2006 Nissan Altima vs 2006 Toyota Prius
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 Nissan Altima | 2006 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 824 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 210 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,675 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 941 |
| Structure | 221 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 72 | 152 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 189 | 20 |
| Engine | 166 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 84 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 94 |
| Power Train | 79 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 202 | 0 |
| Stalling | 123 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 72 | 10 |
| Oil consumption | 59 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
2006 Nissan Altima
2006 Toyota Prius
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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.