2006 Nissan Altima: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Body · VA

It has recently come to my attention that the floor pans of my car have rusted through to the point where my foot could go through the floor pan. After taking my car to get a safety inspection in the commonwealth of virginia, my car has failed inspection and cannot pass until these hazardous holes are fixed on both driver and passenger side. This is a manufacturing issue due to the number of complaints that have been filed in regards to this matter. Owners of these vehicles should not be held responsible of this issue. Again, this is a reoccurring issue among nissan altimas, specifically the years 2002-2006. I am now required to pay at least $500 to repair an issue that is out of my control. There is no way that I can stop rust from occurring. These cars should not be allowed to be driven because exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle as well as a foot going through the holes. It is unethical of nissan to allow these vehicles to still be driven knowing that this is a reoccurring issue.

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 May 14, 2012 · Body · 60,000 miles · ME

Front passenger floorboard rusted through, with a hole approximately 4"x8" in size. I bought the car when it was a year old and it has been meticulously maintained and still looks new inside and out. It is undercoated, and has no other corresponding corrosion. The rust is not coming from underneath, nor from a leak in the interior (the carpets are dry), but from between the two sheet metal parts that make up the floor. As a mechanic, I know there is no form of maintenance that could have prevented this rust from occurring. As a safety issue, my state will fail this car for inspection because exhaust fumes can enter the interior of the car without the occupants knowledge, and the floor could continue rusting, compromising the integrity of the front passenger seat mountings.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Body · 79,000 miles · MA

I purchased a new 2006 nissan altima on 12-22-05. On 1- 8-11 I noticed a 6 to 8 inch rust hole completely through the floorboard of the driver's side floor just forward of the driver's seat. The dealership and nissan america has refused to fix the problem stating that the warranty had run out on the vehicle by 2 weeks. My contention is that problem is material or workmanship defect and that the problem has been ongoing and only discovered at this time. I am certain that this damage will compromise this vehicles performance in a crash, potentially allow exhaust fumes to enter the occupant cabin and be generally a safety hazard for the driver who rests his or her feet directly on this area. I have read internet report that describe females high heels getting caught in the rusted floor while driving.

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