2006 Nissan Altima vs 2006 Toyota Camry
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 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 824 | 317 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 147 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 101 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 91,675 mi | 48,225 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 221 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 189 | 9 |
| Engine | 166 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 108 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 59 |
| Power Train | 79 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 202 | 0 |
| Stalling | 123 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 59 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 34 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 9 |
2006 Nissan Altima
2006 Toyota Camry
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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.