2006 Nissan Altima Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- crankshaft position · 6 records
- position sensor · 6 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 11210131
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
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.
ODI 11204498
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
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.…
ODI 11204084
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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
ODI 11173707
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 11111355
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
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…
ODI 11103497
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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.
ODI 10984185
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 11043611
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 10908821
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
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 [redacted] 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…
ODI 10894351
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Taking recalli 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.
Fire reported
ODI 10894293
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 10865489
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
ODI 10892663
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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…
ODI 10614759
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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…
ODI 10579049
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL. *TR
ODI 10450522
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 10354393
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 10344518
Electronic Stability Control
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…
ODI 10273810
Electronic Stability Control
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
ODI 10222234
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Nhtsa recall number 07v-527 summary the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
ODI 10969645