Excess engine oil consumption recall #06v223000 - I took my vehicle to an automotive repair shop because my vehicle ran out of oil on 3 separate occasions and the low oil light did not come on to let me know that there was an issue. During each occasion, I pulled over because I heard a loud "knocking' sound coming from the engine as I was driving and became worried. Each time the issue occurred before the 3 month/3,000 mile scheduled oil change. The mechanic located an external oil leak on the 1st occasion and repaired the external leak. My car was inspected to see if there were any other external oil leaks when the problem of running out of oil continued to occur; however, no additional external leaks were located. My mechanic recommended that I contact nissan regarding the excessive oil consumption. I was advised by a nissan representative that they have already fixed the excessive oil consumption issue for my VIN and that they would not inspect or repair that issue again without me paying a local nissan dealer.
2006 Nissan Altima: engine knocking or ticking
7 of the 824 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Altima describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- recalls
- 2
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that after driving for a long period, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. After checking the oil dip stick, it was discovered that the engine oil was low. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v223000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Reported to nissan in early sept 2014. Case number [xxx]. Found while I was doing a brake job where car was elevated with car jack and I noticed the undercoating of the car "bubbling" downward and started knocking the loose material driver side floor board section approximately 8" x 12" completely rusted through where the underside of the floor mat was visible. Passenger side was ok. Seems water can work into some under-car seams, get trapped, lay, and begin to rust over time. Despite argument that a rusted through floorboard constitutes a safety issue, nissan declined to participate in $480 repair citing rust warranty limited to 5 years, 60,000 miles. It was noted that local nissan dealer was well familiar with the repair (their quote $637.81). Repair down at an infiniti car dealer body shop for $480.03. Found approximately half of body shops contacted respectfully declined to quote a "rust" issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle listed above went in for a oil change three weeks prior to the incident date listed above. Two weeks after the oil change the oil indicator began to flash, calling the mechanic instructed for the car to be brought in for inspection. The mechanic noticed that a excessive amount of oil was consumed, the mechanic further notice that there was no leak under or around the vehicle to lose oil, coming to the conclusion that the engine had consumed all of the oil. He proceeded to put more oil in the car. A week later I noticed that the engine began to knock, that the engine had been damaged. I proceeded to look to see if there was any recalls on the vehicle listed above. I found on the website www.safer car.gov had listed the exact thing that happen to the vehicle listed above. The recall: certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire this is the very thin that happen to the vehicle listed above and now the engine has ceased. I contacted nissan main customer service and was told the only open recall on the vehicle listed above have a reprogram electronic control module (ECM).I'm looking for help because I feel that the car listed above should be repaired by nissan for damage to the engine.
2006 nissan altima engine consumed to much oil causing engine to be replaced twice. *kb the new engine has started making a ticking noise. The dealer is considering installing a third engine.
I purchase 2006 nissan altima from eastern carolina nissan in may 2006. I have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. I notified nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when I contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. The airbag light on/off during driving. The doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Voluntary service campaign water pump replacement
- OBD II evap
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- Service information
- Nissan: revised VQ35 engine timing chain procedures
- Nissan: the MIL is on and P0444 (evap canister purge volume control s/v circuit open) is stored in engine.
- Airflowmeter service.
- Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
- Risk
- If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V527000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings.
- Risk
- If the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 06V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Altima knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Altima?
7 of 824 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Altima (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Altima?
There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Nissan Altima
Stalling 113Check engine light 105Oil consumption 68Engine failure 37Jerking 31Won't start 28Fire or smoke 18No deployment 17Hesitation 17Grinding brakes 15Fuel pump 13Airbag light 11Overheating 11Fuel gauge 10Adaptive cruise 8Won't shift 8Brake failure 7Harsh shifting 7Headlights 7Loss of power 7Fuel smell 5
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