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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred once a day. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unaware if the vin was serviced under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10837022
Engine · Power Train
Consuming or burning a lot of oil.had to add about a quart of oil every 300 miles. It takes longer to shift and does not have power going uphill. Hard 1-2 shift.
ODI 10862910
Engine
CODES P0335 AND P0725
ODI 10991042
Engine
Car cuts off at low speed.problem is included under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 for year make and model. Dealers tell me that myvin # is not included.if the year make and model are included why not my car? /this is dangerous.
ODI 10984368
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan ultima. While driving 55 mph, the engine rod fractured and caused the engine to catch fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10781692
Engine
I currently have a check engine light, i scanned and pulled the code with my own personal scanner the code was p0507 (idle air control valve) the code was cleared, now another code is being thrown which is the tps(throttle position sensor) and the iats(intake air temp sensor bank 1) i heard that nissian had a recall on this matter so i researched it with my vin number and nothing showed up. I heard the ecu needs to…
ODI 10779140
Engine
Motor shuts down without warning, no brakes or power steering and or after engine has been driven it will not start again until is cools. Nhtsa id07v527000 filed. Individual from nissan acknowledge he was aware but there is no recall at this time? Just hope no one is injured or killed with this type of safety issue. Would you suggest i contact state rep. To inquire at this time?
ODI 10779573
Engine
Wife was coming home from the airport when approaching stop sign the engine shut down without notice. "no brakes or power steering". Vehicle was pushed by city workers into parking area. Later on after the vehicle sat it started and we were able to get it home. Next day i noticed the engine light on! I took the vehicle in to check the codes. Codes indicated it could be the battery or a crank, cam sensor. Battery…
ODI 10778149
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have had the car for 9 years and have been locked out the vehicle, the alternator had to be replaced because the car shut down 1 month ago. The car has been shutting down for 4 yrs when the weather changes. I just discovered a whole in the bottom of the driver side ground. Due to rust there is a whole in the bottom of the car
ODI 10783545
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled intermittently. In addition, the vehicle would take longer to start than usual. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the speed shaft sensor, camshaft sensor, and the crank shaft sensor were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired,…
ODI 10761616
Engine
Excessive oil consumption on my nissan altima 2.5l 2006. From what i've read this is a common problem with the 2.5l engine which could result in engine fire.
ODI 10745971
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving at 15 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to start after the tenth attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10735462
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving ~25 mph i was slowing down to a red traffic light and my car spontaneously shut off in traffic! I was able to put my car in park and restart the car. A few days later, it took 3 attempts before my engine started. After a diagnostic, the car displayed codes p0335 (crankshaft position sensor) and p0725 (engine speed circuit signal sensor). After doing much research i found hundreds of complaints online…
ODI 10730920
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While pulling to a stop light, the car engine shut off without warning. I put the car in park, turned off & attempted to restart the car. It wouldn't immediately start. This happens spontaneously in drive-thrus, stoplights and when coming to complete or near complete stops in traffic as well. Most recently i was exiting the interstate exit and the car stopped as a slowed to turn left off the exit, almost resulting…
ODI 10726971
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving my 2006 altima on 6/8/15 for a few minutes after starting it when it had been parked for more than 12 hours, the car stalled. It restarted and i continued to drive. The following day, this occurred again exactly the same. Then the next day, the car stalled again after the car had been sitting only a few hours and "threw a code" , i.e. The "service engine soon" light came on. Today, 6/13/15, it occurred…
ODI 10725083
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car engine shut off periodically while being drive at low speeds and higher oil consumption. The first time occurred on june 6, 2015 while driving across woodyard road to pine view lane from the clinton shopping center. The second time was on friday june 12, 2015 while driving home from the branch ave metro parking, with my brother on the way home, while turning off from highway 5 on to surratts road, leaving my…
ODI 10725771
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor overheated and the engine control module (ecm) needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v257000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle…
ODI 10721664
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mount brackets for the engine fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10714588
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
Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving my entire vehicle will periodic jerk. Its done it numerous times since its began. Now the service engine light is on. The paint on my vehicle is also faded and the clear coats has come off. I have seen plenty of other people on forums complaining about the same things. So it appears to me that nissan is falling down on the job and should be issuing a recall of some sort about these problems. I have two…
ODI 10703075
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,000.
ODI 10703846
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.
ODI 10704169
Engine
I can drive around town or where ever. I can stop at a place, shut the car down, and get back in it and it acts like it does not want to crank. I have to keep trying over and over again to get my car to start. I took it to the local auto zone had a diagnostic test ran on it and it came back with the crank sensor that needed to be replaced. I had the crank sensor replaced and the computer reset but i keep having the…
ODI 10704282
Engine · Structure
My complaints i have with this car. My first is the floor board is staying soaked with water and molding, which is not good for people with allergies to mold as in this case, and the rusted floorboard problem. The second is with the oxygen sensor and catalytic converters. *tr
ODI 10713841
Engine
TRANSMISSION JERKS
ODI 10903868