10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,272 miles

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problem #5

Mar 282009

Altima

  • 65,214 miles
The vehicle is slow in changing gears.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #4

Jan 102009

Altima

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact could not shift the vehicle into reverse, park, or neutral. The dealer stated that there was a silver switch near the gear shifter that could be used to manually change gears. Later, the vehicle became non-responsive when the manual gear shifter switch was used. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 18,000.

- St Rose, LA, USA

problem #3

Jun 172008

Altima

  • 33,000 miles
Had to replace engine on Nissan Altima 06 with only 33,000 mi dealer would not give the reason why. Front struts needs replacing after 39,000. Also replace transmission seal@39,000mi.

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #2

Nov 192008

Altima

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the gear shift box was not working properly and the lever remains stuck when shifting. The dealer stated that something was spilled in the gear box. They pulled the gear box apart and found no spill. The contact believed that the dealer did not reassemble the vehicle correctly. The dealer is charging $800-900 to repair the gear shift. The contact was informed to find another dealer to repair the vehicle. The Nissan manufacturer is not assisting. The vehicle is under warranty, but is not being repaired as such. The failure mileage was 23,000.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 012007

Altima

  • 12,334 miles
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* 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.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA