Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 06075 | 11/01/2006 | 10020932 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, stored and ignition coils blistered. *kb | 01/31/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 04049 | 08/09/2007 | 04049D | 10007561 | Trailer light wiring. *mr updated *eh updated 09-12-07. *kb | 07/01/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 114000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the i95 the car shut off and would not restart at 55mph. thank god, i did not get into an accident and was able to coast over to the guardrail. i had to have my car towed to my mechanic that informed me it appeared to be the crankshaft sensor and said since it was a recall item i should have it brought to my local nissan dealer. i had the car towed to miller nissan in fairfield ct and informed them of my mechanics findings. they checked the car and told me it was the fuel pump and replaced it even with me expressing that my current mechanic already checked that. after replacing the fuel pump they called me back and said it still wasn't working. it ended up being the ecm along with another sensor!! i expressed how upset i was that this sensor failed why i was driving at a high speed on the highway! i am currently working with nissan corporate recall department because everything i'm reading is still indicating that the crankshaft sensor could cause malfunctions in other sensors in the car!! i'm not happy that nissan is charging me for the new fuel pump they installed along with the sensors totaling $1,943,00!! *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 114000 | ||
| While driving on the i95 the car shut off and would not restart at 55mph. thank god, i did not get into an accident and was able to coast over to the guardrail. i had to have my car towed to my mechanic that informed me it appeared to be the crankshaft sensor and said since it was a recall item i should have it brought to my local nissan dealer. i had the car towed to miller nissan in fairfield ct and informed them of my mechanics findings. they checked the car and told me it was the fuel pump and replaced it even with me expressing that my current mechanic already checked that. after replacing the fuel pump they called me back and said it still wasn't working. it ended up being the ecm along with another sensor!! i expressed how upset i was that this sensor failed why i was driving at a high speed on the highway! i am currently working with nissan corporate recall department because everything i'm reading is still indicating that the crankshaft sensor could cause malfunctions in other sensors in the car!! i'm not happy that nissan is charging me for the new fuel pump they installed along with the sensors totaling $1,943,00!! | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had just received an oil change by her personal mechanic. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,100. kmj | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicles engine light illuminated after receiving an oil change by her personal mechanic. the vehicle was taken back to that mechanic and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced and there was a recall on the vehicle for that part. the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that her vehicle was not part of the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,100. dt | |||
| 05/13/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl-the contacts owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated. the contact had the crankshaft position sensor replaced at local repair shop and after driving a few miles, the check engine light illuminated again. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,100. sm. | |||
| 05/13/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contacts owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the check engine light illuminated. the contact had the crankshaft position sensor replaced at local auto repair shop and after driving a few miles the check engine light illuminated again. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and was asked if they could repair the vehicle although it was not under the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was advised the manufacturer would not assist in that manner. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,100. dt | |||
| 10/23/2006 | 300 | ||
| The vehicle was purchased new in 2006. two weeks later the car would not crank and the engine had to be replaced. shortly after, i noticed that the heating system did not work in the vehicle. when i palced my foot on the brake, the heat blew out cold air. i knew there was someting wrong, therefore i called the dealership to report this problem and was told that that is the way new models are made. this problem was not fixed. in the winter when the cat is not moving (such as at a red light) cold air blows in the car, not heat. i have experienced rattling noises with my car. it can be heard when the car is driven as if something is loose. i took the car to the dealership in 2011 to have it checked. i got the car fixed by an independent mechanic and the noise continued. each year i have gotten my rotors and brake pads replaced in the front and rear. i do not think this is normal. i have had my car 5.5 years with 79k miles. problems have occured with the electrical part of the car. the lights have become deemed when i drove on 2 occassions, the passenger door will not lock, the seat does not adjust all the way down, and sometimes when i press the alarm button om my key, my windows have went down automatically. | |||
| 05/08/2012 | |||
| While i was drivng the service engine soon light came on & stayed on then my car became sluggish & i pulled to the side of the road & it cut off, it wouldn't start after trying to restart it 4 or 5 times, then it started back up & i began to drive & the car jerked then became sluggish once again & cut off, service engine soon light remained on. | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 49000 | ||
| This 2006 nisaan altima is experiencing the exact same malfunctions as in previous recalls. the crank sensor is causing the car to abruptly stop running if driven at low speed. incident almost occured on pa turnpike during am rush hour traffic and finally stopped at a traffic light in a residential area in mid-day. i had to put caution lights on immediately and hope that i didn't cause an accident. please re investigate this matter. it is such a major concern and needs immediate attention once again i see. thanks so much! | |||
| 05/31/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after trying to start his vehicle for 10 to 15 minutes it would actually start up. after pulling codes from his vehicle he found that it was the crank shaft position sensor malfunctioning. the dealer was contacted and they advised him that his vehicle was not recalled. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was apporoximately 55,000. tb | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Vehicle would turn over but would not start. this has happened twice. once at around 60,000 miles and the next time at 64,000 miles. both times it ended up being the camshaft sensor. both camshaft sensors were replaced as recommended by the shop. | |||
| 09/14/2010 | |||
| While driving on interstate 580 in emeryville california in evening rush hour traffic my car began to jerk rapidly and then stopped while in traffic, the service engine light came on, after 5 attempts the car started. this happened numerous times while traveling to work on highway 50 and also while driving on surface streets. this makes me nervous and fearful when driving this vehicle and finally after the stopping multiple times on the interstate and at red lights, i took the car in for a diagnostic test and was advised my crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced and there was a recall per nissan america for this known issue. i took the car in and was advised my vin# was part of the recall but the damaged crankshaft sensor would not be replaced, only a reset of the ecm. i was advised that the ecm would not be reset due to the service engine light is on due to the faulty crankshaft sensor. i was also charged for a diagnostic test whicch basically confirmed the problem that service department was already aware of per the vin#. there are thousands of complaints regarding the 2006 nissan altima and a the faulty crankshaft sensor which can cause the vehicle to stop. i am scared to drive on the interstate due to fear that the car will stop and cause a pileup and or even death. i have contacted nissan america @1 800 647 7261 and they are not cooperative. they are aware of this issue however will not replace the defective crankshaft sensor. since this is a known issue then i strongly feel that nissan should take responsibility and replace the defective part. customers should not fear for their lives when driving and should not have to pay to repair a known defect. i am considering taking legal action against nissan since they failed to take responsibility and resolve my issue. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | |||
| 2006 certified used nissan altima will not come come in and out of park, or into reverse while trying to go into park. shifter and and related parts have been replaced with no success in september 2010. problem has been ongoing since february 2009. car has been to dealers multiple times to diagnose problem with no success. shifter and electronic module replaced later september 2010. problem came back within 48 hours of getting car from dealership. owned car for only 8 months before problem arose. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 nissan altima, last year in october my wife was driving this car to go to grocery store, just as she about to park the car, the vehicle driver side power seat suddenly lunge forward, it cause my wife to lose control and hit another car that is park next to where she was about to park. i take the car to the dealership for repair, the driver seat where at a invert 60 degree angle, the dealership notice the power supply is burn, so they replace the power supply, but refuse to repair the damage to my car and the other car my wife hit. i am registering a complain against the nissan car company about this issue, please assist me and find if there is a defect with the product that should have been recall.*tr | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 85000 | ||
| My 2006 nissan altima turned off on me coming to an intersection twice. i found out about the recall on the sensor so i take it in to the dealer to get it fix. what i am being told by the dealer ship is that my altima is shutting off because there's oil on my cam and crank sensor which they are charging me $370.00. i am hearing that they are getting alot of cars with this oil on the sensor. he said that the sensors had alot of oil on it. i asked then how come i never saw any oil spots where i parked? oil on the sensors sounds like this should be the recall. can you help to see if the dealer is getting away with this? can you help?? *cn | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Subject crank position sensor. subject car 2006 nissan altima 2.5. recall was received about the same time the car started dying while driving. when traveling at low speeds the engine will die causing a very dangerous situation when the car looses power and power steering stalling in the middle of the road. when traveling at freeway speeds the engine shuts off, the car looses power for approximately 3 seconds then violently jerks regaining power. nissan dealer has stated that this is an ecm problem and that a reprogram will fix this problem. i took the car into the dealer and the reprogram of the ecm was completed. now the car dies more frequently and now it takes considerable cranking to start the car when warm. approximately 2 min. to restart. nissan has tried to band aid a faulty crank position sensor with an ecm reprogram that is not working. the car abruptly dying is a very dangerous situation and can easily lead to uncalled for injuries and deaths stemming from this faulty sensor. i agree that the upgraded ecm program should read both the cam position sensor and crank position sensor in tandem as a redundant feature but if the problem is with a leaky sensor or a bad solder joint in the sensor, the sensor should be replaced under a recall. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 8 | 01/10/2007 | |
| 2006 altima 2.5 s that is a lemon customer wants to have the car replaced under the lemon law**cc the consumer stated the vehicle has no start problem. the vehicle would start up when she began her day, but at unpredictable times. there is a grinding noise under the gas pedal while accelerating as well as when coming to a stop. the dealer stated the vibration/grinding noise was coming from the tires. all the windows and doors will lock and the remote keyless entry does not seem to work. the cd player and radio are not playing properly. the radio has a lot of static. the cd player makes the cd's sound like they are scratched. *jb | |||
| 01/10/2007 | 250 | 4 | 01/10/2007 |
| We purchased a 2006 nissan altima (new, never owned) on january 10, 2007. the vehicle has defects and has been bought to the dealer (nissan of garden city in hempstead,new york) on four occasions;1/25/07, 2/1/02, 2/5/07, and 2/14/07. we filed a complaint with nissan north america on 1/17/07. file number 5593141. the service representative is slow in providing response and other service representatives refuse to provide name or contact information of managerial staff. their single means of communication is through e-mail. their actual policy is to wait 24 hours before returning phone calls. i was advised this by one of their service representatives at their 800 number. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 16000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the ignition was turned, there was a loud bang from the front end of the vehicle. afterwards, smoke came from the front end, below the driver side window, and brief flames erupted from under the hood. the vehicle hood was opened to reveal the battery had exploded. the vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where the dealer tested and replaced the battery. there was no determination made as to the cause of the explosion. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/08/2008 | 53 | 1 | |
| I have 2006 nissan altima, first, my car wouldn't start until about the fifth or seventh try..took and got that fixed then the dealer had to re-program my key.. then after one week of driving.... it just wouldn't start at all. all with-in a three period. so it is in the shop right now. 6/06/2008...ever since 06/03/2008. can you please help. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2005 | 524 | 72 | 09/22/2005 |
| Purchased nissan altima 2006 in sept.05, from day 1 i had problems with it starting. after service had the car for 2 months i invoked the lemon law and received another nissan altima 2006 with the same problem. the dealer doesn't know what to do they said that these are the only 2 new altima 2006 they've had a problem with. then i found out these are the only 2 with factory navigation system. *jb | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 6 | 10/10/2005 | |
| Ignition switch sticks in lock position. was told by service department to jerk the steering wheel hard to the left. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||
| 04/07/2008 | 1 | ||
| I once was told by bob bell nissan that my vehicle was not on the recall list. and now 2 years later i receive a letter stating that my nissan 2006 altima is one of the recall vehicle on the list .and im contacting you for this reason. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 12334 | 2 | 02/22/2006 |
| 2006 nissan altima customer received recall letter and has been unable to get car fix and can't let the car sit and pay car note and insurance**cc the consumer stated a new engine was installed in the vehicle due to a recall. three weeks later, the vehicle went into limp mode and the speed decreased. the vehicle was towed and the consumer was later informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the consumer returned the vehicle back to the dealer and upon inspection they stated the wiring harness was unplugged. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/18/2006 | 800 | 4 | 03/08/2006 |
| The heater/air conditioning blower tends to not operate periodically! examples: on a cold morning, the car had to be returned home since there was no blower. on a damp day, the interior windows could not be defogged due to no blower. on a damp morning, the frost on the exterior of the windshield could not be cleared by the defrost setting since the blower failed to operate. we wonder how safe this vehicle would be during a period of freezing rain! or during a snowfall? please advise on what action should be taken to remedy this serious defect. (vin 1n4al11d26c168058) *jb | |||