2006 Acura TL vs 2006 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Acura TL | 2006 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 824 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 79 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,500 mi | 91,675 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 64 | 221 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 189 |
| Engine | 10 | 166 |
| Air Bags | 85 | 43 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 72 |
| Power Train | 19 | 79 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 38 |
| Steering | 28 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 123 |
| Battery drain | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 202 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 72 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 59 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
2006 Acura TL
2006 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.