2006 Nissan Altima: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Engine · 131,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shifted into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crankshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 137,000 miles · TN

While stopped at a red light my car engine shut off. After a while it started again, but the transmission wouldn't shift to lower gears and jerked hard in reverse, and service engine light came on. When I took it to the shop the cam sensor had to be replaced. After doing research, I found this was an issue and a recall on some models but not mine. Why only one model was recalled?

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · IL

After completing acceleration after a period of sitting in traffic, the clutch pedal fell to the floor without the aid of the driver. The clutch pedal lost all resistance and the driver was unable to get the vehicle out of gear and into neutral or another gear. Driver had to maneuver the vehicle off of the freeway and onto the shoulder and coast for several hundred yards with the vehicle stuck in gear for the clutch pedal to regain pressure so that the vehicle could be placed into neutral. Since the initial incident, which occurred only weeks after the vehicle was purchased from a nissan dealer, the sunken clutch pedal has become a regular occurrence, nearly daily.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Transmission · NJ

I have had my engine replaced as a recall but windsor nissan has no record when I asked for the report. I went in to the dealer on 12/16/10 at 5:30 pm because I was having problems as the gear shift was getting stuck in park and couldn't move at all. I read the book which says to push the shift lock release button which will let me move the gear shift temporarily. I then contacted the dealer who in turn told me to bring the car in to check it out. They wanted to charge me $110 just to see it until I disputed that. Afterwards, he told me that the shift lock control unit needs to be replaced, he couldn't explain to me why the car just up and started to act up or what leads to that. I have an older model nissan altima and it runs better than the 2006. I have had more problems with the new car than I had with the old one. I have also had to replace the back brake lights 6 times within the year because it continues to blow out as well as the over head light on the inside of the car. The only thing that confuses me is the gear shift, now I'm subject to pay $300 for this part being replaced because it isn't covered in the warranty and no one could tell me exactly what causes this problem. I need to know what is causing the problem and what can be done to keep this from happening in the future. I have contacted other mechanics who seem to feel that this shouldn't have happened especially because the car is only 4 1/2 years old.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. The gear would not shift from drive into park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to the gear shift solenoid. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to orange liquid spilling into the console causing a wiring shortage. The estimated repair cost was $922. The contact stated that there was no liquid splilled inside the vehicle. The failures occurred intermittently and became progressively worse over time. The dealer advised the contact to rock the vehicle in a back and forth motion to allow the gear selector to shift into the selected gear. The contact would engage in the rocking motion of the vehicle which would temporarily correct the failure. In addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. The vehicle wad not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Transmission · 31,500 miles · NC

1-2 times a week,I have to repeatedly push hard on the brake to get the car out of park. I am not parking on any kind of incline. This has gone on for several months. Now twice in the last 2 months, I go to get ready to park the car,and my gearshift will go to neutral but will not go into reverse or park. I tried costing the car a bit,tried driving it forward a bit,I even shut the car off in neutral, nothing worked. Finally,while in neutral,I revved the engine a little bit and gearshift smoothly started working again.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 12,334 miles · FL

2006 nissan altima customer received recall letter and has been unable to get car fix and can't let the car sit and pay car note and insurance**cc the consumer stated a new engine was installed in the vehicle due to a recall. Three weeks later, the vehicle went into limp mode and the speed decreased. The vehicle was towed and the consumer was later informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The consumer returned the vehicle back to the dealer and upon inspection they stated the wiring harness was unplugged.

Filed Apr 16, 2007 · Engine · PA

Recommended fix for the 2006 nissam altima potential engine fire is to update the electronic contol module which will ensure the engine will go into limp mode in the event the oil levle drops to an unacceptable level. If the car goes in limp mode the engine rpms will not exceed 1800 rpms, this restriction will prevent the car from traveling more than 25 MPH. If the vehicle goes into limp mode while traveling on a highway, the driver and passengers are put into a dangerous situation. Why is it acceptable for a car manufacturer to propose and institure a fix to a vehicle that compromises personal safety, and what recourse does the consumer have related to the proposed corrective action?