 408,128 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | 1 | — | 32,738 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 1,174,888 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | 2 | — | 89,247 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | 1 | — | 41,377 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 57,921 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 6 | — | — | 88,375 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 6 | 1 | — | 123,694 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 5 | — | — | 92,133 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 2 | — | 23,875 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 63,581 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 71,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | 1 | — | 19,294 mi |
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