1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Rear

2006 Nissan Altima Rear Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 6, 2018 · 213,000 miles

    Rear

    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, [redacted])…

    ODI 11139740

  • October 3, 2018 · 180,000 miles

    Rear

    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…

    ODI 11142439

  • February 8, 2011 · 98,377 miles

    Engine · Rear · Tires · Tread/Belt · Vehicle Speed Control

    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…

    ODI 10397364

  • November 29, 2007

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear

    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…

    ODI 10210267

  • April 3, 2007 · 3,400 miles

    Rear

    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…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10187160

  • August 1, 2006

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear

    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

    ODI 10165843