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
824 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Feb 17, 2014
BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE WHEN CAR HAS BEEN LEFT IN COLD, USUALLY BELOW FREEZING. BRAKES USUALLY ENGAGE AFTER I HIT THE PEDAL ONCE, TWICE HARD. DEALERSHIP STATED MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEM AND REPLACED; NOW LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER SAME THING IS OCCURRING HOWEVER NOT AS COLD AND NOT AS FREQUENT AS DURING THE MAJOR COLD SPELL IN AREA. DEALERSHIP HAS IT AGAIN OVERNIGHT TO SEE IF THEY CAN REPLICATE ISSUES. SPENT MAJOR BUCKS ON MASTER CYLINDER AND AM AFRAID TO TRUST MY CAR'S BRAKES, PLUS PERHAPS HAVING TO SPEND MORE MONEY ON A DIFFERENT ISSUE. HAVE SEEN OTHERS RESPOND TO THIS ISSUE BUT FIND NO MAJOR RECALLS; ONLY A NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN AT SOME POINT TO CHECK BRAKE PADS AND MASTER CYLINDER FOR LEAKAGE. I HAVE NO IDEA IF DEALERSHIP EVER CHECKED MY PADS/MASTER CYLINDER, BEEN GOING TO SAME LOCATION FOR ALMOST 7 YEARS. *TR
Structure, Jan 5, 2014
I TOOK MY CAR TO GET INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE RUSTING OUT. BECAUSE I KNOW SOME PEOPLE THAT CAN DO THE REPAIR WORK FOR ME I'M LOOKING AT ABOUT 1200.00 FOR THE REPAIR. NOW THAT I'VE SEEN WHAT SOME OTHER PEOPLE ARE BEING QUOTED I GUESS THAT PRICE IS FAIR. I ALREADY HAVE EXHAUST COMING THROUGH MY FLOOR AND AM CONCERNED FOR MY HEALTH AT THIS POINT. OTHER THEN THIS ISSUE MY CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. MY CONCERN IS IF I DON'T FIX THIS, MY CAR IN NOT SAFE.....SO I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT AND I COULD NOT SELL IT TO ANYONE IN GOOD CONSCIOUSNESS BECAUSE I WOULD KNOWINGLY BE PUTTING SOMEONE ELSE IN HARMS WAY. NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS HUGE ENGINEERING FLAW AND SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Engine, Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,120.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING IN A SMALL STREET, GAS PEDDLE JUST STOPS WORKING. CAR JUST KEEPS MOVING AT SPEED OF 5MILES LIKE IN NEUTRAL MODE BUT CHECKED BEING IN DRIVE MODE. THEN ALL LIGHTS START FLASHING AND STOPS AFTER SOME DISTANCE). TOWED TO DEALER-STATES BATTERY SUDDENLY DIED. BRING IT HOME. THEN SAME THING HAPPENED - AGAIN JUST STOPS WORKING AT REDLIGHT WITH FLASHING ALL LIGHTS BUT CLEARLY BATTERY OK AS POWERED DRIVE SEAT CAN BE MOVED. AGAIN TOWED AND DEALER STATING THAT THEY ARE CHANGING ALTERNATOR. APPEARS RECALL OF 2007 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR/ENGINE STALL OR SIMILAR NATURE PROBLEM HAPPENING AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS TO SUDDENLY STOP ON ROAD. CALLED NISSAN- OPENED CASE #[XXX]. WAITING FOR THEIR ASSESSMENT. CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED SO MANY TIMES SINCE BOUGHT NEW IN 2006 , EVEN ENGINE CHANGED. STILL MULTIPLE PROBLEM- DEALER VISIT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Engine, Dec 19, 2013
DRIVING ON DRY ROAD AT SPEED ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. PULLED OVER TO SIDE AND BEFORE CAR FULLY STOPPED PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE RESTARTED. THEN PLACED BACK IN DRIVE AND CONTINUED 50 MILES WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEM THAT DAY. ON 12/15 WHILE ON INTERSTATE THE ENGINE STOPPED AGAIN WITH MUCH MORE DANGER AS TRAFFIC WAS COMING UP ON OUR REAR. MANAGED TO GET INTO BREAKDOWN LANE AND WHILE GOING 15/20 MPH PLACED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND ENGINE RESTARTED AND PROCEEDED 50 MILES TO HOME. BROUGHT INTO NISSAN DEALER ON 12/18 AND THEY CLAIMED THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENED A CASE #[XXX] BUT HAS NOT RETURNED CALLS AFTER THE NISSAN DEALER DIAGNOSTICS. THE CAR IS A DANGER TO OURSELVES AND OTHERS BUT IT IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Dec 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD ABNORMALLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Structure, Dec 16, 2013
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA - CAR HAS BEEN KEPT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - EXTERIOR IS IN FLAWLESS CONDITION WITH NO RUST VISIBLE. DO NOT BE FOOLED - THE FLOOR BOARDS UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT. TOOK IN CAR TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE TO REPLACE WATER PUMP AND WAS INFORMED ABOUT ROTTED OUT FLOOR BOARDS. DESPITE MULTIPLE SERVICES AT SAME LOCATION THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS WAS MENTIONED TO ME. CONVENIENTLY AFTER MY 7 YEAR / 100,000 WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. SOMETHING DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT - THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR IS IN EXCEPTIONAL SHAPE YET THE UNDERBODY IS COMPLETELY CORRODED? *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V521000(AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Dec 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND EVERY LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) , BUT THE CONTACT COULD NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL UNTIL THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,300.
Structure, Dec 9, 2013
DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR BOARDS ARE ROTTED. CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS HAD ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE COMPLETED SINCE PURCHASED NEW. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA CONSUMER AFFAIRS REFUSED TO REPAIR STATING THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. FAILURE IS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IMPROPER RUST PROTECTION OF SHEET METAL, AND WATER DRAINAGE ISSUES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Dec 5, 2013
I OWN A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA SER. I HAVE HAD THE MOTOR REPLACED AND THE ENTIRE CLUTCH KIT AND SLAVE CYLINDER REPLACED. AFTER HAVING THE CLUTCH PARTS REPLACED THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR A SMALL HANDFUL OF TIMES. NOW, IT IS NEARLY A DAILY OCCURRENCE AND IT IS CONSISTENTLY LASTING LONGER AND LONGER EACH TIME. IT STILL ALLOWS FOR SPORADIC SHIFTING IN NON SPECIFIC GEARS WHILE THE PEDAL IS ON THE FLOOR. I CAN PICK UP THE PEDAL WITH MY FOOT AND PUT IT BACK IN PLACE BUT WHEN IT APPLY ANY PRESSURE IT FALLS BACK TO THE FLOOR AND STAYS THERE UNTIL I PICK IT BACK UP WITH MY FOOT. THIS ISSUE HAS NEARLY CAUSED TO BE IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS, ALL OF WHICH I NARROWLY AVOIDED BY QUICKLY MANEUVERING MY VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. *TR
Engine, Dec 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V223000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 27, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2009. UP UNTIL JUNE 2013, NO PROBLEMS OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE. CAR OVERHEATS AND HAS BEEN SINCE JUNE 2013 ON AND OFF. HAVE HAD BATTERY REPLACED 2 TIMES, TUNE UP, CRANK SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED, BROKEN SEAL REPLACED (THAT KEEPS OIL/COOLANT) IN CAR. HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH CAR NOT STARTING, ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT WON'T START. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING ANTI-FREEZE IN CAR BEFORE I DRIVE IT EVERY FEW DAYS IF I DON'T THE HEATER BLOWS OUT HOT AIR, THEN COLD WHICH IS WHEN OVERHEATING OCCURS. WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE. BEEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC 3 TIMES, AND THEY KEEP CHARGING TO FIX IT ($500 SO FAR). THEY DID TUNE UP, REPLACE BATTERY AND FIXE THE BROKEN SEAL. I'M A NERVOUS WRECK DRIVING IT BECAUSE I'M AFRAID I'LL GET STUCK SOMEWHERE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 25, 2013
2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BRAKE REPAIR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER BELIEVED HAVING FOUND RUST ON THE BRAKES, WITH ONLY 20,559 MILES, ON THE VEHICLE WAS EXCESSIVE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH OTHER BRAKE REPAIRS DUE TO THE RUST DESTROYING THE ROTORS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER THE CABIN.
Engine, Nov 22, 2013
THIS PAST JANUARY, WE WENT OUT TO OUR VEHICLE IN THE MORNING & IT WOULD NOT START. HAD IT DIAGNOSED, CAME BACK AS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. WE HAD IT REPLACED. NOW IN NOVEMBER WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH IT AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING A STEADY SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY IT WILL WHAT FEELS LIKE JUMP/SLAM INTO GEAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON, HAD IT DIAGNOSED COMES BACK AS CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. DID RESEARCH ONLINE, COME TO FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ISSUED FOR 2002, 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. CONTACTED NISSAN AND WERE TOLD BY ASSOCIATE THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT EFFECTED BY THAT RECALL CAMPAIGN. I ASKED HER "IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR TWICE WITHIN LESS THAN A YEAR ", SHE DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER AND ASKED "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM NISSAN". MY RESPONSE WAS THAT," I JUST FEEL LIKE THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A YEAR, AND AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FIND OUT THERE IS A RECALL, BUT NOT ON MY CAR, APPARENTLY JUST A FLUKE I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE", AND SHE SAID "MY ONLY SUGGESTION IS TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR PROPER DIAGNOSE & REPAIR IN WHICH YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR." I SAID "WELL OBVIOUSLY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP." *TR
Structure, Nov 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE RUST WAS BUILDING UP ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UNDER BODY EXPERIENCED TOO MUCH MOISTURE AND AS A RESULT, THE ENTIRE UNDER BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RUST ISSUE AND WAS ADVISED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,700.
Structure, Nov 5, 2013
I AM WRITING A COMPLAINT ABOUT RUSTED FLOOR PANS THAT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST A LOT OF OTHER "06" NISSAN ALTIMA OWNERS. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS ISSUE AFTER I RECENTLY HAD MY OIL CHANGED AND AN EMPLOYEE AT THE BODY SHOP POINTED OUT HOW BAD MY FLOOR PANS LOOKED. THERE ARE LITERALLY HUGE HOLES IN THE FLOORING AND IF THE CARPET WERE RIPPED OUT, I WOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THEM. IN ADDITION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE RUST CAUSES MOLD TO FORM AND IT'S DANGEROUS TO BREATHE THAT AIR IN. I THINK NISSAN SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DO A RE-CALL SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO EVERY OWNER WHO OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Structure, Nov 4, 2013
RUSTED FLOORBOARDS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. *TR
Structure, Oct 26, 2013
THE FLOORBOARDS OF THE DRIVER SIDE HAVE RUSTED THROUGH. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT POSTED ABOUT NUMEROUS TIMES ONLINE, WITH NO RESPONSE FROM NISSAN. IT SEEMS THAT ALTIMAS FROM ATLEAST 2003-2006 WERE EFFECTED. NO RECALL HAS BEEN PLACED THAT I HAVE FOUND, ALTHOUGH MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS AND DISCUSSIONS ABOUT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR
Engine, Oct 24, 2013
ON SEPT 3RD 2010 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND), I DROVE ON I-17 (AZ) AT ABOUT 70 MPH FOR ABOUT HALF AN HOUR. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST THE ACCELERATION. NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL, THERE IS NO ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE CAR QUICKLY DECELERATE. I HAD TO TURN ON EMERGENCY LIGHT AND MOVED OUT. THEN I WENT TO AUTOZONE AND HAD THE CODE READ. P2138, ERROR WITH PEDAL POSITION SENSOR AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. I HAD TO DRIVE LOCALLY TO SEND THE CAR TO THE POWER NISSAN AT TEMPE (DEALER) FOR REPAIR. THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEMS BUT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE LIGHT AND RETURNED THE CAR TO ME. ON JULY 4TH 2013 (INDEPENDENCE DAY), I DROVE ON HIGHWAY 87 AT ABOUT 70 MPH FOR 1 HOUR AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION. ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. I HAD TO DRIVE BACK AT NO MORE THAN 40MPH OR THE DECELERATION OCCURRED AT HIGHER SPEED. I WENT TO AUTOZONE AGAIN FOR CODE READING. SAME CODE P2138. THEN I SENT THE CAR TO SEARS. SEARS REPLACED GAS PEDAL SENSOR AND THROTTLE BODY. ON SEPTEMBER 1ST 2013 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND), I DROVE ON HIGHWAY 101 AT 70MPH FOR 1 HOUR AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION. ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. SEARS GOT THE SAME ERROR CODE P2138. SEARS RE-TRAINED THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR PROGRAM. ON SEPTEMBER 10TH 2013, I SENT THE CAR FOR EMISSION TEST. DURING THE TEST WHEN TECHNICIAN PRESS GAS PEDAL, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. SEARS GOT THE SAME ERROR CODE P2138. SEARS ASKED ME TO SEND THE CAR TO NISSAN DEALER. NISSAN DEALER (THE SAME DEALER BUT NAME CHANGED TO AUTONATION NISSAN AT TEMPE) GOT THE SAME CODE P2138. NISSAN DEALER RE-TRAINED THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR PROGRAM AND RETURNED THE CAR TO ME ON SEPTEMBER 12TH 2013. ON SEPTEMBER 13TH 2013, I TRIED THE CAR ON HIGHWAY. ONCE IT REACHED 70MPH, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR THE 5TH TIME. THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION AND ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. *TR
Engine, Oct 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PISTONS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V223000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 22, 2013
I HAD COOLANT SERVICE AND AFTER THAT I STARTED EXPERIENCING LOW LEVELS OF COOLANT WHICH LED TO OVERHEATING OF CAR. I KEPT GETTING THE CAR CHECK TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE LEAKS. I CHECKED RECALL NOTICES AND THEN WAS TOLD I NEEDED SENSORS. I CALLED NISSAN IN SEPTEMBER AND WAS TOLD OUT OF THE 653K CARS MINE WAS NOT AFFECTED! I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE. I THEN HAD SENSORS REPLACED (CRANKSHAFT AND SPEED) . NOW I'M BEING TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE RECALL FROM NISSAN SAYS THERE WE ENGINE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 17, 2013
WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, THE POWER ON MY 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER TRYING TO TURN OVER THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED. I DROVE IT TO ADVANCE AUTO WHERE THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE TWO ERROR CODES: P0725 & P0335 (ENGINE SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION & CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). UPON CALLING MY MECHANIC,HE ADVISED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A TYPICAL PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL AND THAT HE BELIEVED THERE WAS A RECALL. I CALLED AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY NISSAN THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT MY VIN WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. HOWEVER, NISSAN WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WHICH VEHICLES WERE ACTUALLY PART OF THE RECALL! THERE ARE MANY UNRESOLVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS HAZARD FOR DRIVERS. WHAT IF THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH? I WOULD LIKE VERIFIABLE INFORMATION ON WHAT VEHICLES THIS RECALL COVERED, AS NISSAN SEEMS TO BE DEFLECTING SOME OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Engine, Oct 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT AND CRANK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Sep 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY RESTARTING THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CRANK SHAFT POSITION CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 07V527000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) OR 06V223000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,994.