2006 Nissan Altima: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 5, 2024 · Engine · 105,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH, the vehicle began emitting white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool off and added oil to the engine and the smoke subsided. The contact became aware of oil around the bumper of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle however, oil had to be added often for the vehicle to operate as intended. The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment however, the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · 144,000 miles · FL · fire

I purchased my 2006 altima 2.5 sl used noticed that it was loosing oil extremely fast yet was not leaking from anywhere or leaving oil marks after being parked immediately after a complete oil change and new filter it would be black and burned by the time I got home and recently while driving from fl to south carolina my engine caught on fire on the interstate while in motion

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Engine · 95,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle began to have a loud knocking noise that was heard from the front of the vehicle. In addition, black smoke was observed coming from the hood of the vehicle as the check engine warning light illuminated. No flames were visible. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston had fractured and the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PA · fire

My daughter was driving home from college on pa turnpike all of a sudden the car began shaking and smoke started to come from hood of car, she heard a loud pop and heavy black smoke pored into car. She proceeded to move over to shoulder when she tried to brake there was no brakes. Speed bumps in shoulder stopped the vehicle and flames started to shoot out of hood. She immediately left vehicle and within seconds of leaving the whole drivers and passenger sides were engulfed in flames. Car was totaled . I contacted nissan 12/01/2014 by email and telephone in reference to this incidence.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Body · 211,000 miles · IL

Passenger floor board is rotted through, noticed it today when my passenger was in the car and his foot dipped down the hole that was created. Looked under the car and the only thing keeping the passengers foot from hitting the pavement is the carpet, this is unacceptable on a car, it is a safety hazard physically and it could lead to fatalities due to exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. I have researched this issue online and it seems to be a fairy common issue with 2002-2006 nissan altimas. Took my car to the local mechanic and he said that this issue needs to be fixed soon as there is a chance that the carpet can catch on fire burning the enitre car.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Engine · 108,635 miles · MI · fire

I was traveling at highway speed when my "check engine" light came on. I was approximately 2-3 miles from my highway exit and less than 4 miles from my apartment. A minute or two later I heard a loud thud from my engine compartment. A vehicle came alongside of my vehicle and waved for me to pull over, indicating that my vehicle was on fire or smoking. I pulled over to the side of the road, which happened to also within yards of my exit. I exited my vehicle and popped my hood as my engine compartment was smoking. My engine was on fire and proceeded to burn as I called 911 and a wrecker service. It appears that a connecting rod was liberated and exited the front of the engine block while I was traveling at highway speed. This caused catastrophic engine failure and oil venting from the engine that landed on the hot surfaces ignited and burnt the engine harnesses, drive shaft boots and other plastic and rubber components in close proximity. It was determined by a mechanic that the pre-cat header lost catyst material and was ingested into the engine during the overlap cycle of the cam timing. This destroyed the internal surfaces of the piston chamber, thus leading to oil consumption and engine reciprocating component failure. Gmc/nissan demaagd (battle creek, mi) who had sold me the vehicle used with approximately 95,000 miles on it in august 2013 (only 10 months earlier) would not cover any of the repairs and estimated $7,000 for a new engine and $3,850 for a used engine. I am exceptionally disappointed that nissan would not assist with the repair of this vehicle, which is obviously the result of a design flaw as the internet is full of similar issues with this model, make and year.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 142,599 miles · NY

I bought the car in may 2009. Up until june 2013, no problems other than regular maintenance. Car overheats and has been since june 2013 on and off. Have had battery replaced 2 times, tune up, crank shaft sensor replaced, broken seal replaced (that keeps oil/coolant) in car. Have had problems with car not starting, engine turns over but won't start. I have to keep putting anti-freeze in car before I drive it every few days if I don't the heater blows out hot air, then cold which is when overheating occurs. White smoke coming out of exhaust pipe. Been to local mechanic 3 times, and they keep charging to fix it ($500 so far). They did tune up, replace battery and fixe the broken seal. I'm a nervous wreck driving it because I'm afraid I'll get stuck somewhere.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Engine · 89,000 miles · MO · fire

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 called 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.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Engine · 14,000 miles · CA · crash · fire · 3 injuries

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?

Filed Oct 28, 2007 · Engine · 13,791 miles · GA · fire

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%.

Filed Feb 23, 2007 · Engine · MD

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Engine · CA

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.