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
Discovered rust under the driver's side, sheet metal is rusted out. Will need replaced. Unacceptable for a garage kept and well maintained vehicle that is only 7 years old! *tr
ODI 10508817
Body
Floor boards rusted through under driver and from passenger seats (foot rest area) because of poor metal coating and poor drainage design. Rest of the car is perfectly fine. Car has very low mileage and no accidents. Having hole by the floor rest area is a safety hazard. When rust started car was still under warranty but dealer refused to check, now floor panels must be completely replaced. Reading other similar…
ODI 10507333
Body
The floor pan on my 2006 nissan altima 2.5 sl is rusting and corroded underneath the passenger seat and could present a safety issue. I contacted my local nissan dealership and they were unable to assist me because the car is out of factory warranty. I find it hard to believe that a car 6+ years old would be rusting that bad especially given that the car has been kept in my garage and well maintained. I have…
ODI 10505450
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While the vehicle was being inspected, it was discovered that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10621615
Body
I took my car in for routine maintenance and my mechanic noticed the floor board on the passenger side was rotted. The rotting is approximately 12' x 6' the front seat will eventually fall out of the car if it's not repaired soon and/or mold will start developing soon posing a serious health issue. Upon research of this issue, i found this is a common defect on altima's from 2002-2006. *tr
ODI 10504786
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there were holes caused by extreme corrosion throughout the front driver's side floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the floorboard would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. *tr updated…
ODI 10509924
Body
The floor pans of the driver and passenger fronts have been rusting on my nissan altima for years. I can not remember when i first noticed it but it would be about 5 years ago easily. Also the exterior paint on my car has prematurely degraded to the point where i almost have no clear coat left on my car. The main issue is the rust. I have never had a car rust in a flat part under neath a car where water should not…
ODI 11076424
Body
Floorboard rust on passenger/driver floor. Rust due to improper undercoating and faulty drainage from drain holes. Rust under car only these areas. Rest of under carriage is spotless. Debris on road could come through floor. *tr
ODI 10499266
Body
Driver side floor board rotted away due to rust. There are numerous complaints discussed on various websites that contain similar problems experienced with the 2006 nissan altima. Nissan has not recalled this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10495150
Body
RUST FLOOR, HOLES.
ODI 10946359
Body
Rusted through floorboards both driver and passenger side. *tr
ODI 10692652
Body
The driver's side floor board has rusted through, which is very unusual for a vehicle of this age. According to various data online, the metal was not properly treated to prevent rust before installation. We are requesting that nissan repair the rust at no charge to us. *tr
ODI 10486215
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima se. The contact stated that a hole was found on the front passenger side of the vehicle undercarriage. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.
ODI 10478141
Body
My nissan had extensive rust damage to the left and right front floor pans. It was taken to a nissan dealer. Nissan will not repair because car is over 80,000 miles. This damage did not happen in the last 4,000 miles. Filed a claim with nissan, again they will not repair. I was told to send a letter to nissan north america consumer affairs. I was told by a body shop that it looks like the car was not sealed properly…
ODI 10483661
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor boards on both sides of the vehicle were completely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the warranty mileage and the contact was the second owner. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who stated a patch and repair with welding of a new…
ODI 10475670
Body
Front passenger floorboard rusted through, with a hole approximately 4"x8" in size. I bought the car when it was a year old and it has been meticulously maintained and still looks new inside and out. It is undercoated, and has no other corresponding corrosion. The rust is not coming from underneath, nor from a leak in the interior (the carpets are dry), but from between the two sheet metal parts that make up the…
ODI 10458418
Body
The floorboards on my 2006 nissan altima are rusted out. I've been informed by my body shop that this is a well known problem due to a design flaw in the car. Apparently the floorboards rust from the inside out. I called nissan and they told me to buy a new car and offered employee pricing. They took no credit for the problem. The issue is very well know - see http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rust-n333291. *tr
ODI 10703951
Body
I was told in 2012 by my car maintenance sho, that my car had a rust hole on the passenger side of my 2006 nissan altima. Now, 3 years later it has grown quite large. I was told i have to get it repaired before i have my car inspected in march of 2016. This is quite a problem for me since i am retired an living on a fixed income. *tr
ODI 10703915
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and he was informed that the undercarriage was completely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 99,200. Updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/07/12
ODI 10439967
Body
There is an excessive rust on the car, first reported when car was less than 5 years old: 1. Flex connector between catalytic converter and the engine completely rusted 2. Floor rust under driver seat first defect reported to nissan and local dealer without any response - nissan case [xxx]. Second defect just discovered and is very common for 2005-2006 altimas - just search internet, but nissan refuses to…
ODI 10453693
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor boards were rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10436028
Body
DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR ROTTED. *TR
ODI 10584298
Body
My 2006 nissan altima has excessive and premature rust on the front driver's side floor pan. There are no other indications of rust on the passenger side, or anywhere else on the under-body of the vehicle. This issue first started showing symptoms in ~2011 when the vehicle was only 5 years old and has continued to worsen to the point where it's dangerous to drive the vehicle.
ODI 10969375
Body
Rusted floor board within 4 years of life of vehicle.
ODI 10909432
Body
Passenger side floor board rusted through. Driver side seems ok (for now) maybe because i always do under-wash every time washing the car. First noticed the rusting after around 4 years of ownership when did a diy oil change but i just ignored it because i just thought i'm just one of the unlucky owner until did a diy oil change last month and my surprised the rust gotten worst and widened. Bought the car brand new…
ODI 11217394