Severe rusting & rotting of the driver and passenger front floor boards. Vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition and well-maintained. This body section appears to be defective and could be a safety issue if debris were to impact the weakened section at speed. Please take this complaint, and all the others like it, and have Nissan issue a recall!

- Tewksbury, MA, USA

On or about the above date, we took the above vehicle in for routine scheduled maintenance. The dealer contacted us stating that they noticed that the driver and passenger side floor boards had rusted through. This was rather a surprise, they had not noticed it before...we have taken it to the same dealer for maintenance since we purchased it from them. The technician advised that they had seen this on this year and type vehicle before, "they have been known to rust out". he also stated that we should get it repaired as soon as possible. Due to our concern for safety, we had an autobody shop repair it.

- Peoria, IL, USA

There is rust and holes that have developed under the drivers side of the car. I understand that this is happening to alot of Nissan all over the us. I also heard that because there aren't any injuries or fatalities that they haven't put a recall on this defect of the car. Is that what it will take?

- Rehoboth, MA, USA

Took car to be inspected and vehicle inspector found that the front passenger floor board as well as the driver side floor board were rotted through. Always took immaculate care of the entire car. Tried contacting Nissan but they did not help; even after telling them that there are numerous complaints out on the internet.

- Scottdale , PA, USA

Noticed left side driver's side floor and side rail is rusted through completely, no accidents or other incidents occurred to cause this.

- West Haven, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair and discovered that the there was rust present on the driver and passenger floor panels. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Dartmouth, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair and discovered that there was rust present on the driver and passenger floor panels. The vehicle was taken then to the dealer and diagnosed with severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 7/21/15 the consumer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle, at not charge. Updated 08/04/15

- Dartmouth, MA, USA

After hearing of other Altima owners having problems with drivers side front floor boards rusting out premature. I looked at the floor boards on my Altima only to find a large hole rusted through the drivers floor board making it unsafe to drive.

- Elizabeth, WV, USA

I found out today at a routine oil change that I have significant rust damage to the floor board under my car. At this time it is my understanding that Nissan is doing nothing in regards to the many complaints of the same issue. It appears that the first layer has eroded away and the second layer is already rusted and peeling. It is unknown how long it will take to erode through the to the interior of the vehicle. I have two young children and no longer feel safe in this car.

- Carbon, IN, USA

Front driver side and passenger sides rusted completely through. From underneath, you could literally push the carpet up with your finger - there was no metal there - all rusted! approximate size of the hole was 18" long by 12-14" wide. Same thing with the oil pan we had to replace. My husband saw the rust on the oil pan, pushed up on the area of rust and put his finger through. Had to replace. I have pics of the rusted out floor. Other than this, it's been a nice vehicle, however, we are stuck with it. Cannot sell the vehicle to anyone knowing it could hurt someone and we would have to dump a ton of money in to repair. The nada value is for "clean" is $7,075. Value for "rough" is $3,100. A difference of almost $4000. I just purchased a Kia...

- Hanover, MI, USA

Floor boards rusted out.

- Omaha, NE, USA

Driver side floorboards badly rusted.

- Channahon, IL, USA

Both driver and passenger floor pans have rotted through from the inside out.

- Duluth, MN, USA

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 www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rust-N333291.

- Odenton, MD, USA

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 updated 9/17/2015

- St Augustine, FL, USA

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.

- Rocky River, OH, USA

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.

- Marcellus, NY, USA

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.

- Wales, WI, USA

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.

- Macon , GA, USA

Rusted through floorboards both driver and passenger side.

- Atkinson, NH, USA