2006 Nissan Altima engine and engine cooling problems
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Nissan Altima — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed at approximately 30 MPH. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Sep 26, 2023
“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence of the contact's…”
filed Feb 7, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…Campaign 07V527000 · Nov 14, 2007
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL…Campaign 06V223000 · Jun 21, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Altima | 44 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.