Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Altima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Altima has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 824 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V527000 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILURE/ENGINE STALL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E087000 FMVSS 108/HALOGEN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V223000 ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V046000 REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 221 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 189 complaints
- Engine 166 complaints
- Power Train 79 complaints
- Electrical System 72 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
Of the 824 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 824 complaints, owners report 52 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Altima has a below-average reliability rating due to over 800 complaints and four recalls. Common issues involve the engine, structure, and powertrain. Given the level of complaints, owners should anticipate potential significant repairs, though exact mileage when issues occur remains unclear.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| structure | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| powertrain | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Excessive oil consumption
- Unusual engine noises
- Suspension clunking
- Irregular powertrain vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Altima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.