Overview & Reviews
Changes to the Nissan Altima for 2006 are limited to package revisions and the addition of optional satellite radio.
- Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, excellent handling, roomy and comfortable interior, high level of features, distinctive styling.
- Considerable road noise, overboosted steering, no stability control, ABS still an extra-cost option.
User Reviews:
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RUN RUN RUN Away!!! - 2006 Nissan Altima
By jimbodwb - December 25 - 3:03 amThis car has been nothing but problems from the very beginning. Should have returned it when I only got 5 miles from the dealer and the engine started spewing smoke. A hose was not clamped properly tranny fluid sprayed all over the engine. Then the speedometer is off like 5 mph but the dealer says "it is normal for this vehicle". Stereo had to be replaced for scratching cds. Front brake rotors were warped and replaced at 18k after fighting with the dealer and contacting Nissan directly. Bringing back this week for rear rotors falling apart! Yes pieces of the rotor have rusted causing the pads to shred. Transmission slips since I got it but dealer says nothing wrong. This is the worst car ever!
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My first Nissan and the last one - 2006 Nissan Altima
By jhon4 - May 3 - 9:52 amI bought it brand new with 66 miles on it . at 40k miles the engine was already shaking like a 10 years old car at 80k miles have change the shocks 3 times have to do aligment 3 times per year and it still doesnt feel good driving it . the engine and the transmition are fine but to many troubles with suspention .very disapointed ...
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2006 NIssan Altims - 2006 Nissan Altima
By fohne - February 22 - 2:06 pmImmediate recall on engine. Replaced within first month. Never was truly happy with car, paint job went bad after 5 yars. 9 years later head cracked, no indicator lights or any prior warning.
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A Giant Japanese Let-Down - 2006 Nissan Altima
By Ray S - September 22 - 6:43 amWhile you would expect most mid-size sedans to hit the 100K mile mark before even thinking of having any maintenance issues, with a Nissan, who rate themselves as high or even above Honda and Toyota in quality and reliability, you should expect 150-200k before experiencing problems. Ive had several problems with mine since I bought it, and while I have owned it for over 6 years, Ive had to do far more than the regular oil and brake changes and basic upkeep of a vehicle. Front axle, wheel bearings, motor mounts, power steering, electronics, you name it; Ive had to put a lot of extra money into it to keep it running well, and it still hasnt hit the 107k mile mark. I love the acceleration and power you get from the Altima, but Im ready to get rid of it and try something else - its turning into a money pit far sooner than it should. Sure there may be Altimas out there with 200K and not a problem, but that wasnt my experience, and it has definitely soured me on ever purchasing a Nissan again.
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Transmission blew after 30 miles!! - 2006 Nissan Altima
By wils424 - May 26 - 5:20 pmAfter 30 miles of driving the car (2.5 Special Edition, brand new), the car began jerking and chugging all over the road, revving up to 5000, and was very loud! The dealership claimed it was only a small computer chip that needed replacing. It happened a second time, and then a third time, and when I finally got to 900 miles, the entire transmission blew and needed total replacing! Nissan replaced the transmission but denied my claim for a new car. In the one month Ive owned it, its been in the shop 3 times and Ive been in a rental 3 times! Never once did Corporate Nissan offer me any compensation for my terrible distress. Im now forced to pursue legal action. Its been a nightmare!!
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2006 Nissan Altima - Scary Car to drive - 2006 Nissan Altima
By Kzande - May 18 - 11:16 pmI purchased a 2006 Nissan Altima after hearing about how reliable these cars are. I have had nothing but bad luck with this car. The car does not come standard with ABS or traction. The car spins out and slides in the rain resulting in 3 car accidents since I bought the car. I had never been in an accident with any other car. The handling in this car is HORRIBLE. It Is very top heavy. The brakes have a tendency to slow the car down a low speeds and the shifting is hard for an automatic transmission. Rethink purchasing a Nissan Altima or make sure you get the ABS package.
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Do Not Buy! Serious Design/Quality Problems! - 2006 Nissan Altima
By camrydriver69 - January 11 - 2:09 pmThese cars have very serious powertrain problems. The pre-cat disintegrating over time and the bits and pieces being sucked into the engine, possibly causing engine damage, and causing oil burn. All 02-06 Altimas suffer from the same serious design flaw. For that alone you should avoid this car. Other common problems include butterfly valve screws being sucked into the engine and causing damage, timing chain problems, floor boards rusting through, and rough-shifting transmissions. Despite what the Edmunds review says the car is NOT fun to drive. The powertrain is extremely unrefined and noisy. It also only gets around 20 mpg in the city, which is pathetic for a 4 cylinder.
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Will not buy again - 2006 Nissan Altima
By Madman96 - September 15 - 9:03 pmThis has been a nightmare from the day I bought it. I had to call NIssan for assistance and they sent me a physc evaluation questionaire before they would assist. The car smells of antifreeze. The seat belts lock and will not unlock. They were replaced on one seat and the problem got worse. I am on my third set of brakes and 3rd rotor on the left front. After each brake job the car rides decent for about 5000 miles and then the vibrations start. The rotors overheat and warp. Definite design flaw. Dealer always says no problem found with all problems. I will never buy from the dealer or Nissan again. 92,000 miles of unpleasant experience. Average mileage mostly highway 23 mpg.
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Lemon - 2006 Nissan Altima
By Anne Ambruch - February 17 - 7:40 pmMy motor seized which means I need a new motor and Nissan wont help me. I have bought 5 Nissans before this, but never again.
