2006 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2009 Nissan Altima's electronic steering column lock malfunctioned and my girlfriend and I were stranded in the middle of a snow storm. We had to call triple a to have the car towed after waiting for 2 hours in below freezing temperatures. There was no indication that this would happen in the years leading up to when it occurred. The car was stationary when this happened. We then paid $1191.50 to have this fixed and ended up missing a day of work. In further reading, I found out that this is a common problem and that there was a period of time where owners could have this fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960100, filed 2017-03, 75,000 miles“Today while driving, my daughter stopped at a stop sign, and when she proceeded to turn right, her steering wheel locked up and she also lost the use of the brakes at the same time. What is happening???? Luckily she was not hit by another car, but had she been on the interstate in the rain (or even fair weather), she may have been killed or maimed for life. This has never happened before, to me or anyone I know. I am very concerned about her safety. The vehicle is a 2006 Nissan Altima. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276929, filed 2009-07, 70,000 miles“I purchased a 2006 Altima Nissan 2.5 special edition in feb 2006. Within a 6 months time frame I have had 2 engine replacements. This still hasn't corrected the oil consumption problem nor the clicking sound. I have also been informed that the clicking and grinding sound may be attributed to bad tires. So I took it to another company that deals in tires and was informed my tires were in great condition. Then on jan 22 I was told I needed a new steering wheel to help with the sound and vibrations. My Nissan sounds and rides like a truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180770, filed 2007-01, 1,000 miles“I purchased a 2006 Nissan Altima on december 28, 2005. At 60 - 65 MPH I heard a loud and steady humming sound under the hood and a whistling sound through the wheels. On december 30, 2005 at approximately 11:54 am while exiting highway 59 south on the ramp to beltway 8 north in houston, texas the steering wheel failed to perform in the normal way. I had stepped on the brake as I entered the ramp and the car started to make wide swerving arcs from side to side. When I tried to center the steering wheel it would just swerve. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151303, filed 2006-02, 81 miles“Purchased new 2006 Nissan Altima in january 2007. Took car back within 2 weeks to dealership due to steering , pulling to the left, always correcting the steering & swaying felt in the rear during highways speeds of 100 km. Dealership check & completed front wheel alignment road tested & said car was fine. Took car back within 3 days for the same problem, the tech went for a road test with me and said there was nothing wrong with steering, that it was normal. Steering continues to pull , this seems to be problem that mostly likey we be identified once a accident happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10185548, filed 2007-03, 1,869 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10043773Mar 22, 2012Nissan: altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage the pressure sensor upon removal or…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 | 20 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 48 | 5% |
| 2014 | 58 | 5% |
| 2013 | 94 | 4% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 859 | 56% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 15 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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