2006 Nissan Altima safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
43
complaints reporting a crash
14
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 34 report injuries (52 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2006 Nissan Altima vehicles were involved in 150 fatal crashes with 129 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT… · Nov 14, 2007
- Fire riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE… · Jun 21, 2006
- Crash riskON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY… · Feb 13, 2006