My nissan altima VIN # included separately, has about 90,000 miles on it. It was bought february 2007 and has been owned by me since then (first and only owner). I performed my 90,000 mile servicing today and was notified by my mechanic that the floor boards on passenger side and driver side (undercarriage) are rusting and I can see a hole opening up there. He showed me while I was waiting for my car to get fixed at the shop. The rest of the undercarriage seemed fine. This indicates a manufacturing defect to me. I also would like to point out that this is a clear safety issue with the vehicle: modern vehicles ought not to rot like so, and such a rot exposes the passenger and driver at great risk while operating the vehicle. I am getting extremely uncomfortable now operating this vehicle. It has served me well, and the engine/drivetrain has itself been trouble free. However, if the floor boards rot like this, I am unsure about the vehicle's overall structural integrity.
2006 Nissan Altima body complaints
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Six to eight inch rot hole on the drivers side and the start of another hole on the passenger side too!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician discovered that the front passenger's side frame underneath the floorboard was severely rusted. In addition, the front driver's side frame underneath the floorboard exhibited a slight rust corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Drrk re-mailed 10/08/14*lj remailed 10/14/14*lj updated 10/27/14*lj updated 4/21/2015 *js the consumer was informed the rust was caused by wear and tear. Updated 10/14/15. *jb updated 03/28/16.*jb the consumer requested an update concering the rusted floorboards. Fumes are able to enter the vehicle. Updated 04/12/2017
Rust rust rust!!!!! Driver side under body floor panel is rusted out. 1 owner (me) always keep / kept up with service, my car started to sound / run differently, had my husband check where I thought the sound was coming from, and to our surprise it was the biggest rust spot ever (6'12 ?)
Driver and passenger floor rotted.
Took my car in for inspection today and they said it will not pass as the passenger and drivers side floor panel is completely rusted. The cost for repair is $2500 and there are numerous known issues by nissan for this problem. Nissan should be paying for this repair, the vehicle year is 2006 with 85,000 miles and is not exposed to salt water and has never been in a flood. Defective metal, known issue by nissan and needs to be on the recall list.
I went to take my car in for inspection today for my 2006 nissan altima and found out the drivers and passenger side floor panel is completely rusted. This is a defect in the metal used by nissan as I have read many issues regarding this. The cost to repair is approximately $2500 and I am filing a complaint as nissan should be held responsible.
Driver side floor pan is rusted all the way through.
The front floor on the driver's side is cracked and rusted through which is unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. The contact stated that there was a fist-sized hole in the floorboard under the driver's side throttle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
I took my car to get inspected and was told by my mechanic that both the drivers side and passenger side floor boards are rusting out. Because I know some people that can do the repair work for me I'm looking at about 1200.00 for the repair. Now that I've seen what some other people are being quoted I guess that price is fair. I already have exhaust coming through my floor and am concerned for my health at this point. Other then this issue my car is in perfect condition. My concern is if I don't fix this, my car in not safe.....so I do not want to drive it and I could not sell it to anyone in good consciousness because I would knowingly be putting someone else in harms way. Nissan needs to take care of this huge engineering flaw and safety hazard.
2006 nissan altima - car has been kept in very good condition - exterior is in flawless condition with no rust visible. Do not be fooled - the floor boards under the drivers side and passengers side are extremely rusted out. Took in car to nissan dealership for service to replace water pump and was informed about rotted out floor boards. Despite multiple services at same location this was the first time this was mentioned to me. Conveniently after my 7 year / 100,000 warranty has expired. Something does not seem right - the outside of the car is in exceptional shape yet the underbody is completely corroded?
Driver and passenger front floor boards are rotted. Car is in excellent condition and has had all required maintenance completed since purchased new. Nissan north america consumer affairs refused to repair stating the car is out of warranty. Failure is due to manufacturing defect, improper rust protection of sheet metal, and water drainage issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that excessive rust was building up on the frame of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the under body experienced too much moisture and as a result, the entire under body needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the rust issue and was advised that because the vehicle was out of warranty there was nothing they could do to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,700.
I am writing a complaint about rusted floor pans that seems to be a common problem amongst a lot of other "06" nissan altima owners. I found out about this issue after I recently had my oil changed and an employee at the body shop pointed out how bad my floor pans looked. There are literally huge holes in the flooring and if the carpet were ripped out, I would be able to see through them. In addition, I was told that the rust causes mold to form and it's dangerous to breathe that air in. I think nissan should take responsibility and do a re-call since this seems to be happening to every owner who owns this vehicle.
Rusted floorboards after warranty expired.
The floorboards of the driver side have rusted through. This is a common complaint posted about numerous times online, with no response from nissan. It seems that altimas from atleast 2003-2006 were effected. No recall has been placed that I have found, although many, many complaints and discussions about manufacturing defect.
Upon taking the car to the dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed me that the floorboards under the driver and front passenger seats are eaten away by rust and each side will cost $1000 to repair by welding a plate to it. It is so severe that the car will not pass inspection and be rejected for safety reasons, according to the dealer...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, the technician notified him that the floor boards were completely corroded. As a result, the floorboards needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Took my car for its yearly state inspection and it was rejected due to the fact that the floor had rusted through and now needs to go to a body shop to have the drivers floor replaced.
My 2006 altima has been meticulously maintained, serviced and driven with no issues until recently while repairing a leaking radiator hose, I noticed that both the front passenger and drivers floor had a rusted thru hole in the same location, right where the feet would rest. No other part of the floor pan or undercarriage has any rust. I brought car to a body shop and as told this is a common problem with altimas in this year range. From what I have found in my research, nissan is not addressing this issue .
So after my husband replaced a faulty brake caliper on the left rear of my altima he proceeded to rotate the tires. It was then he discovered my driver side floor pan completely rusted out. We had been noticing a "wet car" smell on occasion, but I would never have imagined this. I am so disgusted. To beat it all, nissan won't rectify this?? That's bull@$#t. I had a 1995 altima that I drove for over a decade with over 200000 miles on it before I traded it in. The reliability of it was what prompted me to purchase another. Though my husband can replace the damaged area, the point is he shouldn't have to. I promise you this, it is the last nissan anything I'll ever buy. I guess that's what I get for not buying american engineered/made/conceived (karma bit me in the butt). I'll go back to ford for sure.
Premature undercarriage rusting & rot under passenger & driver side of vehicle. Very common problem for 2002-2006 nissan altima's. Contacted nissan of america, was told it cannot be fixed because it is out of warranty. However, this is a problem that has affected many vehicles regardless of location. I cannot imagine this car being safe in a collision, seeing as the undercarriage is rotted out.
Inspection on august 5, 2013 revealed rusted holes in 2006 nissan altima driver and passenger side floor boards. This is extremely unacceptable for a 7 year old vehicle. I have been a nissan brand family since 1989 and have taken extra maintenance measures to get my vehicles past 200,000. After researching the web, many forums show nissan is refusing to address this major common problem. I will consider repairing my vehicle and trading in to another manufacturer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side floor board was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The vehicle has been very well maintained and I noticed today that the floorboards on both sides in the front are rusted right through. By searching the internet, I see that this seems to be a recurring issue for other consumers.
Found that the passenger side floorboard is rusting out on my wife's 2006 nissan altima. There was a musty smell buildup in her car. On inspection, found that the passenger side carpeting was damp. The floorboard had 2 large spots were it was starting to rust away. We have always kept the car washed and cleaned throughout our ownership of this vehicle. We are the original and sole owners of this vehicles.
This is about the 15th newer altima that has no floorboard in it and I dont see how the cars will fare well in a crash. I decided to complain because of she sheer volume of people saying their cars are affected the same way. You have to do something about this !
On june 28 2013 took my car to get it inspect and they would not pass the inspection due to there was a rusty hole underneath the floor mat outside the car. A hole right on the driver side they told me they see a lot of older model nissan with this problem and I would have to get it fix to pass inspection. I call nissan consumer and told them about it they said there was nothing they could do about it and told me to go to nissan body shop but I would have to pay for it. I brought this car new 2007 with 12 miles and don't understand why this would happen also for many years I have a water leak where they can't seem to find and I have take to the nissan dealer ship for at least 2 three years and now there white mold in the car they wont do anything about that.
Took my nissan altima to the dealership for some work. The service dept. Called to tell me there was an issue with the floorboards. And the car would pass inspection. I called nissan and they said there is nothing they can do. I bought the car three years ago as a certified nissan with a 100000 mile warranty. The car had about 35000 miles on it when I bought it.
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