NissanAltima2006
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi58
60–100k mi43
150–400k mi20
30–60k mi6
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2011 · 150,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that after driving for a long period, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. After checking the oil dip stick, it was discovered that the engine oil was low. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of…

    ODI 10764999

  • October 27, 2010 · 61,748 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine exhibited excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic, who advised that a quart of oil was being consumed every 1,000 miles. The technician detected that the engine dip-stick was completely dry and engine oil was dispensed at the appropriate level. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:…

    ODI 10493009

  • September 3, 2010 · 48,280 miles

    Engine

    On sept 3rd 2010 (labor day weekend), i drove on i-17 (az) at about 70 mph for about half an hour. The car suddenly lost the acceleration. No matter how hard i pressed the gas pedal, there is no acceleration. The engine service light was on and the car quickly decelerate. I had to turn on emergency light and moved out. Then i went to autozone and had the code read. P2138, error with pedal position sensor and…

    ODI 10549305

  • June 12, 2007 · 30,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate pas 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately seven months later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced. The…

    ODI 10744127