2006 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 72 complaints for the 2006 Nissan Altima, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated when the ignition was turned, there was a loud bang from the front end of the vehicle. Afterwards, smoke came from the front end, below the driver side window, and brief flames erupted from under the hood. The vehicle hood was opened to reveal the battery had exploded. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where the dealer tested and replaced the battery. There was no determination made as to the cause of the explosion.
6/08 - car lurched and tried to stall on interstate and check engine light came on. Was able to drive to mechanic's shop. Issue was determined to be the crankshaft position sensor by mechanic, and part was replaced with an oem part but this did not resolve the problem so the sensor was removed and replaced with the sensor that was pulled out. Was able to drive to dealership from mechanic's shop on 6/15 (yes, he had the car for a week). Issue was determined to be crankshaft position sensor, which was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima
- Engine 355 complaints
- Body & structure 224 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 54 complaints
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints