2006 Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Nissan Altima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 9, 2025
“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 Jun 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 27 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 25 | 3% |
| 2014 Altima | 22 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 44 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.