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2006 Nissan Altima fuel system problems

32 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 114,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
32
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
114,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
    1
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Altima fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Altima fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel pump 13Fuel gauge 10Fuel smell 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · LA

I have replaced the water pump, the belt, the thermostats, the rotors, the brakes, the fuel pump, the evap vent valve solenoid, the spark plugs, and fuel injectors and my car is STILL throwing the codes P-0462 and P-447. I've checked the wires and they are good. My car keeps misfiring and stalling now and my fuel pump doesn't have a fuel level sensor. The float bar is brand new as well as the fuel pump. And my dashboard speedometer is 10 miles off. I've tried everything and it's still throwing the same codes.

Filed Jun 10, 2024 · Fuel system · IL

The fuel gauge stopped working. Fuel gauge shows full all the time. Error code is P0462. Mechanic replaced fuel pump module assembly and this did not fix the problem. Check engine light is on and will not go off and the code will not clear.

Filed Oct 14, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

Vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption. I had to replace rack and pinion steering and vehicle is using excessive amounts of power steering fluid. I purchased both headlight assemblies due to not being able to align properly.

Filed Dec 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · PA

The car won't start

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · WI

The gas gauge isn't accurate therefore I dont know when im almost out of gas which caused my car to just cut of in the middle of traffic

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Fuel system, Lights · FL

On april 27, 2020, I was driving down the highway @about 70mph and my car just shut it self off, I tried to crank it over and over and wouldnt startback up before I had to pull off the highway. I had no warning or nothing. It wouldnt start back up until hours later and was able to drive it home. When I say hrs I'm meaning atleast 6hrs. On april 28th 2020 I went to start my car again this morning and it wouldnt start again. I havent tried it since. I was told that it can be the cranksenor I did a total recall on my car and it saids there is a recall on it but not for my car.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,567 miles · PA

My drivers seat is stuck reclined and it won't move anymore (parked).my drivers door won't unlock (parked). My engine continuously rattles and the car stalls (driving normal street or highway).the fuel gauge doesn't work accurately (parked driving on street highway or idiling). The brakes and rotors are constantly getting replaced and squeaked since the day I got the car ( stopping).

Filed Sep 21, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Fuel pump has been replaced 3 times and fuel filter keeps clogging and fuel sending unit wont work .

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 136,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly vibrated, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. The fuel pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. Also, the fuel gauge would display inaccurate readings and was inoperable past the half fuel mark. The contact stated that the engine shook and vibrated due to low oil levels. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · MO

On 5/23/19 my son was driving this car on the interstate when the car began to decelerate and completely stopped/shutdown on the highway. It's a blessing he was not injured/killed when this happened. The diagnostic check revealed a sensor that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, so after an expensive repair on 5/24/19.then on 5/25/19 while driving to work, the car began to do the exact same thing again and stopped on the highway. Nissan needs to address the issue with this car asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!!!

Questions about the 2006 Nissan Altima fuel system

Does the 2006 Nissan Altima have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Nissan Altima, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Altima fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 114,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Altima fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most fuel system problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2003 (50 complaints) and 2013 (49 complaints).

Other 2006 Nissan Altima problems

Engine 352Body 221Transmission 79Electrical 72Airbags 43Acceleration 38Brakes 26Driver assistance 21Suspension 18Steering 15Lights 9Tires 9Seats 8Wheels 7Visibility 6Seat belts 4Locks 3

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