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2006 Nissan Altima Seat belts Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
0%of 824 total for the year
Median mileage
71,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 0% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My wife was in a mva on 05/08/09. Her 2006 Nissan Altima was in a crash at approx. 30 MPH. It has $7800.00 plus in damage. It was a front end crash. The airbag did not deploy. She was thrown into the windshield & has suffered a concussion, doctors say maybe tba, bruised chest, abdomen, facial bruising, and major knee injuries. Her seatbelt also did not hold. The car had never been involved in any accidents.”

NHTSA complaint #10268794, filed 2009-05, 71,500 miles

“Purchased in nov 06, Nissan Altima 2006 special edition. Supplemental air bag warning light came on 6/3/09 and has been flashing ever since. Have made an app at the Nissan dealer to see if that's covered under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10273048, filed 2009-06, 56,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving was approximately 2 MPH into a parking lot. An opposing vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. The driver side seat belt system housing assembly broke. Suddenly, the driver was ejected into the front passenger side windshield. The driver sustained bruises and a small cut to the face; a bump to the forehead area. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The front passenger side occupant was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The failure mileage was 75,558. …”

NHTSA complaint #10313754, filed 2010-02, 75,558 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202425%
202313%
202134%
202032%
201952%
201831%
201741%
201651%
2015101%
201491%
2013291%
201251%
201142%
201062%
200930%
200871%
200741%
200640%
200591%
200431%
200391%
200261%
200164%
199922%
199822%
199787%
199611%
199563%
199422%
19931916%

Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Altima

Body and structure
221 complaints
Engine cooling
189 complaints
Engine
166 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
79 complaints
Electrical system
72 complaints
Other or unknown
64 complaints
Air bags
43 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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