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2006 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 4% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 31,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
32
4% of 824
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2005, latest Apr 14, 2025.

2006 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2005Dec 2006Jun 2008Dec 2011Feb 2014Aug 2016Dec 2019
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Apr 2025; peak Apr 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Nissan Altima

  1. NHTSA 06V046000Feb 13, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires759 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    On certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension.

    Risk: If the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. This could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year

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

  1. 200546 (4%)
  2. 200632 (4%)
  3. 2007128 (27%)
  4. 200833 (3%)
  5. 200954 (3%)
  6. 201038 (10%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201223 (5%)
  9. 2013305 (13%)
  10. 2014141 (13%)
  11. 201577 (8%)
  12. 201619 (3%)
  13. 201715 (4%)
  14. 20186 (3%)
  15. 201915 (6%)
  16. 202012 (8%)
  17. 20216 (9%)
  18. 20223 (10%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Nissan Altima, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 31,500 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most suspension complaints (305), compared with 32 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Nissan Altima?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Altima concerns the suspension: 06V046000.

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.