Is the 2006 NISSAN Altima safe to drive?

The 2006 NISSAN Altima has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 06V046000

High Priority Plain English 2006-02-13

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a faulty rear suspension subframe that wasn't made correctly, which could cause a bracket to crack.

Risk if Unfixed

If the bracket cracks, you could lose control of your vehicle under harsh driving conditions, leading to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, it's free! You should take your vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect and replace the subframe if necessary.

Affected Vehicles

2006 NISSAN Altima

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #06V046000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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