Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Nissan Altima has 287 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
287
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06V223000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTO...
07V527000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTP...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 M... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost mot... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, abnorm... |
| Dec 10, 2019 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CAR STARTS TO GET DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ABOUT EVERY 200-300 MILES. START ... |
| Sep 15, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMP... |
| Sep 13, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND FUEL FILTER KEEPS CLOGGING AND FUEL SENDING UNIT WONT WORK . |
| Mar 8, 2019 | ENGINE | CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF CHECK ENG... |
| Mar 8, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 40 TO 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT W... |
| Mar 1, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY VIBRATE... |
| Jan 13, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE W... |
| Jan 7, 2019 | ENGINE | I HAVE REPLACED MY CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR AND WHEN I GET MY CODES READ IT KEEPS ... |
| Dec 19, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE... |
| Dec 13, 2018 | ENGINE | I BROUGHT MY ALTIMA 6 MONTHS AGAIN, MY CAR IDLES VERY HIGH WHEN IN PARK, WHILE DRIVING IT GETS SURGE... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO ADD A QUART OF OIL T... |
| Jun 18, 2018 | ENGINE | EXCESS ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL #06V223000 - I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP BEC... |
| May 7, 2018 | ENGINE | DAMAGA MOTOR MOUNTS IT KEEP GETING DAMAGE |
| Mar 30, 2018 | ENGINE | THE CAR SOMETIMES SMOKE AFTER YOU CRANK IT UP WE HAD THE VALUE COVER AND GASKETS REPLACED AND IT S... |
| Nov 15, 2017 | ENGINE | MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5L BASE CONSUMES APPROX. 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 200 MILES, THERE ARE NO LEAKS ... |
| Oct 30, 2017 | ENGINE | ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHEN CAR IS IDLING (STATIONARY) AT RED LIGHTS (CITY STREET). ENGINE ... |