2006 Nissan Altima: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 4, 2025 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the brakes, brake pads, or brake rotors were replaced every year to a year and a half. The contact became aware of the failure while depressing the brake pedal with an abnormal, grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially serviced at a dealer; however, due to the recurring brake failure, the contact suspected that the dealer might have intentionally caused the frequent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic once the failure returned; however, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,567 miles · PA

My drivers seat is stuck reclined and it won't move anymore (parked).my drivers door won't unlock (parked). My engine continuously rattles and the car stalls (driving normal street or highway).the fuel gauge doesn't work accurately (parked driving on street highway or idiling). The brakes and rotors are constantly getting replaced and squeaked since the day I got the car ( stopping).

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · 169,056 miles · DC

This is the second nissan altima that has been on with me and my family that the transmission has gone out and costing us a fortune the 2005 nissan altima and now this 2006 I was sitting at a red light I got the green light to go when I stepped on the gas all the sudden there was a pop with some grinding and the car would not go

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · MN

The brakes on my vehicle go out about once a year with no warning. All of the sudden they just start grinding. I have had to replace my brakes about 10 many times since owning this vehicle.

Filed Oct 29, 2009 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. During brake application he intermittently heard metal grinding. The dealer has made five attempts to diagnose the vehicle , but was unsuccessful. The dealer has replaced the brakes four times. However the repair did not remedy the failure. A representative with the manufacturer stated that they would contact him regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer three times because the brakes were squeaking loudly. The first time, the dealer replaced the rear brakes. The second time, they could not locate a failure, and currently, they stated that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 12,800 and failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2007 · Electrical, Tires · CA

2006 altima 2.5 s that is a lemon customer wants to have the car replaced under the lemon law**cc the consumer stated the vehicle has no start problem. The vehicle would start up when she began her day, but at unpredictable times. There is a grinding noise under the gas pedal while accelerating as well as when coming to a stop. The dealer stated the vibration/grinding noise was coming from the tires. All the windows and doors will lock and the remote keyless entry does not seem to work. The cd player and radio are not playing properly. The radio has a lot of static. The cd player makes the cd's sound like they are scratched.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Transmission · 2,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima ser. The clutch has been repaired on 3 occasions since he purchased the vehicle in august 2006. The clutch pedal stuck to the floor, making a loud noise in the engine ,and the pedal has to be lifted up while driving with his foot. On some occasions the pedal would release in the half way position which mad eit difficult to shift gears. The vehicle was forced into gear when trying to put the vehicle in reverse, the gear was difficult to engage. The driver will contact the manufacturer to inquire about the lemon law. The most recent repair on the clutch was on 01/15/07. The mechanic replaced the clutch assembly with the flywheel, and all of the hydraulic and hose systems. Since the repairs the clutch made a loud noise and grinding sound. The current mileage was 7,500. The failure mileage was 2,500.

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 1,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jan 8, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 200 miles · VA

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

Filed Nov 29, 2006 · Engine · NJ

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.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 4,000 miles · VA

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.