Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was premature corrosion on the floorboards across the front driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. Due to the corrosion, holes could be seen through the floorboards. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer and mechanic confirmed that the vehicle needed to be repaired using a patch kit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 10/07/16*lj
2006 Nissan Altima body complaints
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Floor pans on both sides of the car are completely rusted out. I can push my hand trough the bottom of the car and move the carpet inside. I know this is a known problem. Just adding my car to the list.
My floor boards are rusting out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While changing the tires on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver side and front passenger side floor boards were severely corroded. The contact stated that the corrosion was also apparent underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Floorboard is rusted through. Noticed soft spot in floor on drivers side of vehicle. Looked underneath and saw a rusted hole approximately 8" x 16" in size on the drivers side floorboard, and signs of rust starting on the passenger side floorboard too. I do not expect this of a nine year old vehicle, and suspect that this has been an issue for a while. I contacted nissan support, I was advised to take it to a nissan dealer and have them look at it. The dealer estimated the cost of repair to be around $2150. I received a follow up call from nissan and they are not willing to cover the cost of repair.
Passenger side floor rusted away - about 16" x 8" damaged area. Must have started long ago, but I only caught it recently and today I began to try to repair it, but the damage is much worse than what I could initially see. This is a known design flaw with altimas in this age range, but nissan is ignoring.
The passenger side floorboard has completely rusted and the carpet is the only thing separating the passenger's feet from the ground. The hole is 16 inches in length. I saw some sort of plastic hanging from the area and when I looked under the car, the floorboard is completely rusted. When I examined the area with my hand, I felt the carpet and am able to push it up into the floor of the car. This is a safety hazard and defect in the car. This has obviously been rusting for some time now and I did not know my daughter was sitting over a gaping whole in the floor and in danger from her feet falling through the floor or something potentially piercing through and injuring her.
Went for an oil change/tire rotation and mechanic said that both driver and pasenger side floorboards were almost rusted through. Contacted nissan dealer I purchased car from, they said there was no recall but that nissan has issued a "service bulletin" on how to repair the issue. Cost of replacement parts and labor was in excess of $3,000. Do not feel that a ten year old car should be experiencing this issue. Car has 170k miles but otherwise is in flawless condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was premature deterioration and corrosion on the floorboards. The driver side floor boards had holes and exposed areas due to the failure. The dealer scheduled an appointment for an inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
A hole has rusted through the front passenger side floorboard. Just noticed it today 4/18/16.
Discovered rotted floor boards. Nissan has recalls for this issue and researched hundreds of complaints of this issue.
Vehicle exhibits serious rusting of floorboard on the passenger side front. The vehicle is in great condition otherwise (no visible rust on body panels) and the rest of the underbody is in great condition (minimal corrosion, as expected for vehicle of its age). Passenger side floorboard is noticeably soft ,and rusted completely through the floor pan in one spot (you can put a finger through it if carpet is removed). This is unexpected as the floor pan is coated with a rubberized underbody protectant in this area. The floor pan must be replaced in this area, but nissan only sells the entire floor pan for the vehicle, which is quite costly. I am disappointed because I have no evidence which indicates this issue is caused by any damage or neglect, it seems as if this is due to a coating failure or manufacturing defect.
I have a 2006 nissan altima and my passager floorboards are rusted all the way through. Its seems that alot of people have that same issue.
The front floor pans have rustted away and part of the floor is missing due to rusting. Nissan is very aware of the problem and offered to install a floor fix at a cost of $700.
Noticed when vehicle was stationary, a large rust hole underneath passenger side floormat. Plastic liner torn and carpet visible from underneath car. Affected area is between 14-20". Passenger foot could potentially fall through floor of the car while in motion.
I took my car to a mechanic because I was smelling significant amounts of exhaust in the car cabin while driving and parked. The mechanic identified a rust hole in my exhaust just past the front catalytic converter, but more troubling was two huge holes in the floor boards on the driver and passenger side. Each rust hole is approximately 12 inches long x 4 inches wide and the padding an carpet can clearly be seen from underneath. Even after exhaust is fixed I am still at great risk of road debris and moisture entering the cabin from beneath the car. This car is just 10 years old and the rest of the body is in excellent condition with little to no rust. I live in a salt belt state but other cars of the same age don't seem to have this same problem. I've learned through media and web that this is a common problem with 2002 - 2006 nissan altimas. I consider these holes to be a safety concern and manufacturer defect. I have filed a complaint with nissan.
I have experienced many rust issues with my 2006 nissan altima. By far the worst is the risk of my feet going through the floormat due to rust of the floorboards. It is experienced on the driver's side, as well as a slight rust of the passengers side. I fear that I am in harm and can not afford the repair to make sure I am safe in my car. I have been using my car lightly for the last 4 years
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that there had been extensive premature rusting on the floor boards of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was corrosion holes through the front driver and passenger side floor boards. The contact mentioned that the holes had to be covered while the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers for inspection and diagnosis. The diagnosis and if the vehicle was repaired were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver's side floor board had extensive corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Both driver and passenger front floor boards are rusted through. Car only has 105,000 miles.
I was told while having service at nissan that both the passenger and drivers side floor boards were rotting away, and need to be replaced. I was also informed that my oil pan was rusting out. This should of been a recall!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance at an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered that the sub frame of the vehicle under the front driver's side seat and the front passenger's side seat had extensive rust and corrosion. The contact was informed that the front floor pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
During oil change noticed that both drivers and passenger side floor pans were rusted through completely. Only thing left was the interior carpet between the road and a driver or passenger.
I looked under my car today at a parking lot and found out that both passenger and driver side front floor board is rusting very heavily. I searched online and found many complaining about the same issue and same place in the car. My car has no rust anywhere else but only under the driver seat and front passenger seat. I am afraid that very soon it will develop into a hole in my car and I will be able to see the road under my feet from inside. This is very terrifying and I believe this is high risk safety issue. Since the same thing happen to many altima owners, it is a design and manufacturing defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the technician discovered that the floorboards of the front driver and passenger side were corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Rusting of floorboard panel on passenger side of vehicle. This was discovered as part of prepurchase inspection. Due to issue buyer was no longer interested due to cost of repair
The part of the floor boards directly beneath where both the driver and the front seat passenger would normally place their feet has rusted through to the extent that only carpeting and insulation material prevents the feet from going through the floor to the ground. The local " carousel nissan " dealership has taken photos and documented the damage but will assume no responsibility. The damage was noticed when a piece of the carpet or insulation was seen hanging under the car.
Drivers side floor pan rust through. It appears to be a common problem in the 2002 to 2006 altima and maxima models. A recall should be performed. This problem is a danger, and very costly to repair.
Both my driver and passenger floorboards are completely rusted out. I have a 12" long hole on one of the sides. Nissan doesn't cover it because it's not a safety issue. It is not safe by any means. I can put my entire foot through the hole! My seat can become less stable, fumes can come in, who knows. The cost to fix it is more than the car is worth. No recall period, and they are aware of the problem. My sister has the same make/model/year and she was shocked to find out she has the exact same problem. Same spots, same rust. Also, both cars were garaged.
The floors boards on the driver and passenger sides have rusted through causing a problem with fumes in the car
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