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2006 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 6% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 66,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
47
6% of 824
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
66,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2006, latest Nov 4, 2025.

2006 Nissan Altima brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2006Nov 2007Jul 2010Aug 2013Jul 2014Aug 2016Nov 2017Apr 2019
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Nov 2025; peak Aug 2016 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (5%)
  2. 200647 (6%)
  3. 200774 (16%)
  4. 200899 (10%)
  5. 200972 (5%)
  6. 201036 (9%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201227 (6%)
  9. 201387 (4%)
  10. 201439 (4%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 201615 (3%)
  13. 201721 (5%)
  14. 201854 (24%)
  15. 201932 (14%)
  16. 202018 (11%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20225 (17%)
  19. 20234 (14%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have brake problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Altima has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 47 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Altima is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.