CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Nissan Altima has a trend of engine & transmission problems.
Excessive oil consumption is the main problem reported by owners. Nissan did a recall back in 2006 for oil consumption due to bad piston rings, but many owners report to us that the recall didn't fix the problem. The dealer only had to check the oil consumption rate. Typically 1 qt per 1,000 miles is "acceptable" per OEM standards ... that's a lot of oil!
The 2006 Altima also has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at over $2,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
I have two keyless entry remotes for my 2006 Nissan Altima that was purchased brand new in January 2006. About 2 months ago they both started working only sometimes, now they don't work at all. I took them into the dealership/maintenance and they tested them both to see if the batteries were low then told me they were defective and I needed to replace them but they aren't covered under warranty. I told them it's not my fault they are defective and that Nissan is responsible for that. They said it could have been dropped in water or in the rain. I told them that was not the case at all and even if it were that they both wouldn't be damaged. Besides they said they were "defective" not "damaged". It is a pain because there is only one key hole to use to open the door which is on the driver side. When I need to open the trunk or the passenger door I have to go around to the driver door and open it then push a button for the trunk or to unlock all doors. That's a nuisance and I am very very disappointed with Nissan for ALL the trouble I'm having with my "new" car.
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I have two keyless entry remotes for my 2006 Nissan Altima that was purchased brand new in January 2006. About 2 months ago they both started working only sometimes, now they don't work at all. I took them into the dealership/maintenance and they tested them both to see if the batteries were low then told me they were defective and I needed to replace them but they aren't covered under warranty. I told them it's not my fault they are defective and that Nissan is responsible for that. They said it could have been dropped in water or in the rain. I told them that was not the case at all and even if it were that they both wouldn't be damaged. Besides they said they were "defective" not "damaged". It is a pain because there is only one key hole to use to open the door which is on the driver side. When I need to open the trunk or the passenger door I have to go around to the driver door and open it then push a button for the trunk or to unlock all doors. That's a nuisance and I am very very disappointed with Nissan for ALL the trouble I'm having with my "new" car.
- vibrant, Mabelvale, AR, US