Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V223000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/2006 to 05/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 06/09/2006 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/21/2006 | 06/21/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 07V527000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/24/2004 to 10/23/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 653910 | 12/31/2007 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2007 | 11/15/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall began on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This is an expansion of a previous campaign (06v223).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 05121 | 12/21/2005 | 10019150 | There is a possibility that the water pump may develop a coolant leak due to contamination during the assembly process. voluntary service campaign water pump replacement. *tt | 02/14/2006 | |
| 11282005 | 11/28/2005 | 10018443 | Coolant leak from the water pump due to contamination. *nm | 12/22/2005 | |
| 11282005 | 11/28/2005 | 10018445 | Water pump service campaign update #1. *nm | 12/22/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| NTB-10-046 | 03/19/2010 | 10033346 | Nissan: revised vq35 engine timing chain procedures. removal and installation procedures for the vq35 engine front timing chain case and timing chains (primary and secondary) have bee updated to no longer require removal of rocker covers | 08/11/2010 | |
| NTB-09-057 | 07/16/2009 | 10030570 | Nissan: the mil is on and p0444 (evap canister purge volume control s/v circuit open) is stored in engine. *pe | 10/21/2009 | |
| NTB05-080A | 04/21/2008 | 10025503 | Airflowmeter service. *pe | 08/14/2008 | |
| 07042 | 07/17/2007 | 10022421 | Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area. *kb | 08/13/2007 | |
| 06029 | 03/30/2006 | 10019626 | Engine oil cooler gasket available. *tt | 04/05/2006 | |
| 06009 | 03/31/2006 | 06009A | 10019613 | Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *tt | 04/05/2006 |
| 06009 | 02/08/2006 | 10019300 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *ak | 02/28/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 137700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when at a complete stop or when driving at very low speeds. the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the crankshaft position failed and needed to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000: (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,700. | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while parked, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the crank shaft position sensor and the engine speed sensor would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 137700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when at a complete stop or when driving at very low speeds. the check engine warning light was constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the crankshaft position failed and needed to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000: (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,700. kmj | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while parked, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the crank shaft position sensor and the engine speed sensor would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 137700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the engine stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed or stopped at a stop light. the engine warning lights illuminates constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the crankshaft position failed and needed to be replaced. there was a recall but the vin was not included. the recall nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000: (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but the vin was not included and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,700. mw | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while parked, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the crank shaft position sensor and the engine speed sensor would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. kmj | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while parked the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the crank shaft position sensor and the engine speed sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. da | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that when the ignition was started, a loud rattling noise emitted from the engine area. the failure occurred during the initial start up and when driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine piston ring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. mah | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 125000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact started the ignition and loud rattling noise emitted from the engine area. the failure would occur during the initial start up and when driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the engine piston ring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling); however the vin was not included in the recall defect. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. js | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 61800 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle gave a hard jerk while driving 60-65 mph. the contact performed a diagnostic on the vehicle and located the failure at the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,800 and the current mileage was 62000. | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 61800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle gave a hard jerk while driving 60-65 mph. the contact performed a diagnostic on the vehicle and located the failure at the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,800 and the current mileage was 62000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 61800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle gave a hard jerked while driving at highway speed of 60 to 65mph. the vehicle did not stalled. the contact performed a diagnostic on the vehicle himself and located a failure code at the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,800 and the current mileage was 62000. li | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 61748 | ||
| 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: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 61,748. | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 61748 | ||
| 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: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 61,748. kmj | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 61748 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the engine exhibited excessive oil consumption. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop who stated a quart of oil was being consumed every 1,000 miles driven. the technician detected that engine dip-stick was dry and dispensed oil to the appropriate level. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 61,748. js | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Morning 6 am while driving to airport all of sudden some thing cause the car to stall randomly while driving. imagine that happening at 65mph on the highway! that freaked me out! , after diagnosed they said the problem actually lies in a faulty sensor. i'm surprised more people haven't filed complaints about this as it seems many people have the same problem and it is a serious safety concern as it can cause the car to stall randomly while driving. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 53000 | ||
| Morning 6 am while driving to airport all of sudden some thing cause the car to stall randomly while driving. imagine that happening at 65mph on the highway! that freaked me out! , after diagnosed they said the problem actually lies in a faulty sensor. i'm surprised more people haven't filed complaints about this as it seems many people have the same problem and it is a serious safety concern as it can cause the car to stall randomly while driving. | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 120000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 nissan altima 2.5 sl appears to be part of a recall (ntb06-028) for excessive oil consumption. the car began exhibiting the symptoms of the recall concerning excessive oil burning at 120k miles in late june 2012. the problem started suddenly, burning one quart every 600 miles and with in two weeks one quart every 300-350 miles. throughout my ownership of the car the vehicle had always been properly maintained at my local nissan dealer. at 138k miles the vehicle began making a noise that sounded like a bag trapped underneath the car. just after arriving home, the car exploded in thick, black smoke that billowed from under the hood and into the vehicle through the vents. recall campaign id number: 06v223000 clearly states that, ?certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive oil consumption?. the extreme consequence of this problem is engine damage and fire. according to my records the recall was performed on the car on 4/24/08 at my local dealership however my initial contact at nissan corporate said that the car was not a part of the recall. later, another representative said that the recall was performed on 4/26/06 (this predates the nhtsa a preliminary defect report). after multiple phone calls and conversations i am extremely disappointed that nissan will not accept any responsibility for the faulty recall fix. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2012 | 120000 | ||
| My 2006 nissan altima 2.5 sl appears to be part of a recall (ntb06-028) for excessive oil consumption. the car began exhibiting the symptoms of the recall concerning excessive oil burning at 120k miles in late june 2012. the problem started suddenly, burning one quart every 600 miles and with in two weeks one quart every 300-350 miles. throughout my ownership of the car the vehicle had always been properly maintained at my local nissan dealer. at 138k miles the vehicle began making a noise that sounded like a bag trapped underneath the car. just after arriving home, the car exploded in thick, black smoke that billowed from under the hood and into the vehicle through the vents. recall campaign id number: 06v223000 clearly states that, | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 129000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle before the vehicle responded. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the battery however, the failure recurred. the service engine warning light also illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to dealer who advised that the failure was related to the crankshaft sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the approximate failure and current mileage was 129,000. | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 129000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle before the vehicle responded. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the battery however, the failure recurred. the service engine warning light also illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to dealer who advised that the failure was related to the crankshaft sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the approximate failure and current mileage was 129,000. kmj | |||
| 02/15/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the rpms decreased abnormally. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled on a separate occasion with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 113,000. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 106000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the crankshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 129000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle before the vehicle responded. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic replaced the battery however, the failure recurred. the service engine warning light also illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to dealer who advised that the failure was related to the crankshaft sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the approximate failure and current mileage was 129,000. kmj | |||
| 02/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the rpms decreased abnormally. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled on a separate occasion with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 113,000. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 106000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the crankshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 129000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact made several attempts before contact could restart vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, who replaced the battery. the failure recurred. the service engine light became illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer, who stated the failure was related to crankshaft sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was not included. the approximate failure and current mileage was 129,000.yn | |||
| 02/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the rpms decreased abnormally. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled on a separate occasion with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 113,000. kmj | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 106000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the crankshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while traveling 40 mph the rpms decreased un expectantly. the contact also mentioned the vehicle stalled on another occasion the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 113,000. rds | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | ||
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 106000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the crankshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 106000 | ||
| My vehicle is having trouble when starting and i had a scan code done by auto zone which said it was the cranshaft position sensor. i saw there was a recall for 2006 nissan altima for this problem so i went to the dealer to inquire about the recall and they stated there was no recall. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 79005 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated he was checking the oil level on the vehicle and noticed that he had lost 2/4 of oil in a week. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 79,005 and the current mileage was 129,000.pmb | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 79005 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated he was checking the oil level on the vehicle and he notice that he had lost 2/4 of oil in a week. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replace. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not under the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000,component: engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 79,005 and the current mileage was 129,000.jp | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred one week later. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however was told that his vin was not included in the recall. the contact however felt as if the vehicle had the same defect as that listed per the recall. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred one week later. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however was told that his vin was not included in the recall. the contact however felt as if the vehicle had the same defect as that listed per the recall. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. kmj | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the check engine light illuminated. a weeks later the same light illuminated again. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for diagnosis and was informed he would need a new crankshaft position sensor. the vehicle was repaired. the contact later was informed of the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however was told his vin was not part of the recall. the contact however felt as if his vehicle had the same defect. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. dt | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 81000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and would not respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to replace the crank shaft. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage 82,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and would not respond to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to replace the crank shaft. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage 82,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 106000 | ||
| After driving for 30-40 minutes at interstate speed and stopping at exit the engine would rattle. took it to the dealer several times and paid for a couple of the suggested repairs, we decided to research it and take it to a shop for repairs. the timing chains and guides all needed replacing. this should be a recall. | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle slow down and the vehicle would not accelerated. he was able to pull over on the side of the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that they had to replace crank shaft. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle continued to slow down and not accelerate. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage 82,000. the vin number was not available.jp | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 106000 | ||
| After driving for 30-40 minutes at interstate speed and stopping at exit the engine would rattle. took it to the dealer several times and paid for a couple of the suggested repairs, we decided to research it and take it to a shop for repairs. the timing chains and guides all needed replacing. this should be a recall. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact experienced a slight reduction in engine power with hesitation. the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. the contact was able to continue in operation. on a separate occasion the engine failed to start until after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed to a faulty crankshaft position sensor. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact experienced a slight reduction in engine power with hesitation. the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. the contact was able to continue in operation. on a separate occasion the engine failed to start until after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed to a faulty crankshaft position sensor. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. kmj | |||
| 05/31/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a slight reduction in engine power with hesitation. the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. the contact was able to continue in operation. on a separate occasion the engine failed to start until after numerous attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed to a faulty crankshaft position sensor. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified regarding the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. js | |||
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 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 | |||
| 08/06/2012 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My service engine light came on and my vehicle's engine lurched forward, as if it was not getting gas. i made it home without incident. i thought i had purchased bad gas. the next morning my car would not start, it took several times for it to final start. this has happened on several occasions. i ran a scan and the scan said i needed to replace the crankshaft sensor which i did and it did no good. the engine is very hard to start and is consuming a lot of gas. this past weekend the engine started to buck when idling in traffic. i was afraid the engine was going to die and catch fire. i found a previous recall that sounds exactly like mine with the crankshaft sensor. i contacted nissan about it and they said my engine was not part of the recall. this angered me that they do not take these things seriously enough to include all 2.5l engines for that year. the recall id # 67703 - engine and engine cooling is the one i'm referring too. *tr | |||
| 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. | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 82700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated that the crank shaft sensor would need to be replaced. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 82,700. kmj | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 82700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the crank shaft sensor would need to be replaced. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 82,700. js | |||
| 03/31/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. the contact also experienced difficulty restarting the vehicle occasionally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine speed input circuit and crank shaft position circuit needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 112,000. kmj | |||
| 03/31/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. the contact also experienced difficulty restarting the vehicle occasionally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine speed input circuit and crank shaft position circuit needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 112,000. sm. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 03/25/2012 | 80011 | ||
| Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. the engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. on 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 03/25/2012 | 80011 | ||
| Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. the engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. on 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 03/25/2012 | 80011 | ||
| Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. the engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. on 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I have a 2006 nissan altima and i can only go about 800 miles per quart of oil. is there a way to get this resolved and have nissan fix this problem? thank you. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive oil, causing the catalytic converter to fail. in addition, the rear suspension was sitting abnormally low to the ground and was sitting noticeably lower than the front suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | 115000 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph in highway, there was a brief speed interruption without warning. then service engine soon light was on. i took the vehicle to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. it happens only on highway speed. | |||
| 03/25/2012 | 80011 | ||
| Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. the engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. on 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild. | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive oil, causing the catalytic converter to fail. in addition, the rear suspension was sitting abnormally low to the ground and was sitting noticeably lower than the front suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000. | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was burning excessive oil, causing the catalytic converter to fail. in addition, the rear suspension was sitting abnormally low to the ground and was sitting noticeably lower than the front suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that the engine and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000. kmj | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the engine was burning excessive oil causing the catalytic converter to fail. also the rear suspension was sitting very low to the ground, it was lower that the front suspension. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him the engine needed to be replaced and the catalytic converter as an expense to him. the manufacturer was notified who stated there are no recalls or warranty for his vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000. mw | |||
| 02/21/2012 | 77800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. a local mechanic diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor was defective. the dealer also diagnosed and confirmed the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but advised the contact that nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) did not include the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,800 and the current mileage was 78,000. kmj | |||
| 02/21/2012 | 77800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel of the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor was defective. the dealer also diagnosed and confirmed that the crank shaft position sensor was defective. the manufacturer was notified, but stated that the nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) recall did not include the vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 77,800 and the current mileage was 78,000. nw | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor signal | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Approximately 1 1/2 years ago, i started hearing a clicking noise coming out of my 3.5l engine. i took the car to a dealer and he said i needed a new engine ($6000). i drove the car for another 3k miles and the noise continued and became louder. it sounds like an *mm movie projector. i took the car to another nissan dealer who told me the the primary timing chain guide was causing the noise. i suspect that nissan knows of this defect in the timing chain which causes the timing chain guide to become damaged. i have also read it happens between 20k to 80k miles. anyway, if the timing chain jumps it cause serious internal engine damage. i have talked with nissan consumers affair gorup with no results. i think this should be investigate and nissan owners warned of this engine defect. | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 25 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, the dealer stated that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly due to the piston rings on cylinders one and four. the dealer also stated that the pressure on those rings was too low, making the vehicle consume oil much faster. the dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 25. sm. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Approximately 1 1/2 years ago, i started hearing a clicking noise coming out of my 3.5l engine. i took the car to a dealer and he said i needed a new engine ($6000). i drove the car for another 3k miles and the noise continued and became louder. it sounds like an *mm movie projector. i took the car to another nissan dealer who told me the the primary timing chain guide was causing the noise. i suspect that nissan knows of this defect in the timing chain which causes the timing chain guide to become damaged. i have also read it happens between 20k to 80k miles. anyway, if the timing chain jumps it cause serious internal engine damage. i have talked with nissan consumers affair gorup with no results. i think this should be investigate and nissan owners warned of this engine defect. | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 25 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, the dealer stated that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly due to the piston rings on cylinders one and four. the dealer also stated that the pressure on those rings was too low, making the vehicle consume oil much faster. the dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 25. sm. | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 25 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that after taking her vehicle into the dealer they had advised her that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly due to the piston rings. the piston rings on cylinders 1 and 4, the pressure on the rings are too low and causing the oil to consume faster. the dealer advised her that she needed to replace the engine. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 25. tb | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a failure with the crank shaft sensor. the dealer replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. the contact stated that the crank shaft sensor was replaced twice after the first repair and the vehicle continued to stall. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results shown a faulty crank shaft sensor. the dealer replaced the crank shaft sensor but the repair did not remedy the issue. the contact stated the crank shaft sensor has been replace twice after the first repair and the vehicle continues to stall. the failure mileage was 126,000. jo | |||
| 11/19/2011 | 75700 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle almost immediately. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the r&r crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 75,700 and the current mileage was 75,738. kmj | |||
| 11/19/2011 | 75700 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled without any warning. the contact mentioned that he was able to turn the vehicle back on almost immediately. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the r&r crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (component: engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 75,700 and the current mileage was 75,738. pm | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Since 1st occurrence date listed herein through present 11/15/2011, vehicle continues to randomly fail to start & stalls at freeway & surface street speeds and when idling at a stop; i have used an autel maxiscan ms300 can obd-ii scan tool everytime the vehicle has presented these symptoms. each time the scan has confirmed a crank shaft position sensor failure and sometimes includes an engine speed sensor failure; i phoned nissan u.s.a operations and was told by their representative that my vehicle was not included in a recall for these problems; this is obviously a scam by nissan to not include my vin based upon the number of complaints for the exact same issues and the vin's not being included; i plan to sue nissan for the repairs in small claims court in california if it is not rectified. | |||
| 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! | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor and electronic control module needed to be replaced. the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and the current mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 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! | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor and electronic control module needed to be replaced. the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and the current mileage was 72,000. kmj | |||
| 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! | |||
| 11/02/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crankshaft position sensor and electronic control module needed to be replaced. the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and the current mileage was 72,000. kmj | |||
| 11/02/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalls without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the crankshaft position sensor and electronic control module. the contact was told the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage and current mileages were 72,000.rl | |||
| 10/08/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. a few days later the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the engine speed sensor and the crank shaft position sensor failed and would have to be replaced. the contact referenced a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. | |||
| 10/08/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while parked, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. a few days later the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians advised that the engine speed sensor and the crank shaft position sensor failed and would have to be replaced. the contact referenced a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted who advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. kmj | |||
| 10/08/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while parked the contact noticed the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. after a few days the vehicle stalled while parked. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the engine speed sensor and the crank shaft position sensor had failed and would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000. ds | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 74076 | 1 | |
| Under nhtsa id number 07v527000. on 07/20/11 i had a service engine soon light come on. car was not operating properly, so we took it to ken ganley nissan for service. this is the same problem that appeared on nhtsa id 07v52700 for the 2.5 engine crankshaft position sensor. the dealer stated this vehicle was no on the recall list. since this is the same failure that was to be recalled, why was i charged $315.22 for repairs? it appears to me that nissan did not take care of all the recalled vehicles, but picked and chose only certain ones to reduce their expenses. it distorts the purpose of a recall process. updated 10/20/11 *bf | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 74076 | 1 | |
| Under nhtsa id number 07v527000. on 07/20/11 i had a service engine soon light come on. car was not operating properly, so we took it to ken ganley nissan for service. this is the same problem that appeared on nhtsa id 07v52700 for the 2.5 engine crankshaft position sensor. the dealer stated this vehicle was no on the recall list. since this is the same failure that was to be recalled, why was i charged $315.22 for repairs? it appears to me that nissan did not take care of all the recalled vehicles, but picked and chose only certain ones to reduce their expenses. it distorts the purpose of a recall process. | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 5mph and above and the crank shaft sensor light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000. kmj | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds and a crank shaft sensor light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000. sm. | |||
| 07/04/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that when driving various speeds over 5 mph, the check engine warning light would illuminate followed by the vehicle stalling. the vehicle was taken to and inspected by the dealer who advised that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and current mileages were unknown. kmj | |||
| 07/04/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he noticed that the check engine light would illuminate. after the light appears the vehicle would start to stall. the vehicle was taken and inspected by a dealer. they advised him that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 ( engine and engine cooling ). the failure and current mileages were unknown. tb | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the electronic control module had failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told their vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated the vehicle can stall at any time without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the electronic control module had failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told their vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.rl | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. in addition, the check engine warning light and oil gauge indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two different times for the similar failures. the engine head gasket was replaced and a diagnostic test was performed which detected a failure code within the catalytic converter. the failure recurred after the repair and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure recurred three different times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. in addition, the check engine warning light and oil gauge indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two different times for the similar failures. the engine head gasket was replaced and a diagnostic test was performed which detected a failure code within the catalytic converter. the failure recurred after the repair and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure recurred three different times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled. in addition the check engine warning light and oil gauge indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two different times for the similar failures. the engine head gasket was replaced and a diagnostic test was performed which detected a failure code within the catalytic converter. the failure reoccured after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they informed that the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000. js | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure recurred three different times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle stalled. the check engine light was illuminated on the dash board. the failure occurred three different times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose the failure to be the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. ds | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the tail pipe was emitting excessive smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that sludge was present because of improper vehicle maintenance. the manufacturer agreed with the local dealer and offered no additional assistance. no repairs were performed due to the cost. the current mileage was 47,000 and the failure mileage was 46,000. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Since october 2010, i have had to get oil changes at least 1000 miles sooner (lately it's been more) than the 3000 mile mark. the mechanics have not found an external leak, and i have been told by two mechanics that my engine has to be consuming the oil since it is not leaking. i called nissan (and a few dealers), and they all said that my vin did not qualify for a recall. my car has the same issue as the others that were recalled, so is nissan required to check it or fix it? | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the tail pipe was blowing excessive smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that it had sludge from not maintaining the proper maintenance. the manufacturer agreed with the local dealer and offered no additional assistance. no repairs were performed due to cost. the current mileages were 47,000 and the failure mileages were 46,000. bw | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Since october 2010, i have had to get oil changes at least 1000 miles sooner (lately it's been more) than the 3000 mile mark. the mechanics have not found an external leak, and i have been told by two mechanics that my engine has to be consuming the oil since it is not leaking. i called nissan (and a few dealers), and they all said that my vin did not qualify for a recall. my car has the same issue as the others that were recalled, so is nissan required to check it or fix it? | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed that the tail pipe was blowing excessive smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that it had sludge from not maintaining the proper maintenance. the manufacturer agreed with the local dealer and offered no additional assistance. no repairs were performed due to cost. the current mileages were 47,000 and the failure mileages were 46,000. bw | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Since october 2010, i have had to get oil changes at least 1000 miles sooner (lately it's been more) than the 3000 mile mark. the mechanics have not found an external leak, and i have been told by two mechanics that my engine has to be consuming the oil since it is not leaking. i called nissan (and a few dealers), and they all said that my vin did not qualify for a recall. my car has the same issue as the others that were recalled, so is nissan required to check it or fix it? | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine was consuming a significant amount of oil within a short period of time and required one quart of oil dispensed every week. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the engine rod failed due to low oil levels. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that his vehicle could not be serviced under the recall due to the extremely high mileage of the vehicle. the failure persisted until the engine became inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was approximately 130,000. | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine consumed a significant amount of oil within a short period of time. the engine required one quart of oil dispensed every week. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the engine rod failed due to low oil. there was was a recall associated nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vehicle was not included because of excessive mileage. on a separate occasion the engine failed to operate and the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure was approximately 130,000. js | |||
| 12/27/2010 | |||
| My car has been diagnosed with a faulty crank and cam sensors, catalystic convertor as well. today i took car into shop because it has been burning excessive amounts of oil. i have to put as much as 4 quarts of oil into car a week. i called nissan and they indicate that their are recalls for this problem but my car is not one of the vins recalled. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima. consumer writes to appeal to have her vehicle serviced at nissan's expense to repair the crankshaft sensor problem under the recall. *tgw the consumer stated the crankshaft position sensor problem caused the engine light to illuminate. the dealer informed the consumer the engine speed input circuit sensor also needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 12/27/2010 | |||
| My car has been diagnosed with a faulty crank and cam sensors, catalystic convertor as well. today i took car into shop because it has been burning excessive amounts of oil. i have to put as much as 4 quarts of oil into car a week. i called nissan and they indicate that their are recalls for this problem but my car is not one of the vins recalled. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima. consumer writes to appeal to have her vehicle serviced at nissan's expense to repair the crankshaft sensor problem under the recall. *tgw the consumer stated the crankshaft position sensor problem caused the engine light to illuminate. the dealer informed the consumer the engine speed input circuit sensor also needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 110000 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima, bought new, consumes oil with no visible leaks. oil must be added every week to keep adequate levels in engine. dealership says the only way to fix the problem is to put in a new engine when this one finally fails. this is not an acceptable answer to this problem. | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 63996 | ||
| My car stalled without any warning. issue covered under 07v527000. dealer reprogrammed ecm, however issue is that the crankshaft position sensor overheated, which is the actual defect, which manufacturer should pay to replace. dealer replaced the sensor at a cost of $370 to me. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 47429 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled and the service engine light began illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was pulled over and upon restart began driving as normal but the service engine light continued to illuminate. the failure recurred once and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was told there was a recall on his vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, engine and engine cooling. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 47,429. sm. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 84000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle momentarily lost power before driving as normal. a service engine soon light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the failure began to recur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed of a recall for this failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. sm. | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl. 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 15 mph during very warm wealth the vehicle was shut off without warning. this can cause a crash while entering a busy enter section. the contact notice a recall regarding the engine and engine cooling ( 07v527000) so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated they could not perform a recall repair due to the check engine light being on in the vehicle. in order for the recall to remedied the check engine light needs to be off. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should reissue to the recall to more vin number since this is a known safety issue with this year make and model. the failure mileage was 65,000. jo | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 84000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle momentarily lost power before driving as normal. a service engine soon light began to illuminate on the dashboard. the failure began to recur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed of a recall for this failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, engine and engine cooling. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. sm. | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl. 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 15 mph during very warm wealth the vehicle was shut off without warning. this can cause a crash while entering a busy enter section. the contact notice a recall regarding the engine and engine cooling ( 07v527000) so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated they could not perform a recall repair due to the check engine light being on in the vehicle. in order for the recall to remedied the check engine light needs to be off. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should reissue to the recall to more vin number since this is a known safety issue with this year make and model. the failure mileage was 65,000. jo | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the service engine light will not go off. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced. the dealer stated that this is listed under recall campaign number 07v527000, which deals with engine and engine cooling, but that the vehicle is not listed under the recall. the failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 86325.rl | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl. 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 15 mph during very warm wealth the vehicle was shut off without warning. this can cause a crash while entering a busy enter section. the contact notice a recall regarding the engine and engine cooling ( 07v527000) so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated they could not perform a recall repair due to the check engine light being on in the vehicle. in order for the recall to remedied the check engine light needs to be off. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall and the manufacturer stated the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact stated the manufacturer should reissue to the recall to more vin number since this is a known safety issue with this year make and model. the failure mileage was 65,000. jo | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the service engine light will not go off. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced. the dealer stated that this is listed under recall campaign number 07v527000, which deals with engine and engine cooling, but that the vehicle is not listed under the recall. the failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 86325.rl | |||
| 07/30/2010 | |||
| Heard loud rattling in front end of my nissan altima (2006). took it to nissan. had to have upper motor mount replaced. not covered by nissan. cost was $395.00 to replace. | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the service engine light will not go off. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced. the dealer stated that this is listed under recall campaign number 07v527000, which deals with engine and engine cooling, but that the vehicle is not listed under the recall. the failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 86325.rl | |||
| 07/30/2010 | |||
| Heard loud rattling in front end of my nissan altima (2006). took it to nissan. had to have upper motor mount replaced. not covered by nissan. cost was $395.00 to replace. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately between 40-45 mph, the engine stalled and then restarted own its own. the vehicle exhibited no prior warning and was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the cam position and crank position sensors would need to be replaced. the failure occurred on two different times. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact was in disagreement with the recall remedy which mentioned to reprogram the electronic control module or engine computer. also, he stated the remedy repair would not correct the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired under the recall at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. js | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle misfired while driving approximately 60mph. the check engine light was illuminated. this failure has also happened before. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the owner was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. nissan was contacted and his vin was checked to see if his vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 and it was not. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage is approximately 56,000. the current mileage is approximately 63,000. rd | |||
| 04/26/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. sometimes the vehicle would hesitate prior to restarting and sometimes the vehicle did not restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed there was a recall for this issue. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 86,000. the current mileage was approximately | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the engine stalled at low speeds and at a traffic light. the service engine light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed of recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and she was told that her vehicle was not included. the sensor was repaired at the owners expense. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000. the current mileage was approximately 26,000. | |||
| 04/28/2010 | 84000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled; the lower the speed, the more pronounced the failure was. when the failure occurred, the check engine light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced before the ecm was to be reprogrammed, which was the recalled component. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000. the current mileage was approximately 85,000. | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact noticed unusually low oil levels in the vehicle and there was also an oil leak. the contact had to add oil every 700 miles. in addition, while driving 60 mph, the vehicle became difficult to control and the stability control malfunctioned. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for further inspection. the contact stated that both nhtsa campaign id numbers 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling) and 06v046000 (suspension: rear) caused the failure to occur; however, the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in either recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. | |||
| 08/29/2009 | |||
| My brand new 2006 nissan altima 2.5s consumes oil little by little. first noticed around 35,000 miles until present. i add oil after 1,500 miles around 100-150ml. i do my oil changes 100-200miles before it's due of 3,000 miles from the very beginning, took a good care of the car and now i'm getting this kind of trouble. i've no doubt i got a defective unit. | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 80485 | ||
| I am filing this complaint to document a service engine soon light coupled with a rapid change in rpm and resulting engine stall. while no crash occurred, with the loss of power steering in the parking lot the vehicle almost impacted another coming in the opposite direction. a diagnostic check was run on the vehicle and showed a crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. this vehicle was part of recall campaign 06v223000 and had the engine replaced under warranty at approximately 58,000 miles. under recall campaign 07v527000 which describes similar symptoms regarding the crankshaft position sensor, those vehicles fixed due to recall campaign 06v223000 are not eligible. however, it is possible that additional contributing factors may lead to the sensor malfunction. the vehicle is scheduled for maintenance to replace the sensor; however, at a cost of $370. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 65498 | 1 | |
| Right engine mount broken at 66k miles. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 95760 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the check engine light became illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor, catalytic converter, and engine speed sensor circuit needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 95760. | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| On my 2006 nissan altima with 2.5 liter engine, it would stop running at highway speeds from 70mph down to 5mph (in rush hour stop/go traffic). it also would intermittently fail to start properly by cranking for up to 45 seconds before start. this occurred over a period of 3 months and became worse quickly, with service engine soon on, so i took it to the dealership (grubbs nissan, bedford, tx) where they diagnosed it as a faulty crankshaft position sensor (cps) so they replaced it for $204.34 total. this cps is an ongoing problem that nissan says my vehicle is not part of the recall # 07v527000; there are over 650k vehicles that are potentially affected and i know my issue is directly related to the problems with this vehicle. new sensor is in; old part is not available. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 58700 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stalling while in motion usually while slowing to stop or when accelerating after being stopped. ses light came on today when it stalled and i took it straight to dealership. they stated it was crank and cam sensors. they replaced them and charged me $260. had to have engine replaced at 19,xxx miles under a recall. car has 58,7xx miles now and this time i had to pay. go online and find in excess of 160 consumer reports of this very cam and crank problem and everyone having to pay out of pocket for it when it is clearly a defect especially being that my engine was replaced so the defect is not just in the original engines. service dept. made no mention of there being a recall to me but being that i never got the recall notice when i had to have the engine replaced at 19,xxx (and i bought my car new and remained at same residence) i decided to just check online to see if others were having cam and crank problems. comes a no surprise to see that others are having the same issues. i am mute therefore can't call you guys so i am filing my complaint online. please note that i entered phone numbers only because i could not advance without doing so. please send any and all replies via e-mail if speaking to someone who can represent me is an issue. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 32311 | 1 | |
| Just had to replace a faulty crankshaft position sensor on my 2006 nissan. i see that there were two prior nhtsa campaigns about this part, but apparently my vin was not covered under them. appear to be many complaints about this part from vehicles not under original campaigns. had same issues as others - vehicle would not start and almost stalled several times while driving. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| 2006 nissan altima; engine style is the 2.5l apparently there was a recall on this car; all dealing with the crankshaft position sensor; i was unaware of this; and now am stuck with footing the bill of a diagnostic and then the labor and parts fee. nissan the dealership is not helping me at all and making me pay for this; not only that; but they are completely ignoring the issue at hand and not taking care of me; although i have purchased 2 vehicles from this particular location. i find it hard to believe that first i wasn't notified of the recall that happened in 2006 and second that i now have to pay for the mistake that they clearly made while others did not. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I have a safety issue with my 2006 nissan altima 2.5 se. my vehicle stalls while i am driving. the dealership has told me that the issue is the cam and crankshaft sensors and the reprogramming of my ecs. i noticed that this was a recall on other 2006 nissan altima's with 2.5l engines. however, i am told that my vin is not included in the recall. please respond with your findings please. *tr | |||
| 03/02/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Excessive oil in crankshaft position sensor causing engine to stop running without warning. it almost caused an accident. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 42235 | 1 | |
| My daughter has a 2006 nissan altima and while driving 3 days ago the car stalled at an intersection while she was about to turn left. she was then stuck in the middle of the road. i arrived and we got the car out of the street. took it to courtesy nissan in tampa and was told the problem was the cam and crank sensors. after researching the problem on the internet i found this problem was common and that nissan has known about it for awhile. there is a recall on the ecm but nissan told me it didn't cover the sensors. my daughter's car only has 42k miles and it couldn't be from extended wear and tear as suggested...ie other cars with the same complaint had many more miles listed. i am having the sensors replaced but i think it is unfair to consumers that nissan is selling these cars with this defective problem and are not taking responsibility for the repair. my daughter could have been t-boned sitting in the middle of the road like that. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Had to replace engine on nissan altima 06 with only 33,000 mi dealer would not give the reason why. front struts needs replacing after 39,000. also replace transmission seal@39,000mi. *tr | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 59038 | 1 | |
| Vehicle failed to start on several occasions. the first time at 28,214 miles. had vehicle towed to dealer after hours. vehicle started for them next day. dealer suggested it was a sensor acting up but no code was recorded. when it happened the second and third times, i was able to trick it into started by removing several fuses and clearing the engine of excess fuel. car would start. i read about this trick on the internet. finally the check engine light came on and the vehicle began to run rough and was even harder to start. took vehicle in at 59,038 to have crank position sensor replaced. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2008 | 38000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving less than 60 mph, the vehicle would stall and start intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that there was a defect in the crankshaft sensor. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure and current mileages were less than 38,000. | |||
| 11/23/2008 | 1 | ||
| Defective crankshaft sensor. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 46800 | 1 | |
| Recall id# 6827 on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. 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. dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall began on december 31, 2007. had ecm reprogrammed and my crankshaft position sensor is still overheating. nissan should replace the sensor if the reprogramming does not work. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while idling in traffic, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. several days later, the battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled again. the dealer stated that the crank shaft position sensor overheated. the manufacturer confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure and updated 09/18/08. *jb | |||
| 05/02/2008 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving 35 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. prior to the illumination, the vehicle shook, jerked, and stalled. the failure occurs the most when at a stop or approaching a stop. the contact must pull off the road and make several attempts to restart the vehicle after the stalling occurs. the dealer identified the cause of the failure as the crankshaft sensor as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the current and failure mileages were unavailable. | |||
| 04/19/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Engine shut off going between 60-70 mph while attempting to pass 18 wheeler on 3 lane interstate 35. had headlight replaced 4 days before incident and was advised about a recall, choose to have the recall work done at that time also. service advisor claimed that the recall had nothing to do with the malfunction, said they had trouble getting the car started and noted something about the rpm's, said they test drove the car and it hasn't stalled. said they know it has a problem but they haven't been able to replicate it. today is 04-30-08, the car has been at the dealership since 04-19-08. service advisor stopped calling on 04-24-07. have complained to nissan consumer affairs who finally returned my call today stating that they talked to the dealership 3 times total and they claim that nothing is wrong with the car, that they test drove it 90 miles and cleared something from the air intake. the dealership never told me this story and stopped calling me on 04-24-07. when i asked the consumer affairs lady if she would load up her kids in the car and go down the interstate during heavy traffic? she hesitated and said yes she would. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima with a engine recall. consumer would like reimbursement for the recall repair work. consumer states that there has been work done to fix the engine and would like reimbursement due to the recall. *kb the dealer reprogrammed the ecm. *jb | |||
| 05/25/2007 | 3000 | 3 | 10/10/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on may 25, 2008, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. there was no steering power or braking ability. in order to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the contact pulled into a nearby alley and clipped the front end of a parked vehicle. the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a pole. she called the police and her insurance agent to report the crash, and a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained $9,000 worth of damages. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot for five days because the service center at the dealer was closed for the holiday. once the vehicle was towed to the dealer the following tuesday, they kept it for 32 days. in april of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, but they stated that the repairs had previously been performed. the following day, the check engine light illuminated. the dealer stated that they would have to rescan the engine computer at the cost of $119. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 24,000. | |||
| 03/29/2008 | 37425 | 4 | 07/27/2006 |
| I had a 2003 nissan altima that stalled on i95 (3) times before it was correctly diagnosed as a crank sensor issue and became a major recall for nissan. in july 2006 i leased another nissan altima after the engine was completed damaged on my 2003 altima due to another recall regarding oil consumption issues. i inquired a few months ago at a routine service visit if my current 2006 nissan was part of the crank sensor recall that was recently issued and told it was. i had never received any notification in the mail from either nissan or the dealer, this recall i was told was corrected during my visit. on saturday march 29,2008 i was driving on i95 in the third lane at approx 65-70 mph and the car stalled without any warning. i was able to coast across 3 lanes and get half in the breakdown lane at which time i departed the car got to a safe area out of harm's way of traffic and contacted the state troopers for assistance. they came and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived and towed me to the car dealership. i was given a rental car since the car was not able to start again without stalling was contacted on monday march 31, 2008 by the dealer to let me know the car started normally they had drove it for several miles and no problem. the comment made was they will drive again on tuesday and if no issues they can't explain what happened. since i already had a similar experience with my 2003 altima and same car dealer i'm confident this problem will reoccur again and this time once again endanger my life and others on the road with me at the time of the incident. please assist me in getting their attention for myself and others regarding this life threatening issue. i'm sure i'm not the only vehicle with this problem, since my 2003 issue turned into a major recall for approx 650,000 vehicles. *tr | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 9286 | 20 | 10/28/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on one occasion, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward to the sidewalk. on two occasions, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward towards the sidewalk. the contact used both the foot brake and the emergency brake to finally stop the vehicle. the vehicle was never taken to the dealer. on twelve occasions, when the floor clutch was pressed, it became stuck. she had to manually work the clutch back to its normal position. on three occasions, when driving between 1-20 mph, the engine would shut off. on two occasions, while the vehicle was idling, the engine shut off. on four occasions, the vehicle restarted on its own. on one occasion, she had to call roadside assistance for a jump start. the vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper from rolling forward into the sidewalk. in january of 2008, the contact received a letter from nissan concerning her vehicle not having abs; however, the information she received when the vehicle was purchased stated that it did have abs. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 28,650 and failure mileage was 9,286. | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 0 | 03/24/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact saw an alert on the television in january of 2008 that the 2002-2006 nissan altima's have a defect with the electronic control module. the dealer stated that they could not locate any failure. on march 20, 2008, the contact received a recall notice for this same failure. she is concerned about the length of time it took to be informed of nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). there had been no failure to date. the vin and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 11,700. | |||
| 10/20/2007 | 32000 | 4 | 04/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 10 mph, when the vehicle idled between 750 to 1000 and the brakes are engaged, there was a noise present in the engine. the dealer replaced the motor mount; however, the failure occurred immediately after it was repaired. the dealer stated that the part may need time to adjust. an appointment was rescheduled to diagnose the failure on january 7, 2008. the dealer stated that they would not have any idea what to look for. the failure mileage was 32000 and the current mileage was 43000. | |||
| 12/02/2007 | 14000 | 1 | 01/10/2007 |
| I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima on january 10th 2007 it only had 30 miles on it, i loved the car had minor problems with noise etc, had the oil changed on time through the dealer i never received any notice about the recall? a car pulled out in front of my car so my front end hit the side of his car and my car instantly caught on fire? the police/fire dept can not figure out why it caught on fire because my car was traveling the speed limit which was 35 mph? they think something was wrong with my car and that i should look into a recall or defect on the vehicle i wished i had known about the oil recall because maybe this is why my car caught on fire it is a total loss i have no car and now am fighting with the insurance companies to get a new car i do not want a nissan altima and this car was my wish car i really liked the altimas? *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 1 | 07/21/2006 | |
| I bought a nissan 2006 altima and i was told that the motor was a recall but had been replaced when i purchased the auto, since then 1 yr later i had another recall to replace the motor again. the headliner has been replaced and it still has a spot where i believe it is leaking. my pickup as in the motor isn't working properly when i put my foot on the gas it takes time for it to move. i have taken it in on a regular basis for oil changes, rotation of tires etc. i am very dissatisfied with the motor of this vehicle. please help. *tr | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 1 | 11/21/2005 | |
| I bought a 2006 nissan altima in november of 2005. i have now had this vehicle for 2 years. i just came across 2 recalls online by accident. i was never notified of these recalls and they both appear to be very serious. 1- (#06v223000) from june 2006 involving engine and engine cooling that lists excessive oil consumption and possibly engine fire and 2- (06v0046000) from feb. 2006 involving rear suspension and possibly a cracked bracket. i have had to add plenty of oil since buying this car, but cannot believe i was never notified about a serious and potentially dangerous safety hazard as this, not to mention the damage it must have already caused to the engine!! what do i do now and what can be done to this obvious terrible shady dealership and unforgivable manufacturer?? *tr | |||
| 09/17/2006 | 1500 | 5 | 05/27/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. he stated that the vehicle burns oil excessively. the dealer stated that there the vehicle passed oil consumption and compression tests. there is a recall for the engine (nhtsa campaign # 06v223000) however, the dealer refused to make any repairs because the vehicle passed the test. the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 16,837. the consumer provided multiple repair invoices for vehicle and a copy of the recall notice. updated 08/30/07 *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 24000 | 11 | 11/01/2005 |
| Car shakes when idles as if it will turn off, but only sporadically. this started at 24,000 miles. check engine light comes on throwing various codes. dealer has put on new gas cap, gas seal, fuel pump, fuel canister and air flow regulator. car still shaking, check engine light on again and after 11 times in the shop...here we go again to the shop so they can check the code, put in on vacuum, drive it around and then tell me again it's all fixed. i am in a never ending loop of being inconvenienced with an unreliable brand new car. dealer won't buy car back...trade...or guarantee a fix. i just pray after my warranty is over, i can still get it fixed. *jb | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 4938 | 8 | 02/23/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on december 18, 2006, the contact received recall notice # 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). he has taken his vehicle to nissan seven to eight times, but the vehicle is still leaking oil every 500 miles. nissan's corporate office stated that this is a minor issue and would contact him within 48 hours. the dealer reprogrammed the ecm twice and stated that this was normal and happens constantly. nissan has yet to contact him or offer any assistance. the contact has all of the repair work orders. the current mileage is 6,800 and failure mileage was 4,938. the consumer stated that original recall work was performed without satisfaction by northbay nissan. the current dealer has referred the consumer back to original sales dealer vallejo nissan for further testing. updated 06/14/07 *tr | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 1 | 06/03/2006 | |
| Recommended fix for the 2006 nissam altima potential engine fire is to update the electronic contol module which will ensure the engine will go into limp mode in the event the oil levle drops to an unacceptable level. if the car goes in limp mode the engine rpms will not exceed 1800 rpms, this restriction will prevent the car from traveling more than 25 mph. if the vehicle goes into limp mode while traveling on a highway, the driver and passengers are put into a dangerous situation. why is it acceptable for a car manufacturer to propose and institure a fix to a vehicle that compromises personal safety, and what recourse does the consumer have related to the proposed corrective action?*ak | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 1 | 03/11/2006 | |
| 2006 nissan altima. consumer is seeking reimbursement for an extended warranty she purchased. contacts vehicle was included in a recall for engine fire in which nissan provided an extended warranty for precautionary measures. *mc *jb | |||
| 09/25/2006 | 1 | 09/25/2006 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact purchased the vehicle at a stop sale event due to recall # 06v-223000. the dealer stated that the vehicle must have already been remedied in order to be for sale on the lot. the vehicle consumed large quantities of oil from the date of purchase until present. the contact received an owner notification letter from nissan north america on december 12, 2006, that stated that the vehicle was remedied at 33,000 miles. the oil pressure test associated with the recall remedy allegedly showed no need to replace the engine. harte nissan offered to replace the engine. the current mileage was 53000.*ak | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 1 | 03/31/2006 | |
| Problem with engine consuming too much oil. when vehicle was taken in for oil changes was informed by technician that oil consumption was normal. received letter from nissan usa motors stating there was a recall due to engine consuming too much oil and were currently looking at a solution to the problem. to ensure no further damage to engine owner was required maintain suggested oil levels. the car started making noise coming from the engine was told it was nothing to worry about. last letter received by nissan usa motor stated to take vehicle in to nearest dealership for a test that would determine if only ecm would need to be reset or maybe a possible engine replacement. *jb | |||
| 02/07/2007 | 1 | 03/22/2006 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that there had been no failure to date with the 2006 nissan altima. the contact complained that there was an engine recall on the vehicle, and she thought it should not be. the vehicle was new, and the contact believed that there shouldn't be any failures with it so soon. the current mileage was 9025.*ak | |||
| 02/23/2007 | 1 | 03/11/2006 | |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact received recall 06v223000 , and she did not t feel safe driving the vehicle. the notice stated that the vehicle could possibly catch on fire. she didn't care what was fixed on the vehicle. the owner purchased the vehicle in march 2006 ,and was informed of the recall in april 2006. the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not affected by the notice due to the vin. however, the contact received the recall notice on 2/23/07 the current mileage was 13,000. there had been no failure to date.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 1 | 06/15/2006 | |
| I purchased a 2006 nissan altima in june of 2006 and i have been complaining about my engine making loud noises as well as the condition of the car when i received it. since i have the car i have been having to repair a lot of things that shouldn't have to be done yet. please help me in getting my car fixed. *nm | |||
| 01/14/2007 | 3750 | 1 | 10/04/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact changed the oil himself on the 2006 nissan altima. he first changed the oil at 500 miles ,and at that time 4 1/2 quarts came out that is the amount of oil he put in. the contact s changed the oil again at 3750 only 3 quarts came out. he knew that he put 4 1/2 quarts in the first time. the contact took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and explained what happened. the contact was told they would send the oil to their lab oratoryfor analysis. the contact received a letter, which stated that after their analysis, they found the oil consumption was normal. the contact did not believe this to be normal. before he purchased the vehicle the dealer told him the engine had been replaced because of excessive oil consumption. *ak | |||
| 12/28/2006 | 11025 | 1 | 04/01/2006 |
| I received a letter asking me to bring my car for the engine recall on my '06 nissan altima. unfortunately my vehicle was affected, if i didn't proceed with the recall request my vehicle could lead to an engine fire. my car was in the shop for less than 24hours, it's engine was replaced with a re-built engine. i do not know if old engine is available. *jb | |||
| 01/25/2007 | 13000 | 1 | 04/13/2006 |
| Tl * - the contact took the vehicle to a dealer in coral springs, florida for nhtsa recallcampaign id number: 06v223000 regarding the engine and engine cooling. the dealer was going to replace the engine with a new engine. the contact told the dealer that he wanted proof that it would be a new engine, and dealer urged him to call the manufacturer. the contact called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer stated that it will be a brand new engine. when contact asked for proof the customer service representative for the manufacturer stated that it wouldn't be a new engine, instead it would be a refurbished engine. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima upset about recall notice**nar**cc the consumer is upset that a vehicle that she has owned for no more than 2 months, is prone to catching on fire. *jb | |||
| 04/17/2006 | 1000 | 3 | 02/11/2006 |
| I purchased a 2006 altima nissan 2.5 special edition in feb 2006. within a 6 months time frame i have had 2 engine replacements. this still hasn't corrected the oil consumption problem nor the clicking sound. i have also been informed that the clicking and grinding sound may be attributed to bad tires. so i took it to another company that deals in tires and was informed my tires were in great condition. then on jan 22 i was told i needed a new steering wheel to help with the sound and vibrations. my nissan sounds and rides like a truck. nissan needs to just live up to the fact that some of the 2006 models were just not built correctly and compensate the consumers that are feeling the affects of buying a lemon.. why would they put their reputation in jeopardy. do they not realize this could turn into a class action law suit. several of my friends have had their cars bought back under the lemon law but i'm getting the run around from one of the nissan reps. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that after replacing 2 engines in a 6 month period to know my car is a lemon.. nissan has lost my respect due to the non caring nature they have represented. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 4000 | 15 | 01/18/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that the 2006 nissan altima was excessively consuming oil, she has taken it at least fifteen times to the dealer. the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle in when it had no oil. the first time she took it to the dealer for repair she had received a recall letter from nissan regarding the oil leak, but to her knowledge it was not repaired and the problem recurred. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer they stated that there was no problem. she called north american nissan ,and they told her to send in her invoices so that they might help her, but the vehicle was still excessively consuming oil. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 200 | 2 | 03/01/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that every time the brakes were applied they made a loud squealing noise. the contact took the vehicle to two dealerships in virginia. and both stated that there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. the contact was concerned for her safety because the brakes continued to make a loud squealing noise. *ak updated 4/8/08 *cn the consumer stated there was a recall for the engine for this vehicle and consumer stated a fuel smell in the was present in the vehicle. updated 04/08/08 *tr | |||
| 08/17/2006 | 12/08/2005 | ||
| Tl* - the contact learned that there is a safety recall on 2006 nissan altimas and she has not received the safety recall. the contact said that there is black mud in the motor. the contact was told that if she keeps driving the car she will ruin the motor and that it would cost $1600. to repair the problem. | |||
| 12/11/2006 | 7400 | 0 | 01/18/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact called regarding campaign number 06v223000. the contact is not very happy that the dealership. the dealership will have to replace the engine on the vehicle and wants to know if it's normal procedure for the dealership to put in a new engine on a fairly new vehicle. repair invoice is available if needed. | |||
| 11/27/2006 | 1 | 06/03/2006 | |
| I purchased a brand new 2006 altima june 2006, i loved my car from the day it was purchased, until recently when my brakes started to make that annoying squeaking noise i thought too myself, wow how can this be, my car is only five months old. i thought to myself it must be the way i am stepping on the brake, but to my surprise the next afternoon i received in the mail recall information, i read it over and was disgusted, i just purchased the vehicle and i am being told my engine may need to be replaced and high oil consumption will occur and possibly a fire!! i was very upset i was to contact the dealer but this all occurred during the thanksgiving holiday, so i drove my sister honda suv for the holiday, my car sat without being driven for about four days. i was absolutely sick when my father asked to use my car when he attempted to start my car it would not start he tried several times before it finally started and when it did he placed the car in drive the car took off at a fast speed with him barely touching the gas pedal, an accident could have occured, all the lights lit up and smoke began to seep out of the back of vehicle. i immedialey called my service dapartment and they said its normal, i dont think so, maybe if my car was a 1996 instead of a 2006 he told me to bring it in and he will inspect everything including, the recalled parts. i am truly upset and disgusted with nissan they sold me a piece of crap, they knew about the recall and did not inform me when i purchased the vehicle, who wants a new vehicle and have something replaced within a few months of purchasing a new car not me!! i could have purchased a used car. there is no repair that can be done to satisfy me i would like a replacement vehicle with no prior incidents or my money back. *jb | |||
| 11/24/2006 | 85000 | 1 | 04/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #06v223000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system was received. the dealer was contacted for an appointment, and informed that the repairs would take all day. the contact was refused a loaner vehicle by both the dealer and the manufacturer. the recall letter identified that there may be a fire hazard which the contact expressed was a safety concern to the family. the contact would like to have a new vehicle in return for the recalled vehicle. | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 3250 | 1 | 08/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after finding information on the internet about a nhtsa recall, #06v223000 regarding engine and engine cooling, the oil level was checked. the dipstick read nearly empty. the manufacturer determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealership. | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 3000 | 1 | 04/30/2006 |
| Purchased new 2006 altima in april 2006. car has about 3500 miles on it now. checked oil level again the other day and it was barely on dip stick and what was there was black. called nissan, they were no help. they said to bring car in every 700 miles. that is totally unacceptable answer to a new car owner. the dealer was of no help either. i do not think new car owners should be stuck with lemons. i would really like to return car. nissan has the opportunity right now of satisfying many unhappy customers or ruining their image forever in the mind of thousands. they need to help us. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | 03/01/2006 | |
| 2006 nissan altima 2.5 special edition had oil leak from the seal in the motor. brakes were squeaking. *kb the dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the brakes. *jb | |||
| 05/22/2006 | 1 | 1 | 04/04/2006 |
| Purchased a 2006 nissan altima on 04/04/06 with 267 miles on the car. we noticed a rattling noise from the engine, we took the car in to dealer at 2700 miles (05/22/06) & told them of the problem, while we were there we had them go ahead & change the oil. they changed the oil first, then they could not hear the noise (duh !) the service tech told me they could not find anything wrong, that only the hood bracket was slightly loose. i explained that the bracket was loose because i had looked under the hood trying to figure out where the noise was coming from. i insisted that there was some sort of problem. they said if you hear it again bring it back and we can drive the vehicle together. 3-4 weeks later we started hearing the noise again, & received the letter in the mail from nissan. we took the car back in at 5993 & we were told we were indeed part of the recall and to bring the car back every 700 miles (are they serious ?) i placed several phone calls to consumer affairs & spoke to leslie the gatekeeper. she would not provide any answers either. as of late, we are in the same boat everyone else is in. can not get any clear answers. there are options people.....do not let this multi-billion dollar company fool you... there are lemon laws to protect your interests. ******************************************************** do not settle for an engine replacement below are some options for getting nissan to replace your car entirely or re-purchase the vehicle ********************* contact all of the following agencies and file complaints, we have. better business bureau @ 800-955-5100 (they have a website too) texas dept of transportation (contact your specific state) consumer affairs (national), states attorney general, all of these services provide arbitration for you either at no charges are for a nominal fee. they will negotiate a re-purchase or replacement for you. *jb | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 15 | 4 | 04/14/2006 |
| Excessive oil consumption on my new 2006 nissan altima. i purchased the car in march 2006, received recall notice informing me to check oil every 700 miles due to a defect. i immediately checked the oil only to find my engine contained no oil. brought to nissan dealer who refilled engine. car has been brought back 4 times for low oil. nissan corporation has not helped and several of these vehicles have caught on fire according to news reports. nissan has not contacted me since april when they sent notice telling me that a fix would be in and i would be contacted within 60 days. it is dangerous to the thousands of customers who has purchased these vehicles to be driving them long distances. i drive several thousand miles a month with work and am being inconvenienced due to this along with putting my safety at risk. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 8400 | 1 | 04/30/2006 |
| To everyone out there that is having trouble with nissan usa replacing your faulty 2.5l altima engine and have received the oil consumption letter...get in-touch with the bbb auto section. they were awesome with handling my case...received my new engine two days ago...hassle free. of course this was after trying to work a deal with nissan usa consumer affairs office for more than two months. the bbb did it in five days after receiving my package. *jb | |||
| 08/22/2006 | 1 | 03/25/2006 | |
| Vehicle is part of the nissan campaign #06v223000. checked engine oil and was found to be two quarts low. this is an ongoing problem and we are needing to check the engine oil once a week to verify it is ok and take it to dealer to have it filled. in this case, after adding two quarts of oil, the dealer forgot to put the cap back on and after a day of driving (120 miles), all the oil was gone and the engine was dry. luckily we noticed it and drove another vehicle to nissan to get oil and fill it up before driving it. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | 06/10/2006 | |
| 2006 nissan altima was sold to consumer while on hold for a recall. consumer wanted to exchange the vehicle for a problem free vehicle. the consumer contacted the dealer but they have not return the consumer's call. *kb *nm | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima in march 2006. it's now august 2006, and i am experiencing an oil leak. i took the car to the dealership and the technician told me that it was leaking at the seal. now my vehicle identification number fell in the range of the 2006 nissan altima recall. the technician stated that nissan corporate told him just to replace the seal. i was not satisfied with that response. i was never offered a new motor. i believe that because i am a woman they are playing me for dumb. i have also been dealing with squealing brakes that i have reported to the technician which he keeps dismissing as the hot weather. *jb | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 800 | 2 | 06/13/2006 |
| My 2006 nissan altima is one of the bad oil users. i bought the car on june 13, well after nissan instructed dealers not to sell the bad ones. i asked several times if this car was one of the bad ones and was told several times it was not. several other dealers and nissan themselves have now verified it is one of the bad ones. i was lied to by kline nissan in minnesota. *nm | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 2125 | 1 | 05/09/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated smoke was observed coming from under the hood of the vehicle while at a gas station. upon inspection, oil was discovered on the engine due to the oil cap falling off. the dealer could not determine why this occurred however it was suggested that the cap was not on tight enough. | |||
| 05/20/2006 | 1200 | 1 | 05/20/2006 |
| On 5/20/2006, i purchased a 2006 nissan altima. while waiting for the paperwork to be completed, my husband noticed a board on the wall for a contest. our salesperson told us then that nissan was having a dealer contest for altima's. at the same time, nissan was very heavily advertising on tv a special lease price for the atlima's. 2 weeks later, before receiving any letter from nissan, a colleague sent me the link for the detroit free press, so that i could read the article about nissan altima's being pulled from the market because of oil problems, which were potentially hazardous. i feel very strongly that i was defrauded by nissan (and perhaps the dealer) by this sale. no one can make me believe that nissan didn't do this contest on purpose in order to move as many cars as possible off the dealer lots. the 200+ incidences of oil problems and the lesser incidences of fires did not all occur within the two weeks between the time i bought my car and sales were halted. i have already had one occurrence where i had to add oil. i then had to wait 4 days for the dealer to be able to look at the car. ironically, when the car was returned the paperwork did not show any record of my adding oil (even though i told 3 separate people at the dealership). it did say that the dealer did not have to add oil. i drive this car every day back and forth to work. to matters worse, i also transport my husband, who is recovering from a 5-organ transplant, to his doctors appointments twice a week, which are over an hour away. should we have a fire, and need to get out of the car quickly, my husband would not be able to do so. this was my first nissan. it is my last. *nm | |||
| 07/03/2006 | 1 | 05/20/2006 | |
| Car is using too much oil. i understand from articles that i have read on the internet that certain nissan 2006 2.5 engines have this problem and that my vin number falls within the range. nissan has not notified me as their campaign number 06v223000 indicates, and i receive different stories when i call their 800 number for information. it's a failure, potential injury, and potential fire waiting to happen. i should not need to check the oil every couple hundred miles and would like nissan's official recommendation on what i should do, but no one is willing to put anything in writing. when i bring the car in to be checked, they refuse to give me any written indication that i have brought it in to them either. i am currently down a quart of oil with only 1500 miles on the car. *jb | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 200 | 3 | 04/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a noise was heard coming from the engine; there was excessive oil consumption and the transmission slips at various speeds. the noise from the engine was observed before the engine excessive oil consumption was discovered. the dealership was alerted and directed the contact to add oil every 700 miles. the dealer explained something is wrong with the pistons therefore; the engine needs to be replaced. it will take up to two months for the replacement engine to be available. the manufacturer was alerted and explained oil should continue to be added. | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 1 | 05/27/2006 | |
| This is in regards to the letter that we received from nissan north america inc. after the purchase of our new 2006 nissan altima. my wife and i feel that nissan defrauded us when we made our purchase over memorial day weekend. we feel very strong that fraud occurred being that this information was not disclosed to us upon purchase but was disclosed to us within two weeks after purchasing a nissan product. today we made contact with our sales representative wendy hooten at power nissan tempe and both my wife and i were treated very poorly. all that we are asking for is for a full purchase price refund to put towards another one of nissan's products and we were told very harshly that they would not do that. what was told to us by wendy was that they could only offer us a trade in price on a brand new vehicle with only 755 miles which to date has used 1 quart of oil. further talking with wendy this morning, she divulged that power nissan tempe has pulled all of the nissan altima cars with the 4 cylinder engine. therefore, this action warrants that this is a very serious problem with this make and model of the nissan altima!!! since shopping for a car, we looked at the nissan and toyota products being that our family has been in the automotive repair industry for over 30 years; we felt that we would be getting the best car for our money being that we usually keep our cars for several years but this is not the case!!!!!! at this point we are not comfortable keeping this car and again we are only asking for the full purchase price on a trade in for another nissan product. i doing so we want the refund to be kept separate from the purchase price of a new vehicle. in other words, we do not want power nissan tempe trying to make up the money they feel they have lost with this transaction on the new vehicle that we want to purchase. our hopes are to resolve this issue as soon as possible before we have to consult with a legal representation, our lawyer. *jb | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 1 | 05/31/2006 | |
| We purchased a new nissan 2006 altima 2.5 on 05/31/06. two days later, june 2nd, it was on the news that nissan told their dealers to stop selling this car due to engine fires and excessive oil consumption. within a week we received an un-dated letter from nissan telling owners about this problem and to monitor oil level. further word would come in 60 days - two months! i was told that on june 1 they stopped selling the affected vehicles. one day after my purchase! we then contacted nissan with the phone number that was on the letter. we told them we would like to return this car and get something else or our money back. they laughed! the dealer did the same, and gave me a very low trade in price. we feel that we should not have to monitor the oil on a brand new car. we bought this car for its reliability after we had lemon law problems with another vehicle. it looks like we got another lemon! we had this car for less than 2 weeks and under 600 miles and do-not feel safe. they have already made an admission of this problem in their letter about monitoring the oil which could result in engine fires if not properly maintained. as a consumer buying a new car i should not be burdened by this problem between recommended oil changes and be exposed to possible injury or death. this was our first nissan purchase and nissan customer service and the dealership made us feel very poorly about them. i am very dissatisfied with my purchase of this vehicle and have no confidence in it. i do not want my family or myself in an unsafe vehicle and we do not feel safe at all! and i have to wait 60 days for some sort of action! why should we wait for something to happen, an engine fire or anything else before something can be done? to make me a satisfied customer take the vehicle back and replace it or refund me! *jb | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 2950 | 1 | 04/16/2006 |
| I purchased a new nissan altima apr 16 2006. on june 15 i received a letter from nissan nth america saying there was a problem with altimas - they were losing oil too fast. i checked my oil and with 2950 miles it was empty. i towed the car to the dealer, who said the oil was black, the engine was no good, and it needs a new motor. i don't want a new motor, i don't want them to fix the car. i want my money back. the letter stated the problem could cause a fire if unchecked. the dealer has since reported that there was a 3 month period of production of these cars that are affected. now they want me to have them fill up the oil, drive for another 700 miles and retest the car. this is unacceptable. *jb | |||
| 06/19/2006 | 750 | 1 | 05/31/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a letter was received from the manufacturer was received concerning excessive oil consumption and risk of possible fire. there is currently no problem with the vehicle; however there is concern of the potential risk. the manufacturer has put a hold on the sale of new altima's with a 2.5 liter engine pending their investigation of the possible problem. updated 07/07/06. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| Risk of engine fire in nissan altimas and the automakers response to possible fires and injuries has been check oil every 700 miles. this is not acceptable. i have a family and will not risk potential injuries to my kids by exposing them to my new 2006 altima. i have owned it for only two months and the reason i purchased it was as a family car. there should be some action on part of nissan usa. will a death or serious injury be the motivator? *jb | |||
| 06/06/2006 | 1 | 04/15/2006 | |
| I purchased a 2006 2.5 s nissan in good faith. i am now being told that as long as the oil changes are always current i will not have a problem with the car blowing up. i am a 25 years old young woman with a child, and i am not willing to take that risk. of course i will change my oil, but that is not the point. the point is that there is a defect in this car causing it to explode. i tried talking to some one at your car safety commission and was told that until the car blows up, there is nothing that can be done. well i can't come back from the grave and have it fixed. i can't believe that you all are willing to let someone die before reacting on such a serious problem. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/06/2009 | 35650 | 1 | |
| Our 2006 nissan altima 2.5l's engine stopped running while being driven on july 6. 2009. after the incident, i researched recall information regarding the 2006 nissan altima, and discovered a recall requiring the electronic control module to be reprogrammed. however, when i took it into tim dahle's nissan in sandy, utah where we purchased the car, they told us the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. therefore, nissan's recall is not fixing the problem by simply reprogramming the ecm. instead, the root of the problem is the crankshaft sensor, and the consumer is required to spend $200 to get this repair done. the recall specifies the problem, but does not take financial responsibility for this defective part. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 54400 | 1 | |
| On saturday, 2/14/09 my car all of a sudden shut down while driving. i took it into the dealer on monday, 2/16/09, and was advised that there was a recall order to reprogram the ecm reprogrammed. later that afternoon i was advised that 2 sensors, the crankshaft & cam sensors were defective and needed to be replaced before the dealer could perform the reprogramming of the ecm; the cost would be $394.00. today, 2/17/09, while surfing the internet, i came across a website that posts nissan recall information. i found that nov 21, 2007 a mass recall was performed for over 653,000 vehicles, for 2002 & 2005-2006 altima/sentra models, with 2.5l engines, for defective crankshaft sensor, which causes the engine to shut off. then on nov 8, 2007, campaign #07v527000 was inacted; summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor consequence: the vehicle can stop and cause a crash; my concern is: my vehicle is listed under this recall, but not the crankshaft sensor recall. do these two not go together? is it not considered a domino effect? how can the ecm be reprogrammed if the sensor is defective? how is it that vehicles are determined to be included in a recall? how can my vehicle be included in the recall for the crankshaft sensor? any help will be greatly appreciated. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2007 | 14 | 04/24/2006 | |
| Vehicle is excessively loosing oil and motor shuts down and will not crank often for no reason. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 89000 | ||
| 2006 nissan altima caught on fire, june 8, 2011. my son was driving from work to home on the highway and orange sparks was coming from underneath the car, so he pulled over on the median. when he proceeded to lift up the hood of the car, black smoke and flames were coming from the hood and he and other drivers call 911. according to the fire department, oil and other fluids were coming from the car down the highway on fire. my son is ok, but i can not get any help with this car. i have a burned car sitting in my driveway and can not drive it everything underneath the hood is melted. i still owe on this car. need help! i only had the car for 8 months. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 0 | ||
| There was a recall id#06v223000 for 2006 nissan altima for oil consumption. my car is experiencing the same problem as the above mentioned recall id. describes. according to nissan consumer affairs, that all recalls and service campaign info is vehicle indentification number specific, depending on the mfg date and the plant where the vehicle was assembled. therefore not all models are subject to the same recalls their saying my car dose not fall under that recall. | |||
| 02/08/2011 | 98377 | ||
| On several occasions my car as suddenly cutoff, while driving!!!! luckily, nobody was ever physically hurt. mentally and emotionally it scared the crap out of several people, including myself. while on the expressway i've started to notice my car automatically slowing down after a certain speed, without me even touching the brakes. for awhile i stopped getting on the expressway, in fear of my car completely stopping with cars driving behind me at a faster pace. also, at 55 + miles/hr my tires start to wobble and there's a scrubbing noise with the wobble sometimes. it feels like my back tires are about to fall off. i've bought 3 sets of tires already, and tomorrow will be my 4th set. this is ridiculous and very unsafe!!!!! please help me, thanks. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 89994 | ||
| 2006 altima-sluggish performance-had to put 2 quarts of oil in car today-just had oil change two weeks ago. while drinving up a slope car starts to jerks hard-pulled off road-cut the car off-took several tries before car would start. it has been doing this for the past two days... | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/18/2010 | 68000 | ||
| We bought our 06 nissan altima in 08 and had some trouble soon after with the car not starting on the first or second try. we contacted the dealer ship and they said that the steering wheel was locking and we should forcibly turn the wheel to turn on the car. still had problems so we took our car to a local repair shop and they told us it was the battery. the new battery helped with the starting issue for a couple of months. then we notice that the engine oil levels would be low after only 1,000 miles. we took the car to our local repair shop and they said just keep adding oil. then a week ago we took the car in to get the oil changed and they said we had no oil in the engine at all. we took the car to the dealership and they said that the piston rings were shot and our oil was mixing with the coolant. we called nissan to see if they could help us with the cost of a replacement engine that the dealership said we would need very soon. nissan said they would call us back in a couple of days with their answer. they called us back within 25 minutes to tell us they would not help us even though this is a known problem with 06 nissan altimas. | |||
| 09/09/2010 | 54000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while traveling 15mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the recall 06v223000 engine and engine cooling did not apply to his vehicle. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 54000. bml | |||
| 01/25/2009 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving less than 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle hesitated and the cruise control became inoperable. the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle felt as if it were losing power intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was informed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. the failure and current mileages were less than 56,000. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/20/2007 | 13791 | 1 | 10/22/2006 |
| On 10/22/06 i purchased a 2006 nissan altima in va. it has a remanufactored engine and only had 35 miles. i had the oil changed at 3,400 miles and moved back to ga. i received a recall notice pb023 qr25 alt-ser my06 ntb06-082 in may 2007. i took it to the nearest nissan dealership and everything checked out and they changed the oil (odo 7,473). i had the oil changed on 9/1/2007 (odo 11,885). on 10/20/07, driving on an interstate suddenly there was smoke coming from everywhere and the engine died. thought it was going to go up in flames. it smell as if the engine was burning. (odo 13,791). it was towed to the nearest nissan dealership. they said the it threw a rod and there is a hole the size of a fist in the engine. the engine will be replaced. this will be the second engine in this veh. i would like a new vehicle replacement or be refunded in full. i have no confidence in the vehicle and fear it will catch fire. i am scared to drive it! i was assured when purchased that the engine problems have been resolved and were no longer an issue and the dealership would stand behind the engine 100%. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2006 | 6400 | 2 | 04/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the engine failed at 6,000 miles and had to be replaced. there is a safety recall for the engine (recall#06v046000). the contact stated that a new engine was installed into the vehicle. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 14,000. | |||
| 01/27/2007 | 3500 | 50 | 07/29/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima , and the current mileage was 7,200. the engine was replaced at 3,500 miles. the vehicle hesitated and was sluggish intermittently. the vehicle was diagnosed four times by the dealer. there were no warning indicators and the dealer has stated that they could not diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 3500. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 5500 | 2 | 02/23/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that since she purchased the vehicle it had been burning excessive amounts of oil. the failure mileage was approximately 5500. the contact received recall 06v223000 for the same failure. the contact stated that a sensor was changed, but the vehicle continued to consume excessive amounts of oil. according to the recall if the failure continued the manufacturer would replace the engine. the dealer advised the contact that the oil consumption was considered normal per nissan specs and will not replace the engine. the contact stated that there were no warning indicators to indicate the oilwas low. the current mileage was 7500.*ak | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 1 | 12/28/2005 | |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima, he received recall notice 06v223000 to replace the engine. the contact refuse to authorize the dealer to replace the engine. the contact is requesting a refund and has filed a complaint with consumer affairs. consumer affairs stated they would call him in 24 hours and he hasn't received a call. the dealer is requesting the contact to schedule appointment to have the engine replaced; however, the contact refused. the current mileage on the vehicle is 19,000. the vehicle was purchased on december 28, 2005. there have been no failures to date. *nm | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 5500 | 2 | 05/29/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact has a 2006 nissan altima, which he leased on may 29, 2006. the vehicle had excessive oil consumption since shortly after he leased the vehicle. the contact has been trying to learn when nissan knew that this was a safety hazard, and why he was not informed before leasing this vehicle. nissan has agreed to replace the engine free of charge, but will not tell the contact when they knew of recall 06v223000 prior to his leasing the vehicle. since september the contact has been to the dealer at least twice to have oil replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/18/2006 | 1 | 11/08/2006 | |
| I was recently contacted via phone that my nissan altima may be part of a national recall from nissan motors usa. [how come i did not receive any mail notification?] i brought my car in november/ 2006. thus, i called and brought my car to the nearest nissan dealer [wondries nissan]. the service manager assured me that the service department would run a series of test and it shouldn't take longer than a day to finish. as a result i brought my car in on a monday morning, and guess what? it's still there. it's been three days. end of the first day, he told me it's a huge recall and a lot of test needs to be run. [he couldn't told me that during the time i brought it in so nissan can give me rental car for my trouble.] since the timing was bad, i couldn't get a rental car. at the end of the second day, the service manager said the testing was done successfully, but when they tried to reprogram the ecm it is not working. [again, it's toward the end of the day, i could not make it in time to get a rental car] now, it's the 3rd day, and they said they will call me back to give me an update as soon as they find out what is the status of my vehicle. who knows what they will tell me next. i am concern for myself and other consumers who had brought their car in for the recall engine inspection. i am pretty sure they promise every 2006 nissan owner that it would take a day to accomplish the test, but it's been 3 long inconvenient days for me as a nissan owner. wondries nissan is not too attentive to my concerns and my daily work schedule. i hope someone from nhtsa can look into this matter and check why it would take them more than 2 days to perform tests on their [claimed] national recall. i appreciate the work nhtsa is doing for automobile owners nationwide. sincerely, leslie yang. *nm | |||
| 11/19/2006 | 9000 | 1 | 05/02/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact called nissan motors to inform them that passer by said car was on fire. he then heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke behind him. nissan said that the vehicle is safe and had a recall on the engine. when he asked to have the engine replaced, the dealer declined to do so. the dealer advised contact to change and check oil every 700 miles. the dealer offered the contact an extended 100,000 mile warranty. the contact bought a new car to avoid having to perform maintenance on a vehicle so often. nissan maintains that the vehicle was safe. brunton motors nissan diagnosed the vehicle and informed him the oil was fine. a short time later he received a recall letter. the contact asked if the dealer can force him to retrieve the vehicle, which is presently at the dealership. the contact received a call late 12/18/06 that the vehicle has been repaired and waiting pick-up. per the recall if the oil gets low in the vehicle it can catch on fire. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 1 | 05/24/2006 | |
| 2006 altima has excessive oil consumption problems. *ts two weeks after the vehicle was purchased the consumer was notified that her vehicle's engine was identified as having an excessive oil consumption. the consumer was recently informed that nissan would have to replace the engine. the consumer request reimbursement of money paid and would like to terminate the lease agreement. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 4000 | 2 | 04/14/2006 |
| 2006 2.5 altima special edition has squeaking brakes 2 months after purchased. car had 4,000 miles and brakes are squeaking. nissan has not repaired or replaced the high oil consumption engine recall since receiving recall notification in june 2006. nissan has even taken the recall off the website however has acknowledged it because there are cars on the lot with replaced engines. there is a problem with the oil consumption and it needs to be repaired immediately. engine oil is very essential to the car and should not be viewed as a minor recall. i was told the piston rings are defected and should have the engine replaced. have yet to have nissan honor this request. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 2700 | 1 | 02/14/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was an oil consumption problem with the vehicle that required constant oil level checks and additions. the manufacturer was aware and endeavoring to solve the problem and had sent two separate updates about the ongoing investigation to find a solution. | |||
| 09/30/2006 | 200 | 1 | 09/24/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the engine compartment or the wire harness overheated and melted. the vehicle was deemed totaled. | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 6000 | 3 | |
| 2006 nissan altima engine consumed to much oil causing engine to be replaced twice. *kb the new engine has started making a ticking noise. the dealer is considering installing a third engine. | |||
| 07/21/2006 | 500 | 20 | 04/29/2006 |
| I purchase 2006 nissan altima from eastern carolina nissan in may 2006. i have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. i notified nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when i contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. the airbag light on/off during driving. the doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off. *nm | |||
| 03/18/2006 | 1827 | 1 | 03/09/2006 |
| My 2006 nissan altima has been burning/consuming oil since the day i bought it brand new. the dealership has not been willing to help me and has directed me to nissan corporation. i have tried to call them various times but have not received any information. they have also failed to contact me. i found out that my car has a recall and that it may catch on fire. i would think that nissan would be concern enough for my safety to at least send me a letter. *nm | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| I bought my first 2006 nissan altima 2.5 s in may of 2006. just after a 2 weeks of having this car, i received a letter from nissan motors that your car can use excessive amount of oil and as a result can blow up. and they are telling me to check the oil every 700 miles to make sure it doesn't blow up. after all i didn't spent $20,000 to check oil every 700 miles and hoping it doesn't blow up while i am driving. i have also researched and found that lots of owners have complaint like this. i contacted nissan motors on the 800 number that was on the letter and they notified me that they will notify me with the outcome of this problem within 60 days. i received this letter on june 9, 2006 and today is august 15, 2006. it has been more then 60 days and i still don't have any reply back from nissan motors. i strongly think that as a result of this problem nissan should not only replace the engine or fix whatever the problem is. but, they should give 100% refund including the fees like destination charge of $605. this is not a small problem, no one should spend $20,000 and still have to hope if they won't blow up with car while driving. *nm | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 16800 | 1 | 09/30/2005 |
| Enroute to tucson az on interstate 10, my vehicle, a 2006 nissan altima se, became uncontrollable. i heard a sound that i thought was a blowout in one of my tires as i attempted to guide the vehicle to the median. upon just barely entering the median, i checked my tires and discovered the problem was not a blowout. i noticed another driver pulled into the median on the opposite side of the road. she was checking her vehicle for damage to the front. i crossed over and she informed me that she observed smoke & fire emitting from my vehicle before undetermined parts of my vehicle struck hers. i did smell a strong odor of smoke and a flow of black fluid towards the rear of the vehicle. i called aaa of arizona and was towed to the nissan dealership in tucson. my 2006 nisssan altima has 16800 miles on it and is still under factory warranty. upon arriving at my home at approximately 7:00 pm, i received a call from the nissan dealership advising me that the incident was caused by the auto technician who had performed my previous oil change not reinstalling the oil plug securely after the oil change and they, nissan, had conclusive proof that was the case. i contacted jiffy lube who will be sending a representative to inspect the vehicle to determine the veracity of the nissan claim. subsequently, i learned of recall 06v223000 affecting 2006 nissan altima vehicles.the recall is for excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. prior to this incident, i had not been contacted by nissan nor was i aware of the recall. as my oil change at jiffy lube occurred in may and i had not noticed any leaking oil, i am skeptical of nissan's efforts to point the blame at jiffy lube when it appears extremely likely my near accident was likely caused by the source of recall 06v223000. i know that only divine providence saved me from being struck by traffic behind me on a road where the speed limit is 75mph. causing improper | |||
| 07/20/2006 | 1 | 04/17/2006 | |
| I had heard from others that nissan had issued a recall on my vehicle. i called the dealer, gave them my vin, and it was confirmed. i was told to check the oil, add oil if needed, and that my power train warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. i was also told that nissan would contact me and let me know what they planned to do to fix the problem. today i called to the dealer again to get 100,000 mile warranty extension information sent to me in writing. i was then told it would have to come from the manufacturer. i then called the number i was given and was forwarded around and left on hold. i saw online that customers had been notified of a recall over a month ago. i've never received any notification from nissan. this has been a horrible experience and i would like to know what options i have?? *nm | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 4289 | 2 | |
| There was a recall sent to me stating that the car has a high oil consumption rate and that there have been complaints of engine fires. however, the car has not been physically recalled. i had been hearing the brakes squeal and scrub after 3 weeks of having the car, have only had 2 months, finally 2 months later it was found that all 4 calipers were leaking. the parts that were needed were on national back order. the parts were shipped in and the brake pads, calipers, and rotors were replaced, according to the dealer. this was a week ago, currently i am having more trouble with the brake area. *jb | |||
| 04/09/2006 | 3 | 02/28/2006 | |
| Nissan altima equipped with the 2.5s engine. purchase date: feb 28, 2006. soon after purchase i made a trip to beaufort, sc. on return home i checked the oil level and found it ((oil) to be black, smelling burnt, and considerably below the add level. at this point, 1676 miles, i changed the oil. checked oil level once more at 3165 miles and found the oil down 1/2 quart. drove the vehicle to the dealer who verified the oil level. i added the oil of my choice. rechecked the oil level again at 3927 and found it to be dirty and down 1/2 quart. changed oil once more. in fairness to the owners, i strongly recommend they be reimbursed the full purchase price plus incidental expenses. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 2800 | 1 | 01/16/2006 |
| Purchased a 2006 nissan altima in january of 2006. when car had about 2800 miles on it, we were eating dinner at a restaurant across from our local nissan dealership. when we started the engine to leave, it made a horrible clattering noise. my husband checked the oil and it did not register on the dip stick. we immediately drove it across the street and showed it to the sales manager since service dept was closed. we had to leave car there over the weekend. when service dept checked oil, they said it was low and changed the oil, but did not measure how low just said about 1 and 1/2 quarts low. i went to pick the car up and they tried not to provide me with a service ticket saying it was no charge. i told them i was not leaving with out a service ticket saying that my brand new car was so low on oil that it was not even registering on the dip stick!! their answer was we aren't even charging nissan for it - like i care!! anyway i got my ticket. went back a few weeks later and was low again - then they decided to really take this seriously and changed the oil again and said to come back in 500 miles. we did and service manager said it was definitely using oil and he would have to replace the engine. that was about the time the recall came out in the newspaper. we are still waiting on our engine. have been fighting this since about march. my husband was told by service dept that nissan had changed ring manufacturers and had received a faulty batch. i am tired of going to nissan every 700 miles to have my oil checked. that is why i bought a new car!!! we requested a new car, but like all the other people with complaints, they just laughed. i guess it is going to take someone getting killed in a fire for them to get off of the rears and actually do something!! i am tired of hearing we don't know what we are going to do yet!! *jb | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 700 | 2 | 05/27/2006 |
| Nissan altima excessive oil consumption. oil level was at l at 700 miles. added oil again at 1,000 miles. *nm | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| I was informed that i am currently driving on a recall engine and no one seems to know how the problem will be addressed. i just purchased this 2006 nissan altima not even 2 months ago and already there is a recall on the motor in regards to oil consumption. however nissan wants to ensure that the oil level is being maintained at a correct level in which i was informed that i needed to go to the dealer every 700 miles. why???? do you know how much of an inconvenience that is to individuals. give me a break. this problem has to do with the engine which is being explained that it has to be replaced. when??? how long do we have to put our lives on hold for nissan. this is a multi-million dollar company and they have sold 85,000 defective units. why should i pay a car note on a vehicle that is defective and no action is being taken to correct the problem. i feel more communication is needed asap. please advise. *nm | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 700 | 1 | 05/31/2006 |
| We purchased a new nissan 2006 altima 2.5 on 05/31/06. two days later, june 2nd, it was on the news that nissan told their dealers to stop selling this car due to engine fires and excessive oil consumption. within a week we received a letter from nissan telling owners about this problem and to monitor oil level. we then contacted nissan with the phone number that was on this letter. we told them we would like to return this car and pay the difference for the v-6 model. they laughed! we feel that we should not have to monitor the oil on a brand new car. we bought this car for my wife to commute to school we have had this car for 22 days and do-not feel safe. they have already made an acknowledgement of this problem in their letter about monitoring the oil which could be the result of engine fires if not properly maintained. as a consumer buying a new car you should not be burdened by this problem between recommended oil changes, this was our first nissan purchase and nissan headquarters made us feel very poorly about them. i am very dissatisfied with my purchase of this vehicle and not safe at all, why should something happen, an engine fire or anything else like this before something can be done to make me a satisfied customer. *nm | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 600 | 1 | 05/31/2006 |
| I picked up my new nissan altima on the evening of may 31. i was going to buy a used car but the dealer convinced me that i would never have any problems if i leased it new instead of buying a used vehicle. the next day i find that there is a problem with engine oil consumption and possibly engine fires. the problem is so bad that nissan has stopped selling this vehicle 24 hours after i picked up my vehicle. i questioned the dealer who swears he had no knowledge of any problems. this must be a lie. i was not permitted to return the vehicle. i checked my oil after 580 miles driven and it is already down two quarts. the dealer must have known of reported problems. *nm | |||
| 06/03/2006 | 1 | 02/25/2006 | |
| I bought a 2006 nissan altima on february 25, 2006. the first oil change i was almost a quart low, the second oil change about the same thing. i received a notice from nissan stating that there is an engine problem relating to oil consumption and engine fires. i also saw an article in autoweek about this problem. they are extending the warranty to 100,000 miles and want me to check my oil every 700 miles. are they kidding, a car that burst into flames if you don | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 1500 | 2 | 05/20/2006 |
| Nissan has admitted via a letter that certain vehicles (mine is one) are subject to high oil consumption and the result could be a fire in the vehicle. nissan has attempted to correct this by: changing the oil and filter, promising to monitor the level - subject to another trip to the dealer- at 700 subsequent miles, they will then provide an unknown 'fix' to the issue if the oil level has decreased to their satisfaction, if no noticeable decrease in their perception, then monitor another 700 miles - return to dealer again and have them review, possible fix is to replace the engine at that time. the concern is that when one purchases a new vehicle, if the manufacture knew of the defect and potential hazard, then the sale should not have been allowed. further, a new vehicle now needs to be monitored and returned to the dealer every 700 miles - i can not think of an example of more inconvenience. the safety hazard of a fire or breaking down - all in a vehicle with 1500 miles on it is incredulous. i can not let my family drive in the car and am concerned with my own safety. a 22000 vehicle that is brand new should not be allowed to be sold and have consumers asked to continue to operate the vehicle. i do hope this is investigated. i understand that a total of 80000 altimas were affected. i would like to know when the manufacturer was aware of this problem, why it did not stop sales immediately and why the manufacturer will not just fix the issue. i also understand that the vehicles within the vin range that are on nissan dealer lots are being sent back to have the engines replaced. next, a problem at 1500 miles with the transmission occurred. the vehicle experienced problems in shifting and maintain gear. this resulted in the service engine light illuminating and the dealer 'getting a part' to fix it. i would like to know what the issue is with the transmission that had only 1500 miles on it to malfunction. *nm | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 1 | 05/22/2006 | |
| I bought a 2006 nissan altima on may 22, 2006. yesterday, i received a notice from nissan stating that there is an engine problem relating to oil consumption and engine fires.(i also saw an article in the paper about this problem) i have only 700 miles on the car, i checked the oil as soon as i received the notice and the oil was down by 1/2 quart, which is unheard of for a car with only 700 miles. i called the dealership and was told that nissan is increasing their warranty and to keep my oil levels up. for the amount of money i paid for this car (cash), i should not have to be concerned with an engine catching on fire. i think nissan should buy my car back and sell me a model that is not defective(only had the car 3 weeks). i am still waiting to hear from the dealership on how they will handle this problem. *nm | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 1 | 02/20/2006 | |
| I have a 2006 nissan altima that was manufactured on 2/06. there have been reported fire issues due to the oil consumption. i am not comfortable diving the car. i called the service department at hilltop nissan on rt 10 in e hanover and was told they weren't doing anything for another 60 days. i want to get out of the car before there is an issue to report. i will add the date i contacted the dealership. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 3000 | 35 | 07/29/2006 |
| I am making this complaint with a safety concern in my 2006 nissan altima. i purchased the car from santa monica nissan on 07/29/06. since then the car has already been to the dealer several times with identical problems. the car hesitates at times while driving on local roads, freeways and hilly roads, and skids while taking turns. i am very scared to drive this car because of the slowed down motion during heavy traffic hours. it is a big safety issue to be driving a car that hesitates when you're trying to catch up to the speed of traffic & skids, making a loud screechy sound when trying to turn. i have complained to the manufacturer several times, but each time they send me back saying that there's nothing wrong with the car. they are neglecting the problem instead of resolving it. no reasonable conclusion has been reached as yet. i am looking for nissan to buy the car back before there are any injuries to myself or others. nissan has failed to resolve my issues. i definitely am staying away from nissan!!! *tr | |||
| 03/26/2006 | 1 | 03/26/2006 | |
| I bought a new nissan altima when i took it in for a repair they told me that my engine was damaged and the car is being recalled meanwhile nissan does not know what they are going to do my oil goes to quickly and my gas is being eaten up i just bought the car know i don't know what to do i want a new car can you help. *nm | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 1 | 04/30/2006 | |
| Purchased 2006 nissan altima last day of april. since then the following has occurred....1. five days after the purchased date fuel pump replaced. car was very difficult to start 2. since the dealership was unable to perform any detailing service on the date of purchase it was agreed i could bring it back at a later date. on 20 may during detailing service a 6 strip of paint peeled off the front bumper. bumper was sent to local paint shop in daphne al. for repair...ask the dealership for paperwork on the re-paint, to date have not received paperwork. 3. now the first of two real serious concerns. steering / handling at speeds over 60 mph is unsafe with any measurable wind. the car w/o considerable correction veers from lane to lane. this has been the case from day one....dealership stated tire air pressure was the likely cause....i've tried the recommend 29 psi down to 24 psi. up to 34 psi. did not help. my intent was to pass this car along to my 16 year old daughter but feel it's too unsafe during highway/freeway driving. three days ago i receive the oil consumption letter from nissan. i drive approx. 120 miles per day 5 days a week. to date my car has 2700 miles during the first oil check at approx. 1000 miles i noticed the oil level was approx. one quart low but was not concerned due to not knowing for sure how much oil was present during purchase....added 1 qrt and had not checked the level again until i received the letter...1700 miles total....during this second oil level check the oil level on the dip stick was found just below the add mark. no light indicator had come on the control panel...had i not received the letter it would have been t 2000 more miles before my first scheduled oil change was due and would not have checked it prior to that point....this is a huge safety concern to my family and i. i truly hope the nhtsa and nissan does the right thing before someone pays with their life. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/26/2011 | 81300 | ||
| Beging 2009 at roughly 40,000 mi the car began to rattle while accelerating, i took the car to the dealership and they determined that the catalytic converter had failed and it's mount to the engine had broken, it was replaced. then at 81,300 mi i was driving 30mph when my engine light came one, i made an appointment and took the car to the dealership the next morning. i was told again the catalytic converter had gone and in turn taken out the ego sensor as well. | |||
| 02/19/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the catalytic converter and the crank shaft sensor fail. the vehicle would stall in the middle of the highway but would restart within five minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her the catalytic converter would cost $1200 to repair. she repaired the crank shaft sensor previously at a cost to her but the catalytic converter was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who informed her there are no recalls or warranty on her vehicle. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 120,000...mw | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 125803 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the catalytic converter was replaced. the identical failure reoccurred. the dealer replaced the catalytic converter for a second time within a two year period. the failure mileage was 125,803. js | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Engine rattles. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 95760 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the check engine light became illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor, catalytic converter, and engine speed sensor circuit needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 95760. | |||
| 04/17/2006 | 1000 | 3 | 02/11/2006 |
| I purchased a 2006 altima nissan 2.5 special edition in feb 2006. within a 6 months time frame i have had 2 engine replacements. this still hasn't corrected the oil consumption problem nor the clicking sound. i have also been informed that the clicking and grinding sound may be attributed to bad tires. so i took it to another company that deals in tires and was informed my tires were in great condition. then on jan 22 i was told i needed a new steering wheel to help with the sound and vibrations. my nissan sounds and rides like a truck. nissan needs to just live up to the fact that some of the 2006 models were just not built correctly and compensate the consumers that are feeling the affects of buying a lemon.. why would they put their reputation in jeopardy. do they not realize this could turn into a class action law suit. several of my friends have had their cars bought back under the lemon law but i'm getting the run around from one of the nissan reps. it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that after replacing 2 engines in a 6 month period to know my car is a lemon.. nissan has lost my respect due to the non caring nature they have represented. *jb | |||