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2006 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

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2006 Nissan Altima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $1227
Power Steering Rack failure. fluid drained into the power steering rack, and blew out the side of the power steering rack, leaking all the fluid onto the ground. 
89300 mi

US $1400
Replaced Front Brake Rotors, struts & shocks. 
98000 mi

US $300
Replaced L/R Hub Bearing. 
98000 mi shocks had to be replaced due to wear and tear 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

256000 mi

US $179
lower control arm 
278000 mi

US $300
lower ball joint, brakes 
91000 mi

US $800
shocks and struts front brakes -rotors and pads 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi

C $1100
lower control arm and tie rod both left and right side 
135160 mi

C $200
Strut and shock 
88660 mi

C $694
leaking power steering cooler, installed universal power steering cooler, and belt. 
166300 mi

US $800
brake pads replaced, some type of ball bearing in wheels replaced because the car was making a whirling sound when driven. 
265000 mi Lower Control arm on the driver's side just snapped. resulting in the end of this car's relatively trouble free life. We have moved on. 
48000 mi

US $350
Rattling noise from front end, right side. Vehicle was bottoming out on RR tracks. Replace both front struts with QuickStruts by Monroe. Added airbags to rear springs in order to adjust ride height. Car rides like new again. 
34720 mi

C $950
front brakes serviced, rear brakes replaced..discs, pads and hardware. Oil changed and full warranty inspection. Front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. 

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2006 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

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