These are standard specifications for the 2006 Nissan Altima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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 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 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 valves per cylinder) |
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. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2006 Nissan Altima FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Nissan Altima?
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.