2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Specifications

2004 2005 2006

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	2002 - 2006
Weight :	3041 lbs \| 1379.374 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	31

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	95.5 mm \| 3.76 in.
Stroke :	81.4 mm \| 3.205 in.
Compression :	10.3
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Redline :	6600 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.416
2nd Gear :	1.944
3rd Gear :	1.258
4th Gear :	0.947
5th Gear :	0.772

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2006 Nissan Altima 4-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	GENERA CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E087000
Summary	CERTAIN TYC HALOGEN TYPE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/N 20-6644-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTOMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DIMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	GENERA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GENERA AT 714-522-6688.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET TYC HEADLAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY NISSAN.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20040124
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V527000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Consequence	IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (06V223).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20060101
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V223000
Summary	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
Consequence	IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM OR ENGINE COMPUTER). YOUR VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING ENGINE OIL AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. IN A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF VEHICLES, ENGINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE NEEDED. ON JUNE 9, 2006, NISSAN NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THE OIL AT A PROPER LEVEL. FOLLOW-UP LETTER TO OWNERS ADVISING THEM OF THE STATUS OF THE RECALL WAS SENT DURING AUGUST 2006. FOLLOWUP LETTER TO OWNERS WAS SENT ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20060124
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V046000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Notes	NISSAN RECALL NO. PB016.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Nissan Altima? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a wheelbase size of 110.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Nissan Altima? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a length of 192.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Nissan Altima? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a width of 70.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2006 Nissan Altima has 40.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2006 Nissan Altima has legroom of 43.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Nissan Altima? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2006 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 249 Ft-Lbs (338 NM) @ 4400 RPM

V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 251 Ft-Lbs (340 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2006 Nissan Altima had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.