I have a 20006 nissan altima and the floor board is corroding underneath the driver seat I call nissan and they said that there not a recall for that problem so they are not responsibility this a dangerous problem they are other with the same problem please help me.
2006 Nissan Altima body complaints
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I just want to file a complaint on my 2006 nissan altima I tried to trade my car in at colonial nissan in medford and it got rejected due to rust on the floor boards I was just watching television and I saw that I am not the only one with this issue and that nissan doesn't care. I am stuck with this car no auction will take it and I can't sell it because of the rust!!! What do I do now??? Thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver floor board rusted out and felt apart, I can start to see the road while driving, please issues this matter asap.
I discovered both floor pan/boards under the drivers and passengers side of the vehicle was rusted through. I had been tracking the problem for about 4 years, I finally had to purchase both new floor pans $171.00 each and have them replaced by a professional repair shop after oi removed the interior and reinstalled it once the repair was accomplished at a price of $799,00. The only thing holding the floor in place prior to repair was the sound proofing under the carpet. The poor relief or draining of water under the vehicle was a direct result of this vehicles problem.
Just wanted to add my complaint about my 2006 nissan altima which had severe rust under both sides of car under the seats. At the time it was noticed the car had 55823 miles and was serviced at the same dealership for the previous 4 years and just 3 months prior being noticed. Although I had to pay said dealership to repair after fighting with nissan and dealership for 3 months. Just wanted to add my complaint after seeing article on tv news. Although car was 7 yrs. Old it should not have rusted with 55000 miles on it. Nissan motors would not pay cost for repair.($740.00). I know nissan is big corp. But either they or dealership should be held accountable. Big business wins again.
I took my 2006 nissan altima to the dealer and a private auto mechanic to have it looked over before my extended warranty expired. The private mechanic showed me underneath the vehicle while it was on the lift and the entire drivers side floor is rusted almost through. Both nissan and the extended warranty company said this repair would not be covered, in fact in the extended warranty policy it explicitly excludes the floor of the vehicle. I don't know how long it will be until the vehicle is unsafe to drive as my feet will eventually go through the floor.
Huge rust under the driver's seat on the underside of the car. Also starting under the passenger front seat. Floorpan is rusting out so badly I fear my foot will fall through. This is not safe. Car has not other rust and well cared for. There is a problem here. I drove my last car for 21 years with not rust problems anywhere and I still live in the same area. This cannot be because of age or snow and salt. This appears to be a defect in the metal or design.
Severe rusting & rotting of the driver and passenger front floor boards. Vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition and well-maintained. This body section appears to be defective and could be a safety issue if debris were to impact the weakened section at speed. Please take this complaint, and all the others like it, and have nissan issue a recall!
On or about the above date, we took the above vehicle in for routine scheduled maintenance. The dealer contacted us stating that they noticed that the driver and passenger side floor boards had rusted through. This was rather a surprise, they had not noticed it before...we have taken it to the same dealer for maintenance since we purchased it from them. The technician advised that they had seen this on this year and type vehicle before, "they have been known to rust out". He also stated that we should get it repaired as soon as possible. Due to our concern for safety, we had an autobody shop repair it.
There is rust and holes that have developed under the drivers side of the car. I understand that this is happening to alot of nissans all over the us. I also heard that because there aren't any injuries or fatalities that they haven't put a recall on this defect of the car. Is that what it will take?
Took car to be inspected and vehicle inspector found that the front passenger floor board as well as the driver side floor board were rotted through. Always took immaculate care of the entire car. Tried contacting nissan but they did not help; even after telling them that there are numerous complaints out on the internet.
Noticed left side driver's side floor and side rail is rusted through completely, no accidents or other incidents occurred to cause this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair and discovered that the there was rust present on the driver and passenger floor panels. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unrelated repair and discovered that there was rust present on the driver and passenger floor panels. The vehicle was taken then to the dealer and diagnosed with severe rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 7/21/15*cn the consumer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle, at not charge. Updated 08/04/15
There is no specific incident, but last summer (august 2014) I had new tires put on and the mechanic noticed that my floor board was beginning to rust out. I now know, through recent news, that it is not just my car, but most nissan altima models. I actually complained to them about it last summer and of course they did nothing. This should be a recall if mechanics and professionals are noticing that something is not right. I get regular car washes to prevent rust, as I live in northern indiana and salt is the way we fight our snow problem. It is not safe for the floor board to rust out. If I were driving an older car I would expect this. However, this should not be happening to a 2006 model car.
After hearing of other altima owners having problems with drivers side front floor boards rusting out premature. I looked at the floor boards on my altima only to find a large hole rusted through the drivers floor board making it unsafe to drive.
I found out today at a routine oil change that I have significant rust damage to the floor board under my car. At this time it is my understanding that nissan is doing nothing in regards to the many complaints of the same issue. It appears that the first layer has eroded away and the second layer is already rusted and peeling. It is unknown how long it will take to erode through the to the interior of the vehicle. I have two young children and no longer feel safe in this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated there was excessive rust underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the floorboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Front driver side and passenger sides rusted completely through. From underneath, you could literally push the carpet up with your finger - there was no metal there - all rusted! Approximate size of the hole was 18" long by 12-14" wide. Same thing with the oil pan we had to replace. My husband saw the rust on the oil pan, pushed up on the area of rust and put his finger through. Had to replace. I have pics of the rusted out floor. Other than this, it's been a nice vehicle, however, we are stuck with it. Cannot sell the vehicle to anyone knowing it could hurt someone and we would have to dump a ton of money in to repair. The nada value is for "clean" is $7,075. Value for "rough" is $3,100. A difference of almost $4000. I just purchased a kia...
Floor boards rusted out.
Driver side floorboards badly rusted.
Both driver and passenger floor pans have rotted through from the inside out.
The floorboards on my 2006 nissan altima are rusted out. I've been informed by my body shop that this is a well known problem due to a design flaw in the car. Apparently the floorboards rust from the inside out. I called nissan and they told me to buy a new car and offered employee pricing. They took no credit for the problem. The issue is very well know - see http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rust-n333291.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger floor panels rusted severely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the floor panels needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 5/26/15*cn updated 9/17/2015
Floor boards on both drivers and passenger side are completely rusted through. Insulation and carpeting are falling though the floor. Very unsafe. Contacted nissan both corporate office and local dealership. Neither will do anything about the situation. This issue coincidentally made national news this morning. A number of nissan owners and mechanics/body work technicians were interviewed. All said the same thing. The independent auto repair shop person I got an estimate from this morning said it was because the air conditioning evaporator is located in such a way that its draining inside the floor of the car. I don't understand how nissan does not have to take responsibility for this issue. I have a case number with nissan and the local dealership gave very expensive estimate to have it repaired.
I was told in 2012 by my car maintenance sho, that my car had a rust hole on the passenger side of my 2006 nissan altima. Now, 3 years later it has grown quite large. I was told I have to get it repaired before I have my car inspected in march of 2016. This is quite a problem for me since I am retired an living on a fixed income.
Floor boards are rusting out on both sides of the vehicle making it unsafe to drive. The damage is extensive and has likely been rusting for quite a few years. Vehicle is maintained and washed regularly. Expense to fix the floor boards is more than the value of the vehicle. Common problem among these cars and should be recalled by nissan.
I have owned the car for almost 6 years. My boyfriend does the servicing - oil changes, brakes, fluid/belt changes, etc. On a regular, documented basis. When car is lifted, I always do a check underneath. Car had been fine. Oil changed in october 2014, all good. New tires put on by good year in december 2014, all good - just let me know to have back brakes changed soon. March 22, my boyfriend was changing oil and putting new pads/shoes on car. While lifted, I did my check and saw rust hanging underneath on driver's side. After taking off the rust and getting to solid metal, found a approx 5x5in size hole in my floorboard. Rest of base of car looks perfect, so far. Car should not be rusting like this.
While driving my entire vehicle will periodic jerk. Its done it numerous times since its began. Now the service engine light is on. The paint on my vehicle is also faded and the clear coats has come off. I have seen plenty of other people on forums complaining about the same things. So it appears to me that nissan is falling down on the job and should be issuing a recall of some sort about these problems. I have two small children and cant afford something catastrophically happening to my vehicle.
Rusted through floorboards both driver and passenger side.
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