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.
When starting the car, it is a crap shoot on whether it will go into drive. In the past it took about a minute. Now it takes 15 minutes. The car will go into reverse and first gear with no problems. Nissan says the only solution is a new transmission.
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When starting the car, it is a crap shoot on whether it will go into drive. In the past it took about a minute. Now it takes 15 minutes. The car will go into reverse and first gear with no problems. Nissan says the only solution is a new transmission.
- Patrick H., Daphne, AL, US