2006 Nissan Altima vs 2006 Saab 9-5
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 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 824 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,675 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 221 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 189 | 1 |
| Engine | 166 | 2 |
| Power Train | 79 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 202 | 0 |
| Stalling | 123 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 59 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
2006 Nissan Altima
2006 Saab 9-5
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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.