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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
68,700 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. resealing joints expensive (1 reports)
2006 Nissan Altima body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 202018

Altima SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

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

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dirt and corrosion in seams on rear quarter panels dirt and corrosion in seams on rear quarter panels

I looked under the car and saw the floor board had rusted and huge hole in the floorboard… drivers floorboard is rusted, gone, carpet showing exposed to water, rain etc the cost is outrageous to have fixed, more than the car is worth. I know Nissan isn't doing anything about it, but there must be something I can do...right?

- Martin M., Grayslake, US

problem #1

Dec 172008

Altima SE 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,398 miles

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dirt and corrosion in seams on rear quarter panels dirt and corrosion in seams on rear quarter panels

If the seams had been properly welded and sealed, the car would be excellent in appearance. As it is, It looks like it has a major rust problem. I can remove the stain with solvents, but then I am just wiping away all the other protective coatings I had applied. Nissan has denied responsibility for this flaw and will only repair it for an outrageous price.

- Peter R., Hammonds Plains, NS, canada

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