2006 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 135
- 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 135 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine engine · 31 records
- engine cooling · 29 records
- position sensor · 28 records
- engine light · 21 records
- crankshaft position · 20 records
- crank shaft · 20 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
ODI 10176477
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10184986
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10174711
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10174453
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
ODI 10169535
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10186351
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10169229
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10199575
Engine And Engine Cooling
Excessive oil consumption on my new 2006 nissan altima. I purchased the car in march 2006, received recall notice informing me to check oil every 700 miles due to a defect. I immediately checked the oil only to find my engine contained no oil. Brought to nissan dealer who refilled engine. Car has been brought back 4 times for low oil. Nissan corporation has not helped and several of these vehicles have caught on…
ODI 10166737
Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10166536
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle is part of the nissan campaign #06v223000. Checked engine oil and was found to be two quarts low. This is an ongoing problem and we are needing to check the engine oil once a week to verify it is ok and take it to dealer to have it filled. In this case, after adding two quarts of oil, the dealer forgot to put the cap back on and after a day of driving (120 miles), all the oil was gone and the engine was dry.…
ODI 10166295
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
ODI 10176546
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
ODI 10168004
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima in march 2006. It's now august 2006, and i am experiencing an oil leak. I took the car to the dealership and the technician told me that it was leaking at the seal. Now my vehicle identification number fell in the range of the 2006 nissan altima recall. The technician stated that nissan corporate told him just to replace the seal. I was not satisfied with that response. I…
ODI 10165116
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated smoke was observed coming from under the hood of the vehicle while at a gas station. Upon inspection, oil was discovered on the engine due to the oil cap falling off. The dealer could not determine why this occurred however it was suggested that the cap was not on tight enough.
ODI 10163507
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car is using too much oil. I understand from articles that i have read on the internet that certain nissan 2006 2.5 engines have this problem and that my vin number falls within the range. Nissan has not notified me as their campaign number 06v223000 indicates, and i receive different stories when i call their 800 number for information. It's a failure, potential injury, and potential fire waiting to happen. I…
ODI 10161311
Clutch Assembly · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manual Transmission
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…
ODI 10222950
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated a letter was received from the manufacturer was received concerning excessive oil consumption and risk of possible fire. There is currently no problem with the vehicle; however there is concern of the potential risk. The manufacturer has put a hold on the sale of new altima's with a 2.5 liter engine pending their investigation of the possible problem. Updated 07/07/06. *jb
ODI 10160143
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10182858
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated a noise was heard coming from the engine; there was excessive oil consumption and the transmission slips at various speeds. The noise from the engine was observed before the engine excessive oil consumption was discovered. The dealership was alerted and directed the contact to add oil every 700 miles. The dealer explained something is wrong with the pistons therefore; the engine needs to be…
ODI 10160909
Engine And Engine Cooling
This is in regards to the letter that we received from nissan north america inc. After the purchase of our new 2006 nissan altima. My wife and i feel that nissan defrauded us when we made our purchase over memorial day weekend. We feel very strong that fraud occurred being that this information was not disclosed to us upon purchase but was disclosed to us within two weeks after purchasing a nissan product. Today we…
ODI 10160721
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a new nissan altima apr 16 2006. On june 15 i received a letter from nissan nth america saying there was a problem with altimas - they were losing oil too fast. I checked my oil and with 2950 miles it was empty. I towed the car to the dealer, who said the oil was black, the engine was no good, and it needs a new motor. I don't want a new motor, i don't want them to fix the car. I want my money back. The…
ODI 10160208
Engine And Engine Cooling
We purchased a new nissan 2006 altima 2.5 on 05/31/06. Two days later, june 2nd, it was on the news that nissan told their dealers to stop selling this car due to engine fires and excessive oil consumption. Within a week we received an un-dated letter from nissan telling owners about this problem and to monitor oil level. Further word would come in 60 days - two months! I was told that on june 1 they stopped selling…
ODI 10160720
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2006 nissan altima is one of the bad oil users. I bought the car on june 13, well after nissan instructed dealers not to sell the bad ones. I asked several times if this car was one of the bad ones and was told several times it was not. Several other dealers and nissan themselves have now verified it is one of the bad ones. I was lied to by kline nissan in minnesota. *nm
ODI 10164988