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824 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 4 active recall campaigns on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located a failure at the camshaft sensor. The manufacture…
Floor boards rusted totally thru on drivers side and passengers side. Only thing stopping feet from going thru the floor is carpet.seems to be a ongoing problem with the floors on Nissan,I believe this is a very dangerous problem that should be corrected by Nissan as a recall…
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…
While driving in a small street, gas peddle just stops working. Car just keeps moving at speed of 5miles like in neutral mode but checked being in drive mode. Then all lights start flashing and stops after some distance). Towed to dealer-states battery suddenly died. Bring it…
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Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.
If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.
If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 824 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Nissan Altima has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
On the NHTSA data, the 2006 Nissan Altima is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the engine was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 10 fire-related complaints and 3 crash-related complaints on the engine; Powertrain: 69 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 30,040–118,031 mi; Reliability score 6.0/10 — around the segment average; 4 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 287 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 84,462 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 84,462 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 824 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.