2006 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 177
- 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 177 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 41 records
- floor boards · 32 records
- side floor · 27 records
- rusted through · 23 records
- floor board · 22 records
- front passenger · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 61 |
| 60–100k mi | 54 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
Floorboard rusting/ driver side floorboard completely rusted out hole hole approximate size 24 inch width x 36 inch length
ODI 10897550
Body
I looked under my car this evening and found a large rusted out hole in the driver's side floorboard. The passenger side floorboard also seems to be rusting from the inside out.
ODI 10894273
Body
Floor board has rusted out on the front passenger side.
ODI 10895110
Body
Extreme rust and corrosion of the driver's side floor panel and frame. Rusted area is about 3' x 1'. Rust has exposed the insulation under the carpet; there is no metal remaining in a 4" x 6" area. Metal around this is very thin. I am concerned that too much pressure from my foot will cause larger area to collapse. Estimate to repair at a body shop is about $1,400. I have driven many cars longer than this and have…
ODI 10944468
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While changing the tires on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver side and front passenger side floor boards were severely corroded. The contact stated that the corrosion was also apparent underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10874201
Body
Passenger side floor rusted away - about 16" x 8" damaged area. Must have started long ago, but i only caught it recently and today i began to try to repair it, but the damage is much worse than what i could initially see. This is a known design flaw with altimas in this age range, but nissan is ignoring.
ODI 10872309
Body
Floorboard is rusted through. Noticed soft spot in floor on drivers side of vehicle. Looked underneath and saw a rusted hole approximately 8" x 16" in size on the drivers side floorboard, and signs of rust starting on the passenger side floorboard too. I do not expect this of a nine year old vehicle, and suspect that this has been an issue for a while. I contacted nissan support, i was advised to take it to a nissan…
ODI 10873694
Body
Went for an oil change/tire rotation and mechanic said that both driver and pasenger side floorboards were almost rusted through. Contacted nissan dealer i purchased car from, they said there was no recall but that nissan has issued a "service bulletin" on how to repair the issue. Cost of replacement parts and labor was in excess of $3,000. Do not feel that a ten year old car should be experiencing this issue. Car…
ODI 10864488
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
Body
The passenger side floorboard has completely rusted and the carpet is the only thing separating the passenger's feet from the ground. The hole is 16 inches in length. I saw some sort of plastic hanging from the area and when i looked under the car, the floorboard is completely rusted. When i examined the area with my hand, i felt the carpet and am able to push it up into the floor of the car. This is a safety hazard…
ODI 10864566
Body
A hole has rusted through the front passenger side floorboard. Just noticed it today 4/18/16.
ODI 10860211
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was premature deterioration and corrosion on the floorboards. The driver side floor boards had holes and exposed areas due to the failure. The dealer scheduled an appointment for an inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 10860946
Body
Discovered rotted floor boards. Nissan has recalls for this issue and researched hundreds of complaints of this issue.
ODI 10852556
Body
Noticed when vehicle was stationary, a large rust hole underneath passenger side floormat. Plastic liner torn and carpet visible from underneath car. Affected area is between 14-20". Passenger foot could potentially fall through floor of the car while in motion.
ODI 10821951
Body
I took my car to a mechanic because i was smelling significant amounts of exhaust in the car cabin while driving and parked. The mechanic identified a rust hole in my exhaust just past the front catalytic converter, but more troubling was two huge holes in the floor boards on the driver and passenger side. Each rust hole is approximately 12 inches long x 4 inches wide and the padding an carpet can clearly be seen…
ODI 10818638
Body
I have experienced many rust issues with my 2006 nissan altima. By far the worst is the risk of my feet going through the floormat due to rust of the floorboards. It is experienced on the driver's side, as well as a slight rust of the passengers side. I fear that i am in harm and can not afford the repair to make sure i am safe in my car. I have been using my car lightly for the last 4 years
ODI 10818298
Body
Both driver and passenger front floor boards are rusted through. Car only has 105,000 miles.
ODI 10810003
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was premature corrosion on the floorboards across the front driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. Due to the corrosion, holes could be seen through the floorboards. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle needed to be repaired using a patch kit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10893968
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there had been extensive premature rusting on the floor boards of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was corrosion holes through the front driver and passenger side floor boards. The contact mentioned that the holes had to be covered while the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers for inspection and…
ODI 10816452
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance at an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame of the vehicle under the front driver's side seat and the front passenger's side seat had extensive rust and corrosion. The contact was informed that the front floor pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10790323
Body
I was told while having service at nissan that both the passenger and drivers side floor boards were rotting away, and need to be replaced. I was also informed that my oil pan was rusting out. This should of been a recall!!!!!!
ODI 10809608
Body
Vehicle exhibits serious rusting of floorboard on the passenger side front. The vehicle is in great condition otherwise (no visible rust on body panels) and the rest of the underbody is in great condition (minimal corrosion, as expected for vehicle of its age). Passenger side floorboard is noticeably soft ,and rusted completely through the floor pan in one spot (you can put a finger through it if carpet is removed).…
ODI 10851308
Body
During oil change noticed that both drivers and passenger side floor pans were rusted through completely. Only thing left was the interior carpet between the road and a driver or passenger.
ODI 10788940
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the technician discovered that the floorboards of the front driver and passenger side were corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10786771
Body
Rusting of floorboard panel on passenger side of vehicle. This was discovered as part of prepurchase inspection. Due to issue buyer was no longer interested due to cost of repair
ODI 10785880