Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Nissan Altima has 21 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE 88,000 MILES ON MY NISSAN ALTIMA AT 30,000 MILES I CHANGED MY FIRST SET OF ROTORS, FOR A TOTA... |
| Jan 13, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY FOR 6 HOURS IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER. IT WAS REQUIRED TO MOVE THE CAR T... |
| Jan 29, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN CAR HAS BEEN LEFT IN COLD, USUALLY BELOW FREEZING. BRAKES USUALLY ENGAGE ... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE REPAIR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUME... |
| Aug 13, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | SO AFTER MY HUSBAND REPLACED A FAULTY BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT REAR OF MY ALTIMA HE PROCEEDED TO RO... |
| Dec 31, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL ... |
| Jul 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the brakes,... |
| Aug 15, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY BRAKES HAVE A HIGH PITCHED SCREECH ONLY WHEN IN REVERSE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR.... |
| May 28, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION HE INTERMITTENTLY HEARD METAL GR... |
| Mar 14, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES | I HAD THE VEHICLE REVIEWED ON APRIL 23, 2013 WITH YOUR ELHART MICHIGAN NISSAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I ... |
| Nov 13, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DUST BOOT WEDGED BETWEEN PISTON AND CYLINDER. *TR |
| Jun 14, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES BE... |
| Jun 9, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE GO OUT ABOUT ONCE A YEAR WITH NO WARNING. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THEY JUST START... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SPECIAL EDITION HAD OIL LEAK FROM THE SEAL IN THE MOTOR. BRAKES WERE SQUEAKIN... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA IN MARCH 2006. IT'S NOW AUGUST 2006, AND I AM EXPERIENCI... |
| Jul 17, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA, BOTH 2.5E & 3.5E HAVE A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW REGARDING THE BRAKE PEDAL. T... |
| Jul 7, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THERE WAS A RECALL SENT TO ME STATING THAT THE CAR HAS A HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION RATE AND THAT THERE HA... |
| Jun 25, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON NORMAL RESIDENTIAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BRAKES WERE... |
| Jun 1, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2006 2.5 ALTIMA SPECIAL EDITION HAS SQUEAKING BRAKES 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASED. CAR HAD 4,000 MILES A... |
| May 3, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS BRAKE FAILURE--FOUR TIMES IN SIX WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE ON APRIL 23, 2006. *NM |