CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a trend of engine & transmission problems.

Excessive oil consumption is the main problem reported by owners. Nissan did a recall back in 2006 for oil consumption due to bad piston rings, but many owners report to us that the recall didn't fix the problem. The dealer only had to check the oil consumption rate. Typically 1 qt per 1,000 miles is "acceptable" per OEM standards ... that's a lot of oil!

The 2006 Altima also has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.

It's an expensive repair at over $2,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,676 miles

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2006 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #64

Mar 272021

Altima

  • 71,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I lift my car (Nissan Altima 2006 ) at the mechanic to do repair job, I discovered a huge rust hole at the driver and passenger site at the front of the car, I shocked, it is a safety concern, for me and for my family. The rust is deep, wide and penetrating, my mechanic advice me to sell it of any price but I dont want to sell it for any one, because I have a faithful conscious, and morals, I beileve in karma, I would not do it for any body, even the car has only 71,600 miles, I dont drive it alot, but from now on, I am not willing to drive it at all, or let mt daughters get in this car for a very serious safty concerns, a huge rust in the floor.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #63

Apr 272020

Altima

  • 1,555,647 miles
On April 27, 2020, I was driving down the highway @about 70mph and my car just shut it self off, I tried to crank it over and over and wouldnt startback up before I had to pull off the highway. I had no warning or nothing. It wouldnt start back up until hours later and was able to drive it home. When I say hrs I'm meaning atleast 6hrs. On April 28th 2020 I went to start my car again this morning and it wouldnt start again. I havent tried it since. I was told that it can be the cranksenor I did a total recall on my car and it saids there is a recall on it but not for my car.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #62

Jan 092019

Altima

  • 90,000 miles
Brought my car to the Nissan dealership for routine maintenance on 9/19/2018. Prior to completing the service they told me that there was rusting underneath the passenger side. I couldn't picture what they were describing so I asked to see and I took a picture. Subsequently, I was informed by someone else (not Nissan) that this has been a long standing issue with this make, model & year (2006). It potentially could affect my suspension/steering and also cause a passenger to fall through the bottom of the vehicle. I found out that they even sent out a 13 page illustrated bulletin titled "floor panel repair" on 7/6/2015 to the dealers about a kit they developed to fix this problem; yet, there hasn't been a recall. Just today, 12/11/19, I incidentally found out my particular dealership has had numerous cases for the Nissan pathfinder. Unsure of what year(s) but it was a huge issue and there may have been a recall in those instances. There is a history of this with Altima 2002-2006 & maximas 2004-2008. I've attached a copy of the bulletin. But what made matters worse was between 1/9/19-3/20/19 there were a number of severe potholes on NJ 95 South of which knocked my suspension/steering off. (55-60mph). It felt like all of the wheels were coming off. This adds to the risk the erroding panel leading to the axles, other suspension, etc. Poses & could cause a loss of control of the vehicle at any time while driving.

- Tenafly, NJ, USA

problem #61

Aug 102019

Altima

  • 113,043 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I took my 2006 Nissan Altima to the shop to purchase tires and upon putting the vehicle on a lift, the mechanic called me back to show me a gaping hole on both the front driver side and front passenger side of the vehicle. If the carpet were lifted, you could see through to the road on both sides. Both floorboard panels were rusted incredibly badly. At any time my dog or grandchildren could have been seriously injured. I am unaware of how long the holes have been there but judging from the severity of the rust, I would say it has been 5+ years since they started rusting. It was huge gaping holes, so much so that I bought a new car.

- Elizabethton, TN, USA

problem #60

Mar 012019

Altima

  • miles
I have had to replace my engine twice, my emergency breaks stopped working and the I think it's called the transmission but anyways my car tends to jerk and hesitates to crank sometimes. I have had my starter looked at and replaced and also battery but it still happens. I have had three different mechanics look into it and the couldn't figure it out.

- Bishopville, SC, USA

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problem #59

Apr 012019

Altima

  • miles
Nissan needs to take ownership for their horrible vct transmissions. I have an Altima and transmission just went out on me. I searched online and there is thousands of complaints with tye same issue!!! there needs to be a recall on cvt transmissions as they arent ment to be put on cars and Nissan knows this! now im being told it cost thousands to replace the transmission. For what for another crappy transmission why would they do this. Recall now!!!

- Gaylord, MN, USA

problem #58

Jun 142012

Altima

  • 36,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall the car uses excessive engine oil and gets poor gas mileage. The car also has slipping transmission at times when excelerating. Suspension is also an issue.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #57

Dec 042017

Altima

  • 68,000 miles
All incidents in parking lots during manuvering into or out of parking spaces. Throttle goes wideopen, car lurches forward or backward, completely out of driver control for approx. 10 to 15 seconds.

- Concord, NC, USA

problem #56

Nov 292017

Altima

  • 78,000 miles
Took my car for inspection was informed the floorboards are rotted and cannot pass inspection until they are replaced.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #55

Aug 192017

Altima

  • miles
Severe oil seal leakage, leaves a huge puddle on ground after driving, or parked.

- Okolona, MS, USA

problem #54

May 062017

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2006 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine fire after engine repairs. The consumer stated the dealer would not assist with any repairs. Along with the engine, the horn also failed. Updated 08/17/2017

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #53

Jun 132017

Altima

  • 0 miles
Crankshaft position sensor / camshaft position sensors...I'm terrified to drive and especially on a highways... manufacturer failure...

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #52

Aug 112017

Altima

  • 26 miles
Takata recall my car gives me a headache when im driving its smells wierd.and the air does not stay cold my check engine light wont stat off please help my brakes feel wierd when I ride they feel like they dont want to stop and its led in this car its unsafe for me and my children and my son bleeds out his nose when he rides in the car

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #51

Jul 072017

Altima

  • miles
Was told need to replace crank and cam sensor. Found article on website of a recall. Why is it only certain cars. Why is my car not eligible? Nissan dealer said would cost $825 plus tax that's insane. Please help me!

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #50

Jul 072017

Altima

  • miles
Driver's side floor rusting out~you can see underneath the car thru the gas latch area. I just noticed it when I got in and the floor felt flexible, when I looked, the floor's gone near the left rear side of the driver's area.

- Harrodsburg, KY, USA

problem #49

Aug 242016

Altima

  • miles
When driving my car close 65 miles there is like a small cut of of power then the engine light turns on, I put the obd scanner and found that the emc, electronic control module needs reprogramed, and the cps cranshaft position sensor is not working properly... I read that some Nissan where under recall for this issue but dealer do not want to take care of my vehicle because they said is not under recall.I read that this issue could cause an accident because the car can turn off while driving.

- El Centro, CA, USA

problem #48

Nov 082007

Altima

  • miles
NHTSA recall number 07V-527 summary the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #47

Jan 042017

Altima

  • 96,000 miles
There has been a recall for the crankshaft position sensor for some 2006 Nissan Altima's. my car has continually not been included in this list but I have had problems with this equipment. 2 years ago I replaced that sensor and reset the crankshaft pos and reprogramed the ECM. Now again my check engine light came on and it is the same sensor that is causing the problem and yet I am still not on the recall list for this defect. I am sure that other individuals have experienced the same thing. My car also consumes oil at an irregular pace, which is another recall, yet my car is not on that recall either.

- Bethpage, NY, USA

problem #46

Oct 102016

Altima

  • 130,000 miles
I have an 6" wide X 15" long hole in the passenger side of my car. (in the floor board) my friend almost put her foot through it. I am a widow and the mechanic discovered it when doing an oil change. Trade in value bad and something needs to be done. Dealer sent me to Nissan and they gave me a case #, but questioning why there wasn't a recall.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #45

Aug 162016

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
Driver and passenger floor panels rusted out. Safety issue. Car will not pass inspection. Research indicates this is common problem...well known to Nissan. Nissan management unresponsive and uncooperative.

- Hollis, NH, USA

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