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.

8.8

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$870
Average Mileage:
113,650 miles
Total Complaints:
27 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. remove and replace (17 reports)
  2. not sure (10 reports)
2006 Nissan Altima body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #7

May 082015

Altima S Special 2.5L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,789 miles

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

Just got through spending $2100 on timing tensioner issue along with the 3rd crank sensor in the last 4 years. I had an oil change last week and the servicer noted that the flooring was rusting through under the drivers side floorboard. He could see flooring material coming through the rusted out spot.

I've been an Altima user for about twenty years. This 2006 model which has about 108,000 miles on it is the only one I've ever had significant problems with. These issues mentioned are apparently common with this model of Altima. They should make it right! I expect it won't be cheap to fix the flooring!

I may be looking a Honda, Toyota or Hyundai for a replacement vehicle.

- bs289, Dryden, NY, US

problem #6

Mar 162015

Altima S 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,500 miles

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floor panels rusting out prematurely

Just took my car to an auto body to get a quote on how much it would cost to fix the hole in my driver's side floor board and was quoted anywhere between $500-$1500 to fix this one hole. I am the second owner of this vehicle (my mother being the first) and was told before I went through with replacing the floor board to check and see if there were any recalls. Come to find out, Nissan apparently sucks and isn't owning up to their hack-job of an undercarriage. Anyone know what can be done?

- rpace, Holbrook, MA, US

problem #5

Nov 032014

Altima S 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,232 miles

Vehicle was purchased new original owner, vehicle was maintained as per manufacturers recommendations. Vehicle was not undercoated. From what I have read I don't believe this would have made a difference. Floorboards rusted out on the left and right sides. The perforated type rust on both sides about 12 to 14 inches wide and over 24 and 26 inches in length. The right quarter panel inner lip also rust out about 2 to 3 inches. Vehicle has always been in a garage (vehicle located in Wisconsin). We still have the vehicle, will most likely fix this the spring and sell it. We would have bought another Nissan, but not with this going on from what I have read Nissan will not stand behind this problem or compensate in any form. My girl friend at the same time bought this Altima and a Murano for her daughter. Nissan has lost us as customers. We have recently bought a new 2015 Ford Escape to replace the Altima. I feel there should be a 'class action' lawsuit brought against Nissan for the problem with the Altima.

- mje1976, Tomah, WI, US

problem #4

Sep 012014

Altima LS 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

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

FOUND RUSTED HOLE IN FLOOR PANEL UNDER DRIVER SEAT THE SIZE OF MY HAND. WENT TO BODY SHOP AND FIXES RANGE FROM $800-1500. PATCHING THE HOLE WITH A RIVETED STEEL PANEL TO REPLACING THE ENTIRE FLOOR PANEL. BODY SHOP SAID THE PROBLEM IS COMMON TO THIS MODEL. I WENT TO MY MECHANIC. HE HAD ALREADY FIXED TWO OTHER 2006 ALTIMAS WITH THIS PROBLEM BY TEARING OUT SEAT AND ADDING STEEL. HE CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. THERE IS NOT A SPECK OF RUST ANYWHERE ELSE. I'M SO DISAPPOINTED IN NISSAN!

Update from May 13, 2015: Got a few estimates from body shops and my mechanic. I even found an aftermatket fix. I finally settled on having my mechanic put in sheet metal....$800.

- David R., PLAINFIELD, IN, US

problem #3

Nov 142014

Altima 2.5S 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 134,950 miles

You will find my other complaint under head gasket. Had a mechanic replace the head gasket and he said to me, "did you know you have holes on driver/passenger side in the floor board? Considering I have had numerous things done to the car over the last 2 years (suspension and lower control arm replaced) you would think my mechanic might have mentioned I have holes/rust in the floor boards.....Wow. so I just spent $1100.00 replacing the gasket and timing chain thinking I could get another year or 2 out of the car and now this.

- bsil, Algonquin, IL, US

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problem #2

Sep 012013

Altima EX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

I purchased this car in 2007 and within the last year my floors are rusting out and I can put my foot through it. I called Nissan and they said they couldn't do anything for me because there was no recall on the vehicle. Winter is coming and I do not have $600 to put into it to fix the problem. When reading all of the comments and complaints on many sites, everyone seems to be having this problem. If thousands of people are having this problem, why has this not been recalled yet? I would never buy another Nissan again.

- Denise O., Medway, MA, US

problem #1

Sep 242014

Altima SE 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,671 miles

This problem surprises me. The is not one speck of corrosion on the vehicle. It has been well-maintained, undercoated and rust-proofed for the past few years. The vehicle is kept inside when not in use. Nissan warranties against the problem for 6 years only without consideration of any care and attention by the owner - that just feels wrong. Even my 1988 Ford T-bird (retired in 2006) kept rust-free longer and it was parked outside most of the time! I think Nissan should spring for the repairs in this case.

- Peter R., Hammonds Plains, NS, canada

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