2006 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 189about this part
- Share
- 23%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 189 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 23% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just had to replace a faulty crankshaft position sensor on my 2006 Nissan. I see that there were two prior NHTSA campaigns about this part, but apparently my VIN was not covered under them. Appear to be many complaints about this part from vehicles not under original campaigns. Had same issues as others - vehicle would not start and almost stalled several times while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10283004, filed 2009-09, 32,311 miles“I received a letter asking me to bring my car for the engine recall on my '06 Nissan Altima. Unfortunately my vehicle was affected, if I didn't proceed with the recall request my vehicle could lead to an engine fire. My car was in the shop for less than 24hours, it's engine was replaced with a re-built engine. I do not know if old engine is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10180893, filed 2007-01, 11,025 miles“I have a safety issue with my 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 se. My vehicle stalls while I am driving. The dealership has told me that the issue is the cam and crankshaft sensors and the reprogramming of my ecs. I noticed that this was a recall on other 2006 Nissan Altima's with 2.5l engines. However, I am told that my VIN is not included in the recall. Please respond with your findings please.”
NHTSA complaint #10274703, filed 2009-06, 40,000 miles“My car stalled without any warning. Issue covered under 07v527000. Dealer reprogrammed ECM, however issue is that the crankshaft position sensor overheated, which is the actual defect, which manufacturer should pay to replace. Dealer replaced the sensor at a cost of $370 to me.”
NHTSA complaint #10354647, filed 2010-09, 63,996 miles“I purchase 2006 Nissan Altima from eastern carolina Nissan in may 2006. I have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. I notified Nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when I contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. The airbag light on/off during driving. The doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off.”
NHTSA complaint #10167398, filed 2006-09, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 07V527000Nov 14, 2007On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from…Covers: Nissan Altima 2002, 2005–2006, Sentra 2002, 2005–2006
- 06V223000Jun 21, 2006Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.Covers: Nissan Altima 2006, Sentra 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190195Mar 31, 2021VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT Service Campaign ID # PB012 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletin's published date are no longer…
- 10192632Aug 20, 2015Nissan is conducting this voluntary Recall Campaign on certin Model 2006 Altima and Sentra vehicles to reprogram the ECM that emables a "limp home" mode if the engine oil drops…
- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10033346Mar 19, 2010Nissan: revised vq35 engine timing chain procedures. Removal and installation procedures for the vq35 engine front timing chain case and timing chains (primary and secondary)…
- 10030570Jul 16, 2009Nissan: the mil is on and p0444 (evap canister purge volume control s/v circuit open) is stored in engine.
- 10025503Apr 21, 2008Airflowmeter service.
- 10022421Jul 17, 2007Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area.
- 10019613Mar 31, 2006Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10019626Mar 30, 2006Engine oil cooler gasket available.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 189 | 23% |
| 2005 | 259 | 24% |
| 2004 | 109 | 39% |
| 2003 | 450 | 51% |
| 2002 | 594 | 57% |
| 2001 | 59 | 37% |
| 2000 | 49 | 31% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 28 | 16% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Altima
221 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology