2006 Nissan Altima vs 2006 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Nissan Altima | 2006 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 824 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 81 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21 |
| Median reported mileage | 91,675 mi | 84,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 79 | 393 |
| Structure | 221 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 189 | 24 |
| Engine | 166 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 202 | 21 |
| Stalling | 123 | 43 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 13 |
| Oil consumption | 59 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 50 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 14 |
2006 Nissan Altima
2006 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.