2006 Nissan Altima: engine failure

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The rear suspension has always been an issue. While driving the wheel will scrape against the wheel well. You can't fit more the two people in the back seat due to this issue. The two front exterior headlights don't provide adequate lighting to even see the car in front of you. Its extremely low/dense lighting even after changing out the bulbs. The electrical ignition switch to start the car has always been a problem. I have to turn the key, wait, turn it again, wait for the dashboard lights to come on, then finally the car will start. The power train gear control is another waiting game. To put the car in drive, I first have to slowly shift though each gear before finally putting into drive. Once I do put it into drive the car will suddenly jolt forward before I'm able to start driving the car. I recently had the transmission replaced cause it just stopped while in motion and struggled to start up again. It finally did, but it couldn't drive over 1st gear. I had to tow the car home. Also, few yrs back I had the head gasket replaced cause the car would shut off while I was driving. It would also not start up again if I had just turned off the engine. It needed time to cool off before restarting for me. And as of this moment, the car is in the shop again. This time it needs a new engine. While it's idling, it's making a very loud clunking sound. It's just never ending with this car. I know there were many recalls on the engine, exterior lighting and rear suspension but I never got the notices.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Engine · 137,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed smoking coming from the driver's side tale pipe. The contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for it to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). After the engine recall repair was completed, the contact noticed the oil levels were low after 300 miles of driving. There were no leaks present. The manufacturer was made ware of the failure and provided case number: 36648884. No further action was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2019 · Engine · 119,000 miles · CA

My 2006 altima started making a tick sound around 80,000 miles and around 115,000 miles in 2014 my engine failed. While at a red light my engine sounded like I had rocks in a tin can. My engine was still under federal warranty but nissan wouldnt help me because they said I should have brought the car in but I was out of dealer warranty so I didnt know. I asked them about the excessive oil consumption recall and they said my car was not part of it but after months of research I concluded that it was due to my efn being listed under the recall information report provided by nissan, they still didn't acknowledge my issue. I ended up replacing the engine myself in 2014 for a total of $3600 and $1000 for labor and have been driving it since. I called nissan, I submitted my complaint by mail and I told them my engine was under warranty until 150,000 miles federally (I had 120,000 at the time) but they just overlooked my complaint and never did anything about it.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Engine · SC

Excessive oil consumption engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. I have to replaced engine and I still having issues sped over $5000 in repairs.

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 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 Oct 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

I had coolant service and after that I started experiencing low levels of coolant which LED to overheating of car. I kept getting the car check to find out if there were leaks. I checked recall notices and then was told I needed sensors. I called nissan in september and was told out of the 653k cars mine was not affected! I find that hard to believe. I then had sensors replaced (crankshaft and speed) . Now I'm being told head gasket blown and engine needs replacement. The recall from nissan says there we engine cooling problems.

Filed Jun 1, 2012 · Engine · 160,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima 2.5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact experienced a slight reduction in engine power with hesitation. The engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. The contact was able to continue in operation. On a separate occasion the engine failed to start until after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the malfunction was contributed to a faulty crankshaft position sensor. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Engine · 80,011 miles · IL

Experienced a violent shake 03/25/2012 while driving. Had it checked by a dealer 03/27/2012. Multi-point inspection, power steering system flush, auto transmission fluid service, and premium fuel service completed 03/27/2012. The engine died while driving on 4/11/2012. On 4/12/2012, dealer says loss of compression, and suggested an engine rebuild.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Engine · 78,000 miles · IL

Approximately 1 1/2 years ago, I started hearing a clicking noise coming out of my 3.5l engine. I took the car to a dealer and he said I needed a new engine ($6000). I drove the car for another 3k miles and the noise continued and became louder. It sounds like an [xxx]movie projector. I took the car to another nissan dealer who told me the primary timing chain guide was causing the noise. I suspect that nissan knows of this defect in the timing chain which causes the timing chain guide to become damaged. I have also read it happens between 20k to 80k miles. Anyway, if the timing chain jumps it cause serious internal engine damage. I have talked with nissan consumers affair group with no results. I think this should be investigate and nissan owners warned of this engine defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

2006 nissan altima, bought new, consumes oil with no visible leaks. Oil must be added every week to keep adequate levels in engine. Dealership says the only way to fix the problem is to put in a new engine when this one finally fails. This is not an acceptable answer to this problem.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Engine · 96,598 miles · FL

I have a 2006 nissan altima, on 6/9/2010 the oil light came on and the service engine light came on. When I got home I checked my oil and there was no oil in my engine. I contacted nissan dealership to tell them of the issue and contacted consumer affairs about it. I was told to bring the vehicle to the dealership to get check out. I purchase 2 quarts of oil on 6/9/2010 in which I still have the receipt for. I put 2 quarts of oil in my vehicle and took it to the dealership on 6/15/2010. I was told that they are running a oil consumption test on it because some of the 2006 nissan altimas had a recall for a oil consumption problem due to faulty piston rings which I believe caused my vehicle to have a bad cat converter. I contacted the consumer affairs department to find out if my vehicle was in the recall and I was told no. I truly believe my vehicle is one of the recall vehicle because when I took the vehicle back on 7/7/2010 I was told that it needed a new engine and measured under 20 for the oil consumption test. I would like a investigation to be conducted because nissan has mislead alot of consumers about their vehicles being in the recall but later after about 80,000 miles after the manufacturer warranty expires then the vehicle starts experience these oil consumption problems, service engine light problems. I was told on 7/7/2010 by the service manager that he will put a claim through to the extended service agreement department to provide me with the necessary repairs which is to give my vehicle a new engine due to the oil consumption problem and I was told that this supposed to be covered under my extended service agreement warranty free of charge. I am awaiting a decision. This is definitely a safety issue because my vehicle could stop in the middle of rush hour traffic and I can be killed instantly along with my family and others. All 2006 nissan altima's need to be recalled to be tested for this oil consumption problem due to faulty piston rings.