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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
68,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2006 Nissan Altima body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 052013

Altima 4 C

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Last year my 2006 red Nissan Altima stated peeling, on top of my trunk. You could only see it if you were standing next to my car. NOW the peeling has enlarge. 2 are about 6in. circles Now.

- tcherryl, Bolingbrook, IL, US

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