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2006 Nissan Altima Problems and Repair Histories

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

Nissan Altima in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 47000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 60000 95 Faulty bank 1 camshaft position sensor caused check engine light, and stalls at idle. Sensor was replaced and engine code erased.  
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 60000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 100000 0 Replaced all 4 rotors and sets of pads. 
Jul 2011 119000 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. 
May 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 44000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 110000 50 Needed new plugs. Wouldn't report except that I had to remove the intake plenum, the windshield cowl, the wipers, and a bunch or vacuum and water lines to do the job. I do not qualify this as routine maintenance. 

 

Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 55000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 55000 105 sticks, leaves and other debris in vents 
Sep 2012 87000 500 Electrical system was going haywire due to a short circuit somewhere. Speedometer stopped working, ABS and check engine light went on. 
Mar 2013 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 0 Replaced a failed catalytic converter. It was under warranty. 
Feb 2012 50000 1450 crankshaft sensor, brake fluid evac and replacement, coolant flush and replacement, oil change top passenger engine mount replacement ac low pressure hose replacement, 
Mar 2013 64000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 145000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 149000 375 check engine light code 420 took to dealer ..changed program CEL came on again changed front cat prob still exists 
Jun 2011 156000 500 after memory was reflashed by dealer, CEL code 420 came back on. replaced precat and cat.. problem fixed 
Dec 2011 170000 20 ses light on again after replacing cat converter 15k miles ago..beginnning to think as motor ages and burns a little oil, it fouls the pre cat..car is drivable..car passes emissions testing windshield washer motor failed!!! imagine that!! plus.. starter motor starting to sound bad 
Oct 2012 194000 700 left front window motor needs repair floor boards rusted out!!!! 
Mar 2013 208000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 34720   First odometer entry
May 2009 35320 950 front brakes serviced, rear brakes replaced..discs, pads and hardware. Oil changed and full warranty inspection. Front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2011 53360 100 Car wouldn't start on cold morning. Had to replace the OEM battery. Replaced with battery from Costco.  
Aug 2012 80580 280 Rear brakes worn. Replaced rotors and pads (self). 
Mar 2013 82460   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 0 Problems starting the car. Starter was suspected. Would turn off the car and turn it back on to resolve. 

 

Nissan Altima in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2013 165000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 165000 800 brake pads replaced, some type of ball bearing in wheels replaced because the car was making a whirling sound when driven. 
Mar 2013 165000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 71300   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 71920 220 rear brakes needed to be changed 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 39000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 48000 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. 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 20000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 21000 0 Creaky drivers seat back. Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. 
Apr 2008 22000 0 Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. Transmission replaced due to metal contaminents in trans oil. Problem still exists. 
Mar 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 20000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 88000 125 Rear brake pads and rotors replaced after pulsation noticed when braking.  
Sep 2012 113000 475 Alternator died with no warning light. Discovered when the car went into limp mode at a stop light. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Mississippi, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 49000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 82000 0 Crankshaft Position Sensor was failing causing the car to sputter. Extended warranty covered the repair.  
Aug 2012 92000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 66000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 67000 278 Dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and reflashed the ECM per Nissan recall. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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