10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,403 miles

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problem #125

Jul 062016

Altima

  • miles
Extreme oil consumption and weak cooling fans. Worse when the engine is in a pull/accelerating.

- Panama City Beach, FL, USA

problem #124

May 302017

Altima

  • 108,000 miles
A local auto shop has replaced the crank position sensor twice but the same obdii code appeared again. The car will crank but not start for several minutes. This problem (which is associated with a recall but not for our VIN) is also associated with the engine shutting down during vehicle operation, possibly causing crashes. The Nissan dealer has claimed that there is no repair nor recall they can do. I suspect that Nissan is failing to report the extent of the problem which has been widely reported in owner interest groups on the internet.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

problem #123

May 182017

Altima

  • 141,595 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. While driving, the engine stalled and shut off. As a result, the contact waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The local dealer was contacted at 951-225-1309 and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer failed to answer. The failure mileage was 141,595.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #122

Jan 012016

Altima

  • miles
Codes P0335 and P0725

- East Windsor, NJ, USA

problem #121

Oct 052015

Altima

  • miles
Car cuts off at low speed.problem is included under NHTSA campaign number: 07V527000 for year make and model. Dealers tell me that myvin # is not included.if the year make and model are included why not my car? /this is dangerous.

- Franklin, VA, USA

problem #120

May 052017

Altima

  • 120,000 miles
The car began stalling while I was driving and check engine light began flashing. There was also a burnt smell coming from engine. Car has regular check ups.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #119

Mar 062017

Altima

  • 156,000 miles
Car burning 3 quarts of oil weekly, resulted in catalytic converter code, replace converter, still burning accessive oil with smoke bellowing from tail pipe. Have seen previous recalls while searching for a solution for the same make of my car. Bought used afraid the engine is going to blow.

- Bartow, GA, USA

problem #118

Apr 032017

Altima

  • miles
My car cut off byself and it take long time crank up.

- Rutherfordton, NC, USA

problem #117

Mar 222017

Altima

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #116

Feb 012017

Altima 6-cyl

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. While driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam sensors failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 05/05/17 the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer denied the request for reimbursement. Updated 10/12/2017

- Rye Brook, NY, USA

problem #115

Feb 152017

Altima

  • 85,000 miles
The vehicle threw a code for the camshaft sensor had that replaced then the vehicle threw a code for the crankshaft sensor. Midas replaced two of them still could not clear the code. The vehicle will start in drive but it will sputter while stopped like it is going to stall. When slowing down or coming to a stop the car will shut off and is very difficult to get started again.

- Bartow, FL, USA

problem #114

Jan 152017

Altima

  • miles
Excessive oil consumption engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. I have to replaced engine and I still having issues sped over $5000 in repairs.

- Moncks Corner, SC, USA

problem #113

Jan 092017

Altima

  • 105,000 miles
Delayed acceleration at first but now has trouble getting in third and will not go into fourth. Car shakes and makes loud noises with any acceleration. Rides rough and burns oil. Problem started in motion crossing a large bridge.

- Blackwood, NJ, USA

problem #112

Oct 012016

Altima

  • 120,000 miles
The motor started making noise a week or so ago. The timing chain has become loose due to faulty parts installed my Nissan. The guides for the chain break which causes the tensioners to fail and then the chain gets loose and bounces around the housing. Nissan has known about the problem and tried to hide it and should be held accountable and forced to repair their faulty work.

- Torrington, CT, USA

problem #111

May 012016

Altima

  • miles
Front driver side floor rusted through, making a big hole approximately 9in wide by 22in long. Also engine shakes while starting vehicle and sitting in idle in both gear and neutral.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #110

Aug 222016

Altima

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to taking the vehicle to the dealer, the vehicle was remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 07V527000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Morrilton, AR, USA

problem #109

Mar 012015

Altima

  • 85,000 miles
Transmission jerks

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #108

Aug 192016

Altima

  • 219,284 miles
Between 3,000 mile interval oil changes, there is significantly amount of oil consumption. There is no white or blue smoke that is visible from the muffler, no oil leaks are visible and no burning odor. When checking oil fluid between 3,000 mile intervals, have noticed the oil falling below minimum line on dipstick. On that same note, the drive way does not show any signs of oil leak coming from the car.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #107

Apr 012015

Altima

  • 98,000 miles
My car was previously serviced for a campaign posted on your website, but the problem was not fixed. I should be entitled to have this problem re worked and fixed. The problem is that the car stalls out without warning, creating a dangerous situation. It stalls out while driving and while idle.

- Kyle, TX, USA

problem #106

Jul 112016

Altima

  • 169,050 miles
This vehicle has given me a lot of problems from steering to brakes took the boots transmission. It was hard shifting going through an intersection all the sudden it popped and the transmission gave out

- Fairfield, CA, USA

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