2006 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 3% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving 2 weeks ago n I was donig about 45 or 50 when it just shut off by its self no warning or nothing n its costed me lots of money on top of just replacing almost the whole front suspension I was on a city sreet in motion when it just cut off 6”
NHTSA complaint #11173707, filed 2019-02, 18,600 miles“My car was previously serviced for a campaign posted on your website, but the problem was not fixed. I should be entitled to have this problem re worked and fixed. The problem is that the car stalls out without warning, creating a dangerous situation. It stalls out while driving and while idle.”
NHTSA complaint #10892663, filed 2016-08, 98,000 miles“I was driving on a highway at about 45 MPH, when my car's engine shut down. I panicked and had to coast over a lane to get to the highway shoulder. My car would not restart and I had to call for towing. The mechanic said it was a bad cam shaft sensor. I have replaced this sensor at least 4 times on this vehicle. It clearly is a defect by the maker. Nissan said it was not covered by their recall, yet so many nissans are still having he same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11111355, filed 2018-07, 116,000 miles“Purchased this car used from a dealership 3 weeks ago. Within 1 week the car stalled while driving. Started it back up with no problems. Took car on a 750 mi. Road trip and while driving 75mph on cruise control the car bucked. After reaching our destination and turning the car off we had trouble restarting it. When it finally started the service engine soon light came on. Took it to a mechanic and codes came up for the cam and crank shaft sensors. Replaced these sensors and cleared codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894351, filed 2016-08, 63,000 miles“Engine stalls at some times, car shut off while waiting at a stop light. It just dies right in the middle of traffic. I get turn the engine off and start it again,had several problems cranking. Checked for diagnosis codes but did not get any faulty codes. I try to speak with Nissan about it, its always the same thing...ECM relay campaign had been reprogrammed and that's all we can do also engine was burning excessive oil and felt hard drive on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10614759, filed 2014-07, 91,750 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 | 31 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 26 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Altima
221 complaintsEngine cooling
189 complaintsEngine
166 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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