2006 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 824 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 43 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 52 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingNov 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 07V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN TYC HALOGEN TYPE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/N 20-6644-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTOMETRIC WERE MISALIGNED WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
MISALIGNMENT OF THE LIGHTS DIMINISHES FRONTAL ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
GENERA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GENERA AT 714-522-6688.
Campaign 07E087000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingJun 21, 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS.
IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM OR ENGINE COMPUTER). YOUR VEHICLE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING ENGINE OIL AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. IN A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF VEHICLES, ENGINE REPLACEMENT WILL BE NEEDED. ON JUNE 9, 2006, NISSAN NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THE OIL AT A PROPER LEVEL. FOLLOW-UP LETTER TO OWNERS ADVISING THEM OF THE STATUS OF THE RECALL WAS SENT DURING AUGUST 2006. FOLLOWUP LETTER TO OWNERS WAS SENT ON NOVEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 06V223000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearFeb 13, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR SUBFRAME MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN A BRACKET WHICH HOLDS PART OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
IF THE BRACKET IS CRACKED, THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE AFFECTED UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SUBFRAME TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 06V046000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
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Other or unspecified, Apr 6, 2015
THE FLOORBOARDS OF THE CAR HAS A HOLE. *TR
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR PANS HAVE ROTTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
THE FLOORBOARDS ON MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA ARE RUSTED OUT. I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY MY BODY SHOP THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CAR. APPARENTLY THE FLOORBOARDS RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME TO BUY A NEW CAR AND OFFERED EMPLOYEE PRICING. THEY TOOK NO CREDIT FOR THE PROBLEM. THE ISSUE IS VERY WELL KNOW - SEE HTTP://WWW.NBCNEWS.COM/NEWS/US-NEWS/RUST-N333291. *TR
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR PANELS RUSTED SEVERELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE FLOOR PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 5/26/15*CN UPDATED 9/17/2015*JS
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
FLOOR BOARDS ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. INSULATION AND CARPETING ARE FALLING THOUGH THE FLOOR. VERY UNSAFE. CONTACTED NISSAN BOTH CORPORATE OFFICE AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP. NEITHER WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE SITUATION. THIS ISSUE COINCIDENTALLY MADE NATIONAL NEWS THIS MORNING. A NUMBER OF NISSAN OWNERS AND MECHANICS/BODY WORK TECHNICIANS WERE INTERVIEWED. ALL SAID THE SAME THING. THE INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR SHOP PERSON I GOT AN ESTIMATE FROM THIS MORNING SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR IS LOCATED IN SUCH A WAY THAT ITS DRAINING INSIDE THE FLOOR OF THE CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE. I HAVE A CASE NUMBER WITH NISSAN AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP GAVE VERY EXPENSIVE ESTIMATE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
I WAS TOLD IN 2012 BY MY CAR MAINTENANCE SHO, THAT MY CAR HAD A RUST HOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. NOW, 3 YEARS LATER IT HAS GROWN QUITE LARGE. I WAS TOLD I HAVE TO GET IT REPAIRED BEFORE I HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED IN MARCH OF 2016. THIS IS QUITE A PROBLEM FOR ME SINCE I AM RETIRED AN LIVING ON A FIXED INCOME. *TR
Structure, Apr 6, 2015
FLOOR BOARDS ARE RUSTING OUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DAMAGE IS EXTENSIVE AND HAS LIKELY BEEN RUSTING FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS. VEHICLE IS MAINTAINED AND WASHED REGULARLY. EXPENSE TO FIX THE FLOOR BOARDS IS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THESE CARS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BY NISSAN. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
Structure, Service brakes, Apr 6, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS. MY BOYFRIEND DOES THE SERVICING - OIL CHANGES, BRAKES, FLUID/BELT CHANGES, ETC. ON A REGULAR, DOCUMENTED BASIS. WHEN CAR IS LIFTED, I ALWAYS DO A CHECK UNDERNEATH. CAR HAD BEEN FINE. OIL CHANGED IN OCTOBER 2014, ALL GOOD. NEW TIRES PUT ON BY GOOD YEAR IN DECEMBER 2014, ALL GOOD - JUST LET ME KNOW TO HAVE BACK BRAKES CHANGED SOON. MARCH 22, MY BOYFRIEND WAS CHANGING OIL AND PUTTING NEW PADS/SHOES ON CAR. WHILE LIFTED, I DID MY CHECK AND SAW RUST HANGING UNDERNEATH ON DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER TAKING OFF THE RUST AND GETTING TO SOLID METAL, FOUND A APPROX 5X5IN SIZE HOLE IN MY FLOORBOARD. REST OF BASE OF CAR LOOKS PERFECT, SO FAR. CAR SHOULD NOT BE RUSTING LIKE THIS. *TR
Engine, Apr 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Engine, Apr 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING MY ENTIRE VEHICLE WILL PERIODIC JERK. ITS DONE IT NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE ITS BEGAN. NOW THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE IS ALSO FADED AND THE CLEAR COATS HAS COME OFF. I HAVE SEEN PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE ON FORUMS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THINGS. SO IT APPEARS TO ME THAT NISSAN IS FALLING DOWN ON THE JOB AND SHOULD BE ISSUING A RECALL OF SOME SORT ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND CANT AFFORD SOMETHING CATASTROPHICALLY HAPPENING TO MY VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WITHOUT WARNING, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE PARKING LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E087000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Mar 6, 2015
RUSTED THROUGH FLOORBOARDS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Engine, Feb 26, 2015
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS DESCRIBED IN NTB06-028 (DESCRIBED BELOW) AND COVERED UNDER NISSAN MOTORS RECALL NUMBER 06V223000. 1-QUART OF OIL NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO ENGINE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 300 TO 500 MILES OF TRAVEL OR EVERY MONTH TO MAINTAIN LEVEL IN THE SAFE DIPSTICK 'L TO H' LEVEL. INITIAL PHONE CONTACT WITH NISSAN MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-647-7261 RESULTED IN BEING INFORMED THAT SINCE VEHICLE IS NOT IN VIN RECALL RANGE, NISSAN CANNOT DO ANYTHING. WORRY IS THAT IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS INADVERTENTLY NEGLECTED, AN ENGINE FIRE COULD RESULT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. RECALL SUMMARY: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE PISTON RINGS. CONSEQUENCE: IF THE OIL IS NOT MAINTAINED AT LEAST AT THE MINIMUM LEVEL, ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND IN EXTREME CASES RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Structure, Feb 19, 2015
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH THE EXCEPTION A SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL DEFECT. THE FLOOR PANELS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE SEVERELY CORRODED. THIS CAME TO MY ATTENTION WHILE THE CAR WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE RUST PROBLEM, THE CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT IS INCREDIBLE THAT THE FLOOR PAN OF A FASTIDIOUSLY MAINTAINED, MODERN UNIBODY AUTOMOBILE WOULD RUST OUT ALMOST COMPLETELY WITHIN EIGHT YEARS. AFTER A LITTLE RESEARCH, IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 2006 ALTIMA. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE BUT THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF RECTIFYING IT. REPRESENTATIVE AT NISSAN USA WITH WHOM I SPOKE INFORMED ME TO BRING MY CAR TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR AN ESTIMATE OF THE NECESSARY REPAIR. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO DECORMIER NISSAN IN MANCHESTER, CT AND RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE OF $1,700 PLUS TAX. I AGAIN CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AND MY CASE WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE NISSAN REGIONAL OFFICE. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THE RUST WAS DUE TO SALT APPLIED TO THE ROADWAYS IN CT, THEREFORE NISSAN WOULD NOT BE OFFERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE REPAIR OF MY CAR. SHE SUGGESTED THAT I PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET AND WASH THE UNDERCARRIAGE REGULARLY. THE CAR IS WASHED OFTEN. BY HAND DURING THE TEMPERATE MONTHS AND DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AT A CAR WASH WHERE THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS ALSO WASHED. I HAVE OWNED, DRIVEN AND CARED FOR A NUMBER OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC VEHICLES WITHIN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. AFTER RESEARCH, IT BECAME EVIDENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE THAT HAS RECENTLY SURFACED. NISSANS RESPONSE AND LACK OF CULPABILITY PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 18, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS IN A TRAFFIC JAM OR APPROACHING A CORNER/LIGHT THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, RESTARTS BUT PROGRESSIVELY GETS HARDER OVER TIME. CALLED NISSAN.COM WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO NISSAN DEALER WHO UPDATED COMPUTER, STILL HAPPENS CALLED AGAIN AND TOLD TO TAKE AGAIN HOWEVER THIS TIME THEY CHARGED ME ALMOST $ 200.00 STILL NOT FIXED NISSAN REFUSED TO ASSIST. *TR
Structure, Feb 11, 2015
MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA'S FLOORBOARD IS RUSTING THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT NISSAN TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADMITTED AS MUCH. THERE IS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT THAT CAUSES THIS PARTICULAR SPOT TO BE VULNERABLE TO RUST. THIS COULD BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Feb 6, 2015, crash
I WAS COMING OFF 295 AND HIT A PATCH OF BLACK ICE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF AND EVERYONE AT THE SCENE WAS TRYING TO FIGURE HOW OR WHY THEY DID NOT GO OFF. MY CAR IS TOTALED .. UPDATED 02/19/15 *BF UPDATED 3/30/2016*JS UPDATED 9/20/2017*CN
Structure, Feb 2, 2015
I CHECKED THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE ONLY TO FIND THAT THE FLOOR BOARD WAS RUSTING OUT HEAVILY ON THE DRIVER SIDE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND SAW THAT THERE HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND THAT NISSAN REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. VERY UPSET ABOUT HAVING TO FIX THIS. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 22, 2015
CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE NOT STARTING AT TIMES, AND CUTTING OUT AT STOP LIGHTS WHICH WAS A SAFETY ISSUE IN TRAFFIC. AFTER TALKING WITH NISSAN I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED JN CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V5727000 AND I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THIS PART WAS REPLACED BY A PRIVATE AUTO REPAIR IN OCTOBER 2014 FOR A TOTAL OF $250.09. I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL OF 2014 FROM A TOYOTA USED CAR DEALERSHIP AND STARTED EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM SHORTLY THEREAFTER. PLEASE HELP ME RECOVER MY MONEY FOR REPAIRS. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 14, 2015
THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY FOR 6 HOURS IN 10 DEGREE WEATHER. IT WAS REQUIRED TO MOVE THE CAR TO ALLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE TO LEAVE WHEN THE NISSAN WAS DRIVEN FORWARD TO RE-PARK THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDDLE WAS ROCK HARD AND NO BRAKES WERE AVAILABLE CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A GARAGE DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A VACUUM VALVE, INTEGRAL WITH A VACUUM HOSE. THE DEALER TESTED THE CAR AT 7:30AM ON 1/16/2012 WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN 23 DEGREE WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD (HOWEVER NOT ROCK SOLID) ONCE THE PEDAL WAS PUMPED TWICE THE BRAKES WORKED ACCORDINGLY. THE THEORY WAS THE VALVE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER TESTED THE THEORY BY REMOVING THE FAULTY PART AND PLACING IT IN THE COLD WEATHER FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND REINSTALLED PART BACK INTO THE CAR AND CREATED A SIMILAR SCENARIO WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD WITH LIMITED BRAKES (TEMPERATURE WAS 22 DEGREES). THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED AND APPEARS TO HAVE SOLVED THE ISSUE. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THE NISSAN ALTIMA CAN POTENTIALLY HAVE BRAKES IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER AS I LIVE IN A COLD CLIMATE. - SEE MORE AT: HTTP://WWW.NISSANUSA.COM/APPS/CONTACTUS#STHASH.GPXHTYA7.DPUF THIS BRAKES ISSUE SHOULD HAD BEEN RECALLED. *TR
Air bags, Jan 14, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ARM DUE TO THE AIR BAGS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,974.
Structure, Dec 29, 2014
FLOOR BOARDS RUSTED TOTALLY THRU ON DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE. ONLY THING STOPPING FEET FROM GOING THRU THE FLOOR IS CARPET.SEEMS TO BE A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE FLOORS ON NISSAN,I BELIEVE THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY NISSAN AS A RECALL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Engine, Dec 19, 2014
THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WENT OUT LAST EVENING. I WAS DRIVING THE 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA AT 35MPH WHEN THE POWER SEEMED TO SLOW, I PUSHED THE GAS AND NOTHING WAS HAPPENING, AND IMMEDIATELY IT RETURNED TO NORMAL POWER, THOUGH THIS OCCURRENCE TURNED ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER ARRIVING AT MY FIRST DESTINATION ALL WAS FINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR TO LEAVE IT WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. I HAD TO CRANK IT TWO TIMES TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND A TRIP TO AUTOZONE, I LEARNED IT WAS THE CRANK SENSOR AND IT WAS A PROBLEM FOR NUMEROUS OWNERS. ALSO IT WAS A RECALL ON ONLY CERTAIN MODELS. WHICH MINE IS NOT ONE OF. IF THE PROBLEM IS IN MANY VEHICLES AND NOT JUST THE ONE RECALLED THEN THE RECALL SHOULD BE FOR EVERY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WILL COST ME $120 SO I DON'T SEE WHY IT SHOULDN'T BE FREE AT NISSAN. ITS NOT EVEN THAT HARD OF A JOB. BUT REGARDLESS ITS A FLAW THAT THE MANUFACTURES SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR TO EACH VEHICLE THAT IS HAVING THE PROBLEM. *TR
Engine, Dec 18, 2014
I HAVE BEEN LOSING OIL FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW AND I JUST KEPT PUTTING IT IN ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. NOBODY COULD FIND OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. I KEPT ASKING AT OIL CHANGES. I JUST RECENTLY HAD IT IN TO REPLACE THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND TUNE UP ($1200.00) BECAUSE VALVE COVER WAS LEAKING OIL INTO THE SPARK PLUGS AND ALL OVER.. WELL, THEY FIXED IT AND I NOTICED IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL AGAIN. SO I TOOK IT RIGHT BACK AND ASKED IF THEY HAD PUT OIL IN IT AND WHY IT WAS SOUNDING THE WAY IT IS. I THOUGHT IT WAS USING OIL BECAUSE IT WAS IN NEED OF A TUNE UP. THEY TOOK IT BACK IN AND IT WAS ALREADY DOWN A QUART. HE LIFTED IT AND FOUND THE OIL COOL HAD A HOLE IN IT. HE SAID IT WAS NOT THE GASKET AND IT WAS THE OIL COOLER. THESE CARS ARE APPARENTLY KNOWN FOR THAT AND HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED BECAUSE IT WILL DAMAGE THE ENGINE IF YOU RUN OUT AND DON'T KNOW IT. SO NOW HE WANTS ANOTHER 5-600.00 TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT'S A NISSAN PART. *TR