2006 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 154
- 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 154 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 30 records
- engine light · 29 records
- needed replaced · 20 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- crank shaft · 15 records
- position sensor · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 58 |
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
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…
ODI 10992902
Engine
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 [redacted] and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer…
ODI 10991706
Engine · Horn · Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11004568
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
Engine · Exterior Lighting
My car cut off byself and it take long time crank up.
ODI 10979073
Engine
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.
ODI 10969557
Engine
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.
ODI 10979319
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
ODI 10955424
Engine
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…
ODI 10959085
Engine
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
ODI 10950248
Engine
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.
ODI 10943998
Engine
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.
ODI 10916205
Engine
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…
ODI 10909682
Engine
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.
ODI 10903436
Engine · Power Train · Steering
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
ODI 10886261
Engine
Extreme oil consumption and weak cooling fans. Worse when the engine is in a pull/accelerating.
ODI 10993553
Engine
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.!
ODI 10875972
Engine
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:…
ODI 10882542
Engine · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10864964
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10874654
Body · Engine
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.
ODI 10915011
Engine
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
ODI 10854744
Engine
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.
ODI 10849846
Engine
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…
ODI 10846255
Engine
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.
ODI 10838074