2006 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- replace engine · 5 records
- excessive consumption · 5 records
- every miles · 5 records
- engine fires · 5 records
- engine replaced · 4 records
- check every · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10416480
Engine
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"…
ODI 10398743
Engine · Equipment · Exterior Lighting
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
ODI 10392169
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
Engine
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…
ODI 10361918
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10377955
Engine
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.
ODI 10354683
Engine
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…
ODI 10257172
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10230382
Engine
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10207251
Engine
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…
ODI 10183876
Engine
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
ODI 10188859
Engine
I was recently contacted via phone that my nissan altima may be part of a national recall from nissan motors usa. [how come i did not receive any mail notification?] i brought my car in november/ 2006. Thus, i called and brought my car to the nearest nissan dealer [wondries nissan]. The service manager assured me that the service department would run a series of test and it shouldn't take longer than a day to…
ODI 10176700
Engine
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10176583
Engine
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
ODI 10174331
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the engine compartment or the wire harness overheated and melted. The vehicle was deemed totaled.
ODI 10171570
Engine
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.
ODI 10171627
Engine
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.
ODI 10170145
Engine · Latch · Sensor/Control Module
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
ODI 10167398
Engine
I had heard from others that nissan had issued a recall on my vehicle. I called the dealer, gave them my vin, and it was confirmed. I was told to check the oil, add oil if needed, and that my power train warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. I was also told that nissan would contact me and let me know what they planned to do to fix the problem. Today i called to the dealer again to get "100,000" mile warranty…
ODI 10162991
Engine
Enroute to tucson az on interstate 10, my vehicle, a 2006 nissan altima se, became uncontrollable. I heard a sound that i thought was a blowout in one of my tires as i attempted to guide the vehicle to the median. Upon just barely entering the median, i checked my tires and discovered the problem was not a blowout. I noticed another driver pulled into the median on the opposite side of the road. She was checking her…
Fire reported
ODI 10163110
Caliper · Engine
There was a recall sent to me stating that the car has a high oil consumption rate and that there have been complaints of engine fires. However, the car has not been physically recalled. I had been hearing the brakes squeal and scrub after 3 weeks of having the car, have only had 2 months, finally 2 months later it was found that all 4 calipers were leaking. The parts that were needed were on national back order.…
ODI 10162503
Engine
I was informed that i am currently driving on a recall engine and no one seems to know how the problem will be addressed. I just purchased this 2006 nissan altima not even 2 months ago and already there is a recall on the motor in regards to oil consumption. However nissan wants to ensure that the oil level is being maintained at a correct level in which i was informed that i needed to go to the dealer every 700…
ODI 10160580
Engine
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…
ODI 10177753
Engine
Nissan altima excessive oil consumption. Oil level was at l at 700 miles. Added oil again at 1,000 miles. *nm
ODI 10161688