Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have steering problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.

Which Nissan Altima year has the most steering complaints?

The 2009 Nissan Altima has the most steering complaints (859), compared with 15 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Nissan Altima?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Altima is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 2% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest steering complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 15; 2% of 824
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 69,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2006, latest Apr 25, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Apr 2023; peak Feb 2006 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

200531 (3%)
200615 (2%)
200717 (4%)
200837 (4%)
2009859 (56%)
201020 (5%)
201112 (5%)
201217 (4%)
201394 (4%)
201458 (5%)
201548 (5%)
201616 (3%)
201716 (4%)
201812 (5%)
20193 (1%)
202013 (8%)
20217 (10%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have steering problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most steering complaints?: The 2009 Nissan Altima has the most steering complaints (859), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Nissan Altima?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Altima is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.