The 2006 Nissan Altima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 739,669 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,043 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING07V5270002007-11-14653,910 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Consequence
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING06V2230002006-06-2185,000 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
Consequence
IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM OR ENGINE COMPUTER). YOUR VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING ENGINE OIL AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. IN A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF VEHICLES, ENGINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE NEEDED. ON JUNE 9, 2006, NISSAN NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THE…
SUSPENSION06V0460002006-02-13759 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
Consequence
IF THE BRACKET IS CRACKED, THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUBFRAME TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
179
2crashes4injuries
ENGINE
166
3crashes6fires2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
137
2crashes1fires3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
64
1crashes2fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
62
3crashes2fires
POWER TRAIN
46
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
38
4fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
37
5crashes4injuries
AIR BAGS
34
22crashes33injuries
STRUCTURE
25
Total complaints1,043
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I have replaced the water pump, the belt, the thermostats, the rotors, the brakes, the fuel pump, the evap vent valve solenoid, the spark plugs, and fuel injectors and my car is still throwing the codes p-0462 and p-447. I've checked the wires and they are good. My car keeps misfiring and stalling…”
“I have replaced the water pump, the belt, the thermostats, the rotors, the brakes, the fuel pump, the evap vent valve solenoid, the spark plugs, and fuel injectors and my car is still throwing the codes p-0462 and p-447. I've checked the wires and they are good. My car keeps misfiring and stalling…”
“I have replaced the water pump, the belt, the thermostats, the rotors, the brakes, the fuel pump, the evap vent valve solenoid, the spark plugs, and fuel injectors and my car is still throwing the codes p-0462 and p-447. I've checked the wires and they are good. My car keeps misfiring and stalling…”
“Cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit I bought the car only 2 months ago”
“Cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit I bought the car only 2 months ago”
“Cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit I bought the car only 2 months ago”
“The contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 mph, the vehicle began emitting white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool off and added oil to the engine and the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Nissan Altima as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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