2006 NISSAN Altima

I bought a 2006 Nissan Altima for $4.000 on March 2nd 2018 from a small used car lot that just opened up near my home… I have had nothing but problems and I have been to this place numerous times… I have soo many things i can tell you about this place they are a bunch of liars and scam artist… So on 9/27/2018 I brought it in to have a oil change at Precision tune auto care i asked them to inspect the vehicle and i told them that i had bought it across the high way from them. and they started acting weird to me I told the to check the light for the air bags have been blinking ever sence i pulled off the lot… I watched the guy put the meter on some thing down buy the peddles.. He finished and said there is no air bags connected I asked the sales man over and over and he continued to say there is working air bags… I told him the car was for my 16 year old daughter and he still lied to me that is my child that they put in DANGER and they dont even care… I want my money back i have dealt with lie after lie with this place they should not even be able to sell cars because they lie about everything… Sincerely Sherry Petri 612-295-7435

Fuel gauge constantly fluctuating. When full it reads half a tank.

Rusted through floorboards.

The floor boards are rusting out on both sides from the inside. THis is absurd that Nissan does not want to take responsibility for this deficiency. The caris unsafe and will not pass inspection. Perhaps, Nissan wants,to be,known as selling cars that won\'t last ten years.

My floor board is rusting out real bad

My2006NissanAltimahasexcessiveandprematurerustonthefrontdriver\'ssidefloorpan.Therearenoother indicationsofrustonthepassengerside,oranywhereelse ontheunder-bodyofthevehicle.Thisissuefirststartedshowingsymptomsin~2011whenthevehiclewasonly5yearsoldandhascontinuedtoworsentothepointwhere it\'sdangeroustodrivethevehicle.

driver side floor panel has rusted out and needs to be repaired/replaced.

Transmission is slipping really bad with a hard jerk when it goes in drive

Vehicle has trouble getting into third gear and cannot go into fourth. Has delayed acceleration. Burns oil.

THE FLOORBOARDS ARE RUSTED OUT BELOW THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER FEET. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WON\'T BE LONG BEFORE I\'LL HAVE TWO LARGE HOLES. SURFACE RUST OR WHEEL ARCH RUST IS ONE THING, BUT STRUCTURAL ROTTING FOR A CAR THAT\'S 10 YEARS OLD IS EXCESSIVE

Main problem is entire floorboard on drivers side has rusted through, exposing the insulation and carpet. The carpet is only thing between me and road. I understand that this is a very common problem on 2002-2006 Altimas and Nissan refuses to pay. I am afraid to put pressure on the floor when driving or entering the car for fear my foot will go through. I am also concerned that road debris could easily pierce what\'s left of the floor and cause injury. Repairs are estimated by body shop to be about $1400. I noticed the damage at approx 170,000 miles, but it is so severe that this must have been occurring for a very long time. I feel this is a safety issue that must be addressed by Nissan. Either I or a professional body shop will have to repair this soon, and I would like to be compensated for this.
Second problem is the catalytic converter, which is supposed to last the life of the car, had to be replaced at a cost of $1200. I have read that this also is a common problem with these cars.

Transmission slipping

Timing chain guides on vehicles 3.5 V6 vq35 motor failed and caused timing chain tensioners to fail. The chain is now making noise from being loose and bouncing off the housing.

RUSTED FLOORBOARD WHEN VEHICLE WAS 4 YEARS OLD

I was just alerted to the fact that the floor boards are rusted through. Feet are about to start falling through the floor. Must have used the wrong materials! Cars shouldn\'t rust like this with normal use! Haven\'t fixed it yet, it may total the car.

Excessive rusting in the floorboards. It\'s rusting all the through. I can see a hole through the floor.

Transmission jerks

My transmission started to fail at 65k had and extended warranty took it to the dealer and they said it was normal but it wasn\'t i am a mechanic and knew they were feeding me a bunch of crap but left it that way around 90k transmission finally failed did all maintenance required with nissan matic k plus as required by nissan motor company but the transmission still failed

faulty timing chain tensioner system

another floorboard rust issue for the 2006 altima
nissan won’t fix the problem

transmission is shifting rough and causing motor mounts to become weak and have to be replaced.

Transmission is slipping shifting into second gear. Vehicle violently thrusts into second gear.

ROTTEN RUSTED FLOORING

Transmission was shifting hard and jerking. Now the transmission is done and needs to be replaced.

transmission failure

rust floor

Both driver and passenger floorboards are completely rusted out. I have a 12″ long hole on my driver side. The cost to fix the rust is more than the car is worth. It only has 113,000 miles on it and is 9 years old. Nissan refuses to fix the problem because it’s not a safety issue. Also, the salt from the winter time isn’t the problem, there are numerous other complaints where there is no snow/salt at all. My sister has the same make/model/year and both the driver and passenger floorboards are rusted out in the exact same spots. The car was garaged most of its life. You should not see this kind of rust problem on a car under 10 years old.

the floorboards on driver side and passenger side has rusted out

This car’s transmission has been slipping when you continuously drive at 20 mph. if you are slowly accelerating, say after a stop sign in a local neighborhood, it will also jerk when it gets to about 20 mph. There has been many complaints to Nissan in regards to the V6 models transmission for the years 2004-2007.

We purchased a brand new 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S for our daughter. Since our purchase the car had been recalled for the oil problem and been in an accident. As for the accident I contacted Nissan and placed a complaint in to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One of the problems I noticed is you can step on the brake pedal and the accelerator at the same time. The car doesn\’t stop and you loose control. I let Nissan know this before they did their investigation. The results of the investigation showed nothing wrong with the car. When I called Nissan and asked if they didn\’t think that this was a safety issue, they said not unless it is with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration page there are at least five to six other complaints that are very similar. I called the NHTSA again to ask how many people need to complain before something is done and was told they look at each complaint, but due to budget cuts it may be awhile, if they do anything at all. What can we do before someone get\’s killed?

Steering seemed to lock up after stepping on the brakes. The first time I stepped on the brake the car swerved from side to side. The second time I stepped on the brake the car started spinning around.

1. When I was driving a car on city roads, the car suddenly was reducing speed and stopped. Stepping on the accel pedal, but it did not work. Restarted the car and brought the car to the service of Waterloo Nissan. After they fixed the car, the same problem occured when I was driving Higyway 401. "service engine soon" was appeared whenever this problem happened. The same problem happened three times during a short period of time. According to a service advisor, Mark Cameron, "this is the first case I have ever seen and cannot find the causes of this problem", he was saying. I am scarely to drive this car because I do not know when this sample problem happens again.
A car must be safe and reliable. This car is not reliable and I do want to replace this car with any used car but should be a reliable car.

2006 nissan altima with a engine recall. consumer would like reimbursement for the recall repair work. consumer states that there has been work done to fix the engine and would like reimbursement due to the recall. *kb the dealer reprogrammed the ecm. *jb

2006 nissan altima upset about recall notice**nar**cc the consumer is upset that a vehicle that she has owned for no more than 2 months, is prone to catching on fire. *jb

Driving down the interstate at 70mph, the passenger air bag on/off light keeps indicating that the airbag is off, while a adult passenger of sufficient weight is sitting up right, with feet flat on the floor and back against the back of the seat is in the chair. they have replaced the seat bottom once before and that did not correct the problem. there is no straight answer to how much a person has to weigh, but all three of the answers have been under the weight of the occupant. nissan now says to get into another 2006 altima, but there is none available at the nissan dealership which the car is at right now. cannot drive car for fear that the air bag will not deploy if in a frontal accident. *tr

I purchase 2006 nissan altima from eastern carolina nissan in may 2006. i have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. i notified nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when i contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. the airbag light on/off during driving. the doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off. *nm

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 .

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving out of the driveway and making a left turn, the steering wheel turned 360 degrees. the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. the mechanic informed the contact that if she continued to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel may seize and cause the brakes to fail as well. the contact then contacted the manufacturer but was informed that the vehicle was over the warranty coverage and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 130,000.

During a recent oil change, my mechanic brought to my attention that the front seat floor boards were rusting on both the drivers and passenger sides. the rusting areas look almost identical. i researched this on the internet to find that this is a common problem with 2002-2006 nissan altimas. there apparently have been a few class action lawsuits filed and several television reports on the matter. i have called nissan; however, they claim it is not a defect. i discussed with a neighbor recently who also owns a nissan altima built in that timeframe and found out that he too recently discovered the rusting floor board issue. nissan told me that i lived in a salt state and did not know how i maintained my vehicle; however, given the hundreds and probably thousands of complaints filed, it is nearly impossible for this issue to be due to owner negligence. my hope was that my 15 year old daughter would be able to have this car once she gets her license, but now i'm faced with spending thousands to either fix the issue (which may not be fixable given that rust areas grow) or to buy another vehicle. there is currently a hole through my floor board and it is a safety concern to me, especially if my daughter is behind the wheel.

The floor boards under the front driver and passenger seats are prematurely rotting. each side has a huge hole approximately 5 inches across and 8-12 inches long and the holes continues to enlarge. this particular complaint has been made by hundreds of times by others. it is a safety issue and nissan should do something to repair the vehicles! date listed below is when i first discovered it after a mechanic brought it to my attention while the car was up on a lift.

My 2006 nissan altima has started to have a transmission slip. it jerks very hard when accelerating. very unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the wheels was pointed inward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the subframe was cracked, corroded, and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v046000 (suspension). the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a noise under his feet and noticed that the driver's side floor board was rusted out. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Both floor panels rusted out. major safety issue. cost more to fix than what the car is worth. i still owe $4000 on the car and it's now worth nothing. nissan doing nothing about it.

The motor started making noise a week or so ago. the timing chain has become loose due to faulty parts installed my nissan. the guides for the chain break which causes the tensioners to fail and then the chain gets loose and bounces around the housing. nissan has known about the problem and tried to hide it and should be held accountable and forced to repair their faulty work.

"takata recall" automatic transmission: while driving, it shutters when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (aprox 20 mph). sounds and feels awful! parked it, and haven't driven it since.

Front driver side floor rusted through, making a big hole approximately 9in wide by 22in long. also engine shakes while starting vehicle and sitting in idle in both gear and neutral.

Crankshaft sensor is bad causing the car to stall at any time - even at high speeds. it has happened while driving slowly through a neighborhood as well as on an interstate causing the car to be difficult to steer to get off the road. this is very dangerous! check engine light came and computer says that its the crankshaft/camshaft sensor that needs replacing.

Rusted floor board within 4 years of life of vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. prior to taking the vehicle to the dealer, the vehicle was remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000(engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

My 2006 nissan altima's vin number is not eligible for recall announced in 2007 that deals with the crankshaft position sensor being overheated, which causes the car to cut off when traveling at low speeds or when stopped at stoplights or stop signs. i first experienced this problem in the beginning of august and it has continued ever since. i experience this problem daily with my car and it has caused me to almost get into accidents multiple times, but for some reason the vin number on my car isn't eligible for the recall that fixed the problem. when i am driving and stopped at a stop sign or stoplight immediately my cars engine temperature gauge drops below cold, then the car begins to rattle, then after a few seconds the car will cut off. it also happens when i travel at low speeds, such as 10mph, which has caused to almost get into accidents a multitude of times. the problem occurs on any road as long as i'm stopped or going below 10mph. the problem occurs everyday now and at every stop i make and it is very dangerous. since nissan knows of this issue in cars of the same year and model, i would like my vin number to be included in the list of those that can participate in the recall. i have had many mechanics look at the car but none of them know how to fix it.

2006 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine fire after engine repairs. *ld the consumer stated the dealer would not assist with any repairs. along with the engine, the horn also failed. updated 08/17/2017*js

After a routine service call for oil change, rotate and check tires, etc., i was advised by the mechanic both floor boards were in need of repair. his advise was to drive carefully and not go over big bumps. i took it to a repair shop and immediately the owner knew exactly what the problem was. he the owner had already fixed at least 4 altimas same year. he said the steel was thin and rusted quick. my car was almost all the way through the floors. steel is, in fact made much better and very little rust shows on cars. mine car has no rust (except floor boards in front) it has been fixed $500.

2006 nissan altima, the under body rusting and hole in underbody of passenger and driver side. just noticed since i saw something hanging from my car.

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.

My car briefly stalls when i drive highway in everyday. mechanics said it is crankshaft sensor issue. i changed it with my expense in 2013 but same problem happens again. when i call nissan, it said my car is not under recall.

Was leaving store and when pulled out onto road, i was involved in a crash! left the scene and then was taken by private vehicle to local emergency room and from there, airlifted with brain injury! was almost across the road and vehicle stalled and wouldn't accelerate and stalled and caused a horrible accident. the vehicle that hit me got me in passenger rear as he was traveling up highway and threw me and went air borne and knocked a telephone pole in half and done damage to front as well. air bags didn't deflate at all. i am making attempt to make nissan aware and opportunity to make right. i have researched what could cause this and recalls are effective while i'm going to state unknown to cause, as there are several reasons on forum as to what could cause this. takata recall for air bags but unknown on other. ...updated 07/11/17 *bf *js

Floorboards rusted through.04/15/2017. found this out when car was in for service.

Extreme oil consumption and weak cooling fans. worse when the engine is in a pull/accelerating.

Nissan altima 2006 very bad rust underneath the car on the driver position. this is very dangerous and not safe to drive this car. i found out this problem when taking this car to regular oil change.

Codes p0335 and p0725

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving, the engine stalled and shut off. as a result, the contact waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. the local dealer was contacted at 951-225-1309 and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer failed to answer. the failure mileage was 141,595.

A local auto shop has replaced the crank position sensor twice but the same obdii code appeared again. the car will crank but not start for several minutes. this problem (which is associated with a recall but not for our vin) is also associated with the engine shutting down during vehicle operation, possibly causing crashes. the nissan dealer has claimed that there is no repair nor recall they can do. i suspect that nissan is failing to report the extent of the problem which has been widely reported in owner interest groups on the internet.

Car cuts off at low speed.problem is included under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 for year make and model. dealers tell me that myvin # is not included.if the year make and model are included why not my car? /this is dangerous.

The floor boards are rusting out from the inside on both sides of the car.

The car began stalling while i was driving and check engine light began flashing. there was also a burnt smell coming from engine . car has regular check ups.

Takada recall yes i got looking under my car an notice that the floor board is rusting real bad an will have a big whole threw it real soon at which is not safe.

Rotted floor boards under drivers seat and passenger seat. vehicle failed inspection on april 18, 2017. vehicle had just 101k miles.

Car burning 3 quarts of oil weekly, resulted in catalytic converter code, replace converter, still burning accessive oil with smoke bellowing from tail pipe. have seen previous recalls while searching for a solution for the same make of my car. bought used afraid the engine is going to blow.

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.

I have 88,000 miles on my nissan altima at 30,000 miles i changed my first set of rotors, for a total of 3 times and here we go again. i have also changed the pads countless times. i wish i had never bought this vehicle.

On my 2006 nissan altima, there has been hundreds and hundreds of complaints about the rust problem on the front floorboards. i have a 16" by 8" hole on my front passenger side floorboard that i put my foot inside when i was getting inside my car and slightly injured my foot. the only thing holding this hole is the carpet that is covering the rusted out floor panel. this is a super big safety issue that needs to be recalled on all nissan vehicles before any other injuries or complaints take place. nissan wanted to charge me a $125 diagnosis fee for something you can physically see with your own eyes.

My car cut off byself and it take long time crank up.

Takata recall i was in a an accident as a passenger, we struck a tree head on and the passenger side airbag failed to deploy i was partially ejected through the windshield and suffered life threatening injuries as result.

Nhtsa recall number 07v-527 summary the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

The floor panel under the drivers side has rusted out and need to be replaced or repaired.

Extreme rust of floorboards. on both passenger and driver side of vehicle, a 12"x24" area of the floors are completely gone, with only the vehicle carpet remaining. this is major, widespread safety hazard across the nissan product line in early 2000s model year vehicles and has been widely reported online, in print, and on tv. it's a travesty that nhtsa has failed to give this issue the attention it deserves and force nissan to do the right thing in issuing a recall. so many of these vehicles are still on the road! there is no rust anywhere else on our vehicle; clearly this is a manufacturing or design flaw. we noticed the rust for the first time several months ago when we were in for an oil change.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

My 2006 nissan altima has excessive and premature rust on the front driver's side floor pan. there are no other indications of rust on the passenger side, or anywhere else on the under-body of the vehicle. this issue first started showing symptoms in ~2011 when the vehicle was only 5 years old and has continued to worsen to the point where it's dangerous to drive the vehicle.

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

Takata,recall my car will have gas in the car the next minute i will be empty and stall on highway several times. the speed of vehicle sometimes wont go a certain speed then all sudden goes fast. i had sensors replaced twice in the last two years.my car completely shut down on highway.

Car has trouble starting. stalls at low speeds and at red lights. check engine light is on, with codes for the crankshaft pos sensor and the speed sensor. replacing the crankshaft sensor doesn't do anything - problem persists, code stays on.

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 $825.00 plus tax that's insane. please help me!

The floorboards have rusted right through to the outside. this should not happen with normal wear. we have just been alerted to this by the mechanic and it is so advanced he advises we don't use the car! repairing it is probably more than the car is worth!

I have owned a 2006 nissan altima for the last 6 years that has 126,000 miles on it. during a recent inspection the mechanic found severe rusting and a significant hole in the driver’s side floor pan; you could see the interior carpet from underneath the car. it looks like the floor has been eroding for quite some time. after searching for this issue online, i learned that this is a common problem with nissan altimas from 2002 to 2006 relating to a faulty design in a drain (those were a nissan reps own words). i’m frustrated that there were no recalls or communications regarding this known issue. i’d hope that nissan can be compelled to be transparent and forthcoming with known issues which may be a risk to customers’ safety.

It seems like this is a widespread problem with older altimas. apparently the driver and passenger side forms a rust problem which can cause one to feel unsafe driving the car. the image i attached shows the floorboard not only rusting but coming off, and i can push on the bottom of the carpet from the bottom of my car. nissan knew of this problem since 2008 and has not offered any obvious statements nor recalls. this is potentially dangerous and is an expensive repair (for both side floorboard replacement, it can cost 3000)

Excessive rusting of the floorboards. a gaping hole is in the floor going through to the outside of the car. this is frustrating because this car has been garage kept at home and at work.

Transmission jerks

Between 3,000 mile interval oil changes, there is significantly amount of oil consumption. there is no white or blue smoke that is visible from the muffler, no oil leaks are visible and no burning odor. when checking oil fluid between 3,000 mile intervals, have noticed the oil falling below minimum line on dipstick. on that same note, the drive way does not show any signs of oil leak coming from the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to severe frame corrosion. the independent technician diagnosed that the floorboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,980.

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.

Traveling at highway speeds of 65-70 mph, the left rear tire(ecopia ep422 a/s p215/60r 16) ruptured on the interior sidewall/suspension side leaving a gapping hole 3x8 inches from the tire rim toward the treads. no visible damage from sharp or foreign object was visible where tire ruptured. the bridgestone tire had only 9000 miles, very good treads(more than 4/32")rotated on prescribed milage intervals from date of purchase(4/29/2014) and just before this extended road trip, along with tire pressure checked with 29 psi~nitrogen. tin#obx8e2813 date of tire failure~7/11/2016. fortunately, able to control vehicle coming to a safe stop on the freeway shoulder. tire no longer produced by bridgestone, therefore two new matching tires were purchased to replace the opposite, good tire and the failed tire.

Just like with other nissan recalls. my can shaft position sensor is bad and is causing my car to die/quit in the middle of traffic while driving it

Floorboard rusting/ driver side floorboard completely rusted out hole hole approximate size 24 inch width x 36 inch length

Floor board has rusted out on the front passenger side.

Purchased this car used from a dealership 3 weeks ago. within 1 week the car stalled while driving. started it back up with no problems. took car on a 750 mi. road trip and while driving 75mph on cruise control the car bucked. after reaching our destination and turning the car off we had trouble restarting it. when it finally started the service engine soon light came on. took it to a mechanic and codes came up for the cam and crank shaft sensors. replaced these sensors and cleared codes. drove car away and within 5miles the check engine light came on again and again excessive cranking when trying to start the car. brought it back to mechanic and the brand new cam sensor that was replaced less than 24hrs before tested out bad. replaced sensor again and cleared code and code came up for high speed input sensor along with the same codes for cam shaft and crank shaft sensors. again trouble starting vehicle. drove car 750mi. back home without turning the car off for fear of not being able to start again. dealing with a nissan dealership to try and get this fixed. this issue was under recall before. the bucking of the car while driving at 75mph was terrifying and seriously dangerous!

"taking recall"i got a 2006 nissan altima when i look under the cover i saw the connectors that goes to spark plug melted by over heat (small fire)my engine control module service engine light came on it read sensor one time crankshaft next time up and down stream sensor lot of different readings which is not safe for road which may lead to accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was premature corrosion on the floorboards across the front driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. due to the corrosion, holes could be seen through the floorboards. the failure occurred without warning. the dealer and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle needed to be repaired using a patch kit. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. updated 10/07/16*lj *tr

At around 65k my transmission started to fail even though i had replaced the fluid twice by that mileage and took it to the dealer i had and extended warranty but the dealer said is was a broken motor mount but it was not to too soon after that my transmission started to bang alot and keep reading online it is a common problem with this particular transmission and now around 90k the transmission finally failed.

I looked under my car this evening and found a large rusted out hole in the driver's side floorboard. the passenger side floorboard also seems to be rusting from the inside out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensors failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. updated 05/05/17*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer denied the request for reimbursement. updated 10/12/2017*js

The vehicle threw a code for the camshaft sensor had that replaced then the vehicle threw a code for the crankshaft sensor. midas replaced two of them still could not clear the code. the vehicle will start in drive but it will sputter while stopped like it is going to stall. when slowing down or coming to a stop the car will shut off and is very difficult to get started again.

Excessive oil consumption engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. i have to replaced engine and i still having issues sped over $5000 in repairs. *tr

I was leaving a nail salon parking lot and a truck rammed into the front of my car police were called i got hit pretty good no airbag deployed i hit my fave on the wheel are other people having this problem in accidents

Rust floor, holes.

My vehicle's check engine light came on one day so i took it to a mechanic and they said it was the crankshaft sensor so they replaced it. then right after i left my light came back on and i took it to the mechanic again and he said it was the same code for the crankshaft sensor. after checking it again the mechanic said there is some sort of eletrical problem there because it tells him to"check circuits" but even after messing around with the circuits my light is still on.

The gas gauge isn’t accurate therefore i dont know when im almost out of gas which caused my car to just cut of in the middle of traffic

Extreme rust and corrosion of the driver's side floor panel and frame. rusted area is about 3' x 1'. rust has exposed the insulation under the carpet; there is no metal remaining in a 4" x 6" area. metal around this is very thin. i am concerned that too much pressure from my foot will cause larger area to collapse. estimate to repair at a body shop is about $1,400. i have driven many cars longer than this and have never had a frame or underside rust like this. it is surely a defect in manufacturing and a possible safety issue if my feet go through the hole or a piece of road debris penetrates the carpet.

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.

Delayed acceleration at first but now has trouble getting in third and will not go into fourth. car shakes and makes loud noises with any acceleration. rides rough and burns oil. problem started in motion crossing a large bridge.

The floorboards are rusted out below the front driver and front passenger feet. my mechanic told me it won't be long before i'll have two large holes. surface rust or wheel arch rust is one thing, but structural rotting for a car that's 10 years old is excessive.

It has recently come to my attention that the floor pans of my car have rusted through to the point where my foot could go through the floor pan. after taking my car to get a safety inspection in the commonwealth of virginia, my car has failed inspection and cannot pass until these hazardous holes are fixed on both driver and passenger side. this is a manufacturing issue due to the number of complaints that have been filed in regards to this matter. owners of these vehicles should not be held responsible of this issue. again, this is a reoccurring issue among nissan altimas, specifically the years 2002-2006. i am now required to pay at least $500 to repair an issue that is out of my control. there is no way that i can stop rust from occurring. these cars should not be allowed to be driven because exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle as well as a foot going through the holes. it is unethical of nissan to allow these vehicles to still be driven knowing that this is a reoccurring issue.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 35 mph and veering left, the contact's vehicle was impacted on the front passenger side by an oncoming vehicle. the air bags had not deployed. a police report was filed. the contact was injured and received medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while his wife was driving at 45 mph and attempting to make a left turn, when another vehicle crashed the front driver side bumper. air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained facial laceration, fractured right shoulder and bruises on both thighs and the contact was the front passenger side sustained injuries on his right knee and but his head and left leg was also cut with broken window glass. the contact stated they were taken to the hospital to seek medical attention and his wife had surgery at a later time on her face and right shoulder. the vehicle was not driveable. the insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was a total loss. a police report was filed. upon investigation the contact associated the failure with manufacturer communication number: ntb-08-055-a, however the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 122,649.

The rear suspension has always been an issue. while driving the wheel will scrape against the wheel well. you can't fit more the two people in the back seat due to this issue. the two front exterior headlights don't provide adequate lighting to even see the car in front of you. its extremely low/dense lighting even after changing out the bulbs. the electrical ignition switch to start the car has always been a problem. i have to turn the key, wait, turn it again, wait for the dashboard lights to come on, then finally the car will start. the power train gear control is another waiting game. to put the car in drive, i first have to slowly shift though each gear before finally putting into drive. once i do put it into drive the car will suddenly jolt forward before i'm able to start driving the car. i recently had the transmission replaced cause it just stopped while in motion and struggled to start up again. it finally did, but it couldn't drive over 1st gear. i had to tow the car home. also, few yrs back i had the head gasket replaced cause the car would shut off while i was driving. it would also not start up again if i had just turned off the engine. it needed time to cool off before restarting for me. and as of this moment, the car is in the shop again. this time it needs a new engine. while it's idling, it's making a very loud clunking sound. it's just never ending with this car. i know there were many recalls on the engine, exterior lighting and rear suspension but i never got the notices.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the clutch ceased depressed to the floor. in addition, the vehicle was unable to shift gears. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, a year and a half later the failure recurred. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage 150,000.

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.

Excessive oil consumption. my car starts to get difficult to drive about every 200-300 miles. start to hear a clunk, when i add oil it is ok but only gets 16-18 miles a gallon vs the 28-30 it should get. engine is burning through 2 quarts of oil every week. this make model and year already has a recall on it but the web site is saying that my vin number has no open recalls. this car is the same as the cars covered by the recall. it can’t be a coincidence that my vehicle and hundreds of others, from the same year are doing the same thing but. nissan is only covering certain ones. nissan needs to fix this problem for all 2006 altima’s with excessive oil consumption. it is costing $12 a week fir oil and my gas mileage is down by 1/3.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that he needed to add a quart of oil to the vehicle every two and a half weeks. the contact stated that the oil warning indicator was illuminated. the contact called landers nissan (located at 371 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671, (662) 349-5557) and was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the valve needed to be replaced. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

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 altimas 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact also noticed smoking coming from the driver's side tale pipe. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for it to resume normal operation. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). after the engine recall repair was completed, the contact noticed the oil levels were low after 300 miles of driving. there were no leaks present. the manufacturer was made ware of the failure and provided case number: 36648884. no further action was taken. the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

"takata recall" my nissan altima 2006 airbag dashboard light is permanently lit up, clearly indicating airbag icon malfunction as per the nissan altima car manual, currently as per nissan corporation my vehicle is not under any recall, however indications point to the air bag, i have reach out to them to confirm whether if this specific year model was manufacture with a takata airbag, they have dodge the question. with that being said, under the circumstances, are they under any obligation to confirm the information requested. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was placed into neutral, then park, and the vehicle restarted. the vehicle was taken to royal nissan (9325 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815, (225) 924-0400) and the contact was informed that the recall repairs could not be performed until the valve cover gasket and camshaft were replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,500.

My drivers seat is stuck reclined and it won’t move anymore (parked).my drivers door won’t unlock (parked). my engine continuously rattles and the car stalls (driving normal street or highway).the fuel gauge doesn’t work accurately (parked driving on street highway or idiling). the brakes and rotors are constantly getting replaced and squeaked since the day i got the car ( stopping).

Fuel pump has been replaced 3 times and fuel filter keeps clogging and fuel sending unit wont work .

The fuel gauge is inaccurate and the service engine lights illuminates with fault code p0462. money spent unnecessarily on brand new fuel pump assembly problem still exists. occurs both stationary and in motion problem occurs.

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!!!

Vehicle tries to start but won't. vehicle is stationary while trying to start. battery is fine, there's enough gas, it tries to start but won't turn over.

The brake light and battery light come on simultaneously the car feel s like it wants to stall. but goes away. then it ha coming on more and more and as i drive all of a sudden all my rpms speed go from 40 ,60 or at 80 drop to zero . like the car wants to die but kicks back on. it happens at a traffic light or driving the intermediate brake battery light coming on. once the car warms up is when i notice it starting. it happens on city streets, but the all rpms and speedometer dropped several times last week 9 times in a 15 mile span as i was on a interstate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the engine suddenly vibrated, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. the fuel pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. also, the fuel gauge would display inaccurate readings and was inoperable past the half fuel mark. the contact stated that the engine shook and vibrated due to low oil levels. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. the failure mileage was 136,000.

On 5/23/19 my son was driving this car on the interstate when the car began to decelerate and completely stopped/shutdown on the highway. it’s a blessing he was not injured/killed when this happened. the diagnostic check revealed a sensor that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, so after an expensive repair on 5/24/19.then on 5/25/19 while driving to work, the car began to do the exact same thing again and stopped on the highway. nissan needs to address the issue with this car asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!!!

Passenger side floor board rusted through. driver side seems ok (for now) maybe because i always do under-wash every time washing the car. first noticed the rusting after around 4 years of ownership when did a diy oil change but i just ignored it because i just thought i’m just one of the unlucky owner until did a diy oil change last month and my surprised the rust gotten worst and widened. bought the car brand new in june, 2006 and was garage kept since day one. it also get washed regularly by me and auto carwash in the winter of course with under carriage wash. the car has now 110k miles.

When i drive the vehicle, the engine light constantly pops on and off the car consumes a large amount of oil each week, i have to check the oil and keep a case of oil with the filter in my truck to constantly fill it up. the car drains gas like crazy, and it’s slow and driving and sluggish. the car has cut off on me in the middle of driving where i had to spend over $500 to get it repaired.

I was driving 2 weeks ago n i was donig about 45 or 50 when it just shut off by its self no warning or nothing n its costed me lots of money on top of just replacing almost the whole front suspension i was on a city sreet in motion when it just cut off 6

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shifted into limp mode. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the crankshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

I have replaced my crankshaft and camshaft positioning sensor and when i get my codes read it keeps coming back on and my car dies at random times

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. the vehicle was able to be restarted and pulled over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the crank sensor was faulty. the dealer (greenacres nissan, 5353 lake worth rd, greenacres, fl 33463, (561) 899-4294) stated that there was no recall for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and advised having the dealer diagnose the vehicle. the manufacturer would not allow the contact to purchase manufacturer approved parts to have the vehicle repaired at a lower cost by an independent mechanic. the failure mileage was 112,000.

I brought my altima 6 months again, my car idles very high when in park, while driving it gets surge of power, so now while driving it feels like it is going to cut off. than 3 weeks ago my car cut off and wouldnt turn back on so the starter was replaced now this morning it's the same issue

Takata when the airbag deploy which almost caused my life. i have 20 some fractured ribs and spine fractures as well. also my footpedal speed up without my knowledge and was stuck. i don’t know if the lights had anything to do with it but traffic was stopped on the highway. *dt “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” updated 12/06/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 60 mph, the rear control arm detached from the vehicle. the contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to his home. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the control arm was welded from aluminum to metal and he could not perform the repair. the dealer (nissan kia of middletown, 4961 ny-17m, new hampton, ny 10958, (845) 374-6555) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 213,000. *tt

The gas gauge said half full but stalled out going down the highway. the car would not start had to call for someone to bring me gasoline i almost got hit by other cars behind me, this has happened several times. this car is vary unsafe i have two young ones i need to drive around.

I was totally shocked to find holes rusted through the floors of our car. as i researched i have found this a huge problem, even covered by major tv networks. ...i reached out to nissan and they said they wouldn't do anything.

My dte said 180 miles, with almost a half tank of gas, car stopped on me on freeway, no warning light of low fuel. car stopped and an accident occurred because of this problem. the dte or gas gauge does not read accurately. please i need help

Newly purchased used car....a slight hesitation and then sudden surge type feel under light acceleration at low speeds.

Takata recall. my back seat passenger side seat belt does not retract. my car was stationary when the seat belt broke

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. approximately one week ago, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated, which was a safety concern. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia nissan of fresno, 5580 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) where it was determined that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was over a decade old; therefore, they would not be able to assist with the repair. there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 131,500.

The car sometimes smoke after you crank it up we had the value cover and gaskets replaced and it still doing it. theses cars after they get a certain amount of miles they do this. the mechanic told us it is the rings in the engine that has went bad.

My 2006 altima started making a tick sound around 80,000 miles and around 115,000 miles in 2014 my engine failed. while at a red light my engine sounded like i had rocks in a tin can. my engine was still under federal warranty but nissan wouldnt help me because they said i should have brought the car in but i was out of dealer warranty so i didnt know. i asked them about the excessive oil consumption recall and they said my car was not part of it but after months of research i concluded that it was due to my efn being listed under the recall information report provided by nissan, they still didn’t acknowledge my issue. i ended up replacing the engine myself in 2014 for a total of $3600 and $1000 for labor and have been driving it since. i called nissan, i submitted my complaint by mail and i told them my engine was under warranty until 150,000 miles federally (i had 120,000 at the time) but they just overlooked my complaint and never did anything about it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 40 to 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Crankshaft sensor when i was driving my car at a speed of 40 miles an hour my car shut off check engine light came on car would not start how to have the car towed the mechanic pulled the code it came up as cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor i asked mechanic why the car shut off while driving and almost causing me to get into an accident he told me that will happen when the crankshaft and camshaft sensors go off

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 45 mph exiting the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to wesley chapel nissan (28519 fl-54, wesley chapel, fl 33543, (813) 751-1300) to be diagnosed, but the results were unknown. the dealer flushed the fuel system, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls and the warranties were expired. the failure mileage was 123,000. the consumer stated the vehicle experienced engine stalling, running hard during idle, several engine warning lights illuminated, and excessive oil consumption. the transmission began not shifting or downshifting into a lower gear, and the exhaust needed to be replaced. *js *js

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.

Car was sputtering at intersections and hard to start. took to mechanic twice & he could not find anything wrong; said he thought it might be a recall problem; say where there was a problem with the wiring harness on full pump shorting out; part is on national recall; service engine light remained on

The floor panels have completely rusted through and will require replacement. apparently this is a known issue with this year and model of altimas

The floor pans of the driver and passenger fronts have been rusting on my nissan altima for years. i can not remember when i first noticed it but it would be about 5 years ago easily. also the exterior paint on my car has prematurely degraded to the point where i almost have no clear coat left on my car. the main issue is the rust. i have never had a car rust in a flat part under neath a car where water should not be able to sit. i will be attaching pictures that show the extent of the issue. i have also come across numerous chat pages that have the exact same thing happening to their cars as well. this is an obvious safety hazard that can not possibly be meeting the minimum safety standards. i do live in a cold weather state now but the rusting happened while i was still living in south carolina. the fixes for this issue are expensive and should not be the responsibility of the consumer to fix when it is a common issue for 2002-2006 altima series. not only do these rust spots allow for debris to possible come into the cabin from the underside of the vehicle but also allow for exhaust to fill the cabin. kobe steel is a know supplier for nissan and i would like to know if they supplied the floor panels for these year of altima's since they have admitted to using material that is not up to standards. i would like to have the floorboards fixed without having to pay or something to make this situation right. my car currently with the rust and paint issues is un-sellable and has lost 100% of its value. thank you for reviewing this complaint. again the exact start time for the rust or the paint is unknown but it started around 5 years ago.

Went out to my car ( parked) and noticed something hanging from underneath drivers side. a large mass of rusted floor board was hanging to the ground. i touched it and it fell off, about a foot long and just as wide.laid on ground to see under car and the drivers side floor board is rusted out.has been for regular oil changes and the mechanic has not mentioned this.i discussed with mechanic and he notified me that he has seen this before and i shouldn't allow my teen daughter to drive her car because it is unsafe.i then checked on the internet to find out that this was happening all nissan altima's from 2002-2006. yet, nissan has not taken responsibility for this in a recall . is nissan waiting for my daughters foot to go through the floor and crash and die before they do the right thing. this is clearly a safety issue. someone needs to step in or step up to resolve this before someone dies. so the car remains parked.question 'would they let there teen drive this car "? remember the drivers seat is also attached to this area will it stand up to a crash or give way throwing driver through front window ? taking pictures of damage to document. thanks

Discovered antifreeze to be milky white in the reservoir and radiator it’s self. will need to replace radiator and flush transmission fluid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle became inoperable and the contact felt the rear suspension drop. through the rearview mirror, the contact observed sparks coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact veered to the shoulder of the road and had the vehicle towed home. the dealer (nissan kia of middletown, 4961 route 17m, new hampton, ny 10958) was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the dealer advised the contact to call nhtsa. the contact believed that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 06v046000 (suspension). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Damaga motor mounts it keep geting damage

I was driving on a highway at about 45 mph, when my car's engine shut down. i panicked and had to coast over a lane to get to the highway shoulder. my car would not restart and i had to call for towing. the mechanic said it was a bad cam shaft sensor. i have replaced this sensor at least 4 times on this vehicle. it clearly is a defect by the maker. nissan said it was not covered by their recall, yet so many nissans are still having he same issue.

Excess engine oil consumption recall #06v223000 - i took my vehicle to an automotive repair shop because my vehicle ran out of oil on 3 separate occasions and the low oil light did not come on to let me know that there was an issue. during each occasion, i pulled over because i heard a loud "knocking' sound coming from the engine as i was driving and became worried. each time the issue occurred before the 3 month/3,000 mile scheduled oil change. the mechanic located an external oil leak on the 1st occasion and repaired the external leak. my car was inspected to see if there were any other external oil leaks when the problem of running out of oil continued to occur; however, no additional external leaks were located. my mechanic recommended that i contact nissan regarding the excessive oil consumption. i was advised by a nissan representative that they have already fixed the excessive oil consumption issue for my vin and that they would not inspect or repair that issue again without me paying a local nissan dealer.

After the engine has started it may shut down randomly while driving. if the car is shut down for any reason it will not start back up for several hours. this is exactly the same as a previous recall on the car from nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000. it has shut down twice now while driving at less then 40 miles an hour.

Vehicle was being drove down major highway when all of the sudden it loses all power, get off highway on edge put it in park, turn key completely off and try to restart car fails to start check engine light comes on and stays. get code pulled shows crankshaft position sensor a. get the crankshaft position sensor replaced and code cleared. head home with car, does same exact thing that happened while on the highway in town. have had everything else looked at and no one knows what to do to fix the problem. car acts as if it's hard to start ever since this happened. definitely won't be taking it out of town until something is done. car will sit and crank and crank then eventually decides to start. starter isn't issue it was previously replaced not even 2 months ago due to it going out.

My 2006 nissan altima 2.5l base consumes approx. 1 quart of oil every 200 miles, there are no leaks so i am assuming it is burning oil i have checked various sites including nissan,nhtsa and it shows no open recalls, my car only has 139000 miles, i have owned various makes of auto over my 47 yrs of driving and never ran into a problem like this!

The airbag light stay on

Check engine light keeps coming on, stating low fuel sensoe out. $1200.00 worht of work, replaced the fuel pump and sensor. now they are stating it is the wiring harness on fuel pump shorting out. part is on national recall.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 60 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a semi-truck during inclement weather after depressing the brake pedal which failed to respond. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a yard and destroyed from the impact. the vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a repair facility or dealer. the driver sustained neck pains and whiplash, which required medical treatment. the manufacturer was notified of the crash. the failure mileage was not available. *tt *tr

I was involved in an accident on december 2,2017 and the air bags never inflate. it was a big collision and they didn't function like they were supposed to. i was on a city street when the accident occurred making a left turn.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic noticed a piece of metal hanging underneath the floorboard. upon further inspection, a hole was located on the front driver and passenger side floorboards. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

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.

Took my car for inspection was informed the floorboards are rotted and cannot pass inspection until they are replaced.

Engine intermittently shuts off when car is idling (stationary) at red lights (city street). engine has done this every 6-7 days for the last three weeks. this has happened after a 1-2 mile drive as well as a 35-40 mile drive. there were no check engine lights.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. the owner stated that the vehicle was operated by her daughter's boyfriend with the daughter in the vehicle as a passenger. while traveling 35 mph, the driver made a turn and collided into a guardrail. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained substantial bruising to the left knee and required x-rays. the passenger sustained a cut to the front of the forehead from hitting and shattering the windshield, which required x-rays and an mri. the passenger also sustained internal bruising and whiplash to the neck and spine. the police had the vehicle towed to a police impound towing lot. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was not their concern and nothing could be done to assist. the dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

The car alternates rpms on cool or already running engine, it doesn't seem to be a factor. the engine stalls and/or completely shuts off regardless of speed, acceleration of deceleration status, just started or already running engine. on occasion, it takes a few cranks to even start the engine. sometimes it doesn't start at all. there is no clear pattern to these events and they are completely random. the problem has been occurring for over half a year already

I happened to look under vehicle and noticed that my drivers side floor board is completely rusted out. this is a design flaw and i have serious safety concerns with this. a whole new floor pan will be needed to hopefully fix this. had i not seen this, i could have been seriously injured. i do not know when this started to corrode, only when i noticed it which was today 10/15/2017.

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

Jerking transmission.transmission jerks randomly when accelerating. occurs in city driving. this is continuous event.

We would always comment about how people were in a hurry since they always sped past us when we were doing the speed limit according to the speedometer. unfortunately, we hooked up a gps to the car and it tells us we're going 4 miles slower than what the speedometer says. honestly, a speedometer should read correctly on a car that was bought brand new and never had anything done to it that would throw off the speedometer reading. (such as different sized tires being put on it)

Crankshaft position sensor / camshaft position sensors ...i'm terrified to drive and especially on a highways... manufacturer failure...

Automatic transmission needs shift lock control units replaced due to faulty shift lock control units being put in by nissan

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle made a rattling noise and the cabin filled with smoke. the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. the contact noticed liquid underneath the front end of the vehicle as well as a small fire. the contact stated the flame went out shortly after. the contact did not contact the fire department. there were no injuries. the contact had the vehicle towed to her home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

My car was previously serviced for a campaign posted on your website, but the problem was not fixed. i should be entitled to have this problem re worked and fixed. the problem is that the car stalls out without warning, creating a dangerous situation. it stalls out while driving and while idle.

The floorboards are rusting. pieces have been falling from both the passenger and driver's side.

Car will slow crank randomly, it does it completely intermittent, even when its cold or hot, the fuel pump works perfectly, the starter is new, it has new crank and cam sensors, the battery and alternator are in working fine, the spark plugs and ignition coils are brand new, it has been doing this since i first bought it, it had 148,000 miles, sometimes i had to push the key twice or more, the engine will crank with the starter but will simply not turn on, after i do it twice or more then it starts, i have tried every trick in the book to see if it stops happening randomly, i just want this car to work fine or just not work at all, i dont like this game. i have had over three professional mechanics take a look at it and nobody knows what it is, it just does it whenever it wants. no matter the weather or engine temperature or voltage or fuel pressure,

Nissan mechanic the 5 speed auto in the 3.5l altima is completey different and is known to have valve body issues from the bushes distorting in the solenoids and causing them to hand up and cause hard shifts

This is the second nissan altima that has been on with me and my family that the transmission has gone out and costing us a fortune the 2005 nissan altima and now this 2006 i was sitting at a red light i got the green light to go when i stepped on the gas all the sudden there was a pop with some grinding and the car would not go

This vehicle has given me a lot of problems from steering to brakes took the boots transmission. it was hard shifting going through an intersection all the sudden it popped and the transmission gave out

When driving the car the gear gets stuck and you have to allow it time to catch up with the accelerator so you can take off if your sitting at a light or trying to accelerate speed when driving. it also jerks at times when driving on the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor circuit failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 201,013.

Floor pans on both sides of the car are completely rusted out. i can push my hand trough the bottom of the car and move the carpet inside. i know this is a known problem. just adding my car to the list.

My floor boards are rusting out.

Nissan altima 2006 repeatedly fails to start. once we got it started we would drive a short distance and then it would die out. very scary as we were on a traffic roadway. we proceeded to a service center to get a new battery and alternator but that only started the vehicle for a few moments then it died out again. repair technician informed us it was the nissan computer box indicating it was reading everything "backwards" and thus the car could not determine how to start the car anymore. the service center got in touch with a nissan dealership and ordered a new computer box. the new computer did not work either! we are stuck with an inoperable vehicle. help!

Service engine light came on and we had the vehicle tested to see why? i was informed there was a problem with the crank sensor? this is the 2nd time this vehicle has had this problem. we had the sensor replaced 09/22/2015 due to engine shutting off unexpectedly and we lost power steering and brakes.!

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the contact rear ended another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the neck, upper back, and right foot. medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Floorboard is rusted through. noticed soft spot in floor on drivers side of vehicle. looked underneath and saw a rusted hole approximately 8" x 16" in size on the drivers side floorboard, and signs of rust starting on the passenger side floorboard too. i do not expect this of a nine year old vehicle, and suspect that this has been an issue for a while. i contacted nissan support, i was advised to take it to a nissan dealer and have them look at it. the dealer estimated the cost of repair to be around $2150. i received a follow up call from nissan and they are not willing to cover the cost of repair.

Passenger side floor rusted away - about 16" x 8" damaged area. must have started long ago, but i only caught it recently and today i began to try to repair it, but the damage is much worse than what i could initially see. this is a known design flaw with altimas in this age range, but nissan is ignoring.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and stalled without warning. the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft and cam sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while changing the tires on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver side and front passenger side floor boards were severely corroded. the contact stated that the corrosion was also apparent underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or inspected. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My car would stall and shut off while driving. it happened one driving about 20mph and then a few times in traffic. then would not crank to start. check engine light came on. had the codes read and it was po725 speed sensor po335 camshaft sensor. i had both parts replaced 2 times. car still has a hard start and check engine light is still on. there is a recall from nissan for this problem on 2006 nissan altima recall id#90579. i called nissan and they said my vin is not affected??

Dear sir/madam, i would like to take a moment and notify the problem that i have experienced recently with my 2006 nissan altima 2.5l engine. i was waiting on the signal to turn left when my car first shut off on me without any warning or signs. i turned off my ignition and tried to start my car, it started and i was able to drive home. next morning, i left my home for grocery and i was driving on the side street and my car shut off on me again, but this time my car was moving on a two way street and luckily no car was behind me. also, all lights turned on this time in my dashboard and the service engine soon light stayed on. i turned off the ignition switch and turned it back on, i got paniced but this time my car started after multiple attempts. i was able to drive to the grocery store to do my groceries and when i was ready to leave after an hour from the store, my car did not want to start. now, i became more concerned and finally when my car started, i immediately took it to nearest oreilly's on my way home to get it checked. they tested my battery, alternator and starter and told me that all of them were working fine but the computer is reading the code p0340 which represents the camshaft censor in the vehicle. after getting my vehicle tested and receiving the results, on my way home it tuned off on me twice again at the signals. after doing my research i noticed that nissan had a recall for potential defective camshaft censors on 653,910 units under nhtsa campaign number: 07v-527. i called the nissan 1-800-647-7261 number and they told me that my car does not qualify for a free remedy even though the symptoms falls under the same equipment/part recall. i would like to say that i am unable to drive my car since then. please consider my complaint regarding this serious concern and advise a solution to this problem at your earliest convenience. tks!

Abnormal engine noise has been apparent since i bought it in 2011. i especially notice it at start up and it has become increasingly harder to start on first try. independent service shop confirmed the timing chain tensioner needs replaced.

1. car randomly has slow acceleration problems. i can turn off the car, wait a few minutes and it begins working ok again. 2. car sometimes randomly loses power with no warning. 3. sometimes if it stalls and eventually cranks up, the vehicle experiences slow acceleration issues again but then the check engine light comes on. i have taken taken this car to the shop repeated and they don't pull anything on the diagnostic tests. no problem can be found. i have replaced the battery, changed our can sensor, cleaned the throttle body, everything seems good for a little while (few days or couple of weeks) and then the problem happens again. i read in various forums that this has been an issue happening with many altimas for various model years. i don't understand why this issue has not called for a national recall. this is ridiculous!!! my friend also has a 2006 altima and her car has begun to do the exact same thing!. please help. the first time it lost power it was during a morning commute to work while driving on the california 91 freeway! it really terrified me because i could have been killed or involved in a very bad accident. most recent incident happened last week. i am afraid to drive on the freeway or long distances. i had to rent a car for the weekend because i had to work today, and being saturday, the commuter bus that i now take to work because i don't trust my car, does not run on the weekends. i want to get a new car but can't afford having monthly payments again. i didn't start having any problems with the car until it was paid off.

Both air bag sensor keeps blinking.

The passenger side floorboard has completely rusted and the carpet is the only thing separating the passenger's feet from the ground. the hole is 16 inches in length. i saw some sort of plastic hanging from the area and when i looked under the car, the floorboard is completely rusted. when i examined the area with my hand, i felt the carpet and am able to push it up into the floor of the car. this is a safety hazard and defect in the car. this has obviously been rusting for some time now and i did not know my daughter was sitting over a gaping whole in the floor and in danger from her feet falling through the floor or something potentially piercing through and injuring her.

Went for an oil change/tire rotation and mechanic said that both driver and pasenger side floorboards were almost rusted through. contacted nissan dealer i purchased car from, they said there was no recall but that nissan has issued a "service bulletin" on how to repair the issue. cost of replacement parts and labor was in excess of $3,000. do not feel that a ten year old car should be experiencing this issue. car has 170k miles but otherwise is in flawless condition.

Consuming or burning a lot of oil.had to add about a quart of oil every 300 miles. it takes longer to shift and does not have power going uphill. hard 1-2 shift.

My 2006 nissan altima failed the yearly massachusetts inspection. the passenger side floorboard was rusted and needed to be repaired to pass inspection. in speaking with the mechanic, this is a known issue for altimas. i wanted to add my complaint to the 100s of others who have had to repair this vehicle defect without any warning or help from nissan. thank goodness for an alert mechanic!

I purchased my 2006 altima 2.5 sl used noticed that it was loosing oil extremely fast yet was not leaking from anywhere or leaving oil marks after being parked immediately after a complete oil change and new filter it would be black and burned by the time i got home and recently while driving from fl to south carolina my engine caught on fire on the interstate while in motion

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was premature deterioration and corrosion on the floorboards. the driver side floor boards had holes and exposed areas due to the failure. the dealer scheduled an appointment for an inspection and diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on several occasions, while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the failure recurred several times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

A hole has rusted through the front passenger side floorboard. just noticed it today 4/18/16.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the vehicle was at a dealer for routine service, the technician noticed excessive engine oil consumption. the contact had to constantly refill the vehicle with engine oil. in addition, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the contact pulled over, but the vehicle stalled. the service engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle by replacing the battery. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter, air fuel sensor, and the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the oil leak. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000.

My car is losing oil from somewher no leaking but to drive from columbia sc to atlanta ga the car will be out of oil i just brought the car its has 112000 miles on it. there is no oil leaking or nothing so where is the oil going

Discovered rotted floor boards. nissan has recalls for this issue and researched hundreds of complaints of this issue.

Vehicle exhibits serious rusting of floorboard on the passenger side front. the vehicle is in great condition otherwise (no visible rust on body panels) and the rest of the underbody is in great condition (minimal corrosion, as expected for vehicle of its age). passenger side floorboard is noticeably soft ,and rusted completely through the floor pan in one spot (you can put a finger through it if carpet is removed). this is unexpected as the floor pan is coated with a rubberized underbody protectant in this area. the floor pan must be replaced in this area, but nissan only sells the entire floor pan for the vehicle, which is quite costly. i am disappointed because i have no evidence which indicates this issue is caused by any damage or neglect, it seems as if this is due to a coating failure or manufacturing defect.

I have a 2006 nissan altima and my passager floorboards are rusted all the way through. its seems that alot of people have that same issue.

The engine goes off suddenly in the mid of the traffic at intersection, during taking curves. the car goes out of power, brakes and steering lose complete power. it is very dangerous situation as any one can back end, hit the car, or car can go back on ramp or can fall off the road. it can happen any time, no engine warning no diagnostic.

Takata crankshaft and camshaft sensors. had both of them fail on our altima in past 2 years at the cost of $800. which the dealer has made us pay for. the car will randomly leave you stranded and will not start at all. check engine light comes on too. called for towing but then car "miraculously started" after stranded for 1 hour in dangerous location. drove directly to dealer. who ran tests and declared sensor faulty. dealer claims the vehicle is not part of the recall... well i think someone needs to check the details on this. obviously they missed all of the other vehicles affected by these faulty sensors that were manufactured during the same time. very unhappy customer

When check engine light is on, the car speed suddenly drop to below 10 miles per hour. this happened twice: one was on 03/14/2016, another was two years ago. both cases happened on local roads with speed limit below 50 miles per hour. i turned on emergency light and tried to stop the car. turned off the car, and restarted it. the car speed was back to normal.

2006 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine issues and crankshaft sensors recall. *smd the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off, while driving below 30 mph. the consumer discovered a recall had been issued for her make, model and year. however, she was informed the recall covered specific vehicle identification numbers and hers was not included/ *jb

Service engine light came on, took it in for computer diagnostics & it showed cam shaft sensor alignment. i was driving at the time the light came on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred once a day. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was unaware if the vin was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 182,786.

The front floor pans have rustted away and part of the floor is missing due to rusting. nissan is very aware of the problem and offered to install a floor fix at a cost of $700.

I just bought the car used. felt vibration in engine was told it was a motor mount. checked on line because car shifting hard 3 days after purchase to find out it has transmission issues that cause motor mount wear and tear and replacement and may need transmission replaced. nissan needs to fix this issue

Noticed when vehicle was stationary, a large rust hole underneath passenger side floormat. plastic liner torn and carpet visible from underneath car. affected area is between 14-20". passenger foot could potentially fall through floor of the car while in motion.

Crankshift sensor failure causes car to jerk and then shut down without any notice an warning. several 100s of people have the same issue and 2006 models had recalls but special editions were not included. it is so unsafe and various people have gotten close to horrible accidents due to it. something should be done!

We purchased affinity touring from firestone in greenwood sc- 135805 p215/55r17 93t 70,000 mile tires on 7/19/14 we had them rotated every 6000-7000 miles and the tires have only gotten 25000 miles on them and they have no tread hardly at all on all four of them and they have a very hard bump and roar going less than 35mph, the tires road well for the first week or two then became rough riding tires causing the car to bounce really hard above 45mph

Melting dashboard. it hindering me to see the road clearly

I have experienced many rust issues with my 2006 nissan altima. by far the worst is the risk of my feet going through the floormat due to rust of the floorboards. it is experienced on the driver's side, as well as a slight rust of the passengers side. i fear that i am in harm and can not afford the repair to make sure i am safe in my car. i have been using my car lightly for the last 4 years

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver's side floor board had extensive corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor board needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

I took my car to a mechanic because i was smelling significant amounts of exhaust in the car cabin while driving and parked. the mechanic identified a rust hole in my exhaust just past the front catalytic converter, but more troubling was two huge holes in the floor boards on the driver and passenger side. each rust hole is approximately 12 inches long x 4 inches wide and the padding an carpet can clearly be seen from underneath. even after exhaust is fixed i am still at great risk of road debris and moisture entering the cabin from beneath the car. this car is just 10 years old and the rest of the body is in excellent condition with little to no rust. i live in a salt belt state but other cars of the same age don't seem to have this same problem. i've learned through media and web that this is a common problem with 2002 - 2006 nissan altimas. i consider these holes to be a safety concern and manufacturer defect. i have filed a complaint with nissan.

Vehicle is violently shifting into second gear. transmission is starting to fail. vehicle has only 91,000 miles.

"takata recall" i need to file a complaint against nissan for the following problems, first is the paint in my car. i just purchased my car 2 years ago at a dealer and the cars paint and clear is fading and my car looks ugly, i have quoted at a paint body shop and they trying to charge $800 or more. i am still paying this car and don't appreciate that i have to pay for something that is a defect from the company. the headlight are awful and i can barely see at night or specially in the rain and afraid to use the high beams to prevent accidents.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle began to have a loud knocking noise that was heard from the front of the vehicle. in addition, black smoke was observed coming from the hood of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. no flames were visible. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston had fractured and the engine failed and needed to be replaced. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there had been extensive premature rusting on the floor boards of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that there was corrosion holes through the front driver and passenger side floor boards. the contact mentioned that the holes had to be covered while the vehicle was operated. the vehicle was taken to two different dealers for inspection and diagnosis. the diagnosis and if the vehicle was repaired were unknown. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Both driver and passenger front floor boards are rusted through. car only has 105,000 miles.

I was told while having service at nissan that both the passenger and drivers side floor boards were rotting away, and need to be replaced. i was also informed that my oil pan was rusting out. this should of been a recall!!!!!!

The car suddenly died in traffic and i couldn't get it to start. i had to put the car in neutral and push it out of the road. the gas gauge was reading that it had over a quarter tank of gas when it was actually empty. it caused my vehicle to run out of gas in traffic. this is extremely dangerous and could have caused me to get into a serious accident. no damage or injuries occurred in this particular incident, so i did not contact police.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance at an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame of the vehicle under the front driver's side seat and the front passenger's side seat had extensive rust and corrosion. the contact was informed that the front floor pan needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

I was driving on cruise control at 70 mph. the car bucked, but kept going. i exited the highway a few miles later and came to a complete stop. with cruise control now off, i attempted to proceed as normal, and the car lagged in power. i almost got broad sided as the car didn't go as normal. i pulled out with a right on red. the car was stuck in 5th gear.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the technician discovered that the floorboards of the front driver and passenger side were corroded and rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable.

During oil change noticed that both drivers and passenger side floor pans were rusted through completely. only thing left was the interior carpet between the road and a driver or passenger.

I looked under my car today at a parking lot and found out that both passenger and driver side front floor board is rusting very heavily. i searched online and found many complaining about the same issue and same place in the car. my car has no rust anywhere else but only under the driver seat and front passenger seat. i am afraid that very soon it will develop into a hole in my car and i will be able to see the road under my feet from inside. this is very terrifying and i believe this is high risk safety issue. since the same thing happen to many altima owners, it is a design and manufacturing defect.

I have had the car for 9 years and have been locked out the vehicle, the alternator had to be replaced because the car shut down 1 month ago. the car has been shutting down for 4 yrs when the weather changes. i just discovered a whole in the bottom of the driver side ground. due to rust there is a whole in the bottom of the car

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred 4,000 miles later. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Rusting of floorboard panel on passenger side of vehicle. this was discovered as part of prepurchase inspection. due to issue buyer was no longer interested due to cost of repair

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan ultima. while driving 55 mph, the engine rod fractured and caused the engine to catch fire. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 157,000.

Motor shuts down without warning, no brakes or power steering and or after engine has been driven it will not start again until is cools. nhtsa id07v527000 filed. individual from nissan acknowledge he was aware but there is no recall at this time? just hope no one is injured or killed with this type of safety issue. would you suggest i contact state rep. to inquire at this time?

Transmission totally gave out on a busy highway causing a major traffic hazard. luckily, there was no accident.

Wife was coming home from the airport when approaching stop sign the engine shut down without notice. "no brakes or power steering". vehicle was pushed by city workers into parking area. later on after the vehicle sat it started and we were able to get it home. next day i noticed the engine light on! i took the vehicle in to check the codes. codes indicated it could be the battery or a crank, cam sensor. battery showed bad. purchase new battery and assumed everything is okay. i drove the vehicle down to a store and when i pulled into a parking spot it stopped. later on vehicle started and drove next door to a auto dealership. dealership ran a diagnostic test indicating internal failure in cam sensor. code p0340 stored. vehicle repaired.

The part of the floor boards directly beneath where both the driver and the front seat passenger would normally place their feet has rusted through to the extent that only carpeting and insulation material prevents the feet from going through the floor to the ground. the local " carousel nissan " dealership has taken photos and documented the damage but will assume no responsibility. the damage was noticed when a piece of the carpet or insulation was seen hanging under the car.

I currently have a check engine light, i scanned and pulled the code with my own personal scanner the code was p0507 (idle air control valve) the code was cleared, now another code is being thrown which is the tps(throttle position sensor) and the iats(intake air temp sensor bank 1) i heard that nissian had a recall on this matter so i researched it with my vin number and nothing showed up. i heard the ecu needs to be reprogrammed and the problem will be fixed. this matter needs to be attended to before something more serious happens to me or my family while driving this vehicle.

The floors boards on the driver and passenger sides have rusted through causing a problem with fumes in the car

Both my driver and passenger floorboards are completely rusted out. i have a 12" long hole on one of the sides. nissan doesn't cover it because it's not a safety issue. it is not safe by any means. i can put my entire foot through the hole! my seat can become less stable, fumes can come in, who knows. the cost to fix it is more than the car is worth. no recall period, and they are aware of the problem. my sister has the same make/model/year and she was shocked to find out she has the exact same problem. same spots, same rust. also, both cars were garaged.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floorboard underneath the driver and passenger seats were rusted and fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,000. the vin was not provided. ..updated 10/21/15*bf

The floor boards are completely rusted away on the driver and passenger side under neath the vehicle. you can actually put your hand through and push up into the carpet on inside of car. this is obviously a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the floorboards. in addition, there were holes on the flooring on the drivers side and the front passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. updated 11/20/15*lj *cn

Transmission problems rpm going out and them down and don't gear well

The floor boards are rusting out on our car. you can see the carpet padding from the bottom of the car. this is extremely unsafe. this is occurring on the passenger side as well. we always maintain our vehicles and this situation is very alarming to us.

Drivers side floor pan rust through. it appears to be a common problem in the 2002 to 2006 altima and maxima models. a recall should be performed. this problem is a danger, and very costly to repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after driving for a long period, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. after checking the oil dip stick, it was discovered that the engine oil was low. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Driver and passenger side floor boards are both rusted out. i'm worried i will eventually put my foot through the floor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact noticed a rusted hole under the driver side floorboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor pan would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000.

Floorboards on both the driver's and passenger sides are rusting out. initial holes were noticed years ago. holes have become much larger. i can literally touch carpet from underneath the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled intermittently. in addition, the vehicle would take longer to start than usual. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the speed shaft sensor, camshaft sensor, and the crank shaft sensor were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Extreme rust on the floor panel. floor panel on driver's side completely rotted out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change and the mechanic observed that there was no oil in the vehicle. the mechanic added oil to the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the oil had to be refilled every two weeks. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Door handles broke off in my hand preventing entry into the car without great difficulty

Had normally scheduled maintenance performed on 2006 altima to include tire rotation. discovered that the floor boards on front on both sides are completely rusted through, i can see the carpet. will not pass inspection, have contacted a garage for repair costs. my car is carport kept, i wash weekly and is kept spotless. after reading the many, many complaints nissan needs to take action. i have driven nissans for 25 years, even my 14 yr. old sentra wasn't rusted when i sold it.

I got a nissan altima and the floor rusted out drivers and passengers side i can see from underneath the car the carpet thats not safe

Due to poor design or quality of material used in the manufacturing of the floor boards on either side of the vehicle is completely rusted through . you can see the underside of my carpet from underneath the vehicle . i am in fear of potential "crumple zone" / weakening of the car when in front end collision due to the rusted out area and the security of my driver and passenger seat during any type of accident because the seat mounting holes are near rusted/weakened area . i am in fear to even drive my car or sell it to someone else to drive .. in addition .. the cost to fix the problem areas far exceed the book value of the car .. there should be something done about this. this vehicle is not a rare vehicle there are millions of these vehicles on the road and millions of lives that could potentially be saved in accidents i have detailed photos of this issue of needed

Floor panel on driver and passenger have completely rusted through. i'm concerned for my son's safety as well as mine.

My elderly parent just took their 2006 nissan altima, garage kept with less than 40k miles to the local dealership for inspection. i was shocked when the technical explained that the drivers and passenger side floor boards are completely rusted out, soon pavement underneath their feet. they took pictures to prove the damage and submit to nissan for repair. apparently nissan acknowledges the problem, but doesn't want to pay to fix (about $1000) or do a damn thing about the problem until someone gets hurt or killed! this is a outrage!!!!!!! nissan knowingly built the piece of shit car, with crappy, rusty metal and sold the cars to the american people, but now what's to blame the consumer for the problem, we didn't build the car....nissan did!!!!! this is not only road a hazard, but a huge safety issue. they drive a very busy highway about twice a week, doing 60-70 mph, so rusty floor boards could defiently impair their ability to brake suddenly, causing bodily harm to the driver and passenger..whose fault would that be? why hasn't there been a recall issued by nissan or the government? why is nissan allowed to get away with this..the consumer should not be held responsible for nissan producing shit vehicles and selling them to american public.!!! why isn't nissan being held responsible, just like gm!!!!!????

Upon inspection of my car. and seeing news reports about 2002 to 2006 nissan altimas. my floors on both sides are fully rotted out. the rest of the car is solid. this is a huge safety issue as ur feet can go thru the floor. i have pictures . nissan should have a recall or a fix for this...

My nissan altima's driver and passenger side floor panels are rusted. the rust is starting from the inside to the outside of the vehicle leading to holes in the floor panels. i went to nissan dealersip and they told me that they are very well aware of this problem with altima. it is due to a design error in the floor panel which has build it holes from factory which lets the moisture and water inside the floor panels leading to rusting.

Nissan is fully aware that many of their makes for several years have transmission issues that are directly related to them, and not the customer. there is (was??) a class action lawsuit against them that met my issues to a t. the transmission began hesitating when going from reverse to drive, and then jerking very hard into gear. now it rough shifts between gears, and when driving if i slow down and begin to accelerate again it hesitates and almost stops, then the rpm goes up high and jerks very hard into gear. the issue is increasingly getting worse. nissan should have to take responsibility and pay for their issue, especially when it is effecting hundreds of customers. i have a warranty but they refuse to help me unless my transmission is in pieces on the mechanics floor so they can look at it. the warranty company says it is my responsibility to find the mechanic, authorize the tear down, and then of course pay the bill if they refuse to fix it. this issue is not my fault and i should not be penalized for something i did not do. i chose nissan expecting quality and so that is not what i have received. i paid my car off in a year (and it wasn't cheap!) so i cannot just go trade it in, and i do not have money to pay another car note. i expected at least 10 years out of the car, and should be able to get far more than 10 years out of it. this is ridiculous. my car is breaking down in front of my eyes with less than 115,000 miles on it and this is supposed to be a quality car. i should not have to be the one to pay these repairs. we are victims and we deserve to be compensated, not be punished.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while at an independent mechanic for inspection, the contact noticed that the floorboards on both the front driver and front passenger side were corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Both the front drivers and passenger side floor pans are completely rusted out. the carpet is the only thing keeping your feet from going through the floor and touching the highway. from reading the other complaints on this site, it would appear that this is a common problem and seems to be due to a flaw in the manufacturing / engineering. this is a safety issue. why is it not being addressed and remedied by nissan ?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the front passenger seat occupant sensor failed to detect when there was a passenger occupying the seat and the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer advised that the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000.

2006 nissan altima with rotted and rusted out front floorboards. $1000.00 to rebuild and another $100.00 for the dealer to reset the airbags. why is this not being recalled? it is a safety issue!! those driving an altima model years 2002-2008 take a look at the underside of your vehicle asap....updated 12/02/15 *bf

Excessive oil consumption on my nissan altima 2.5l 2006. from what i've read this is a common problem with the 2.5l engine which could result in engine fire.

Within the last three weeks i observed a rusted piece of metal extending from the underside of my vehicle under the driver side. i took it to a meineke location and had them look at the underside. it is extensively rusted and needs to have sheet metal welded from the inside to prevent my foot/feet from hitting the road. i purchased the vehicle used in 2010 with 66000 miles. i am very happy with it and take good care of it. i would like to keep it for as long as possible. i have researched the issue and see that it is systemic issue with this model and believe nissan should e held responsible.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the key was turned over several times and the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the crank shaft position sensor, but the failure recurred within thirteen months. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate pas 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. approximately seven months later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced. the mechanic observed that the transmission was leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at 15 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to start after the tenth attempt. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that vehicle was previously serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, while driving at low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. the failure recurred multiple times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

While i had the oil changed on my 2006 nissan altima, the tech noticed that there was some rusted metal under the passenger side. upon inspection he found a 15"x10" hole in the passenger side floor board. this vehicle has about 85,000 miles and is garaged. i notified nissan and they told me to bring the car into a nissan dealership for inspection, which i did on 7/3/15. they took pictures and sent them to nissan customer complaints. after several emails and phone calls going back and forth , they said there was nothing they could do. i have never heard of a vehicle with such low miles having this problem. this is not a isolated case. several more nissan altima owners have this same proble. i am having the vehicle repaired for safety reasons at my own expense. there should be a national recall on this make and model year.

Floorboards are rusting through on driver & passenger sides of the vehicle. i'm concerned about safety if a hole opens or if something comes through from the underside.

The passenger side floorboard is completely rusted through. the area is approximately 5in by 12in and it seems that it us due to improper drainage from the manufacturing process. sound dampening material is applied above a drain hole not allowing water to drain out. now i have concern with the structural integrity of the vehicle since the body is part of the frame. ...updated 09/28/15 *bf updated 10/31/2017*cn

While driving ~25 mph i was slowing down to a red traffic light and my car spontaneously shut off in traffic! i was able to put my car in park and restart the car. a few days later, it took 3 attempts before my engine started. after a diagnostic, the car displayed codes p0335 (crankshaft position sensor) and p0725 (engine speed circuit signal sensor). after doing much research i found hundreds of complaints online with similar issues! i input my vin# to see if my vehicle was under recall and it wasn't. after seeing hundreds of the same complaints, why hasn't their been a recall? if there was, how is it possible that my car wasn't recalled?

My car engine shut off periodically while being drive at low speeds and higher oil consumption. the first time occurred on june 6, 2015 while driving across woodyard road to pine view lane from the clinton shopping center. the second time was on friday june 12, 2015 while driving home from the branch ave metro parking, with my brother on the way home, while turning off from highway 5 on to surratt’s road, leaving my brother and i dangerously stuck the right side of the off curve with cars going by blowing their horns. the altima does start back up, but only after a minute or two. no apparent reason why, no warning lights. the car has been consuming more oil than usual and after the first incident, the service engine light came on and does not shut off. a search for recalls revealed in fact that there was a recall issued, 06v-223 on the 2006 altima, but was not notified or the recall addressed.

While driving my 2006 altima on 6/8/15 for a few minutes after starting it when it had been parked for more than 12 hours, the car stalled. it restarted and i continued to drive. the following day, this occurred again exactly the same. then the next day, the car stalled again after the car had been sitting only a few hours and "threw a code" , i.e. the "service engine soon" light came on. today, 6/13/15, it occurred again when driving a few minutes after the car had been sitting for more than 8 hours. this time the car almost wouldn't restart. i looked up this issue and found a recall on the crankshaft position sensor. i took the car to courtesy nissan who told me that my car did not fall under the recall. after the mechanic diagnosed the problem via the code, it was the crankshaft position sensor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver side undercarriage panel was corroded and only the floor mat protected him from the ground. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 8/27/15*cn

While pulling to a stop light, the car engine shut off without warning. i put the car in park, turned off & attempted to restart the car. it wouldn't immediately start. this happens spontaneously in drive-thrus, stoplights and when coming to complete or near complete stops in traffic as well. most recently i was exiting the interstate exit and the car stopped as a slowed to turn left off the exit, almost resulting in a car rear ending my vehicle at 50 miles per hou. the ses (service engine soon) light is displayed and even after having an oil change and tune up the light is still illuminated, confirming it's an ongoing issue outside of standard maintenance. i've been provided a reference number and dropped the car at nissan dealership today to diagnose. im fearful of my safety operating the vehicle at this point.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair, rust was discovered on the front driver and passenger side floor panels. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the front driver and passenger side floor panels were rusted through and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 190,000. ma 08/14/15 updated 09/02/15*lj updated 12/7/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. the check engine light illuminated and the contact noticed load roaring noises. the contact maneuvered to the emergency lane and the vehicle stalled. the contact discovered oil leaking from the front of the engine. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter, engine, radiator, transmission, and engine cooling system failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. . . .updated 07/21/15 *bf updated 10/19/217*cn

While driving home at night the vehicle hit an obstruction in the road. the air bags impact shattered the elbow of the driver. the air bag also damaged the drivers nose. the driver underwent surgery and had metal plates and 75 screws inserted into her arm to create a new elbow. after surgery the driver had to attend physical therapy for 6 months to learn how to use the new elbow. the driver is also now undergoing a new surgery to have a deviated septum repaired caused by injury of the air bag.

The floor board (pan) under driver left foot is rusted. there is a hole about 4 by 8 inches big.

My entire drivers side and passneger side floor board has rotted out completely. im talking i can put my foot through it. i head all of it fall out driving down the i-90. this car is rust free from florida. this is such bs and is unsafe to drive.

I took my car in for a safety inspection and learned that the driver's side floor board was rusted entirely through. the only thing between me and the road was the floor mat. the car did not pass inspection and when i took it to my regular mechanic he was shocked at what it looked like. i took it to a body shop and likewise he couldn't believe from the look of the car (which has been well maintained) that it would be rusted out like it is. that led me to do some research and learned that this is not an uncommon complaint and that class action law suits are popping up all over the country. i want to lodge my complaint and add it to the others who have notified you of this serious safety risk posed by this defect.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the oil pressure warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000. pam

Both floor boards are rusted on the undercarriage. front of the vehicle we were changing the tires and noticed the serious rusting out of both floor boards.

On cruise control, traveling in a 50 mph going 45 suddenly the transmisson went into a high pitch the engine went to nearly 6000 rpm, reversed the cruise and it restored, the gears on the auto transmission has been messed up ever since.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor overheated and the engine control module (ecm) needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v257000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 27,000. updated 09/18/15*lj updated 3/23/2016*js updated 10/17/2017*cn

Passenger side floorboard has rusted through and my under-padding is exposed. the car is unsafe to drive.

I took my vehicle in for an oil change and the garage informed me that the floor board on the driver side was rusted out so bad that you could touch the carpet from the bottom. also the passenger side was rusted with a hole but not as big as the driver side. i am not sure why nissan has not issued a recall for this being there are hundreds of complaints for this. this problem is a safety issue considering it will not pass a safety inspection.

Observed front passenger floorboard rusted/rotted completely through with hole to interior cabin allowing carbon monoxide / fume ingress. observed front driver floorboard corrosion and structural failure in process. *tr

My complaints i have with this car. my first is the floor board is staying soaked with water and molding, which is not good for people with allergies to mold as in this case, and the rusted floorboard problem. the second is with the oxygen sensor and catalytic converters. *tr

The floor boards on both the driver and passenger have rooted out almost completely on my 2006 nissan altima. i have noticed this a about a year ago and it has got increasingly worse since. i can push the carpet up from under the vehicle and feel very unsafe. i am careful not to put weight on the floors while entering the vehicle for fear i am going to put my foot through the floor. this is a very common issue due to a flawed design in the drain system. the floorboards hold water which may accumulate through the door while raining and salt and water from the under side. please issue a recall and make nissan fix these vehicles that could stay on the road for many more years. my car has 109k miles on it and is in very good shape and runs very well. i don't want to have to do this job myself or pay 1,000 to get it fixed.

2006 nissan altima sl 3.5 v6, cannot read codes from ecu. check engine light on, car will take off slow and build up speed almost like it is having a power surge. during driving the gas pedal has to be presses all the way down to gain speed at dangerously slow rates, at times at a full stop the car takes a dangerous amount of time to build up speed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mount brackets for the engine fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. updated 10/12/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the clutch malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control and crash into a median guardrail. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. when depressing the clutch, the pedal would not release and would remain stuck. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the clutch, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 52,000.

I have a 20006 nissan altima and the floor board is corroding underneath the driver seat i call nissan and they said that there not a recall for that problem so they are not responsibility this a dangerous problem they are other with the same problem please help me. *tr

I discovered both floor pan/boards under the drivers and passengers side of the vehicle was rusted through. i had been tracking the problem for about 4 years, i finally had to purchase both new floor pans $171.00 each and have them replaced by a professional repair shop after oi removed the interior and reinstalled it once the repair was accomplished at a price of $799,00. the only thing holding the floor in place prior to repair was the sound proofing under the carpet. the poor relief or draining of water under the vehicle was a direct result of this vehicles problem. *tr

I just want to file a complaint on my 2006 nissan altima i tried to trade my car in at colonial nissan in medford and it got rejected due to rust on the floor boards i was just watching television and i saw that i am not the only one with this issue and that nissan doesn't care. i am stuck with this car no auction will take it and i can't sell it because of the rust!!! what do i do now??? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Sometimes when i shut the car down, and get back in it, it acts like it does not want to crank. i have to keep trying over and over again to get my car to start. this has happend for a while now, took it to the had replaced at the dealer. *tr

Driver floor board rusted out and felt apart, i can start to see the road while driving, please issues this matter asap. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and the failure recurred on two other occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 161,000.

I have owned the car for almost 6 years. my boyfriend does the servicing - oil changes, brakes, fluid/belt changes, etc. on a regular, documented basis. when car is lifted, i always do a check underneath. car had been fine. oil changed in october 2014, all good. new tires put on by good year in december 2014, all good - just let me know to have back brakes changed soon. march 22, my boyfriend was changing oil and putting new pads/shoes on car. while lifted, i did my check and saw rust hanging underneath on driver's side. after taking off the rust and getting to solid metal, found a approx 5x5in size hole in my floorboard. rest of base of car looks perfect, so far. car should not be rusting like this. *tr

Tl*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.

Tl*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*cn the consumer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle, at not charge. updated 08/04/15*jb

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 171,000.

I noticed a large amount of rust/holes forming under my 06 nissan altima with 80k on it. it's all in the floor boards, driver and passenger sides. in first noticed it back in the summer of 2014....a few months after i bought it from a nissan dealership. they said they couldn't do anything. i saw the news today about the same issue i noticed. we need a recall for safety. cause it will become one. i will sue if my foot goes thru the floor. *tr

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

Huge rust under the driver's seat on the underside of the car. also starting under the passenger front seat. floorpan is rusting out so badly i fear my foot will fall through. this is not safe. car has not other rust and well cared for. there is a problem here. i drove my last car for 21 years with not rust problems anywhere and i still live in the same area. this cannot be because of age or snow and salt. this appears to be a defect in the metal or design. *tr

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... *tr

I can drive around town or where ever. i can stop at a place, shut the car down, and get back in it and it acts like it does not want to crank. i have to keep trying over and over again to get my car to start. i took it to the local auto zone had a diagnostic test ran on it and it came back with the crank sensor that needed to be replaced. i had the crank sensor replaced and the computer reset but i keep having the same problems. i drive around and the same thing happens. after the car gets hot the car does not want to crank. now since then my car has put another error on my car for p7020 with is the speed sensor. i have contact nissan about this because i seen the same recall on the same car but they state that my car isnt covered under the recall because my car was not part of the recall. my thing is how is it not when its same exact thing going wrong with it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated there was excessive rust underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the floorboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 90,000.

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

Just wanted to add my complaint about my 2006 nissan altima which had severe rust under both sides of car under the seats. at the time it was noticed the car had 55823 miles and was serviced at the same dealership for the previous 4 years and just 3 months prior being noticed. although i had to pay said dealership to repair after fighting with nissan and dealership for 3 months. just wanted to add my complaint after seeing article on tv news. although car was 7 yrs. old it should not have rusted with 55000 miles on it. nissan motors would not pay cost for repair.($740.00). i know nissan is big corp. but either they or dealership should be held accountable. big business wins again. *tr

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 http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rust-n333291. *tr

Tl* 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*cn updated 9/17/2015*js

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! *tr

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. *tr

There is no specific incident, but last summer (august 2014) i had new tires put on and the mechanic noticed that my floor board was beginning to rust out. i now know, through recent news, that it is not just my car, but most nissan altima models. i actually complained to them about it last summer and of course they did nothing. this should be a recall if mechanics and professionals are noticing that something is not right. i get regular car washes to prevent rust, as i live in northern indiana and salt is the way we fight our snow problem. it is not safe for the floor board to rust out. if i were driving an older car i would expect this. however, this should not be happening to a 2006 model car. *tr

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. *tr

Floor boards rusted out. *tr

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. *tr

Driver side floorboards badly rusted. *tr

The floorboards of the car has a hole. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart after a few minutes. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 175,000.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. without warning, the low beam headlights and the parking lights failed to work. the contact had to use the high beam headlights each time the failure occurred. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07e087000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Rusted through floorboards both driver and passenger side. *tr

While driving at low speed such as in a traffic jam or approaching a corner/light the vehicle shuts off, restarts but progressively gets harder over time. called nissan.com was told to take to nissan dealer who updated computer, still happens called again and told to take again however this time they charged me almost $ 200.00 still not fixed nissan refused to assist. *tr

Vehicle is exhibiting excessive oil consumption as described in ntb06-028 (described below) and covered under nissan motors recall number 06v223000. 1-quart of oil needs to be added to engine after approximately 300 to 500 miles of travel or every month to maintain level in the safe dipstick 'l to h' level. initial phone contact with nissan motors representative at 1-800-647-7261 resulted in being informed that since vehicle is not in vin recall range, nissan cannot do anything. worry is that if engine oil level is inadvertently neglected, an engine fire could result while driving the vehicle. recall summary: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. consequence: 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.

2006 nissan altima in excellent condition with the exception a significant structural defect. the floor panels on both the driver and passenger sides are severely corroded. this came to my attention while the car was at an independent auto shop for routine maintenance. the car has been well maintained and cared for. with the exception of the rust problem, the car is in excellent condition. it is incredible that the floor pan of a fastidiously maintained, modern unibody automobile would rust out almost completely within eight years. after a little research, it became apparent that this is a common problem for the 2006 altima. nissan is aware of this dangerous issue but they have no intention of rectifying it. representative at nissan usa with whom i spoke informed me to bring my car to a nissan dealership for an estimate of the necessary repair. i brought the vehicle to decormier nissan in manchester, ct and received an estimate of $1,700 plus tax. i again called nissan north america and my case was transferred to the nissan regional office. the representative informed me that my car was out of warranty and that the rust was due to salt applied to the roadways in ct, therefore nissan would not be offering financial assistance in the repair of my car. she suggested that i pay for the repair out of pocket and wash the undercarriage regularly. the car is washed often. by hand during the temperate months and during the winter months at a car wash where the undercarriage is also washed. i have owned, driven and cared for a number of imported and domestic vehicles within the state of connecticut for many years and have never experienced this type of issue. after research, it became evident that this is a common problem for this particular vehicle that has recently surfaced. nissans response and lack of culpability pertaining to this issue is absolutely unacceptable. *tr

I was coming off 295 and hit a patch of black ice lost control of my car and hit a guardrail. the air bags never went off and everyone at the scene was trying to figure how or why they did not go off. my car is totaled .. updated 02/19/15 *bf updated 3/30/2016*js updated 9/20/2017*cn

My 2006 nissan altima's floorboard is rusting through on the drivers side. this is a known defect that nissan takes no responsibility for and my local dealership admitted as much. there is an engineering defect that causes this particular spot to be vulnerable to rust. this could become a safety issue. *tr

I checked the underside of my vehicle only to find that the floor board was rusting out heavily on the driver side. i checked online and saw that there has been many complaints about this and that nissan refuses to address the problem. very upset about having to fix this. *tr

Crank shaft position sensor had to be replaced due to engine not starting at times, and cutting out at stop lights which was a safety issue in traffic. after talking with nissan i was informed that this vin number was not included jn campaign number 07v5727000 and i feel it should have been. this part was replaced by a private auto repair in october 2014 for a total of $250.09. i had purchased the car in april of 2014 from a toyota used car dealership and started experiencing the problem shortly thereafter. please help me recover my money for repairs. *tr

The car was parked in a driveway for 6 hours in 10 degree weather. it was required to move the car to allow another vehicle to leave when the nissan was driven forward to re-park the vehicle and the brakes were applied the peddle was rock hard and no brakes were available causing a collision with a garage door. the dealership diagnosed the problem as a vacuum valve, integral with a vacuum hose. the dealer tested the car at 7:30am on 1/16/2012 when the car had been sitting for over 24 hours in 23 degree weather, the brake pedal was hard (however not rock solid) once the pedal was pumped twice the brakes worked accordingly. the theory was the valve was not functioning in the cold weather. the dealer tested the theory by removing the faulty part and placing it in the cold weather for approximately 30 minutes and reinstalled part back into the car and created a similar scenario where the brake pedal was hard with limited brakes (temperature was 22 degrees). the part has been replaced and appears to have solved the issue. i am disappointed that the nissan altima can potentially have brakes in extreme cold weather as i live in a cold climate. - see more at: http://www.nissanusa.com/apps/contactus#sthash.gpxhtya7.dpuf this brakes issue should had been recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a building. the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. the contact sustained injuries to the right arm due to the air bags that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 116,974.

The crank shaft sensor went out last evening. i was driving the 2006 nissan altima at 35mph when the power seemed to slow, i pushed the gas and nothing was happening, and immediately it returned to normal power, though this occurrence turned on the check engine light. after arriving at my first destination all was fine and the check engine light was still on. when i went to start the car to leave it would not immediately start. i had to crank it two times to start and the check engine light was on. after extensive research and a trip to autozone, i learned it was the crank sensor and it was a problem for numerous owners. also it was a recall on only certain models. which mine is not one of. if the problem is in many vehicles and not just the one recalled then the recall should be for every one with the problem. the repair will cost me $120 so i don't see why it shouldn't be free at nissan. its not even that hard of a job. but regardless its a flaw that the manufactures should be held responsible for to each vehicle that is having the problem. *tr

Floor boards rusted totally thru on drivers side and passengers side. only thing stopping feet from going thru the floor is carpet.seems to be a ongoing problem with the floors on nissan,i believe this is a very dangerous problem that should be corrected by nissan as a recall safety issue. *tr

I have been losing oil for a couple of years now and i just kept putting it in about once a month. nobody could find out where it was coming from. i kept asking at oil changes. i just recently had it in to replace the valve cover gasket and tune up ($1200.00) because valve cover was leaking oil into the spark plugs and all over.. well, they fixed it and i noticed it sounded like it was out of oil again. so i took it right back and asked if they had put oil in it and why it was sounding the way it is. i thought it was using oil because it was in need of a tune up. they took it back in and it was already down a quart. he lifted it and found the oil cool had a hole in it. he said it was not the gasket and it was the oil cooler. these cars are apparently known for that and he doesn't know why it hasn't been recalled because it will damage the engine if you run out and don't know it. so now he wants another 5-600.00 to fix it because it's a nissan part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure occurred once. the dealer diagnosed that the air bag wiring harness and the air bag module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. the dealer recommended replacing the spiral cable. updated 02/24/15*jb updated 05/06/15. *jb

While stopped at a red light my car engine shut off. after a while it started again, but the transmission wouldn't shift to lower gears and jerked hard in reverse, and service engine light came on. when i took it to the shop the cam sensor had to be replaced. after doing research, i found this was an issue and a recall on some models but not mine. why only one model was recalled? *tr

My daughter was driving home from college on pa turnpike all of a sudden the car began shaking and smoke started to come from hood of car, she heard a loud pop and heavy black smoke pored into car. she proceeded to move over to shoulder when she tried to brake there was no brakes. speed bumps in shoulder stopped the vehicle and flames started to shoot out of hood. she immediately left vehicle and within seconds of leaving the whole drivers and passenger sides were engulfed in flames. car was totaled . i contacted nissan 12/01/2014 by email and telephone in reference to this incidence. *js

There is rust under the driver and passenger floorboards. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floor boards were completely corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician verified the failure and stated that the floor boards needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

I went out to my car and all the sudden it would crank but not start. this began happening on a regular occasion. as i did research, i read it is most likely the crankshaft positioning sensor. it states if your car was recalled and the ecm was adjusted already, the company does not cover the issue. however, from what im reading, this is an ongoing issue with peoples vehicles. this is obviously an issue with the sensors that nissan's original adjustment did not fix. i also read where the car will begin to stall in traffic possibly causing an accident. *tr

Took vehicle in for state inspection and didn't pass. vehicle driver side and passenger side floors were completely rusted out. not safe!!!! dealer said it is not covered (of coarse). quoted $800.00 to repair. dealer acknowledged that this is not the first time they saw this. this is the only rust on the car. i see multiple other complaints about this problem with this year (and other years) nissan altima. dealer should of warned me about this since i take the car there every year for inspection. this did not just happened this year. there should be a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed head-on into the contact’s vehicle causing the air bags to deploy. as a result of the pressure from the air bags, the contact sustained burns to both arms which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed and was deemed destroyed. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

In 2006 we purchased a new 2006 nissan altima 2.5, vin#[xxx] was kept in the garages ever since it was purchased. the car has 70,000 miles and looks like new. on october 26, 2014 my husband was rotating tires when he noticed that floor boards on both sides were corroded & rotting. we were horrified since this car is only 7 years old, well maintained, and garage kept! this did not make any sense so we searched the internet & found out that other people reported the same issue. http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2005/body_paint/floor_pan_rusted_through.shtml 2006 altima 2.5 had issues with the metal that was used for the floor boards & this was a known issue. the holes in the floor create danger for the car occupants! on october 27, 2014 i contacted nissan n america at 1-800-646-7261 Â?? case 16414850. they asked me to take the car to the nissan authorized dealerÂ??s body shop & get an estimate to replace rotten floor boards. the estimate was $3,334.66. i called nissan n america rep. [xxx] and gave him the estimate. he said that nissan would cover up to 50% of the repair cost. i told him that is not fair since the problem did not result from our fault. the fault is with nissan, because they used poor material for the floor boards and that is well documented on the internet. he said that there is nothing more that he can do. i'm writing to you and asking you for help. we want nissan to cover the whole repair cost because the fault is with nissan product, not our maintenance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Nissan says car does not fall under recall for p0335 and p0425 engine light codes! crank and cam shaft sensors had to get both replaced $151.68 and $218.00! i am not happy. *tr

In both accidents, within 30 days of each other, the car was stopped, in park once and in neutral the other. when the engine was turned on by me and put into drive gear, it suddenly lunged forward at tremendous speed, without my foot touching the accelerator, colliding with the another vehicle. i reported it to nissan service at the time. they said there was no problem and didn't put it in their service report. three days ago, the tow tuck driver showed me the defective throttle positioning sensor causing the car to roar into life and go from 1000 to 2000 rpms in an instant. nissan almost caused my and other's death! i drove the car for one year with my foot firmly on the brake each time i started it. criminal! help! updated 12/17/14. *jb updated 01/21/15.*jb updated 01/26/15.*jb updated 04/15/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 50 mph, the hood unlatched and cracked the windshield. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the vehicle was being serviced, an independent mechanic discovered that the floorboard behind the front tires was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 136,409.

Took my vehicle in for an oil change . tech brought me back to show me the drivers floorboard was completely rusted through. let me tell you what safety hazards i can think of with this issue. 1.i do not feel like having my foot go through the floorboard and loosing control of my vehicle due to my foot being stuck i will not be able to brake. 2. the fumes and vapors can enter the vehicle therefore inducing an asthma attack from my two year old son who has severe asthma. 3. if the rust continues it may come to a point where the exhaust pipe can make contact with the carpet initiating a fire. *tr

Driver lost control of the vehicle and went into ongoing traffic and was t-boned by another vehicle. both vehicles were going 45 miles per hour. no air bags deployed. the front airbags, nor the side airbags deployed. the passenger door came all the way over to the gear shift. *tr

Engine vibration: broken motor mount. *tr

Reported to nissan in early sept 2014. case number [xxx]. found while i was doing a brake job where car was elevated with car jack and i noticed the undercoating of the car "bubbling" downward and started knocking the loose material driver side floor board section approximately 8" x 12" completely rusted through where the underside of the floor mat was visible. passenger side was ok. seems water can work into some under-car seams, get trapped, lay, and begin to rust over time. despite argument that a rusted through floorboard constitutes a safety issue, nissan declined to participate in $480 repair citing rust warranty limited to 5 years, 60,000 miles. it was noted that local nissan dealer was well familiar with the repair (their quote $637.81). repair down at an infiniti car dealer body shop for $480.03. found approximately half of body shops contacted respectfully declined to quote a "rust" issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The headlights on the front of the car are misaligned and it is hard to see at night and in the fog. even after cleaning the headlights, it is hard to see at night. there have been multiple times, especially in bad weather that i have had to use the high beams in order to see. this is a problem living in the country where there are animals constantly crossing roads. our vehicle is not covered under this recall and it should be. *tr

The car stalled and completely shut down when coming to a stop at a stop light. since this time, the car has done this multiple times. the last time this happened, i was driving the car at 25 miles per hour and the car completely shut down. i had to pull over the car in the middle of traffic and restart the car. it almost caused an accident. when we took the car into the nissan dealership, our 2006 altima was not covered under the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate. the engine stalled, but the vehicle was able to be restarted. the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the crankshaft sensor needed to be repaired. the dealer informed the contact that the previous vehicle owner had the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) in 2007. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having unrelated repairs performed, the technician indicated that the driver and passenger floor boards were severely corroded causing it to fracture. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the cam and crank sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 74,824.

Was driving and my engine light came on went into the store came back out my car and it wouldn't start,,, thought maybe something wrong with the cables or something,, finally started,, come next morning it wouldn't start at all, took it to the mechanic said what it was,, electrical part went to my starter,,he fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,575.

I have a 2006 nissan altima that i took in for any inspection and the floor board on both the drive and passenger sides are rusting through to the point you can see carpet underneath. looking around on the internet it became very obvious that i'm not the only one with this problem and a very big safety concern if the floor is just rusting out. i called nissan and they basically told me too bad there is nothing they can do. they don't want to acknowledge the fact that this is a serious problem and a safety issue if the floor of the car is exposed to the ground. the car has spent the majority of its life in a garage so it must be from driving that they problem has occurred. *tr

Floor boards rusted out. *tr

Drivers and passangers floor boards rotted out. nissan needs to recall this issue and stand behind their cars. *tr

Based on what my daughter told me, on sunday 8/24 she was traveling on i-96 in maryland. she was on the millard e. tidings bridge when she had to slow for an accident. while slowing, her car just shut down and would not start. she was stuck in the left lane of i-95 on the bridge. the check engine light kept coming on when she tried to restart the car and the car would not start. aaa was called but the police had to shut down i-95 to push her from the left lane to the right hand shoulder past the bridge. she was towed to baltimore and the vehicle was dropped at a repair facility. the next day it was diagnosed with a bad crankshaft position sensor and repaired. i researched and there is a recall by nissan for this very problem for our year and engine altima. when i called nissan, they indicated our vehicle was not involved in the recall. huh? it appears that nissan should widen the recall as this problem obviously still exists and it puts drivers in an extremely dangerous position of having their car and all its functions shut down and not restart. can it get any more dangerous than an interstate on a summer weekend? i'm lucky my daughter handled the entire ordeal calm and collectedly or there could have been serious consequences. can you get nissan to acknowledge a larger pool of defective vehicle and to expand the scope of the recall? obviously they didn't get them all.

The driver and passanger floor boards are rusted. like many other 2005 nissan altima's. the heat in the car also only runs warm when the vehicle is moving. if the vehicle is at a stop the heat blows cold.

While driving down the road entering highway i went to shift my 06 altima 5 speed into 5th gear when i pressed the clutch pedal there was no pressure and transmission would not go into 5th gear. i let up on the pedal and in a few seconds the pedal had pressure again. enter highway and drove for about 25 miles and exited highway. the same thing happened again no pressure in the pedal then pressure. i was able to return home but the problem is still happening. i have read some forums on this issue and it seams that many people are having the same problem. some people say they replaced the master cylinder and slave cylinder and this did not fix the problem. other people recommend using a dot 5 brake fluid with a higher boiling point.not sure what direction to head in. as a life long mechanic for dealerships it appears to me that the fluid is boiling out and causing air pockets in the hydraulic system, then bleeding it self out. it was only 77 degrees this day so extreme temps are not always the problem....

Passenger floor board is rotted through, noticed it today when my passenger was in the car and his foot dipped down the hole that was created. looked under the car and the only thing keeping the passengers foot from hitting the pavement is the carpet, this is unacceptable on a car, it is a safety hazard physically and it could lead to fatalities due to exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. i have researched this issue online and it seems to be a fairy common issue with 2002-2006 nissan altimas. took my car to the local mechanic and he said that this issue needs to be fixed soon as there is a chance that the carpet can catch on fire burning the enitre car. *tr

While my mechanic was checking my brakes and other things he noticed that the floor under the driver side and passenger side are fully rusted. when i got the call this morning i immediately went online to search for this. it seems like this is an ongoing issue and there is no recall for this (which im not surprise). i have spoken to a body shop since i work for an insurance company and they said this has been a problem with these cars. i also spoke to someone who works for nissan and they confirmed that this is an ongoing issue.. i have never had any major issues with my car until this. it wont pass inspection which i have to do in a couple of months. i also have a friend who had the same car different year with the same issues and he just ended up getting rid of it. im hoping to get this fix as soon as possible. nissan seems to charge roughly $700 a side to get this problem taken care of. this is not fair to the consumer since its a flaw in their design. we should not be paying a dime to get this fix!!! *tr

2006 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to crankshaft position sensor recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice, without warning and for no apparent reason, while in traffic. the consumer referenced recall # 07v52700. however, the consumer was informed, her vehicle was not included in the recall.*jb

I was parked at a bus stop i was told to move i turned car on and it shut off i turned it back on and it worked next day i was driving came to a stop light and the car shit off without warning

My car engine stopped working and just finding out so did my cousins on her nissan altima...are there any recalls...[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While getting the brakes repaired, we noticed a huge area of rust/rot under the passenger side of the car. the rot area is approx 22 inches in length and about 10 inches across. other then the high mileage, the car is in perfect condition. this issue makes me concerned for my safety and the safety of my passenger. in researching online, it looks like this is a known problem with nissan altimas. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the vehicle was being inspected, it was discovered that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were severely corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I was traveling at highway speed when my "check engine" light came on. i was approximately 2-3 miles from my highway exit and less than 4 miles from my apartment. a minute or two later i heard a loud thud from my engine compartment. a vehicle came alongside of my vehicle and waved for me to pull over, indicating that my vehicle was on fire or smoking. i pulled over to the side of the road, which happened to also within yards of my exit. i exited my vehicle and popped my hood as my engine compartment was smoking. my engine was on fire and proceeded to burn as i called 911 and a wrecker service. it appears that a connecting rod was liberated and exited the front of the engine block while i was traveling at highway speed. this caused catastrophic engine failure and oil venting from the engine that landed on the hot surfaces ignited and burnt the engine harnesses, drive shaft boots and other plastic and rubber components in close proximity. it was determined by a mechanic that the pre-cat header lost catyst material and was ingested into the engine during the overlap cycle of the cam timing. this destroyed the internal surfaces of the piston chamber, thus leading to oil consumption and engine reciprocating component failure. gmc/nissan demaagd (battle creek, mi) who had sold me the vehicle used with approximately 95,000 miles on it in august 2013 (only 10 months earlier) would not cover any of the repairs and estimated $7,000 for a new engine and $3,850 for a used engine. i am exceptionally disappointed that nissan would not assist with the repair of this vehicle, which is obviously the result of a design flaw as the internet is full of similar issues with this model, make and year. *tr

During a routine brake inspection, my mechanic found that sections of my vehicle's floor approximately under the driver and passenger's feet are severely rusted. it is bad enough that the underside of the carpet/insulation is exposed in spots. i was shocked to discover this issue as the car has less than 100k miles and has no other rust or corrosion problems. after some searching on the internet, it is apparent that this is a very common problem with this particular make and model of vehicle and to my knowledge the manufacturer has not initiated a recall. at this point i am faced with an expensive repair on what is absolutely a safety hazard due to a poorly engineered and manufactured design. *tr

Engine stalls at some times, car shut off while waiting at a stop light. it just dies right in the middle of traffic. i get turn the engine off and start it again,had several problems cranking. checked for diagnosis codes but did not get any faulty codes. i try to speak with nissan about it, its always the same thing...ecm relay campaign had been reprogrammed and that's all we can do also engine was burning excessive oil and felt hard drive on this vehicle. *tr

As i was finding a spot, to place my floor jack, to replace the front brakes, i noticed a rust spot. so i went under the car and noticed the floor pans under the front seats are almost completely rotted out. the car isn't 10 years old yet and barely has over 100,000 miles on it. within the next year or so it more than likely wont pass inspection. this is completely unacceptable. *tr

Put car on hoist and saw the driver's floor pan was rusted totally through. hole is about 16" x 16". it wasn't there in january of 2014. body shop says this is not uncommon for nissan altimas. *js

I have a 2006 nissan altima - great condition, garage kept car - floor boards are rotted out on the driver and passenger side where a "plug" is suppose to be. nissan dealership said that some of the cars got sealed and have no issues where other cars were not sealed and those ones are rusting away like mine. i have no other rust on this vehicle. *tr

My vehicle kept shutting down on me while driving or sitting in traffic/or at a light it would just shut down. went online nissan recall read some of the cases about the crankshaft sensor and realized this was the same thing happening to me. took it to sheridan nissan dupont highway in new castle, delaware. they stated my vehicle was not part of the recall even though i was experiencing the same problems as the recall was issued for, i was told my vin# was not included in the recall, therefore i had to pay the cost of repairs to replace the sensor total out of pocket for me was $375.00.i still have my receipt. if nissan was aware of the problem and i understand they were, why would they not include all vin#, a few times i was almost hit by other cars because my car would shut down, i want to know what resolution or relief i can receive from this matter. *tr

Vehicle in for annual inspection - it did not pass secondary to extensive rust on driver and passenger side floor boards. car is garage kept year round and not driven in winter (end of oct - beginning of april). car has never been in an accident and has been excellently maintained. no other issues whatsoever with vehicle. quick search on internet and immediately saw many identical reports including video documentation. this is very upsetting and inexcusable for a car of this age driven in fair weather conditions. nissan really needs to cover this defect. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima that is garaged kept. and in perfect condition. low miles too. but has completely rotted out floor boards! and i see there are thousands of complaints on this issue. we have kids and paid a lot for this car. i want to take this matter to nissan and have it fixed.. i see were some pple have had success in having it fixed and heard there was a tsb from one member about this issue.. i will say i am a pa state inspection mechanic and this is not from neglect, i take great pride in my cars. and this is definitely a safety issue.. and should be recalled!!! general motors is being held accountable for there issue! so should nissan. lets not let this get to where ppl are getting sick from carbon monoxide and falling asleep at the wheels. or dying in a accident due to poor structure of body.. there are enough complaints on line were this should be recalled! thanks and i can be reached at [xxx] name is [xxx].. thanks. hope to get this matter resolved asap.. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while waiting at a stop light the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact restarted the vehicle and it began to function normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine crank shaft sensor was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,400.

The crankshaft position sensor is malfunctional. upon research, it was discovered other owners of the same vehicle experienced the same problem. it appears the issue could be fatal and lead to serious crashes as the failed part may cause the vehicle to stop abruptly and shut off the engine. there has been a nissan recall related to the problematic part. however, the recall only fixed the engine control module by reprogramming it. the recall did not resolve the fundamental problem that is the crankshaft position sensor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission down shifted violently with extreme hesitation. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was being driven. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. the vin was unavailable.

After a series of hard rains and wet driving conditions, i noticed a wet, musty smell in the cabin interior. after inspecting all door and window seals without finding any leaks, i inspected underneath the car and noticed that the floorpan area beneath both the driver and passenger seats were rusting through with open holes in both areas. this immediately struck me as a defect as the vehicle is otherwise rust-free. upon researching, i discovered that this appears to be a common issue with 01-06 nissan altimas. i contacted the dealer who acknowledged the issue. however, they noted that nissan has not taken action to address this defect. they provided a rough estimate for repairs as they have referred other customers to body shops for repair (~$500-600 per side). not only is this likely to damage the interior, but it would seem to be a likely safety hazard with the weakened floorpan. i have had my car at a nissan dealership for routine inspections, and this issue was never noted on the inspection. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was severe rust and corrosion underneath the seats in the vehicle. the dealer stated that the front floor pans needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 65,163.

When my parents first bought the car the right passenger seat would be shaking at that time the car had 52,000 miles on it right after we bought it on april 10th 2012 from the nissan dealership at that time they checked it and the car has 117,000 miles now and sometimes the front passenger seat shake and vibrating when you are driving it 55 to 60 miles per hour so i think nissan needs to do a recall it to check the problem out. *tr

The engine shuts off at various times without warning at low speeds and at idle - no power steering, brakes, or acceleration. check engine light set with obidsii code of po725, failed crank angle sensor. believe this should be covered under recall campaign 07v-527, as it is a 2.5l 2006 nissan altima manufactured in february of 2006. manufacturer states no recall in effect for this vehicle under that campaign, although symptoms are identical to campaign recall issue.contacted manufacturer, who stated my vehicle is not covered by this recall, as it is a recall for specific locations of production, not just production dates, which was not referenced in their defect information report to the nhtsa. *tr

My nissan altima vin # included separately, has about 90,000 miles on it. it was bought february 2007 and has been owned by me since then (first and only owner). i performed my 90,000 mile servicing today and was notified by my mechanic that the floor boards on passenger side and driver side (undercarriage) are rusting and i can see a hole opening up there. he showed me while i was waiting for my car to get fixed at the shop. the rest of the undercarriage seemed fine. this indicates a manufacturing defect to me. i also would like to point out that this is a clear safety issue with the vehicle: modern vehicles ought not to rot like so, and such a rot exposes the passenger and driver at great risk while operating the vehicle. i am getting extremely uncomfortable now operating this vehicle. it has served me well, and the engine/drivetrain has itself been trouble free. however, if the floor boards rot like this, i am unsure about the vehicle's overall structural integrity. *tr

The brakes on my vehicle go out about once a year with no warning. all of the sudden they just start grinding. i have had to replace my brakes about 10 many times since owning this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. when the check engine light illuminated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number 07v527000(engine and engine cooling). the contact experienced the identical failure that was listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 80,138.

Six to eight inch rot hole on the drivers side and the start of another hole on the passenger side too! *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician discovered that the front passenger's side frame underneath the floorboard was severely rusted. in addition, the front driver's side frame underneath the floorboard exhibited a slight rust corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000. drrk re-mailed 10/08/14*lj remailed 10/14/14*lj updated 10/27/14*lj updated 4/21/2015 *js the consumer was informed the rust was caused by wear and tear. updated 10/14/15. *jb updated 03/28/16.*jb the consumer requested an update concering the rusted floorboards. fumes are able to enter the vehicle. updated 04/12/2017*js

A "service engine soon" light indicates. *tr

Rust rust rust!!!!! driver side under body floor panel is rusted out. 1 owner (me) always keep / kept up with service, my car started to sound / run differently, had my husband check where i thought the sound was coming from, and to our surprise it was the biggest rust spot ever (6'12 ?) *js

Driver and passenger floor rotted. *tr

Took my car in for inspection today and they said it will not pass as the passenger and drivers side floor panel is completely rusted. the cost for repair is $2500 and there are numerous known issues by nissan for this problem. nissan should be paying for this repair, the vehicle year is 2006 with 85,000 miles and is not exposed to salt water and has never been in a flood. defective metal, known issue by nissan and needs to be on the recall list. *tr

I went to take my car in for inspection today for my 2006 nissan altima and found out the drivers and passenger side floor panel is completely rusted. this is a defect in the metal used by nissan as i have read many issues regarding this. the cost to repair is approximately $2500 and i am filing a complaint as nissan should be held responsible. *tr

I was traveling home around 9:45 pm from chalmette, la when the car gave no warning signs that it was going to stop. i keep coasting the car home and it died. had the car told to the dearlership in slidell, la on 4/3/14. i was advised by mr. dale shockley that they will have to keep the car. called around 0845 to check what is wrong but they had not looked at it. around 11:30 mr. shockley called to say the transmission was gone. i asked them how that happen because there is no oil under my car part. the manager stated that this just happen and they never know when it was going to go out. i asked them why they did not see it and the manager stated again they go out unsucceply. these people wanted to keep my car and told me it was going to cost them $4,045 plus other work. this is a disgrace. did they see this black girl to rob her. i need to know if the part next to the transmission has a recall? *js

I had a recall on my 2006 nissan altima 2.5l & i took it to the dealer in 2010 because the car engine will shut off when driven. it occurred multiple times & several times it occurred on a highway going at 60 miles per hours. i took it in to the dealer & the changed the part because of the recall. after battling for month to get my money back form the dealer the problem is occurring again. in 2012. i tried to trade it in but they under valued my car because of the recall history at $2,500. i need help & nissan is refusing to pay full trade value on a recall. all i want is the problem fix permanently instead of having this ongoing problems. nissan is not taking my concern seriously & i am getting rob on a problem that is not my fault. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled after the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacture was notified about the failure. the failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 133,300.

Driver side floor pan is rusted all the way through. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 114,371. the vin was unavailable.

The front floor on the driver's side is cracked and rusted through which is unsafe. *tr

The floor board on the drivers side is rusted out. about the size of 12"x12".i have checked on line and this seems to be a problem with 2002-2006 nissan altima. this is a unsafe issue. why has nissan not corrected this problem?this was a issue years ago with cars. the metal must be of very poor quality.

2006 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle faulty air bag system. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. nissan informed the consumer it would cost $1900, to replace the air bag.

While driving home on the approach to the new york state thruway (rt. 87 north) there were several cars entering the nys thruway. not more than 2 miles on the new york state thruway near exit 15a (sloatsburg) my vehicle hit a series of pot holes on the roadway. my tire went flat immediately and i was able to steer toward the shoulder at mile marker 31.5. i then proceeded to call my aaa emergency service and went on to let them know my exact location. while pulled over on the shoulder, there were 8 - 10 vehicles with the same problem. nothing but flat tires! i was instructed my aaa service could not enter the nys as instructed by the nys police. i take this way home nightly returning home from work. it has gotten so bad, i watch the road more than i watch for oncoming traffic. this is a safety issue! i expect to hear from someone asap [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle started to idle rough. at low speeds car will shut off. it starts back up but has to be in neutral when idle. nissan dealer had the car for over a month and told me to replace my ecm and have it reprogrammed. this still has not fixed my problem and i'm worried about driving the car and causing an accident when it randomly shuts off. nissan usa has a claim on my issue and will not tell me what to do to fix the problem. *tr

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

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. the contact stated that there was a fist-sized hole in the floorboard under the driver's side throttle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was not available. kmj

On 2-17-14 i had check engine light come on and on friday had dealer put it on the diagnostic. result was po 420 replace manifold/bolt and gaskets. this was at 132,000 miles but we have problems with excessive oil consumption also. change oil every 3000 miles but end up putting in 4 more quarts besides oil change amount before next oil change is due. had both o2 sensors and mass airflow sensor changed last year and passenger front side ball bearing replace. two yrs earlier had both crank sensors replaced. may have to have cat converter replaced if keeps drinking the oil but was told by dealer if replace cat convert still will have oil consumption problem ( so means company really hasn't fixed problem if have it replace and will still happen). expensive repairs cranks about $500, o2 about $300 ea., mass airflow $700, and this manifold problem is $780 + 106 for diagnostics. fix problem and look at other blogs and see many have this problem with this yr of altima. *tr

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

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.

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

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?

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 - crankshift positon sensor/engine stall or similar nature problem happening again. very dangerous to suddenly stop on road. called nissan- opened case #12776596. waiting for their assesment. car has been repaired so many times since bought new in 2006 , even engine changed. still multiple problem- dealer visit

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.

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.

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

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.

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 handfull 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Rusted floorboards after warranty expired. *tr

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

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

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.

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.

On my way to work, i drove approximately one-half of a mile. from a stopped position and as i was about to turn onto stone mountain freeway-hwy 78, my car would barely move. i had to enter the freeway. i put on my emergency lights and was able to get off about one-half of a mile further. while trying to get to the dealership, the car lurched and picked-up its normal speed. i went to the dealership, they ran a self diagnostic test and this is what came up: a/t 1st gr fnctn [p0731] once at work, a co-worker googled p0731, and found this recall id # 07v527000 stating that on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in signal output from the sensor. i called nissan. they said my sensor had been replaced in 2007. i purchased the car used in 2013. a couple of weeks later, first thing in the morning, it happened again right outside of my apartment complex and before i entered the freeway. this time at about 10 mph. i slowly road on a rarely traveled access road. i just let the car crawl. i did not try to force anything. after about one mile, the car lurched and the speed became normal again. it has happen one additional time since. on saturday, 9-21-2013, i went to the nissan dealership close to my apartment and i was willing to pay to have the part replaced, but i was told by the service manager that if they can not duplicate the problem, they can not repair it. i was told by the service manager to call nissan corporate and ask them to open a case. i did. a person called me back and basically reiterated that if the technician can not duplicate the problem, they can not repair the vehicle even if my life is in danger because i'm at risk of being in an accident due to a documented nissan recalled defect. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, the technician notified him that the floor boards were completely corroded. as a result, the floorboards needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Upon taking the car to the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed me that the floorboards under the driver and front passenger seats are eaten away by rust and each side will cost $1000 to repair by welding a plate to it. it is so severe that the car will not pass inspection and be rejected for safety reasons, according to the dealer...*js

Someone pulled out in front of me turning left across the highway where i was traveling at about 40mph. i hit the brakes hard, but still hit her in the side and my airbags did not deploy. the collision shop has estimated it will be totaled, the bumper and fenders and hood all need replaced in addition to several engine/motor parts. the police said an impact causing that much damage should have caused the airbags to deploy. fortunately, my seat belt held and my head did not hit the steering wheel. the belt left a good-sized burn on my neck, and bruised my chest and right hip. i would like to know why the airbags did not deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver’s side of the contact’s vehicle. the second vehicle was also traveling 65 mph. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained spinal injuries and a child passenger that was secured in a booster seat sustained injuries to the left leg. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Took my car for its yearly state inspection and it was rejected due to the fact that the floor had rusted through and now needs to go to a body shop to have the drivers floor replaced. *tr

On our return trip home from vacation we stopped for gas turning the engine off. when we tried to restart after filling up it was very difficult and about a mile later the check engine light came on. the light eventually went off after the battery was disconnected. a few days later while driving at 65 mph the car seemed to decelerate then jolt forward. the next day after driving for an hour, then turned off, difficult to start again and check engine light came on again. when checked with a code reader the codes came up with defects to the cam and crank shaft sensors. we checked on line and found this to be a not uncommon problem for our model and there was a vin specific recall. we called the dealer we purchased the car from who then directed us to call nissan usa. they told us even though the problem was similar (the same) as the recall, our car was not part of the recall, sorry. cost of the repair was $628.50!!!! currently checking our options for some sort of recourse to recoup some of the repair cost. *tr

My altima's transmission began slipping out of gear while taking my children to school. it started slipping bad enough where i felt the vehicle was not safe to drive and needed to be towed. as i pulled off a main road onto a side street, the transmission slipped out of gear while turning and a vehicle nearly struck me on the passenger side. luckily the transmission went into gear at the last possible second so i could escape the accident. after doing research this is apparently a common problem with the v6 altima transmission.

Vehicle shut off in traffic. was able to start back up and went to park. hood of vehicle was extremely hot. multiple times since then i have had issues starting car after having driven it. car cranks fine in the morning. i have had to leave hood open when i get home to allow engine to cool. car will start fine again after an hour or two but sometimes taking up to 5 hours. i can feel when the car is about ready to give out as it doesn't accelerate when gas is pushed until you get around 45mph. i have even felt car pull/jerk forward when in stop and go traffic when i let up brake a little bit. i have to keep a good distance from cars ahead of me to ensure i wont hit anyone if it pulls forward. *tr

My 2006 altima has been meticulously maintained, serviced and driven with no issues until recently while repairing a leaking radiator hose, i noticed that both the front passenger and drivers floor had a rusted thru hole in the same location, right where the feet would rest. no other part of the floor pan or undercarriage has any rust. i brought car to a body shop and as told this is a common problem with altimas in this year range. from what i have found in my research, nissan is not addressing this issue . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that vehicle consumed oil at an alarming rate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 76,000. updated 09/30/13*lj the consumer was informed the vehicle had an oil consumption problem. updated 10/22/13

Inspection on august 5, 2013 revealed rusted holes in 2006 nissan altima driver and passenger side floor boards. this is extremely unacceptable for a 7 year old vehicle. i have been a nissan brand family since 1989 and have taken extra maintenance measures to get my vehicles past 200,000. after researching the web, many forums show nissan is refusing to address this major common problem. i will consider repairing my vehicle and trading in to another manufacturer. *tr

The vehicle listed above went in for a oil change three weeks prior to the incident date listed above. two weeks after the oil change the oil indicator began to flash, calling the mechanic instructed for the car to be brought in for inspection. the mechanic noticed that a excessive amount of oil was consumed, the mechanic further notice that there was no leak under or around the vehicle to lose oil, coming to the conclusion that the engine had consumed all of the oil. he proceeded to put more oil in the car. a week later i noticed that the engine began to knock, that the engine had been damaged. i proceeded to look to see if there was any recalls on the vehicle listed above. i found on the website www.safer car.gov had listed the exact thing that happen to the vehicle listed above. the recall: certain 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 this is the very thin that happen to the vehicle listed above and now the engine has ceased. i contacted nissan main customer service and was told the only open recall on the vehicle listed above have a reprogram electronic control module (ecm).i'm looking for help because i feel that the car listed above should be repaired by nissan for damage to the engine. *tr

Car is getting stuck in 5th gear which causes stall outs while driving and no acceleration-only 102,000 miles-hesitates, jerks and stalls out randomly. *tr

Premature undercarriage rusting & rot under passenger & driver side of vehicle. very common problem for 2002-2006 nissan altima's. contacted nissan of america, was told it cannot be fixed because it is out of warranty. however, this is a problem that has affected many vehicles regardless of location. i cannot imagine this car being safe in a collision, seeing as the undercarriage is rotted out. *tr

So after my husband replaced a faulty brake caliper on the left rear of my altima he proceeded to rotate the tires. it was then he discovered my driver side floor pan completely rusted out. we had been noticing a "wet car" smell on occasion, but i would never have imagined this. i am so disgusted. to beat it all, nissan won't rectify this?? that's bull@$#t. i had a 1995 altima that i drove for over a decade with over 200000 miles on it before i traded it in. the reliability of it was what prompted me to purchase another. though my husband can replace the damaged area, the point is he shouldn't have to. i promise you this, it is the last nissan anything i'll ever buy. i guess that's what i get for not buying american engineered/made/conceived (karma bit me in the butt). i'll go back to ford for sure. *tr

Handling of the nissan altima crank shaft sensor recall is completely unacceptable. no notice of the recall was ever sent, which meant we found out the hard way: when the car stalled out in the middle of a major highway, without warning (exactly as described in the recall that wasn't sent) i only found the recall after a local non-nissan mechanic told me about it, and then when i brought it into the dealer, they didn't understand the nature of the recall. please help! *tr

The vehicle has been very well maintained and i noticed today that the floorboards on both sides in the front are rusted right through. by searching the internet, i see that this seems to be a recurring issue for other consumers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, jerked and stalled sporadically while driving at any speed. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the speed sensor and the crank shaft position sensor. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 07v52700 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the approximate current mileage was 107,000.

Found that the passenger side floorboard is rusting out on my wife's 2006 nissan altima. there was a musty smell buildup in her car. on inspection, found that the passenger side carpeting was damp. the floorboard had 2 large spots were it was starting to rust away. we have always kept the car washed and cleaned throughout our ownership of this vehicle. we are the original and sole owners of this vehicles. *tr

Problem began with engine jerking at high speeds. then check engine light came on. codes indicated crank shaft sensor and cam shaft sensors. replaced both. within 6 months problem started all over again with the same codes and this time the car started losing power while driving at low speeds and sometimes doesn't start. also still having the engine jerking at high speeds. vehicle just doesn't seem to have much power at all. even though there has been a recall for these very things, apparently our vin # indicates our car is not part of the recall even though it was manufactured during the dates specified on the recall letter. our 16 year old son drives this vehicle and i am now very scared to let him drive it. we are having to pay for these repairs out of pocket. nissan better be very thankful that nothing tragic has occurred due to this. if it had, a major lawsuit would be in order. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the passenger's side floor board was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Vehicle stalled while driving in heavy traffic while on my way home. after several minutes, vehicle started and i was able to drive home. sel came on and error code said "crankshaft position sensor". took it to my local garage and was told this was a very common problem on nissan altima. contacted dealership and was told there was no issue with this car or sensor but they could reprogram the ecm to fix it. went online and i see numerous issues with this sensor. nissan mechanic admitted the sensor was faulty and that the replacement part was redesigned to correct the error and includes a cam shaft position sensor as well since they go out frequently as well. if nissan is aware of issue and has redesigned the replacement part, why no recall. i am out $150 which is no big deal, but a vehicle stalling on a highway when nissan knows the part is faulty is extremely concerning to me. *tr

This is about the 15th newer altima that has no floorboard in it and i dont see how the cars will fare well in a crash. i decided to complain because of she sheer volume of people saying their cars are affected the same way. you have to do something about this ! *tr

On june 28 2013 took my car to get it inspect and they would not pass the inspection due to there was a rusty hole underneath the floor mat outside the car. a hole right on the driver side they told me they see a lot of older model nissan with this problem and i would have to get it fix to pass inspection. i call nissan consumer and told them about it they said there was nothing they could do about it and told me to go to nissan body shop but i would have to pay for it. i brought this car new 2007 with 12 miles and don't understand why this would happen also for many years i have a water leak where they can't seem to find and i have take to the nissan dealer ship for at least 2 three years and now there white mold in the car they wont do anything about that. *tr

Took my nissan altima to the dealership for some work. the service dept. called to tell me there was an issue with the floorboards. and the car would pass inspection. i called nissan and they said there is nothing they can do. i bought the car three years ago as a certified nissan with a 100000 mile warranty. the car had about 35000 miles on it when i bought it. *tr

While traveling on the interstate we stopped at a rest area. when trying to leave the rest area the car would not start. after a few tries it finally started and the check engine light came on. continue to have problems starting the car. i took the car to my mechanic and he ran a diagnostic test on it. he called and said it was a sensor. after looking up the diagnostic code he told me my car had a recall for the problem and to contact the dealership. i called the dealership and they told me my car did not have a recall on it. my husband went to the dealership and they told him the same thing and that only some of the 2006 altima's were in the recall and mine was not one of them. the check engine light is still on, it is still hard to start and i have had it stall out on me once when i was slowing down in traffic. all the problems that i am having were listed in the recall but the dealership still insists it is not on a recall list. *tr

While entering my 2006 nissan altima while it was parked on june 15th 2013, i attempted to start the car only to find my clutch pedal was pressed up all the way into the underside of the car giving the appearance of not having a clutch pedal. i had to use my hand to pull the pedal back down at which point it fell to the floor of the car. after repeatedly pressing down on the pedal and pulling it back up, the pedal eventually gave resistance. i purchased this vehicle in january 2010 and for the year following i had to bring the car back to koeppel nissan in jackson heights multiple times to have the clutch pedal replaced. they finally replaced the entire clutch system roughly the summer of 2011. and i am now having this problem with the pedal barely giving resistance when pressed as well as the pedal falling to the floor of the car. *tr

6/08 - car lurched and tried to stall on interstate and check engine light came on. was able to drive to mechanic's shop. issue was determined to be the crankshaft position sensor by mechanic, and part was replaced with an oem part but this did not resolve the problem so the sensor was removed and replaced with the sensor that was pulled out. was able to drive to dealership from mechanic's shop on 6/15 (yes, he had the car for a week). issue was determined to be crankshaft position sensor, which was replaced. one day and 20 miles later the problem has manifested itself...check engine came on and car does not want to start. this sensor was part of a previous recall for 2006 altimas but i was told my car (when checking vin) was not part of the recall. i have to take the car back to the nissan dealership. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the vehicle exhibited excessive oil consumption. the contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa recall campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine oil was consuming prematurely. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

After completing acceleration after a period of sitting in traffic, the clutch pedal fell to the floor without the aid of the driver. the clutch pedal lost all resistance and the driver was unable to get the vehicle out of gear and into neutral or another gear. driver had to maneuver the vehicle off of the freeway and onto the shoulder and coast for several hundred yards with the vehicle stuck in gear for the clutch pedal to regain pressure so that the vehicle could be placed into neutral. since the initial incident, which occurred only weeks after the vehicle was purchased from a nissan dealer, the sunken clutch pedal has become a regular occurrence, nearly daily. *tr

My fiance put my 2006 nissan altima on a lift as a routine inspection and oil change only to find out that the driver's side and passenger side floor boards have rusted through. as well as my oil pan, flex connector between catalytic converter and muffler. my car is regularly maintained and this is unacceptable for a car that is only 7 years old. i then researched to see if this is an issue with other nissan owners and it appears that it is. i have also had my car not start if it is moved a couple of feet and then turned off. i have brought it to my local nissan dealer only to be told there was nothing wrong with my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. after approximately one minute the vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the crankshaft position sensor would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000.

I was driving at approx 25 mph when all of a sudden the engine cutoff with no warning. was able to coast the car to the side of the road, restart, and drove to dealership immediately. dealership diagnosis error code p0335 camshaft and crankshaft sensor failures and needed to be replaced for $570 (plus the $110 diagnosis fee). a recall exists for same make and model, but car vin is excluded. this problem seems to be very common and widespread after doing some online research. the dealership's parts manager also stated this was a very common problem. i find it very disturbing that nissan would knowingly risk passenger safety by not recalling and covering the cost of repair for a well maintained car that is having the same issue as others in the same make and model year. *tr

I was driving on the freeway in texas going 70 miles an hour on cruise control then two unexpected jerks in the engine happened and loss of speed and the service engine soon light came on. *tr

Discovered rust under the driver's side, sheet metal is rusted out. will need replaced. unacceptable for a garage kept and well maintained vehicle that is only 7 years old! *tr

Upon a routine oil change my mechanic noticed the huge amount of rust under my driver and passenger floorboards. the carpet inside can be seen. upon researching this problem i found numerous complaints with this same problem where nissan is doing nothing about it. this is a low mileage well maintained vehicle. im shocked at the amount of rust in these areas. normal wear and tear would not cause this. nissan should be recalling these cars. *tr

The car was at the dealership for a scheduled service. i was asked to go into the garage to look at the floor boards while the car was on the lift. the drivers side is so bad you can see the carpet. the passenger side is bad enough that they told me the car would not pass inspection without having both sides repaired by a body shop. i took the car to a body shop today and they were shocked at the excellent condition of the car vs the rotten floor boards. i've been doing plenty of internet searches today and found that this is a common problem. *tr

Check engine light came on about 2 days prior to incident. went to a friends house, while slowing down for a speed bump car completely shut off. after leaving house car acceleration was very hesitate, took it to advanced auto to get the codes read on the car and it came back p0345 camshaft position sensor malfunction and p0430 catalytic converter failure and cylinder 3 misfire. so i called nissan because i went online reading about recalls on the 2006 nissan altima engines but they told me that mines was not one of them. changed both camshaft sensors and cylinder 3 coil. and car still acting like it doesn't want to start and stall. took it to my mechanic and the way it looks i might have a head gasket blown. crazy because researching on the internet, i see a lot of altima owners are having the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that there were holes caused by extreme corrosion throughout the front driver's side floorboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the floorboard would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. *tr updated 07/10/13*lj

I had the vehicle reviewed on april 23, 2013 with your elhart michigan nissan service department. i can't tell you how disappointed i am. i was told that the rear brakes pins and slides had no lubrication in them when my wife personally watched the mechanic lubricate them when the most recent pads were installed 2 weeks ago. one of the pins is an aftermarket because the existing one was frozen at the servicing and needed to be replaced. i questioned the nissan shop manager who called me regarding the recommendation of the owners manual for maintenance of this particular area of the vehicle and he indicated that it is not mentioned. i am now in my words "stuck" with a safety part of my car which i must watch religiously and i can expect to spend $1000's of dollars in parts and maintenance. this car did not yet have 60,000 miles on it and has already gone through all 4 rotors 2 sets of front pads and 4 sets of rear pads. my ford vehicle has 240,000 miles and is on its 3rd set of pads and second set of front rotors. i cannot believe that a prestigious brand of nissan is expecting their customers to swallow this. yes, i am also one of those customers where you replaced my engine at 11,000 miles because of excessive engine oil usage. i know that design and manufacturing mistakes occur, its how the manufacturer responds to the mistakes that determine the difference in obtaining customer loyalty. i will be contacting the cnn consumer site to report this as the internet is full of similar complaints where the owners are being told that it is their fault. *tr

This is the second time within a year and a half that my clutch system has went completely out while driving. while driving i could not get the clutch pedal to engage the clutch. it was becoming increasingly more difficult to get the clutch to shift into gear even with the pedal pushed all the way to the floor. this is the very same situation that happened the first time the clutch system went out at about 60,000 miles. the mechanic contacted nissan and they said they knew that there was an known issue with the nissan altima ser 2006 and its clutch system. the standard dot 3 fluid that is used was becoming to hot and breaking down its compressibility not allowing the clutch to shift. this time around when the mechanic called nissan yet again, nissan said that there is an issue with the clutch systems used in the altima ser 2006 and that they have been replacing a lot and seeing that they are only getting between 35,000 - 40,000 miles when the life span of the clutches should be longer!!! this is not a cheap fix and is becoming increasingly annoying. this is an unsafe car for anyone to have and luckily neither incidents caused any accidents. nissan knows there is an issue with this model of car but yet nothing is being recalled on these clutch systems!!!! *tr

Floor boards rusted through under driver and from passenger seats (foot rest area) because of poor metal coating and poor drainage design. rest of the car is perfectly fine. car has very low mileage and no accidents. having hole by the floor rest area is a safety hazard. when rust started car was still under warranty but dealer refused to check, now floor panels must be completely replaced. reading other similar complains all over the web and personally knowing 3 other altima owners with exact same issue, i am very surprised that no action take so far. *tr

My check engine light came on, and upon having the code read which stated there was an error with the crankshaft position sensor. upon driving the car that day, i went to accelerate after stopping at a yield sign and the car shut off and all the start up lights appeared. i coasted off to the side of the road and was able to start it back up with no problems. the next day, i was able to get it in the shop, and my mechanic replaced the sensor which corrected the error. there is a recall for this very problem on many other nissan vehicles, but mine was one of the few not included on the recalls for this same sensor malfunction, which i do not understand. *tr

The floor pan on my 2006 nissan altima 2.5 sl is rusting and corroded underneath the passenger seat and could present a safety issue. i contacted my local nissan dealership and they were unable to assist me because the car is out of factory warranty. i find it hard to believe that a car 6+ years old would be rusting that bad especially given that the car has been kept in my garage and well maintained. i have searched on the internet and found numerous 2002-2006 nissan altima owners that have the same issue. i believe this is a defect and nissan should issue a recall and repair these vehicles. *tr

'service engine soon' lite came on. dealer scanned for trouble codes p0725,p0335. was told the "crankshaft position sensor" needs replacing, and was charged $130. the dealer wants to charge me $425 to replace 'cps'. was told that there was no recall for this situation. found out later thru the internet that there were 600 incidents concerning 'cps'. the dealer should fix this with no charge. nhtsa #07v527000 recall explains the problem. also see recall id #67654 from nissan. *tr

I took my car in for routine maintenance and my mechanic noticed the floor board on the passenger side was rotted. the rotting is approximately 12' x 6' the front seat will eventually fall out of the car if it's not repaired soon and/or mold will start developing soon posing a serious health issue. upon research of this issue, i found this is a common defect on altima's from 2002-2006. *tr

I bought a brand new 2006 nissan altima 7 years ago.ever since i own it, i have bought 5 sunvisors; (3 passengers) (2 driver)... its insane how just by turning the visor to one side it breaks from the top portion of the roof..the dealer does not replace just the part where it breaks (where the bolts fasten) (is like a triangle plastic part where it breaks very easy).. the dealer only gives you 30 days warranty, the thing is the visors break before warranty expire or right after...and have to buy a new one at full price the price for a sunvisor is crazy, $208.58 @united nissan in las vegas, nv. i asked the customer service rep why so expensive he said "we get different prices every month"..i said last time i paid $115 now is $208.58?!!! bottom line, nissan needs o make "flexible sunvisor & replace them if they break", after all its "safety" we are talking about when driving, specially driving west when the sun sets!. thanks you for your time and concern [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while parked, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the crank shaft position sensor and the engine speed sensor would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when at a complete stop or when driving at very low speeds. the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the crankshaft position failed and needed to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000: (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that when the ignition was started, a loud rattling noise emitted from the engine area. the failure occurred during the initial start up and when driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine piston ring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. updated 4/1/13 *cn updated 04/03/13

Floorboard rust on passenger/driver floor. rust due to improper undercoating and faulty drainage from drain holes. rust under car only these areas. rest of under carriage is spotless. debris on road could come through floor. *tr

Driver side floor board rotted away due to rust. there are numerous complaints discussed on various websites that contain similar problems experienced with the 2006 nissan altima. nissan has not recalled this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine exhibited excessive oil consumption. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic, who advised that a quart of oil was being consumed every 1,000 miles. the technician detected that the engine dip-stick was completely dry and engine oil was dispensed at the appropriate level. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 61,748.

Morning 6 am while driving to airport all of sudden some thing cause the car to stall randomly while driving. imagine that happening at 65mph on the highway! that freaked me out! , after diagnosed they said the problem actually lies in a faulty sensor. i'm surprised more people haven't filed complaints about this as it seems many people have the same problem and it is a serious safety concern as it can cause the car to stall randomly while driving. *tr

The driver's side floor board has rusted through, which is very unusual for a vehicle of this age. according to various data online, the metal was not properly treated to prevent rust before installation. we are requesting that nissan repair the rust at no charge to us. *tr

When i turn a corner the steering is sticking. feels like it is locking up then go loose. the power fluid is full that is not the problem. *tr

Took for inspection. service dealer said driver side floor board rusted into interior. car has been serviced at dealership following all safety maintenance checkups, even last month. no one mentioned any form of rust at the time. dealer said there have been quite a few similar problems from 2002-2006, but they did not think it was important to check this out on last safety maintenance visit. i'm upset nissan is not covering this obvious defect and only after 5 years plus car had undercoating applied from factory. next car ??????? *tr

My nissan had extensive rust damage to the left and right front floor pans. it was taken to a nissan dealer. nissan will not repair because car is over 80,000 miles. this damage did not happen in the last 4,000 miles. filed a claim with nissan, again they will not repair. i was told to send a letter to nissan north america consumer affairs. i was told by a body shop that it looks like the car was not sealed properly right from the manufacturer and water entered through the floor pan seams and the plug under the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima se. the contact stated that a hole was found on the front passenger side of the vehicle undercarriage. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 71,000.

My 2006 nissan altima 2.5 sl appears to be part of a recall (ntb06-028) for excessive oil consumption. the car began exhibiting the symptoms of the recall concerning excessive oil burning at 120k miles in late june 2012. the problem started suddenly, burning one quart every 600 miles and with in two weeks one quart every 300-350 miles. throughout my ownership of the car the vehicle had always been properly maintained at my local nissan dealer. at 138k miles the vehicle began making a noise that sounded like a bag trapped underneath the car. just after arriving home, the car exploded in thick, black smoke that billowed from under the hood and into the vehicle through the vents. recall campaign id number: 06v223000 clearly states that, ?certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive oil consumption?. the extreme consequence of this problem is engine damage and fire. according to my records the recall was performed on the car on 4/24/08 at my local dealership however my initial contact at nissan corporate said that the car was not a part of the recall. later, another representative said that the recall was performed on 4/26/06 (this predates the nhtsa a preliminary defect report). after multiple phone calls and conversations i am extremely disappointed that nissan will not accept any responsibility for the faulty recall fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle before the vehicle responded. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the battery however, the failure recurred. the service engine warning light also illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to dealer who advised that the failure was related to the crankshaft sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the approximate failure and current mileage was 129,000.

My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floor boards on both sides of the vehicle were completely corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the warranty mileage and the contact was the second owner. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who stated a patch and repair with welding of a new floor board would be required. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 142,000.

While driving on the i95 the car shut off and would not restart at 55mph. thank god, i did not get into an accident and was able to coast over to the guardrail. i had to have my car towed to my mechanic that informed me it appeared to be the crankshaft sensor and said since it was a recall item i should have it brought to my local nissan dealer. i had the car towed to miller nissan in fairfield ct and informed them of my mechanics findings. they checked the car and told me it was the fuel pump and replaced it even with me expressing that my current mechanic already checked that. after replacing the fuel pump they called me back and said it still wasn't working. it ended up being the ecm along with another sensor!! i expressed how upset i was that this sensor failed why i was driving at a high speed on the highway! i am currently working with nissan corporate recall department because everything i'm reading is still indicating that the crankshaft sensor could cause malfunctions in other sensors in the car!! i'm not happy that nissan is charging me for the new fuel pump they installed along with the sensors totaling $1,943,00!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the rpms decreased abnormally. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled on a separate occasion with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 113,000.

My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the crankshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated he was checking the oil level on the vehicle and noticed that he had lost 2/4 of oil in a week. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 79,005 and the current mileage was 129,000.

Traveling at 15 miles per hour and started to stop at stop sign, vehicle went dead and i could no stop in time and went through the stop sign. hard to steer also. luckily no other vehicle was approaching or an accident could have occurred. service engine soon light came on afterwards and gave code p0335. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred one week later. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however was told that his vin was not included in the recall. the contact however felt as if the vehicle had the same defect as that listed per the recall. the failure and current mileages were 90,000.

I purchased 4 new nexen 641 215 60/16 tires on 7/5/15 in nashville, tn at the action nissan dealership. i drove to arizona from there, and the right passenger tire blew out 4 days later in the state of new mexico. there were no visible punctures. i believe it was defective. i have read online accounts of similar occurrences. it has me very concerned. please note: the nexen brand is not available as a choice in your tire drop down options. per your representative with whom i spoke today, i chose goodyear as the option instead. i was also given the reference # of [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Driving on i-4 transmission heard a "pop" sound, car had a hard time going from a stopped position to moving. added transmission fluid, worked fine until the next day when the same thing happened. car once accelerated seemed to accelerate faster without me pushing on the accelerator. purchased car 2 yrs ago and noticed a random hard shift either when accelerating or decelerating, no major problems to take it anywhere. had transmission fluid changed and flushed seemed to help problem until now. i have 3 kids and with the problems of this nature could have a serious impact on us financially not to mention if something were to happen while driving. our safety as well as others could be at jeopardy. *tr

After driving for 30-40 minutes at interstate speed and stopping at exit the engine would rattle. took it to the dealer several times and paid for a couple of the suggested repairs, we decided to research it and take it to a shop for repairs. the timing chains and guides all needed replacing. this should be a recall. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and would not respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to replace the crank shaft. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage 82,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had just received an oil change by her personal mechanic. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact experienced a slight reduction in engine power with hesitation. the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. the contact was able to continue in operation. on a separate occasion the engine failed to start until after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed to a faulty crankshaft position sensor. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

My car has been experiencing pulling since last year. i family member informed me that the problem sounded like the transmission was going bad and that i needed to have the car checked. i took the car to the nissan dealership and paid for a diagmostic inpsection. the nissan dealership reported no problems with the engine (which i had to have replaced when the car was purchased brand new) and reported no problem with the transmission. i was told that i needed the brakes and rotors replaced in the front. i got the issue taken care of and the problem stills occurs with my car and it still jerks/pulls when i put my car in drive and am on the road. i think that this is a safety issue that needs to be looked into. i do not believe that the nissan dealership is being truthful and honest about the situation. when i was there one of the sales reps asked me if i wanted to trade my car in. i could hear the other salesperson/mechanic talk to another person about my car and possible open recalls, but never addressed this with me. i contacted the 1800 number regarding a recall on my car. i was told that there was still a recall open and i explained the problems with my car. the rep told me to take my care in and get it checked again. when i contacted the nissan dealership the person was short patience with me and told me that i did not need to get it checked because it was already replaced in 2006. i feel like i am driving a car that will eventually break down or fall apart while i am driving. i have put several tires on my car and it seems like i still hear a strange noise coming from the wheels even when i have placed new rotors and brakes on the front and back wheels.

Clutch falls to the floor, leaving you with the inability to disengage the transmission from the engine, causing you to fly to the shoulder as fast as possible, stepping on the brakes hard enough to shut off the engine. there are thousands of nissan forums describing this problem. the car has 80,000 miles on it now, and it happened again tonight, causing my wife to run the car off of the road when she began to panic because she couldn't stop the car at a busy intersection. the clutch will resume normal function in a matter of minutes, and wont have a problem for months. very, very dangerous! *tr

Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated. the contact had the crankshaft position sensor replaced at local repair shop and after driving a few miles, the check engine light illuminated again. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,100.

Front passenger floorboard rusted through, with a hole approximately 4"x8" in size. i bought the car when it was a year old and it has been meticulously maintained and still looks new inside and out. it is undercoated, and has no other corresponding corrosion. the rust is not coming from underneath, nor from a leak in the interior (the carpets are dry), but from between the two sheet metal parts that make up the floor. as a mechanic, i know there is no form of maintenance that could have prevented this rust from occurring. as a safety issue, my state will fail this car for inspection because exhaust fumes can enter the interior of the car without the occupants knowledge, and the floor could continue rusting, compromising the integrity of the front passenger seat mountings. *js

While i was driving the "service engine soon" light came on & stayed on then my car became sluggish & i pulled to the side of the road & it cut off, it wouldn't start after trying to restart it 4 or 5 times, then it started back up & i began to drive & the car jerked then became sluggish once again & cut off, "service engine soon" light remained on. *tr

I have also experienced problems with the steering wheel vibrating recently. i got my rear rotors and pads replaced at the manufacture and thought this would cure the problem, then was told that i needed to get my front rotors and brake pads done to prevent the vibration in the steering wheel. i just got my rotors and pads replaced in the car 9 months ago. i think there is something seriously wrong with this car. i believe the transmission is about to play out. my car has been jerking when i drive. it appears to be "pulling". i asked the manufacture about this and the nissan dealership reported no problems with the engine or transmission. i called nissan main office regarding the re-call and the rep just told me that there was only one recall on my car, when i saw 4 online regarding the make, model, and year of my car. how does anyone know which cars have a recall or problem unless they are reported? *js

The vehicle was purchased new in 2006. two weeks later the car would not crank and the engine had to be replaced. shortly after, i noticed that the heating system did not work in the vehicle. when i placed my foot on the brake, the heat blew out cold air. i knew there was something wrong, therefore i called the dealership to report this problem and was told "that is the way new models are made". this problem was not fixed. in the winter when the car is not moving (such as at a red light) cold air blows in the car, not heat. i have experienced rattling noises with my car. it can be heard when the car is driven as if something is loose. i took the car to the dealership in 2011 to have it checked. i got the car fixed by an independent mechanic and the noise continued. each year i have gotten my rotors and brake pads replaced in the front and rear. i do not think this is normal. i have had my car 5.5 years with 79k miles. problems have occurred with the electrical part of the car. the lights have become deemed when i drove on 2 occasions, the passenger door will not lock, the seat does not adjust all the way down, and sometimes when i press the alarm button on my key, my windows have went down automatically. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated that the crank shaft sensor would need to be replaced. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 82,700.

I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive oil, causing the catalytic converter to fail. in addition, the rear suspension was sitting abnormally low to the ground and was sitting noticeably lower than the front suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000.

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 and the contact was informed that the engine speed input circuit 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 the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 112,000.

Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. the engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. on 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild. *tr

While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. *tr

Floor pans on both driver and passenger are rusted with large perforation holes into the cabin of the vehicle. do not know if vehicle is safe to operate since water visibly enter the car when it rains, and nissan cannot assure that the seat attached to the car are not compromised by the rusting. *js

There is an excessive rust on the car, first reported when car was less than 5 years old: 1. flex connector between catalytic converter and the engine completely rusted 2. floor rust under driver seat first defect reported to nissan and local dealer without any response - nissan case [xxx]. second defect just discovered and is very common for 2005-2006 altimas - just search internet, but nissan refuses to acknowledge it. in any cars 5 year old car with no accidents and with less than 27000 miles should not have these defects. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. a local mechanic diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor was defective. the dealer also diagnosed and confirmed the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact that nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) did not include the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,800 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Crankshaft position sensor signal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph. in addition, the vehicle intermittently would not start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the crank shaft position sensor was faulty. the contact noticed the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but the recall only included the 2005 model altima. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Approximately 1 1/2 years ago, i started hearing a clicking noise coming out of my 3.5l engine. i took the car to a dealer and he said i needed a new engine ($6000). i drove the car for another 3k miles and the noise continued and became louder. it sounds like an [xxx]movie projector. i took the car to another nissan dealer who told me the primary timing chain guide was causing the noise. i suspect that nissan knows of this defect in the timing chain which causes the timing chain guide to become damaged. i have also read it happens between 20k to 80k miles. anyway, if the timing chain jumps it cause serious internal engine damage. i have talked with nissan consumers affair group with no results. i think this should be investigate and nissan owners warned of this engine defect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at a local mechanic for routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the brake panel was corroded. the mechanic also stated that this failure made the floor unsafe. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 92,000. the vin information was not available.

Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, the dealer stated that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly due to the piston rings on cylinders one and four. the dealer also stated that the pressure on those rings was too low, making the vehicle consume oil much faster. the dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 25.

The first incident happened on 11/28/11 as i was driving on interstate 93, new hampshire. the car suddenly cut out on power and jerked then the service engine light came on. i scheduled an appointment at belknap tire in laconia, nh and they reset the code for the crank positioning sensor, replaced the air filter and performed routine service on my car. on 12/3/11 i was driving again on interstate 93 and the car again cut out on power, jerked and the service engine light again came on. the code was checked and it is again the crank positioning sensor. i then went on the nissan website and there was a campaign for this exact same issue - campaign #07v527000. i was finally able to talk with [xxx], a nissan service phone rep, who advised that my car vin was not affected by this campaign. i inquired why it wasn't as it is the same exact problem as the recall and he said that it does not effect all nissans. this is an unsafe driving issue for me and obviously there has been this same problem with the nissan altimas yet my 2006 is not considered one of them. nissan will not cover this and said i could apply for financial assistance but there is not any recall relief to get this corrected. i feel that this is a safety problem and there is a history of this issue with nissan vehicles. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima, that is constantly 5-7 mph off. i am getting concerned because this is a hazard as i have been asked by the local city police for me to pick up my speed a little as i am restraining the flow of traffic by driving at or below what i believe is the speed limit. also, i am really concerned since the factory tells you to use a certain size of tire, with me using their recommendation, this will cause the wheels to spin faster than what i am actually really going, thus saying i am traveling farther (mileage) than what i truly am. this, i believe is effecting my gas mileage as my tires are having to spin faster than what is needed and thus causing me to use more fuel. please help me consider my options or do you know if there is a recall on the speed sensor, drive/powertrain, wheels, etc. someone who drives 10 mph on the interstate is a hazard, i believe. i am having all kinds of vehicles and semi-trucks pass me on the interstate and i feel the safety of my family is at risk in driving this vehicle. (my current mileage (supposedly is: 43500 miles) i may have traveled less than that. can you help me get this issue resolved? here is a cbs story on the issue: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/13/earlyshow/main2562144.shtml please help, my families safety could be at risk as well as other passengers who own or are on the road around these cars. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was pulling. the dealer preformed several alignments, the tie rod was replaced and two sets of new tires were installed to the front of the vehicle but to no avail. the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 54,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and he was informed that the undercarriage was completely rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 99,200. updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/07/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the dealer replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. the contact stated that the crank shaft sensor was replaced twice after the first repair and the vehicle continued to stall. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floor boards were rusted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Since 1st occurrence date listed herein through present 11/15/2011, vehicle continues to randomly fail to start & stalls at freeway & surface street speeds and when idling at a stop; i have used an autel maxiscan ms300 can obd-ii scan tool everytime the vehicle has presented these symptoms. each time the scan has confirmed a "crank shaft position sensor" failure and sometimes includes an "engine speed sensor" failure; i phoned nissan u.s.a operations and was told by their representative that my vehicle was not included in a recall for these problems; this is obviously a scam by nissan to not include my vin based upon the number of complaints for the exact same issues and the vin's not being included; i plan to sue nissan for the repairs in small claims court in california if it is not rectified. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle almost immediately. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the r&r crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 75,700 and the current mileage was 75,738.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor and electronic control module needed to be replaced. the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and the current mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. a few days later the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the engine speed sensor and the crank shaft position sensor failed and would have to be replaced. the contact referenced a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

This 2006 nisaan altima is experiencing the exact same malfunctions as in previous recalls. the crank sensor is causing the car to abruptly stop running if driven at low speed. incident almost occurred on pa turnpike during am rush hour traffic and finally stopped at a traffic light in a residential area in mid-day. i had to put caution lights on immediately and hope that i didn't cause an accident. please re investigate this matter. it is such a major concern and needs immediate attention once again i see. thanks so much! *tr

Under nhtsa id number 07v527000. on 07/20/11 i had a service engine soon light come on. car was not operating properly, so we took it to ken ganley nissan for service. this is the same problem that appeared on nhtsa id 07v52700 for the 2.5 engine crankshaft position sensor. the dealer stated this vehicle was no on the recall list. since this is the same failure that was to be recalled, why was i charged $315.22 for repairs? it appears to me that nissan did not take care of all the recalled vehicles, but picked and chose only certain ones to reduce their expenses. it distorts the purpose of a recall process. updated 10/20/11 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 5mph and above and the crank shaft sensor light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000.

I was driving south bound when a card slammed into my passenger side door. my car was then pushed over three lanes into the corner wall, electric box, and 2 foot high rock. my airbags did not deploy and i hit my head on the dash board. *tr

Several 2005 and 2006 nissan altimas se-rs (including mine) have had issues with the clutch pedal getting stuck on the floor unable to come back up and not being able to change gears. dealerships accross the country have deny the issue and deny repairs. this is a safety issue and an accident can happend due to this. to me, is been happening since i purchase the car at 37,000 miles and it keeps happening now at 86,000 miles...this is happening to several others as well and a website has been created with everyone's concerns. please recall!!! *tr

Attempted to shift and clutch pedal sank to floor and would not return, clutch did not disengage. made it very difficult to get car out of gear, and impossible to reengage gear. luckily was able to coast to a stop without accident. dealer reported failed clutch line / master cylinder led to loss of fluid & inability to disengage clutch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that when driving various speeds over 5 mph, the check engine warning light would illuminate followed by the vehicle stalling. the vehicle was taken to and inspected by the dealer who advised that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and current mileages were unknown.

Severe rusting around the plug hole area under both the passenger and drivers floor board

2006 nissan altima caught on fire, june 8, 2011. my son was driving from work to home on the highway and orange sparks was coming from underneath the car, so he pulled over on the median. when he proceeded to lift up the hood of the car, black smoke and flames were coming from the hood and he and other drivers called 911. according to the fire department, oil and other fluids were coming from the car down the highway on fire. my son is ok, but i can not get any help with this car. i have a burned car sitting in my driveway and can not drive it everything underneath the hood is melted. i still owe on this car. need help! i only had the car for 8 months. *kb

Nissan altima 2006 manual transmission: clutch losses pressure. i have taken car in to nissan for issue. vehicle bought in aug 2006. approximately 2 years later issue began. clutch drops down while car in motion. manually move clutch back up with foot. when first taken into nissan (windward nissan, honolulu hi) was told that there was nothing wrong. clutch continued with issue very intermittenly. upon arrival to san diego ca, i decided to take to mossy nissan (national city). i was told that i needed a new clutch. i was reffered to nissan 1 for assistance. nissan covered the replacement of the clutch. it has then been about a year and a half and issue persists. now clutch drops and i have to pull over, wait a few minutes and see if clutch comes back up. cannot put vehicle in gear while clutch is down. i googled "clutch issues with nissan vehicles" and there was a link to your website. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving she continued to hear a loud noise coming from the back of the vehicle. she also mentioned that every time she had to shift gears they would lock and in order to continue driving she had to engage the shift release button. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Clutch pedal sinks to the floor board of my nissan altima 3.5 se, the clutch fluid is at full capacity and when the car is in motion at a red light or even at a still motion the clutch goes completely down or out...i have had my fluids checked and it is full....this as been happening since i have owned the car at 52,000 miles and continues to have this problem to this very day.....nissian 3.5 cars are notorious for this problem, but nissan fails to recognize this as a recall problem....but everyone is having this problem 3.5 - 5 (speeds) with this car and this model.....this is a serious safety issue especially when i am in slowed traffic and cannot shift properly...this issue needs to seriously be addressed and the problem resolved....fatalities should not be their reason to enforce this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. after several attempts, he was able to start the vehicle within fifteen minutes. the vehicle was diagnosed and the failure codes revealed that the crank shaft position sensor was malfunctioning. the dealer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not recalled and would provide no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the electronic control module had failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told their vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.

There was a recall id#06v223000 for 2006 nissan altima for oil consumption. my car is experiencing the same problem as the above mentioned recall id. describes. according to nissan consumer affairs, "that all recalls and service campaign info is vehicle indentification number specific, depending on the mfg date and the plant where the vehicle was assembled. therefore not all models are subject to the same recalls" their saying my car dose not fall under that recall. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima se-r. the clutch repeatedly looses pressure when the ambient temperature is hot combined with a heavy traffic situation. i have brought the car to the dealership several times and they say they have replaced the cylinder, but the problem persists. i did a little online investigating and it appears as though i am not the only person that owns an altima that is plagued by the safety issue. it almost is impossible to shift. *tr

Beginning 2009 at roughly 40,000 mi the car began to rattle while accelerating, i took the car to the dealership and they determined that the catalytic converter had failed and it's mount to the engine had broken, it was replaced. then at 81,300 mi i was driving 30mph when my engine light came one, i made an appointment and took the car to the dealership the next morning. i was told again the catalytic converter had gone and in turn taken out the ego sensor as well. *tr

On several occasions my car as suddenly cutoff, while driving!!!! luckily, nobody was ever physically hurt. mentally and emotionally it scared the crap out of several people, including myself. while on the expressway i've started to notice my car automatically slowing down after a certain speed, without me even touching the brakes. for awhile i stopped getting on the expressway, in fear of my car completely stopping with cars driving behind me at a faster pace. also, at 55 + miles/hr my tires start to wobble and there's a scrubbing noise with the wobble sometimes. it feels like my back tires are about to fall off. i've bought 3 sets of tires already, and tomorrow will be my 4th set. this is ridiculous and very unsafe!!!!! please help me, thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure recurred three different times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Since october 2010, i have had to get oil changes at least 1000 miles sooner (lately it's been more) than the 3000 mile mark. the mechanics have not found an external leak, and i have been told by two mechanics that my engine has to be consuming the oil since it is not leaking. i called nissan (and a few dealers), and they all said that my vin did not qualify for a recall. my car has the same issue as the others that were recalled, so is nissan required to check it or fix it?

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. in addition, the check engine warning light and oil gauge indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two different times for the similar failures. the engine head gasket was replaced and a diagnostic test was performed which detected a failure code within the catalytic converter. the failure recurred after the repair and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the tail pipe was emitting excessive smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that sludge was present because of improper vehicle maintenance. the manufacturer agreed with the local dealer and offered no additional assistance. no repairs were performed due to the cost. the urrent mileage was 47,000 and the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 04/25/11 *bf updated 1/18/2012 *ln the consumer stated mechanic informed him the piston rings are defective. *tr

For no apparent reason the clutch pedal will lose all resistance and lay on the floor leaving the vehicle inoperable and stranded on the side of the road. this issue has happened multiple times, as early as 44k miles and as recent as last thursday, march 24, 2011 with 68k miles. pumping the clutch pedal for an extended period of time did restore enough hydraulic pressure to operate the clutch and within 2 miles of "in town" driving the clutch problem completely resolved as if it never happened. there are multiple complaints of this issue on the forums. fort pierce nissan official answer was " nothing". they wouldn't acknowledge it. i'm sure with all the complaints from altima se-r owners nissan is fully aware of the issue, yet they won't step up to the plate and make it right for their customers. i've been a loyal nissan customer since 1988 but without proper resolution, this will end that streak.

2006 altima-sluggish performance-had to put 2 quarts of oil in car today-just had oil change two weeks ago. while driving up a slope car starts to jerks hard-pulled off road-cut the car off-took several tries before car would start. it has been doing this for the past two days... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was consuming a significant amount of oil within a short period of time and required one quart of oil dispensed every week. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the engine rod failed due to low oil levels. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that his vehicle could not be serviced under the recall due to the extremely high mileage of the vehicle. the failure persisted until the engine became inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was approximately 130,000.

Vehicle would turn over but would not start. this has happened twice. once at around 60,000 miles and the next time at 64,000 miles. both times it ended up being the camshaft sensor. both camshaft sensors were replaced as recommended by the shop. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the catalytic converter and the crankshaft sensor failed as the vehicle stalled suddenly. it was restarted within five minutes. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the crankshaft sensor but not the catalytic converter. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

My car has been diagnosed with a faulty crank and cam sensors, catalytic converter as well. today i took car into shop because it has been burning excessive amounts of oil. i have to put as much as 4 quarts of oil into car a week. i called nissan and they indicate that their are recalls for this problem but my car is not one of the vins recalled. *tr

While driving on interstate 580 in emeryville california in evening rush hour traffic my car began to jerk rapidly and then stopped while in traffic, the service engine light came on, after 5 attempts the car started. this happened numerous times while traveling to work on highway 50 and also while driving on surface streets. this makes me nervous and fearful when driving this vehicle and finally after the stopping multiple times on the interstate and at red lights, i took the car in for a diagnostic test and was advised my crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced and there was a recall per nissan america for this known issue. i took the car in and was advised my vin# was part of the recall but the damaged crankshaft sensor would not be replaced, only a reset of the ecm. i was advised that the ecm would not be reset due to the service engine light is on due to the faulty crankshaft sensor. i was also charged for a diagnostic test which basically confirmed the problem that service department was already aware of per the vin#. there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 nissan altima and a the faulty crankshaft sensor which can cause the vehicle to stop. i am scared to drive on the interstate due to fear that the car will stop and cause a pileup and or even death. i have contacted nissan america @1 800 647 7261 and they are not cooperative. they are aware of this issue however will not replace the defective crankshaft sensor. since this is a known issue then i strongly feel that nissan should take responsibility and replace the defective part. customers should not fear for their lives when driving and should not have to pay to repair a known defect. i am considering taking legal action against nissan since they failed to take responsibility and resolve my issue. *tr

2006 nissan altima, bought new, consumes oil with no visible leaks. oil must be added every week to keep adequate levels in engine. dealership says the only way to fix the problem is to put in a new engine when this one finally fails. this is not an acceptable answer to this problem. *tr

2006 nissan altima. consumer writes to appeal to have her vehicle serviced at nissan's expense to repair the crankshaft sensor problem under the recall. *tgw the consumer stated the crankshaft position sensor problem caused the engine light to illuminate. the dealer informed the consumer the engine speed input circuit sensor also needed to be replaced. *jb

I purchased a new 2006 nissan altima on 12-22-05. on 1- 8-11 i noticed a 6 to 8 inch rust hole completely through the floorboard of the driver's side floor just forward of the driver's seat. the dealership and nissan america has refused to fix the problem stating that the warranty had run out on the vehicle by 2 weeks. my contention is that problem is material or workmanship defect and that the problem has been ongoing and only discovered at this time. i am certain that this damage will compromise this vehicles performance in a crash, potentially allow exhaust fumes to enter the occupant cabin and be generally a safety hazard for the driver who rests his or her feet directly on this area. i have read internet report that describe females high heels getting caught in the rusted floor while driving. *tr

I have had my engine replaced as a recall but windsor nissan has no record when i asked for the report. i went in to the dealer on 12/16/10 at 5:30 pm because i was having problems as the gear shift was getting stuck in park and couldn't move at all. i read the book which says to push the shift lock release button which will let me move the gear shift temporarily. i then contacted the dealer who in turn told me to bring the car in to check it out. they wanted to charge me $110 just to see it until i disputed that. afterwards, he told me that the shift lock control unit needs to be replaced, he couldn't explain to me why the car just up and started to act up or what leads to that. i have an older model nissan altima and it runs better than the 2006. i have had more problems with the new car than i had with the old one. i have also had to replace the back brake lights 6 times within the year because it continues to blow out as well as the over head light on the inside of the car. the only thing that confuses me is the gear shift, now i'm subject to pay $300 for this part being replaced because it isn't covered in the warranty and no one could tell me exactly what causes this problem. i need to know what is causing the problem and what can be done to keep this from happening in the future. i have contacted other mechanics who seem to feel that this shouldn't have happened especially because the car is only 4 1/2 years old. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 65 mph she crashed into another vehicle which was included in a 4 car pile-up. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy on the drivers side nor the passenger side. the contact and a passenger received abrasions to the chest and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. a police report was filed. the vehicle was considered a total loss after the crash occurred. the failure mileage was approximately 59,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was in an accident on the freeway , and the airbags failed, they did not deploy. was told by the fire dept, and the highway patrol they should have deployed. there was major front damage. *tr

I purchased my nissan altima se-r in june of 2007. during that summer the clutch would stick on few occasions and i wouldn't be able to change gears. on one occasion i had to pull off the freeway and pump the clutch petal multiple times until it became free and i was able to change gears successfully. i took the vehicle to the nissan dealership to which they told me to bring it in when the problem was actually occurring, which was virtually impossible since it was sporadic. i have noticed that during winter on occasion the clutch and brakes would need to be pumped before driving otherwise the clutch would stick and the brakes just wouldn't work. this morning i got in my nissan which had been parking in the garage all night, and the clutch petal was sunk to the floor. i was able to turn the car on, but couldn't switch gears. i tried pulling up on the clutch petal with my foot and nothing. it took multiple times of trying to pick it up with my foot and trying to un-stick it by pressing down hard on it before it finally came up and i was able to put it in reverse to drive. *tr

We bought our 06 nissan altima in 08 and had some trouble soon after with the car not starting on the first or second try. we contacted the dealer ship and they said that the steering wheel was locking and we should forcibly turn the wheel to turn on the car. still had problems so we took our car to a local repair shop and they told us it was the battery. the new battery helped with the starting issue for a couple of months. then we notice that the engine oil levels would be low after only 1,000 miles. we took the car to our local repair shop and they said just keep adding oil. then a week ago we took the car in to get the oil changed and they said we had no oil in the engine at all. we took the car to the dealership and they said that the piston rings were shot and our oil was mixing with the coolant. we called nissan to see if they could help us with the cost of a replacement engine that the dealership said we would need very soon. nissan said they would call us back in a couple of days with their answer. they called us back within 25 minutes to tell us they would not help us even though this is a known problem with 06 nissan altimas. *tr

2006 certified used nissan altima will not come in and out of "park", or into "reverse" while trying to go into "park". shifter and related parts have been replaced with no success in september 2010. problem has been ongoing since february 2009. car has been to dealers multiple times to diagnose problem with no success. shifter and electronic module replaced later september 2010. problem came back within 48 hours of getting car from dealership. owned car for only 8 months before problem arose. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the catalytic converter was replaced. the identical failure recurred. the dealer replaced the catalytic converter twice within a two year period. the failure mileage was 125,803.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while having the vehicle repaired at an authorized dealer for unrelated issues she was informed that the rear subframe was cracked. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v046000, suspension:rear. the failure and current mileages were 102,500.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled and the service engine light began illuminating. the vehicle was pulled over and upon restart began driving as normal but the service engine light continued to illuminate. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was told that there was a recall on his vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, engine and engine cooling. the vehicle was being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 47,429.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while traveling 15mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the recall 06v223000 engine and engine cooling did not apply to his vehicle. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 54000.

My car stalled without any warning. issue covered under 07v527000. dealer reprogrammed ecm, however issue is that the crankshaft position sensor overheated, which is the actual defect, which manufacturer should pay to replace. dealer replaced the sensor at a cost of $370 to me. *tr

App sensor failure. my car is 2006 nissan altima 2.5sl with 48k miles. i just got the engine oil and serpentine changed thursday morning. then friday afternoon i was on freeway and suddenly the gas pedal (acceleration pedal) was locked and could not be pressed down. the car could not keep up the speed. the light "engine service soon¿ was also on. fortunately i was close to the exit and left freeway with emergency light. then i went to autozone for error code reading. the error code is app sensor. this is dangerous on freeway since you cannot keep up the speed and could be hit be the rear vehicles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph during very warm weather the vehicle shut off without warning. the failure could potentially cause a crash while entering a busy intersection. the contact noticed a recall 07v527000 regarding the engine and engine cooling and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that they could not perform a recall repair due to the check engine light being on in the vehicle. in order for the recall to be repaired the check engine light needed to be turned off. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer should reissue the recall and include additional vehicles since this was a known safety issue for his year make and model vehicle. the failure mileage was 65,000.

We purchased a used 2006 nissan altima, with in a month of purchasing this vehicle we were unable to get the car out of park or into park. we thought it might have something to do with the winter weather, because it was periodically happening. it is now summer and it happens every time we start the car. it even happens when we have been driving the car and pull in to a parking spot , we are unable to get the car into park. we have been overriding the lock mechanism by inserting a metal tool into it, but it is quite inconvenient every time we drive the car to have to do this! *tr

We purchased a 2006 nissan altima brand new in 2005. the car has been great but i sold the car at an auction and received a call the next day that the car was in arbitration because the floor boards were rusted. i asked them to verify the problem and get back to me. they called me back and indeed, they said that you could push your finger right through the floor boards on the passenger and drivers side floor boards. *tr

Heard loud rattling in front end of my nissan altima (2006). took it to nissan. had to have upper motor mount replaced. not covered by nissan. cost was $395.00 to replace. *tr

2006 nissan altima ser. when driving the clutch sinks. several pumps will get it back in order. also at times on a cold start it doesn't feel like the clutch disengages completely. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the service engine warning light consistently remained illuminated. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the crankshaft sensor would need replacing. although there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact's vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,325. updated 12/08/10 *bf updated 12/13/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle momentarily lost power before driving as normal. a service engine soon light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the failure began to recur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed of a recall for this failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 40-45 mph when the engine stalled and then restarted independently. the vehicle exhibited no prior warning and was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the cam and crank position sensors would need to be replaced. the failure occurred twice. the contact was able to locate a recall relative to the failure (nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000- engine and engine cooling) but was unable to confirm if his vin was included. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2006 nissan altima s/sl. *tr

I purchased a 2006 nissan altima (brand new) 2 months after i purchased it, a recall required a "new" engine be installed. since then it has been in and out of the shop for recalls. my problem now is the check engine light is on, and my car shut off on me in the middle of the road. i popped into auto zone to check it out and it is the crankshaft sensor. there is a recall for this on the 2006 altima's but mine is not included. so i am supposed to pay 397.00 to have this fixed! i don't think so. i feel i was sold a lemon. and i should not have to pay for this repair!! i can not drive my car because it shuts of or almost shuts off at different speeds ranging from 45 to 60. nissan should recall all 2006 nissan altima's for this problem! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. the gear would not shift from drive into park. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was related to the gear shift solenoid. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to orange liquid spilling into the console causing a wiring shortage. the estimated repair cost was $922. the contact stated that there was no liquid splilled inside the vehicle. the failures occurred intermittently and became progressively worse over time. the dealer advised the contact to rock the vehicle in a back and forth motion to allow the gear selector to shift into the selected gear. the contact would engage in the rocking motion of the vehicle which would temporarily correct the failure. in addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. the vehicle wad not repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

I have been have trouble with my 2006 altima se-r since buying it at 52k miles. it's like everyone else; the clutch gets real floppy and looses pressure until it sinks to the floor and wont return. this has happened to me about 30 or 40 times since buying the car in october 2009, but i can't replicate for the dealer. they also say that they have never heard of this before, and nobody has ever complained about it to them - apparently they are lying. this afternoon, i was driving my son home from daycare, and the clutch did this very thing, but for the first time, i could not get the car out of gear and i was in bumper to bumper traffic. i almost hit the guy in front of me. when i finally yanked it out of gear, i couldn't put it back into gear because the clutch was stuck to the floor. i sat on the side of the road for an hour with my 14 month old son in 99 degree heat waiting for the clutch to "repair itself". this is bogus and nissan needs to own up to their responsibility of fixing these cars before someone dies. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima, on 6/9/2010 the oil light came on and the service engine light came on. when i got home i checked my oil and there was no oil in my engine. i contacted nissan dealership to tell them of the issue and contacted consumer affairs about it. i was told to bring the vehicle to the dealership to get check out. i purchase 2 quarts of oil on 6/9/2010 in which i still have the receipt for. i put 2 quarts of oil in my vehicle and took it to the dealership on 6/15/2010. i was told that they are running a oil consumption test on it because some of the 2006 nissan altimas had a recall for a oil consumption problem due to faulty piston rings which i believe caused my vehicle to have a bad cat converter. i contacted the consumer affairs department to find out if my vehicle was in the recall and i was told no. i truly believe my vehicle is one of the recall vehicle because when i took the vehicle back on 7/7/2010 i was told that it needed a new engine and measured under 20 for the oil consumption test. i would like a investigation to be conducted because nissan has mislead alot of consumers about their vehicles being in the recall but later after about 80,000 miles after the manufacturer warranty expires then the vehicle starts experience these oil consumption problems, service engine light problems. i was told on 7/7/2010 by the service manager that he will put a claim through to the extended service agreement department to provide me with the necessary repairs which is to give my vehicle a new engine due to the oil consumption problem and i was told that this supposed to be covered under my extended service agreement warranty free of charge. i am awaiting a decision. this is definitely a safety issue because my vehicle could stop in the middle of rush hour traffic and i can be killed instantly along with my family and others. all 2006 nissan altima's need to be recalled to be tested for this oil consumption problem due to faulty piston rings. *tr

I have a 2006 altima and there was a recall on oil consumption, the dealer said i needed a catalytic converter, then he said it wasn't under warranty, when i called nissan hq they said i have up to 80,000 miles which i only have 53,000 on my car. the end result the catalytic converter caused my engine to seize and now i have no car and still have 10,000 dollars of car payments. the dealer is hillside nissan in new jersey. *tr

2006 nissan altima se - 4 cylinder engine, car jerks when running at 60 mph on cruise control - level terrain, looses power. car exhibits hard starting, and check engine light comes on. mechanic checks codes and says it is the crank sensor, nissan checks codes and says it may be both cam and crank sensors. car has 24,000 miles and has already had the ecm reprogrammed under and earlier recall. car is currently at trophy nissan dallas being repaired at my expense. these two sensors are a manufacturer defect as thousands have been replaced on this model year 2002-2006. *tr

I purchased my 2006 nissan altima se-r around 4/18/2008 with around 34,000 miles. a few days later, i noticed the clutch pedal was sticking down to the floor and wouldn't come back up. before i could take it to the dealer, the car clutch gave up on me and had to get it tow to the dealer. dealer then replace the clutch ($1000) after a few days, the clutch pedal was still sticking to the floor, so i took it back to the dealer. dealer had the car for a few hours and then called me to say it was done (fix) after that, the car was fine for a while. a month ago, around 5/15/2010, clutch pedal started to stick to the floor again and wouldn't come up. i called a mechanic and he explained to me over the phone that most likely it's the master cylinder or slave that went out and needs replacement. per this link ---> http://www.nissanforums.com/altima-se-r/112659-clutch-master-cylinder-trouble.html too many people are having the same issue and the nissan dealers are pretty much saying that there's nothing it can be done, and on my opinion, this is a safety issue that needs to be fix. nissan (mechanics) should know their cars and be able to have good judgment and say if something needs attention instead of telling us (customers) everything is fine, when is not. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the dealer advised that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,100 and the current mileage was 95,996. updated 08/11/10. *lj the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. when she arrived home and she check the oil only to discover there was no oil in the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. upon inspection the consumer was advised a new engine was needed. updated 08/17/10*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle misfired and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where he was advised by the mechanic that the crankshaft position sensor would need to be replaced. although there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000: engine and engine cooing), the contact¿s vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was approximately 63,000.

I have a 2006 nissan altima that had been working fine up until yesterday. when i was driving to work yesterday, my car just stalled at a stoplight and then it was incredibly difficult to get it restarted. thereafter, my car would stall at every stoplight and stop sign. the drivers that were behind me were clearly upset and frustrated and one driver almost rear ended me. i took my car to autozone so they could hook it up to their analysis computer and they stated that it was my crank shaft sensor. i am requesting that you look into this matter because a car that just stalls for no other reason than a faulty sensor is unacceptable. in addition, i did a web search and found that may people are having a problem with the same sensor. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall, hesitate and fail to start intermittently. the vehicle stalled while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a related recall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 86,000. updated 11/04/10*jb

1-2 times a week,i have to repeatedly push hard on the brake to get the car out of park. i am not parking on any kind of incline. this has gone on for several months. now twice in the last 2 months, i go to get ready to park the car,and my gearshift will go to neutral but will not go into reverse or park. i tried costing the car a bit,tried driving it forward a bit,i even shut the car off in neutral, nothing worked. finally,while in neutral,i revved the engine a little bit and gearshift smoothly started working again. *tr

Don't know of any events but i have a 2006 nissan altima se-r 6-spd and the clutch pedal has this problem where it sinks to the floor and i have no play what so ever to switch gears or even get out of neutral. i have been on many forums where this seems to be a major problem with alot of 6 spd transmissions for the altimas. i have had the car since jan 2007 and have had this problem a few times. once, the car just didn't start at all cause i had to pressure in the clutch and had to be towed and the nissan dealership in austin replaced both the slave and master cylinder and said that would fix it but i still get the same problem. my father and a couple of my friends who drove the car have has the same problem. just want to have the car fixed so i don't have to worry about this anymore and want to know what to do next. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine stalled at low speeds and at a traffic light. the service engine light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed of recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and she was told that her vehicle was not included. the sensor was repaired at the owners expense. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000. the current mileage was approximately 26,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled; the lower the speed, the more pronounced the failure was. when the failure occurred, the check engine light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced before the ecm was to be reprogrammed, which was the recalled component. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000. the current mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed unusually low oil levels in the vehicle. the contact had to add oil every 700 miles. in addition, while driving 60 mph, the vehicle became difficult to control. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for further inspection. the contact stated that both nhtsa campaign id numbers 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) and 06v046000 (suspension: rear) caused the failure to occur; however, the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in either recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. updated 06/25/10*lj updated 07/23/10*jb

The back seat floor board (right side) fills up with water every time it rains. i asked the nissan dealer where i bought it from about it and they told me it would cost me $80 for them to look at it and $200-$400 to fix it if they could even find out where the water was coming from. the problem is mold is building up under the mats and my 1yr old son and myself are breathing in this mold on a daily basis. it seems as though once a dealer gets your money they dont care about the car once you drive it off the lot. i do have an extended warrenty which when i bought the car they assurred me it was bumper to bumper with the exception of lights wipers & tires. now they do not want to honor that good ole "bumper to bumper" extended warrenty that i just had to buy to protect myself against any problems (so they promised me). *tr

We bought the car from nissan dealer in richmond ky, had 16,400 miles, nothing wrong body/interior great price..well one week later we had a 6 star crack on windshield, was told it had to be replaced,free from ky state law . when exchanged the service man who replaces them every day showed me that the glue wasn't bonded to our car in the first place. so if we were in a wreck, it could have shattered all over us. i posted pics up on auto beef...i have more. *tr

Vehicle in question: 2006 nissan altima, currently nissan?s original 60 month unlimited mile rust warranty. 72,296 miles. driver and passenger floor board area are rusting through. (around the foot well area.) i believe this to be a known-defect and known issue with this vehicle and nissan is not correcting this issue. i known other nissan altima owners who have had the same problem and there are numerous cases of this problem documented on reputable web sites. this is a safety issue. the driver?s and passenger?s feet can push through the floor and are not adequately protected due to the weakened, rusted metal should a accident occur. april 15, 2010 spoke with roland kostiew (rockinham nissan service manager) via telephone and he stated: that he has seen this rust-through problem before?and nissan doesn't do anything about it. he will fight for me because i am a local customer. nissan attributes the problem to the floorboard area being used as a jack-mount point. he took pictures showing this was not the case and he agreed that would be a ridiculous point to use to lift the vehicle. april 16, 2010 was informed by roland kostiew (rockinham nissan service manager) via telephone that nissan will not cover the underbody rust through and that it is not covered because of environmental causes with no further explanation. *tr

Regular driving. i went to park car and could not take out of gear only able to put the car in neutral and leave key in ignition . the car rolled into and was stopped by curbing, thankfully, before rolling into a busy road. the shift lock solenoid on nissan altima locked up. the shift lock solenoid and shift lock control module were replaced and old parts kept by dealer. *tr

The vehicle is slow in changing gears. *tr

My brand new 2006 nissan altima 2.5s consumes oil little by little. first noticed around 35,000 miles until present. i add oil after 1,500 miles around 100-150ml. i do my oil changes 100-200miles before it's due of 3,000 miles from the very beginning, took a good care of the car and now i'm getting this kind of trouble. i've no doubt i got a defective unit.

I am filing this complaint to document a service engine soon light coupled with a rapid change in rpm and resulting engine stall. while no crash occurred, with the loss of power steering in the parking lot the vehicle almost impacted another coming in the opposite direction. a diagnostic check was run on the vehicle and showed a crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. this vehicle was part of recall campaign 06v223000 and had the engine replaced under warranty at approximately 58,000 miles. under recall campaign 07v527000 which describes similar symptoms regarding the crankshaft position sensor, those vehicles fixed due to recall campaign 06v223000 are not eligible. however, it is possible that additional contributing factors may lead to the sensor malfunction. the vehicle is scheduled for maintenance to replace the sensor; however, at a cost of $370. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving was approximately 2 mph into a parking lot. an opposing vehicle crashed into the front passenger door. the driver side seat belt system housing assembly broke. suddenly, the driver was ejected into the front passenger side windshield. the driver sustained bruises and a small cut to the face; a bump to the forehead area. the police and ambulance were called to the scene. the front passenger side occupant was transported to the hospital. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the failure mileage was 75,558. there are photographs available upon request.

Right engine mount broken at 66k miles. *tr

The gasoline door is out of align preventing it to be closed properly. *tr

I have a 2006 altima se-6 with a 6-speed manual transmission. during hot weather of after the vehicle is driven for extended times, the clutch will make a howling sound accompanied with a shuttering when released to pull off from a full stop. this event will also cause the vehicle to stall unless excessive revolutions (over 3000 rpm) are applied during release. in traffic or on a hill, this has caused the vehicle to roll backwards. took car to a couple of dealerships; all of whom claim inability to reproduce the issue. this has been happening since october 2007. this issue only appears when the drive train is warmed up; however, it pretty much occurs each and every time when the temperature conditions are met. *cn

I have a 2006 nissan altima, last year in october my wife was driving this car to go to grocery store, just as she about to park the car, the vehicle driver side power seat suddenly lunge forward, it cause my wife to lose control and hit another car that is park next to where she was about to park. i take the car to the dealership for repair, the driver seat where at a invert 60 degree angle, the dealership notice the power supply is burn, so they replace the power supply, but refuse to repair the damage to my car and the other car my wife hit. i am registering a complain against the nissan car company about this issue, please assist me and find if there is a defect with the product that should have been recall.*tr

Gas door does not close properly. the hinges are bent. have noticed this on many nissan altimas. forcing the door closed, for safety reasons, has caused damage to the body of the vehicle surrounding the gas door. the paint is chipping and will soon begin to rust around this area.

On my 2006 nissan altima with the manual transmission, it has a tendency to just lose pressure on the clutch pedal as i am driving making it hard or sometimes very near impossible to shift in and out of gears.......has happened to me on busy roads causing a very scary situation. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while at a traffic light the vehicle accelerated on its own with his foot on the brake pedal. the failure has occurred once since he purchased the vehicle. the dealer stated that they didn't have anyone else file a complaint about the failure. no repairs were made to date. the failure mileage was 36831 and the current mileage was 37600.updated 03/12/10. *lj updated 09/21/10*jb

My 2006 nissan altima turned off on me coming to an intersection twice. i found out about the recall on the sensor so i take it in to the dealer to get it fix. what i am being told by the dealer ship is that my altima is shutting off because there's oil on my cam and crank sensor which they are charging me $370.00. i am hearing that they are getting alot of cars with this oil on the sensor. he said that the sensors had alot of oil on it. i asked then how come i never saw any oil spots where i parked? oil on the sensors sounds like this should be the recall. can you help to see if the dealer is getting away with this? can you help?? *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the check engine light became illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor, catalytic converter, and engine speed sensor circuit needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 95760.

Engine rattles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. during brake application he intermittently heard metal grinding. the dealer has made five attempts to diagnose the vehicle , but was unsuccessful. the dealer has replaced the brakes four times. however the repair did not remedy the failure. a representative with the manufacturer stated that they would contact him regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.

On my 2006 nissan altima with 2.5 liter engine, it would stop running at highway speeds from 70mph down to 5mph (in rush hour stop/go traffic). it also would intermittently fail to start properly by cranking for up to 45 seconds before start. this occurred over a period of 3 months and became worse quickly, with "service engine soon" on, so i took it to the dealership (grubbs nissan, bedford, tx) where they diagnosed it as a faulty crankshaft position sensor (cps) so they replaced it for $204.34 total. this cps is an ongoing problem that nissan says my vehicle is not part of the recall # 07v527000; there are over 650k vehicles that are potentially affected and i know my issue is directly related to the problems with this vehicle. new sensor is in; old part is not available. *tr

My brakes have a high pitched screech only when in reverse. this has been happening for over a year. i had it in to the glendale nissan dealer 3 times and they said there was nothing they could do. they said it was a defect in the type of brake it is. am i suppose to live with it for the life of the car. this sound is very abnormal. when i am backing up people just look at the car as to say, "get your brakes fixed". i have never heard of a car doing this let alone having to deal with this terrible screeching noise. *tr

Vehicle stalling while in motion usually while slowing to stop or when accelerating after being stopped. ses light came on today when it stalled and i took it straight to dealership. they stated it was crank and cam sensors. they replaced them and charged me $260. had to have engine replaced at 19,xxx miles under a recall. car has 58,7xx miles now and this time i had to pay. go online and find in excess of 160 consumer reports of this very cam and crank problem and everyone having to pay out of pocket for it when it is clearly a defect especially being that my engine was replaced so the defect is not just in the original engines. service dept. made no mention of there being a recall to me but being that i never got the recall notice when i had to have the engine replaced at 19,xxx (and i bought my car new and remained at same residence) i decided to just check online to see if others were having cam and crank problems. comes a no surprise to see that others are having the same issues. i am mute therefore can't call you guys so i am filing my complaint online. please note that i entered phone numbers only because i could not advance without doing so. please send any and all replies via e-mail if speaking to someone who can represent me is an issue. *tr

Just had to replace a faulty crankshaft position sensor on my 2006 nissan. i see that there were two prior nhtsa campaigns about this part, but apparently my vin was not covered under them. appear to be many complaints about this part from vehicles not under original campaigns. had same issues as others - vehicle would not start and almost stalled several times while driving. *tr

2006 nissan altima; engine style is the 2.5l apparently there was a recall on this car; all dealing with the crankshaft position sensor; i was unaware of this; and now am stuck with footing the bill of a diagnostic and then the labor and parts fee. nissan the dealership is not helping me at all and making me pay for this; not only that; but they are completely ignoring the issue at hand and not taking care of me; although i have purchased 2 vehicles from this particular location. i find it hard to believe that first i wasn't notified of the recall that happened in 2006 and second that i now have to pay for the mistake that they clearly made while others did not. *tr

Our 2006 nissan altima 2.5l's engine stopped running while being driven on july 6. 2009. after the incident, i researched recall information regarding the 2006 nissan altima, and discovered a recall requiring the electronic control module to be reprogrammed. however, when i took it into tim dahle's nissan in sandy, utah where we purchased the car, they told us the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. therefore, nissan's recall is not fixing the problem by simply reprogramming the ecm. instead, the root of the problem is the crankshaft sensor, and the consumer is required to spend $200 to get this repair done. the recall specifies the problem, but does not take financial responsibility for this defective part. *tr

Back seat latch hooks are unaccesable for latch system of baby/child car seats. the placement made it impossible to for the latches so we are forced to only use the lap belt to secure to car seat. *tr

Today while driving, my daughter stopped at a stop sign, and when she proceeded to turn right, her steering wheel locked up and she also lost the use of the brakes at the same time. what is happening???? luckily she was not hit by another car, but had she been on the interstate in the rain (or even fair weather), she may have been killed or maimed for life. this has never happened before, to me or anyone i know. i am very concerned about her safety. the vehicle is a 2006 nissan altima. please tell me how i should proceed, the car was taken to a shop and nothing is showing up on computer diagnostics. she will begin her first semester of college in a month, and will be commuting over 30 miles each way, 3 times per week, over bodies of water (namely, lake pontchartrain). please i am very worried what may happen if it happens again when she is on the interstate!!! i checked nissan's recall database, and it mentions the engine going dead for no reason, but my daughter said the engine did not go off, the steering locked as if the car were in park. *tr

I have a safety issue with my 2006 nissan altima 2.5 se. my vehicle stalls while i am driving. the dealership has told me that the issue is the cam and crankshaft sensors and the reprogramming of my ecs. i noticed that this was a recall on other 2006 nissan altima's with 2.5l engines. however, i am told that my vin is not included in the recall. please respond with your findings please. *tr

2006 2.5 l altima stalling. diagnosis is crankshaft position sensor issue and needs to be replaced and ecm reprogrammed. there is a recall for this issue. however, my vin is not on the list of recalls. diagnosis was performed by tischer nissan in laurel md. i am told that this is not covered by standard vehicle warranty, drivetrain warranty, or by recall. since this is exactly the same issue that other 2006 nissan altima's are experiencing. this is a safety issue and could have caused an accident if i had been in traffic when my vehicle stalled. *tr

My wife was in a mva on 05/08/09. her 2006 nissan altima was in a crash at approx. 30 mph. it has $7800.00 plus in damage. it was a front end crash. the airbag did not deploy. she was thrown into the windshield & has suffered a concussion, doctors say maybe tba, bruised chest, abdomen, facial bruising, and major knee injuries. her seatbelt also did not hold. the car had never been involved in any accidents. *tr

Purchased in nov 06, nissan altima 2006 special edition. supplemental air bag warning light came on 6/3/09 and has been flashing ever since. have made an app at the nissan dealer to see if that's covered under warranty. *tr

Nissan altima trunk lid is defective. when opened it springs back to close on someone's head. the springs do not hold the trunk lid in the open position. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact could not shift the vehicle into reverse, park, or neutral. the dealer stated that there was a silver switch near the gear shifter that could be used to manually change gears. later, the vehicle became non-responsive when the manual gear shifter switch was used. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were less than 18,000.

Excessive oil in crankshaft position sensor causing engine to stop running without warning. it almost caused an accident. *tr

My daughter has a 2006 nissan altima and while driving 3 days ago the car stalled at an intersection while she was about to turn left. she was then stuck in the middle of the road. i arrived and we got the car out of the street. took it to courtesy nissan in tampa and was told the problem was the cam and crank sensors. after researching the problem on the internet i found this problem was common and that nissan has known about it for awhile. there is a recall on the ecm but nissan told me it didn't cover the sensors. my daughter's car only has 42k miles and it couldn't be from extended wear and tear as suggested...ie other cars with the same complaint had many more miles listed. i am having the sensors replaced but i think it is unfair to consumers that nissan is selling these cars with this defective problem and are not taking responsibility for the repair. my daughter could have been t-boned sitting in the middle of the road like that. *tr

On saturday, 2/14/09 my car all of a sudden shut down while driving. i took it into the dealer on monday, 2/16/09, and was advised that there was a recall order to reprogram the ecm reprogrammed. later that afternoon i was advised that 2 sensors, the crankshaft & cam sensors were defective and needed to be replaced before the dealer could perform the reprogramming of the ecm; the cost would be $394.00. today, 2/17/09, while surfing the internet, i came across a website that posts nissan recall information. i found that nov 21, 2007 a mass recall was performed for over 653,000 vehicles, for 2002 & 2005-2006 altima/sentra models, with 2.5l engines, for defective crankshaft sensor, which causes the engine to shut off. then on nov 8, 2007, campaign #07v527000 was inacted; summary: 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" consequence: the vehicle can stop and cause a crash; my concern is: my vehicle is listed under this recall, but not the crankshaft sensor recall. do these two not go together? is it not considered a domino effect? how can the ecm be reprogrammed if the sensor is defective? how is it that vehicles are determined to be included in a recall? how can my vehicle be included in the recall for the crankshaft sensor? any help will be greatly appreciated. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima se-r with a 6 cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. periodically throughout the last 30 months the clutch would fall to the floor while driving, making it difficult to shift. the solution was to catch the clutch with the driver's toe and raise it manually back into position each time prior to a shift. this is difficult, distracting, and dangerous and could easily cause an accident. i reported it to my dealership but they were unable to duplicate it and therefore did not fix the problem. this month, at 38,000 miles, the clutch has fallen to the floor and has remained stuck there, rendering the vehicle completely undriveable. the dealer now recommends replacing the master and slave clutch cylinders, however they intend to charge $709.97 for it. this is obviously a defective part since it has had problems from 6,000 miles on and is reported by many other nissan owners as well on internet forums. example: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2005-2006-nissan-altima-se-r-discussion/273277-slave-clutch-cylinder-recall.html i reported the problem to nissan, however they have "decided" not to assist me with this repair. the nissan file number is 6393944. it is my hope that someone will take an interest in this issue before this incident causes a fatal wreck. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving less than 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle hesitated and the cruise control became inoperable. the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle felt as if it were losing power intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was informed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were less than 56,000.

Had to replace engine on nissan altima 06 with only 33,000 mi dealer would not give the reason why. front struts needs replacing after 39,000. also replace transmission seal@39,000mi. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving less than 60 mph, the vehicle would stall and start intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that there was a defect in the crankshaft sensor. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and current mileages were less than 38,000.

Vehicle failed to start on several occasions. the first time at 28,214 miles. had vehicle towed to dealer after hours. vehicle started for them next day. dealer suggested it was a sensor acting up but no code was recorded. when it happened the second and third times, i was able to trick it into started by removing several fuses and clearing the engine of excess fuel. car would start. i read about this trick on the internet. finally the check engine light came on and the vehicle began to run rough and was even harder to start. took vehicle in at 59,038 to have crank position sensor replaced. *tr

Defective crankshaft sensor. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the gear shift box was not working properly and the lever remains stuck when shifting. the dealer stated that something was spilled in the gear box. they pulled the gear box apart and found no spill. the contact believed that the dealer did not reassemble the vehicle correctly. the dealer is charging $800-900 to repair the gear shift. the contact was informed to find another dealer to repair the vehicle. the nissan manufacturer is not assisting. the vehicle is under warranty, but is not being repaired as such. the failure mileage was 23,000.

4 dry rotted valve stems, dill tr414 that were original equip on continental mts p215/60 r16 94 t touring on 2006 nissan altima when vehicle was purchased new, veh was towed to ntb where they replaced all 4 valve stems, i rptd incident to mfr nissan and mfr continental and they are blaming each other. *tr

Recall id# 6827 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. had ecm reprogrammed and my crankshaft position sensor is still overheating. nissan should replace the sensor if the reprogramming does not work. *tr

I bought my altima new in 2006. i have had the car for 2 years and have had to have the struts replaced 3 times and just recently a tie rod. i have 30,000 miles on the car and have never missed any general maintenance. i worry that the car is not safe. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while idling in traffic, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. several days later, the battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled again. the dealer stated that the crank shaft position sensor overheated. the manufacturer confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure and updated 09/18/08. *jb

Subject crank position sensor. subject car 2006 nissan altima 2.5. recall was received about the same time the car started dying while driving. when traveling at low speeds the engine will die causing a very dangerous situation when the car looses power and power steering stalling in the middle of the road. when traveling at freeway speeds the engine shuts off, the car looses power for approximately 3 seconds then violently jerks regaining power. nissan dealer has stated that this is an ecm problem and that a reprogram will fix this problem. i took the car into the dealer and the reprogram of the ecm was completed. now the car dies more frequently and now it takes considerable cranking to start the car when warm. approximately 2 min. to restart. nissan has tried to "band aid" a faulty crank position sensor with an ecm reprogram that is not working. the car abruptly dying is a very dangerous situation and can easily lead to uncalled for injuries and deaths stemming from this faulty sensor. i agree that the upgraded ecm program should read both the cam position sensor and crank position sensor in tandem as a redundant feature but if the problem is with a leaky sensor or a bad solder joint in the sensor, the sensor should be replaced under a recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving long distances between 60-70 mph, the vehicle surges when it comes to a complete stop. the failure occurred ten previous times and was taken to the dealer each time. the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred one month later. he has become so used to the failure, that he can feel it before it actually occurs. he applies the brakes 30 feet behind other vehicles to avoid a rear end crash. the contact must also shut off the vehicle to solve the failure on his own. the most recent failure occurred while his wife was exiting the vehicle. the failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 11,500.

215/55/17 bridgestone turanza el-42 tire on fron driver side begin to split on side tradwear. only 15000 miles on the tire. exper tire care would not replace the defetive tire for free. *tr

My 2006 nissan altima (6,500 miles) was purchased new from the dealer. during the past mont i have been experiencing a problem with my clutch pedal going all the way to the floor when pressed and not returning. i checked on line and identified that apparently with the 6 cyl. engine and standard transmission this is a common problem with the break down of the dot 3 brake fluid that is used in the clutch master cylinder. many sites recommend the higher boiling temperature of the dot 4 or 5.1. the dealership insists that dot 3 is sufficient however in talking to other altima owners on line it is a recurring problem. *tr

I have 2006 nissan altima, first, my car wouldn't start until about the fifth or seventh try..took and got that fixed then the dealer had to re-program my key.. then after one week of driving.... it just wouldn't start at all. all with-in a three period. so it is in the shop right now. 6/06/2008...ever since 06/03/2008. can you please help. *tr

2006 nissan altima ser clutch sinks to the floor and prevents use of gears. happens once a month in traffic or on hot days. nissan has not yet fixed the problem. it is dangerous being stranded on the highway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 35 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. prior to the illumination, the vehicle shook, jerked, and stalled. the failure occurs the most when at a stop or approaching a stop. the contact must pull off the road and make several attempts to restart the vehicle after the stalling occurs. the dealer identified the cause of the failure as the crankshaft sensor as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the current and failure mileages were unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact took her vehicle to the dealer three times because the brakes were squeaking loudly. the first time, the dealer replaced the rear brakes. the second time, they could not locate a failure, and currently, they stated that the front brakes needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 12,800 and failure mileage was 5,000.

Engine shut off going between 60-70 mph while attempting to pass 18 wheeler on 3 lane interstate 35. had headlight replaced 4 days before incident and was advised about a recall, choose to have the recall work done at that time also. service advisor claimed that the recall had nothing to do with the malfunction, said they had trouble getting the car started and noted something about the rpm's, said they test drove the car and it hasn't stalled. said they know it has a problem but they haven't been able to replicate it. today is 04-30-08, the car has been at the dealership since 04-19-08. service advisor stopped calling on 04-24-07. have complained to nissan consumer affairs who finally returned my call today stating that they talked to the dealership 3 times total and they claim that nothing is wrong with the car, that they test drove it 90 miles and cleared something from the air intake. the dealership never told me this story and stopped calling me on 04-24-07. when i asked the consumer affairs lady if she would load up her kids in the car and go down the interstate during heavy traffic? she hesitated and said yes she would. *tr

I own a 2006 nissan altima with 28 k miles control buttons for driver side window not operating properly. reported to nissan dealership after months of having to hold down manually control up and down operations of window. nissan dealership asked who had performed previous work on windows and i told them no one advised dealership to check window for possible # to verify truth on our behalf. dealership refused to fix the problem without me paying the cost of $ 100.00 says some how or another window unadjusted itself and now needs to be readjusted. advised dealer i was not going to pay for a defective window. window will roll itself down must hold firmly the control button in order to secure safety of vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on may 25, 2008, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. there was no steering power or braking ability. in order to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the contact pulled into a nearby alley and clipped the front end of a parked vehicle. the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a pole. she called the police and her insurance agent to report the crash, and a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained $9,000 worth of damages. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot for five days because the service center at the dealer was closed for the holiday. once the vehicle was towed to the dealer the following tuesday, they kept it for 32 days. in april of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, but they stated that the repairs had previously been performed. the following day, the check engine light illuminated. the dealer stated that they would have to rescan the engine computer at the cost of $119. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 24,000.

Coming home from graduate school early evening, dog came out of no where ran into the passenger side of my car, the air bag went off, fractured my elbow- had to have a specialist do surgery on the elbow. *tr

2006 nissan altima with a engine recall. consumer would like reimbursement for the recall repair work. consumer states that there has been work done to fix the engine and would like reimbursement due to the recall. *kb the dealer reprogrammed the ecm. *jb

I had a 2003 nissan altima that stalled on i95 (3) times before it was correctly diagnosed as a crank sensor issue and became a major recall for nissan. in july 2006 i leased another nissan altima after the engine was completed damaged on my 2003 altima due to another recall regarding oil consumption issues. i inquired a few months ago at a routine service visit if my current 2006 nissan was part of the "crank sensor" recall that was recently issued and told it was. i had never received any notification in the mail from either nissan or the dealer, this recall i was told was corrected during my visit. on saturday march 29,2008 i was driving on i95 in the third lane at approx 65-70 mph and the car stalled without any warning. i was able to coast across 3 lanes and get half in the breakdown lane at which time i departed the car got to a safe area out of harm's way of traffic and contacted the state troopers for assistance. they came and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived and towed me to the car dealership. i was given a rental car since the car was not able to start again without stalling was contacted on monday march 31, 2008 by the dealer to let me know the car started normally they had drove it for several miles and no problem. the comment made was they will drive again on tuesday and if no issues they can't explain what happened. since i already had a similar experience with my 2003 altima and same car dealer i'm confident this problem will reoccur again and this time once again endanger my life and others on the road with me at the time of the incident. please assist me in getting their attention for myself and others regarding this life threatening issue. i'm sure i'm not the only vehicle with this problem, since my 2003 issue turned into a major recall for approx 650,000 vehicles. *tr

March 3, 2008 - 2006 nissan altima 2.5l - not starting; taken into nissan and the ecm was reprogrammed. march 21, 2008 back at nissan for similar problem - nissan dealership cannot find problem. received recall notice that the engine can stop running while driving on march 21st...after twice having the car at the dealership. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact saw an alert on the television in january of 2008 that the 2002-2006 nissan altima's have a defect with the electronic control module. the dealer stated that they could not locate any failure. on march 20, 2008, the contact received a recall notice for this same failure. she is concerned about the length of time it took to be informed of nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). there had been no failure to date. the vin and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 11,700.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on one occasion, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward to the sidewalk. on two occasions, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward towards the sidewalk. the contact used both the foot brake and the emergency brake to finally stop the vehicle. the vehicle was never taken to the dealer. on twelve occasions, when the floor clutch was pressed, it became stuck. she had to manually work the clutch back to its normal position. on three occasions, when driving between 1-20 mph, the engine would shut off. on two occasions, while the vehicle was idling, the engine shut off. on four occasions, the vehicle restarted on its own. on one occasion, she had to call roadside assistance for a jump start. the vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper from rolling forward into the sidewalk. in january of 2008, the contact received a letter from nissan concerning her vehicle not having abs; however, the information she received when the vehicle was purchased stated that it did have abs. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 28,650 and failure mileage was 9,286.

I once was told by bob bell nissan that my vehicle was not on the recall list. and now 2 years later i receive a letter stating that my nissan 2006 altima is one of the recall vehicle on the list .and im contacting you for this reason. *tr

Clutch sinks to the floor, and i am unable to get the car in gear. driving along highway and unable to get the car in gear during a downshift. lucky to be able to pull over without being hit. stranded on the side of the road. nissan could not "replicate" the problem. no fix. extremely dangerous situation. i am lucky not to have had a crash. yet! *tr

Vehicle is excessively loosing oil and motor shuts down and will not crank often for no reason. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 10 mph, when the vehicle idled between 750 to 1000 and the brakes are engaged, there was a noise present in the engine. the dealer replaced the motor mount; however, the failure occurred immediately after it was repaired. the dealer stated that the part may need time to adjust. an appointment was rescheduled to diagnose the failure on january 7, 2008. the dealer stated that they would not have any idea what to look for. the failure mileage was 32000 and the current mileage was 43000.

Clutch stuck on floor, did not return to up position. very difficult to shift gears - clutch engaged about 1/2" from floor. occurred after sitting in traffic for approximately 30 minutes. stopped vehicle and clutch was fine after engine was turned off for 15 minutes. *tr

I bought a nissan 2006 altima and i was told that the motor was a recall but had been replaced when i purchased the auto, since then 1 yr later i had another recall to replace the motor again. the headliner has been replaced and it still has a spot where i believe it is leaking. my pickup as in the motor isn't working properly when i put my foot on the gas it takes time for it to move. i have taken it in on a regular basis for oil changes, rotation of tires etc. i am very dissatisfied with the motor of this vehicle. please help. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the odometer was putting more miles on the vehicle than what was actually being driven. the failure was noticed while driving 35 mph. the vehicle has been to the dealer three times, but they have been unable to determine the cause of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 41,000.

I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima on january 10th 2007 it only had 30 miles on it, i loved the car had minor problems with noise etc, had the oil changed on time through the dealer i never received any notice about the recall? a car pulled out in front of my car so my front end hit the side of his car and my car instantly caught on fire? the police/fire dept can not figure out why it caught on fire because my car was traveling the speed limit which was 35 mph? they think something was wrong with my car and that i should look into a recall or defect on the vehicle i wished i had known about the oil recall because maybe this is why my car caught on fire it is a total loss i have no car and now am fighting with the insurance companies to get a new car i do not want a nissan altima and this car was my wish car i really liked the altimas? *tr

On 11/27/2007, i came home to find both of the front windows of my 2006 nissan altima down. the mystery to me is how my windows got rolled down. the alarm on my car was on, the steering column was locked and my lock bar was still on the steering column. luckily nothing was stolen and my neighbors had taped plastic on my windows to avoid damage if it had rained. pictures were taken and the police were called. of course, the mystery still remains as to how the windows were rolled down. no one has a key to my car and each morning/evening, i ensure that the alarm is on. if this is some sort of defect, i would like to know. is it a way for someone to roll down my electric windows without turning the ignition? is there a way for someone's remote control to operate the windows of my vehicle? my remote control does not control the windows. i will be discussing this incident further with the dealer when i take my vehicle in for it's first oil change (since purchased dec. 2006 - but has less than 3500 miles). *tr

I bought a 2006 nissan altima in november of 2005. i have now had this vehicle for 2 years. i just came across 2 recalls online by accident. i was never notified of these recalls and they both appear to be very serious. 1- (#06v223000) from june 2006 involving "engine and engine cooling" that lists excessive oil consumption and possibly engine fire and 2- (06v0046000) from feb. 2006 involving rear suspension and possibly a cracked bracket. i have had to add plenty of oil since buying this car, but cannot believe i was never notified about a serious and potentially dangerous safety hazard as this, not to mention the damage it must have already caused to the engine!! what do i do now and what can be done to this obvious terrible shady dealership and unforgivable manufacturer?? *tr

Accelerating will occasionally result in clutch pedal going to the floor board. extremely difficult to shift out of gear, unable to get the car into any gear. sometimes able to resume normal clutch operation by pulling on pedal. several complaints to dealerships in first year and a half after purchase. clutch and master cylinder checked for leaks. fluid replaced or topped off. unable to duplicate symptoms at dealership. problem remains. *tr

I was pulling into a parking space in front of the building where i work. i had my foot on the brake and the car accelerated and went over the curb, it accelerated a second time and sped between two trees, then between a tree and building and ended up facing the opposite direction of the parking spot on the sidewalk in front of the building. the car basically did a full "u" from the parking spot to the sidewalk. my feeling is that i had the wheel turned to the right to park in the parking spot and did not have time to straighten the steering wheel so the car continued to go to the right, hence the "u". the driver side air bags went off. i had on several occasions experienced the car hesitating when i would accelerate after stopping at a stop sign or light. the car would hesitate and then resume at a normal speed. once the car resumed speed, the car seemed fine. *tr

Dust boot wedged between piston and cylinder. *tr

Driving down the interstate at 70mph, the passenger air bag on/off light keeps indicating that the airbag is off, while a adult passenger of sufficient weight is sitting up right, with feet flat on the floor and back against the back of the seat is in the chair. they have replaced the seat bottom once before and that did not correct the problem. there is no straight answer to how much a person has to weigh, but all three of the answers have been under the weight of the occupant. nissan now says to get into another 2006 altima, but there is none available at the nissan dealership which the car is at right now. cannot drive car for fear that the air bag will not deploy if in a frontal accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the power windows have an automatic feature, which allowed them to move up and down when the button was pressed. he stated that there was no safety feature installed to prevent the windows from moving up if something was in the way. the dealer stated that the feature was standard equipment and did not make any repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 40 and current mileage was 30,000.

On 10/22/06 i purchased a 2006 nissan altima in va. it has a remanufactored engine and only had 35 miles. i had the oil changed at 3,400 miles and moved back to ga. i received a recall notice pb023 qr25 alt-ser my06 ntb06-082 in may 2007. i took it to the nearest nissan dealership and everything checked out and they changed the oil (odo 7,473). i had the oil changed on 9/1/2007 (odo 11,885). on 10/20/07, driving on an interstate suddenly there was smoke coming from everywhere and the engine died. thought it was going to go up in flames. it smell as if the engine was burning. (odo 13,791). it was towed to the nearest nissan dealership. they said the it threw a rod and there is a hole the size of a fist in the engine. the engine will be replaced. this will be the second engine in this veh. i would like a new vehicle replacement or be refunded in full. i have no confidence in the vehicle and fear it will catch fire. i am scared to drive it! i was assured when purchased that the engine problems have been resolved and were no longer an issue and the dealership would stand behind the engine 100%. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the rear side air bag on the passenger side failed to deploy. the five year old, who was seated in the rear passenger seat and wearing a seat belt, struck the door panel and suffered broken bones around the right eye. the rest of the air bags deployed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 70,000.

2006 altima 2.5 s that is a lemon customer wants to have the car replaced under the lemon law**cc the consumer stated the vehicle has no start problem. the vehicle would start up when she began her day, but at unpredictable times. there is a grinding noise under the gas pedal while accelerating as well as when coming to a stop. the dealer stated the vibration/grinding noise was coming from the tires. all the windows and doors will lock and the remote keyless entry does not seem to work. the cd player and radio are not playing properly. the radio has a lot of static. the cd player makes the cd's sound like they are scratched. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. he stated that the vehicle burns oil excessively. the dealer stated that there the vehicle passed oil consumption and compression tests. there is a recall for the engine (nhtsa campaign # 06v223000) however, the dealer refused to make any repairs because the vehicle passed the test. the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 16,837. the consumer provided multiple repair invoices for vehicle and a copy of the recall notice. updated 08/30/07 *tr

Car shakes when idles as if it will turn off, but only sporadically. this started at 24,000 miles. check engine light comes on throwing various codes. dealer has put on new gas cap, gas seal, fuel pump, fuel canister and air flow regulator. car still shaking, check engine light on again and after 11 times in the shop...here we go again to the shop so they can check the code, put in on vacuum, drive it around and then tell me again it's all fixed. i am in a never ending loop of being inconvenienced with an unreliable brand new car. dealer won't buy car back...trade...or guarantee a fix. i just pray after my warranty is over, i can still get it fixed. *jb

Altima 2006 w/ 3.5l engine/ auto trans. car was making a loud roar type noise heard at idle from inside the car for about a week and an appointment was made at the dealer to get it checked out. the night before it went in for service, the car got stuck in 5th gear while sitting at a light and stalled. car was restarted and proceeded to stay in 5th gear. the problem went away overnight and was ok driving to the service center. we picked up the car and it was "fixed". we were told it was a bad fuel pulsar thing. the noise went away, however the stalling and gear sticking did not. the car went back in and this time they told us it was a bad camshaft positioning sensor. i explained to the service mgr that the camshaft has nothing to do with the transmission. he insisted this was the problem and the car was "fixed" once again. guess what, the car stalled and stuck in 5th gear that evening. back to the shop !!... this time on a tow truck. i told them to keep the car as long as needed until it is fixed. they tell us that the car is "fixed" once again. this time they say the entire computer is no good and needs to be replaced. i'll pick up the car on monday. lets see if it is "fixed" now. i guess i should be happy to not be stuck with a 2.5l oil burner- fire trap. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the engine failed at 6,000 miles and had to be replaced. there is a safety recall for the engine (recall#06v046000). the contact stated that a new engine was installed into the vehicle. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on december 18, 2006, the contact received recall notice # 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). he has taken his vehicle to nissan seven to eight times, but the vehicle is still leaking oil every 500 miles. nissan's corporate office stated that this is a minor issue and would contact him within 48 hours. the dealer reprogrammed the ecm twice and stated that this was normal and happens constantly. nissan has yet to contact him or offer any assistance. the contact has all of the repair work orders. the current mileage is 6,800 and failure mileage was 4,938. the consumer stated that original recall work was performed without satisfaction by northbay nissan. the current dealer has referred the consumer back to original sales dealer vallejo nissan for further testing. updated 06/14/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima , and the current mileage was 7,200. the engine was replaced at 3,500 miles. the vehicle hesitated and was sluggish intermittently. the vehicle was diagnosed four times by the dealer. there were no warning indicators and the dealer has stated that they could not diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 3500. *ak

2006 nissan altima customer received recall letter and has been unable to get car fix and can't let the car sit and pay car note and insurance**cc the consumer stated a new engine was installed in the vehicle due to a recall. three weeks later, the vehicle went into limp mode and the speed decreased. the vehicle was towed and the consumer was later informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the consumer returned the vehicle back to the dealer and upon inspection they stated the wiring harness was unplugged. *jb

The transmission(standard)will just drop out of 5th gear into the neutral position. this has happened 4 times in the last three weeks. there are 10,800 miles on the vehicle. it was purchased new. 2006 nissan altima sl. when the transmission has disengaged i have been traveling freeway speeds and the cruise control is set causing a quick rise in the rpms-which is not good for any engine. *jb

Recommended fix for the 2006 nissam altima potential engine fire is to update the electronic contol module which will ensure the engine will go into limp mode in the event the oil levle drops to an unacceptable level. if the car goes in limp mode the engine rpms will not exceed 1800 rpms, this restriction will prevent the car from traveling more than 25 mph. if the vehicle goes into limp mode while traveling on a highway, the driver and passengers are put into a dangerous situation. why is it acceptable for a car manufacturer to propose and institure a fix to a vehicle that compromises personal safety, and what recourse does the consumer have related to the proposed corrective action?*ak

I am making this complaint with a safety concern in my 2006 nissan altima. i purchased the car from santa monica nissan on 07/29/06. since then the car has already been to the dealer several times with identical problems. the car hesitates at times while driving on local roads, freeways and hilly roads, and skids while taking turns. i am very scared to drive this car because of the slowed down motion during heavy traffic hours. it is a big safety issue to be driving a car that hesitates when you're trying to catch up to the speed of traffic & skids, making a loud screechy sound when trying to turn. i have complained to the manufacturer several times, but each time they send me back saying that there's nothing wrong with the car. they are neglecting the problem instead of resolving it. no reasonable conclusion has been reached as yet. i am looking for nissan to buy the car back before there are any injuries to myself or others. nissan has failed to resolve my issues. i definitely am staying away from nissan!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. after purchasing the vehicle the contact noticed that the steering pulled to the right while driving at any speed. the vehicle was brought to the dealer on five different occasions. on each occasion the dealer performed an alignment, adjusted the steering, and rotated the tires. more air was placed in the tires also. after all the remedies performed it still had the same failure. the manufacturer issued case # 5591789. the dealer could not seem to duplicate the failure. also, she stated that the failure occurred when she released the steering wheel. the contact found complaint # 10185548 on the nhtsa website regarding the steering wheel pulling to the left. the current mileage was 2,011, and failure mileage was 100.*ak

2006 nissan altima. consumer is seeking reimbursement for an extended warranty she purchased. contacts vehicle was included in a recall for engine fire in which nissan provided an extended warranty for precautionary measures. *mc *jb

Purchased our 2006 nissan altima in jan of 2006. after a few months of using this car we noticed the trunk did not operate properly. when the car is on a flat surface as it was when we purchased it the trunk lid will stay open, if the car is situated on any kind of incline the trunk will slam shut. my children were injured several times as was i when the trunk slammed down on our heads. the reason is visual, the trunk was poorly designed, there is no tension at all. the trunk actually swings like a pendulum . i took it into the shop four times over this past year. today, 3/22/2007 the nissan dealership finally did the needed repairs. they agree the design is poor. everyone who has a 2006 nissan altima without the back spoiler should be notified of this defect.

I bought my nissan altima 2.4s special edition package in december 2006. i was going back from my office to home for lunch and just near my office when i was in the right lane of the "corporate drive" to take a right turn on to "tennyson pkwy", the car suddenly went on the right curb and it was really difficult to control. the car moved so quickly from the right curb to left curb (corporate drive was a two lane street dead end to tennyson), i believe that something must be wrong with the rear suspension to go out of control. this 2006 nissan altima car needs to be checked for safety, it lead to los of control. i have registered the complaint with nissan as well for my car they told me the car is not in recall list at "that" time for the nhtsa# 06v-046. how many cars they are waiting to cause similar incidents before they issue recall ? *jb

Around 6 months after the lease of my vehicle i noticed a hole on the floor, and any time i contacted the dealership and told them about the problem nothing was ever done. i was told that it was my car. therefore, my problem. it has been almost a year and a half and the hole has gotten bigger. i may one day die in that car due to the heel of my shoe getting stuck in that hole, because i may not be able to get my foot out from it in time to brake, or my foot may get caught in there.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact purchased the vehicle at a stop sale event due to recall # 06v-223000. the dealer stated that the vehicle must have already been remedied in order to be for sale on the lot. the vehicle consumed large quantities of oil from the date of purchase until present. the contact received an owner notification letter from nissan north america on december 12, 2006, that stated that the vehicle was remedied at 33,000 miles. the oil pressure test associated with the recall remedy allegedly showed no need to replace the engine. harte nissan offered to replace the engine. the current mileage was 53000.*ak

When trying to fuel the vehicle pump continues to shut off. car taken in for repairs, and i was told i did not know how to put fuel in the car. taken a second time, and they looked at the car. fixed the problem after many attempts. car was having same problem again after 1 month. *ak

Purchased new 2006 nissan altima in january 2007. took car back within 2 weeks to dealership due to steering , pulling to the left, always correcting the steering & swaying felt in the rear during highways speeds of 100 km. dealership check & completed front wheel alignment road tested & said car was fine. took car back within 3 days for the same problem, the tech went for a road test with me and said there was nothing wrong with steering, that it was normal. steering continues to pull , this seems to be problem that mostly likey we be identified once a accident happens.

Tl*- the contact stated that there had been no failure to date with the 2006 nissan altima. the contact complained that there was an engine recall on the vehicle, and she thought it should not be. the vehicle was new, and the contact believed that there shouldn't be any failures with it so soon. the current mileage was 9025.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima ser. the clutch has been repaired on 3 occasions since he purchased the vehicle in august 2006. the clutch pedal stuck to the floor, making a loud noise in the engine ,and the pedal has to be lifted up while driving with his foot. on some occasions the pedal would release in the half way position which mad eit difficult to shift gears. the vehicle was forced into gear when trying to put the vehicle in reverse, the gear was difficult to engage. the driver will contact the manufacturer to inquire about the lemon law. the most recent repair on the clutch was on 01/15/07. the mechanic replaced the clutch assembly with the flywheel, and all of the hydraulic and hose systems. since the repairs the clutch made a loud noise and grinding sound. the current mileage was 7,500. the failure mileage was 2,500. *ak

We purchased a 2006 nissan altima (new, never owned) on january 10, 2007. the vehicle has defects and has been bought to the dealer (nissan of garden city in hempstead,new york) on four occasions;1/25/07, 2/1/02, 2/5/07, and 2/14/07. we filed a complaint with nissan north america on 1/17/07. file number 5593141. the service representative is slow in providing response and other service representatives refuse to provide name or contact information of managerial staff. their single means of communication is through e-mail. their actual policy is to wait 24 hours before returning phone calls. i was advised this by one of their service representatives at their "800" number. *nm

Problem with engine consuming too much oil. when vehicle was taken in for oil changes was informed by technician that oil consumption was normal. received letter from nissan usa motors stating there was a recall due to engine consuming too much oil and were currently looking at a solution to the problem. to ensure no further damage to engine owner was required maintain suggested oil levels. the car started making noise coming from the engine was told it was nothing to worry about. last letter received by nissan usa motor stated to take vehicle in to nearest dealership for a test that would determine if only ecm would need to be reset or maybe a possible engine replacement. *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact received recall 06v223000 , and she did not t feel safe driving the vehicle. the notice stated that the vehicle could possibly catch on fire. she didn't care what was fixed on the vehicle. the owner purchased the vehicle in march 2006 ,and was informed of the recall in april 2006. the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not affected by the notice due to the vin. however, the contact received the recall notice on 2/23/07 the current mileage was 13,000. there had been no failure to date.*ak

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that since she purchased the vehicle it had been burning excessive amounts of oil. the failure mileage was approximately 5500. the contact received recall 06v223000 for the same failure. the contact stated that a sensor was changed, but the vehicle continued to consume excessive amounts of oil. according to the recall if the failure continued the manufacturer would replace the engine. the dealer advised the contact that the oil consumption was considered normal per nissan specs and will not replace the engine. the contact stated that there were no warning indicators to indicate the oilwas low. the current mileage was 7500.*ak

I purchased a 2006 nissan altima in june of 2006 and i have been complaining about my engine making loud noises as well as the condition of the car when i received it. since i have the car i have been having to repair a lot of things that shouldn't have to be done yet. please help me in getting my car fixed. *nm

I purchased a 2006 altima nissan 2.5 special edition in feb 2006. within a 6 months time frame i have had 2 engine replacements. this still hasn't corrected the oil consumption problem nor the clicking sound. i have also been informed that the clicking and grinding sound may be attributed to bad tires. so i took it to another company that deals in tires and was informed my tires were in great condition. then on jan 22 i was told i needed a new steering wheel to help with the sound and vibrations. my nissan sounds and rides like a truck. nissan needs to just live up to the fact that some of the 2006 models were just not built correctly and compensate the consumers that are feeling the affects of buying a lemon.. why would they put their reputation in jeopardy. do they not realize this could turn into a class action law suit. several of my friends have had their cars bought back under the lemon law but i'm getting the run around from one of the nissan reps. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that after replacing 2 engines in a 6 month period to know my car is a lemon.. nissan has lost my respect due to the non caring nature they have represented. *jb

I received a letter asking me to bring my car for the engine recall on my '06 nissan altima. unfortunately my vehicle was affected, if i didn't proceed with the recall request my vehicle could lead to an engine fire. my car was in the shop for less than 24hours, it's engine was replaced with a re-built engine. i do not know if old engine is available. *jb

2006 nissan altima upset about recall notice**nar**cc the consumer is upset that a vehicle that she has owned for no more than 2 months, is prone to catching on fire. *jb

Tl* - the contact stated that the 2006 nissan altima was excessively consuming oil, she has taken it at least fifteen times to the dealer. the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle in when it had no oil. the first time she took it to the dealer for repair she had received a recall letter from nissan regarding the oil leak, but to her knowledge it was not repaired and the problem recurred. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer they stated that there was no problem. she called north american nissan ,and they told her to send in her invoices so that they might help her, but the vehicle was still excessively consuming oil. *ak

I own a 2006 nissan altima. i have an aftermarket gps system that i use in the car. i have noticed that the speed gauged by the gps has a variance from what shows on the speedometer. for instance, if i am traveling 40 mph and have the cruise control set to that speed, the gps shows that i am actually traveling 36 mph. the difference between the two devices grows as my speed increases. *nm

Tl * - the contact took the vehicle to a dealer in coral springs, florida for nhtsa recallcampaign id number: 06v223000 regarding the engine and engine cooling. the dealer was going to replace the engine with a new engine. the contact told the dealer that he wanted proof that it would be a new engine, and dealer urged him to call the manufacturer. the contact called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer stated that it will be a brand new engine. when contact asked for proof the customer service representative for the manufacturer stated that it wouldn't be a new engine, instead it would be a refurbished engine. *ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima, he received recall notice 06v223000 to replace the engine. the contact refuse to authorize the dealer to replace the engine. the contact is requesting a refund and has filed a complaint with consumer affairs. consumer affairs stated they would call him in 24 hours and he hasn't received a call. the dealer is requesting the contact to schedule appointment to have the engine replaced; however, the contact refused. the current mileage on the vehicle is 19,000. the vehicle was purchased on december 28, 2005. there have been no failures to date. *nm

Tl* - the contact changed the oil himself on the 2006 nissan altima. he first changed the oil at 500 miles ,and at that time 4 1/2 quarts came out that is the amount of oil he put in. the contact s changed the oil again at 3750 only 3 quarts came out. he knew that he put 4 1/2 quarts in the first time. the contact took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and explained what happened. the contact was told they would send the oil to their lab oratoryfor analysis. the contact received a letter, which stated that after their analysis, they found the oil consumption was normal. the contact did not believe this to be normal. before he purchased the vehicle the dealer told him the engine had been replaced because of excessive oil consumption. *ak

My nissan altima se 2006 has an issue with the gas cap is so tight that it is impossible to take it off without hurting yourself. most of the time i need to get the gas station attendant to remove it and he also has a hard time. on sunday i tried to get some gas and the gas cap wouldn't come off at all. monday the nissan dealership tells me that because of the plastic and spring design they have a tendency of braking and yet they replaced with the same type of gas cap. today i tried to refuel and again i couldn't get the gas cap off and had to go back in to a different nissan dealer. why not just change the design so that it doesn't brake? *nm

Tl* - the contact learned that there is a safety recall on 2006 nissan altimas and she has not received the safety recall. the contact said that there is black mud in the motor. the contact was told that if she keeps driving the car she will ruin the motor and that it would cost $1600. to repair the problem.

Tl* - the contact stated that every time the brakes were applied they made a loud squealing noise. the contact took the vehicle to two dealerships in virginia. and both stated that there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. the contact was concerned for her safety because the brakes continued to make a loud squealing noise. *ak updated 4/8/08 *cn the consumer stated there was a recall for the engine for this vehicle and consumer stated a fuel smell in the was present in the vehicle. updated 04/08/08 *tr

Tl* - the contact has a 2006 nissan altima, which he leased on may 29, 2006. the vehicle had excessive oil consumption since shortly after he leased the vehicle. the contact has been trying to learn when nissan knew that this was a safety hazard, and why he was not informed before leasing this vehicle. nissan has agreed to replace the engine free of charge, but will not tell the contact when they knew of recall 06v223000 prior to his leasing the vehicle. since september the contact has been to the dealer at least twice to have oil replaced. *ak

Tl*- the contact called regarding campaign number 06v223000. the contact is not very happy that the dealership. the dealership will have to replace the engine on the vehicle and wants to know if it's normal procedure for the dealership to put in a new engine on a fairly new vehicle. repair invoice is available if needed.

Tl* - the contact called nissan motors to inform them that passer by said car was on fire. he then heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke behind him. nissan said that the vehicle is safe and had a recall on the engine. when he asked to have the engine replaced, the dealer declined to do so. the dealer advised contact to change and check oil every 700 miles. the dealer offered the contact an extended 100,000 mile warranty. the contact bought a new car to avoid having to perform maintenance on a vehicle so often. nissan maintains that the vehicle was safe. brunton motors nissan diagnosed the vehicle and informed him the oil was fine. a short time later he received a recall letter. the contact asked if the dealer can force him to retrieve the vehicle, which is presently at the dealership. the contact received a call late 12/18/06 that the vehicle has been repaired and waiting pick-up. per the recall if the oil gets low in the vehicle it can catch on fire.

Brand new 2006 altima 2.5s devlivered to me with a bad fuel pump. service engine light was on. but went off after i fill up. then came back on with the fuel light showing. had to take it back with just 85 miles on it. had to go back down to dealer. service tech said i couldnt get a loaner car it wasnt covered under the warrenty. i lived 45 miles away, they wouldnt take me home. finally went to the salesman and he gladly gave me another car to drive until it was fixed 3 days later. *nm

2006 2.5 altima special edition has squeaking brakes 2 months after purchased. car had 4,000 miles and brakes are squeaking. nissan has not repaired or replaced the high oil consumption engine recall since receiving recall notification in june 2006. nissan has even taken the recall off the website however has acknowledged it because there are cars on the lot with replaced engines. there is a problem with the oil consumption and it needs to be repaired immediately. engine oil is very essential to the car and should not be viewed as a minor recall. i was told the piston rings are defected and should have the engine replaced. have yet to have nissan honor this request. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated when driving 40 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right. when taken to the service dealer, the tires were rotated and balanced. also, the front end was aligned. the steering problem continued, but pulled to the left and was more difficult to control. the vehicle was then taken to the sales dealer. all tires were replaced and balanced, and the alignment was inspected. the sales dealer informed the contact the problem had to do with the wrong sized tires that were mounted on the vehicle, although the tires were mounted on the vehicle by the sales dealer, when the contact purchased the vehicle. the problem continued to pull to the right. when the vehicle was driven at 60 mph, the steering wheel locked up, then by giggling the steering wheel to the left and right, the steering unlocked and pulled to the right. the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer and the manufacturer was notified.*ak updated 02/12/07. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #06v223000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system was received. the dealer was contacted for an appointment, and informed that the repairs would take all day. the contact was refused a loaner vehicle by both the dealer and the manufacturer. the recall letter identified that there may be a fire hazard which the contact expressed was a safety concern to the family. the contact would like to have a new vehicle in return for the recalled vehicle.

I purchased a brand new 2006 altima june 2006, i loved my car from the day it was purchased, until recently when my brakes started to make that annoying squeaking noise i thought too myself, wow how can this be, my car is only five months old. i thought to myself it must be the way i am stepping on the brake, but to my surprise the next afternoon i received in the mail recall information, i read it over and was disgusted, i just purchased the vehicle and i am being told my engine may need to be replaced and high oil consumption will occur and possibly a fire!! i was very upset i was to contact the dealer but this all occurred during the thanksgiving holiday, so i drove my sister honda suv for the holiday, my car sat without being driven for about four days. i was absolutely sick when my father asked to use my car when he attempted to start my car it would not start he tried several times before it finally started and when it did he placed the car in drive the car took off at a fast speed with him barely touching the gas pedal, an accident could have occured, all the lights lit up and smoke began to seep out of the back of vehicle. i immedialey called my service dapartment and they said its normal, i dont think so, maybe if my car was a 1996 instead of a 2006 he told me to bring it in and he will inspect everything including, the recalled parts. i am truly upset and disgusted with nissan they sold me a piece of crap, they knew about the recall and did not inform me when i purchased the vehicle, who wants a new vehicle and have something replaced within a few months of purchasing a new car not me!! i could have purchased a used car. there is no repair that can be done to satisfy me i would like a replacement vehicle with no prior incidents or my money back. *jb

2006 altima has excessive oil consumption problems. *ts two weeks after the vehicle was purchased the consumer was notified that her vehicle's engine was identified as having an excessive oil consumption. the consumer was recently informed that nissan would have to replace the engine. the consumer request reimbursement of money paid and would like to terminate the lease agreement. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the engine compartment or the wire harness overheated and melted. the vehicle was deemed totaled.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate, the occupant accidentally touched the center console floor gear shift which caused it to shift gears and operate at a reduced speed without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined this was the design of the floor gear shift. the manufacturer was alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated there was an oil consumption problem with the vehicle that required constant oil level checks and additions. the manufacturer was aware and endeavoring to solve the problem and had sent two separate updates about the ongoing investigation to find a solution.

Purchased new 2006 altima in april 2006. car has about 3500 miles on it now. checked oil level again the other day and it was barely on dip stick and what was there was black. called nissan, they were no help. they said to bring car in every 700 miles. that is totally unacceptable answer to a new car owner. the dealer was of no help either. i do not think new car owners should be stuck with lemons. i would really like to return car. nissan has the opportunity right now of satisfying many unhappy customers or ruining their image forever in the mind of thousands. they need to help us. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated after finding information on the internet about a nhtsa recall, #06v223000 regarding engine and engine cooling, the oil level was checked. the dipstick read nearly empty. the manufacturer determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealership.

Speedometer is off by as much as 10 miles per hour. *jb

2006 nissan altima engine consumed to much oil causing engine to be replaced twice. *kb the new engine has started making a ticking noise. the dealer is considering installing a third engine.

To everyone out there that is having trouble with nissan usa replacing your faulty 2.5l altima engine and have received the "oil consumption" letter...get in-touch with the bbb auto section. they were awesome with handling my case...received my new engine two days ago...hassle free. of course this was after trying to work a deal with nissan usa consumer affairs office for more than two months. the bbb did it in five days after receiving my package. *jb

I purchase 2006 nissan altima from eastern carolina nissan in may 2006. i have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. i notified nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when i contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. the airbag light on/off during driving. the doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated when the ignition was turned, there was a loud bang from the front end of the vehicle. afterwards, smoke came from the front end, below the driver side window, and brief flames erupted from under the hood. the vehicle hood was opened to reveal the battery had exploded. the vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where the dealer tested and replaced the battery. there was no determination made as to the cause of the explosion.

2006 nissan altima was sold to consumer while on hold for a recall. consumer wanted to exchange the vehicle for a problem free vehicle. the consumer contacted the dealer but they have not return the consumer's call. *kb *nm

2006 nissan altima 2.5 special edition had oil leak from the seal in the motor. brakes were squeaking. *kb the dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the brakes. *jb