2006 Nissan Altima Consumer Discussions

Nissan Altima Engine Failures

Re: 2002 nissan altima engine replacement [jrc5]

Written by: rondhol on Nov 06, 2009 09:27 AM

Get new engine from 2004-2006 model and change the precat with after market header. Call Nissan 1-800# to check all recall (ECM-reprogramming, Pre-cat,etc) . If it is under 80k/8 years, you can get new engine + pre-cat from Nissan for free under Federal Emission Law. Read More...

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

Nissan Altima Lease

Written by: marysh2432 on Nov 03, 2009 03:44 PM

In November of 2006 my son leased a Nissa Altima. I was with him at the time, but left before he signed the paper work. I know that they told him in three years he could turn the car in, purchase it, or lease a different car. With the economy being what it is, he and his girl friend have been sharing a car. They were looking forward to getting rid of the payment and insurance. ... Read More...

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

2006 Nissan Altima SE

Written by: g35flooded on Oct 30, 2009 10:31 AM

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Nissan Altima Lease Questions

Leasing Bank Question

Written by: sochakovsky on Oct 03, 2009 04:56 AM

Hi Everyone. I just got back from my Kings Nissan and was offered 290 a month for 39 months on a Nissan Altima 2.5 SL. My only issue is that the car was would be financed through Wells Fargo. My last lease was through Nissan/Infiniti Financial. Has anyone dealt with Wells Fargo is there anything I should be worried about by leasing through them? Also I am turning in ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [gooddeal2]

Written by: design_student on Sep 30, 2009 02:23 AM

Hi all! I'm a university student studying transport design in the UK, my latest project is to do a facelift of the Mercury Milan 2006-2009 model, which is annoying considering the 2010 model doesn't look too bad! I was just wondering what everyone in this forum looks for in a sedan for work and family use, but also your view of the direction of design for American ... Read More...

Nissan Altima Audio Questions

Re: 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S Special Edition upgraded stereo? [whitall]

Written by: gpb59 on Sep 16, 2009 08:38 AM

I'm curious, by buying this touchscreen, do you have to replace the stock stereo? Read More...

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2006 Altima SE-R Secondary Timing Chain Failure [POSAltimaSER]

Written by: kep5599 on Sep 14, 2009 05:36 AM

My 05 3.5 SL has developed the timing chain problem at 69000. Having same problems with Nissan customer service. They are unwilling to stand behind their product when it is known that their design caused the problem. NTB07-042a (service bulletin) Maybe WE NEED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST NISSAN. This problem is a design problem and Nissan should pay for all ... Read More...

Re: Buying a 2006 Nissan Altima [bmrich]

Written by: lovelync on Sep 10, 2009 11:36 AM

I leased a 2006 altima. I have had to replace the tires after 2 years. My lease is up in 4 weeks and I came out of work one day and I could not start the car. I thought it was the battery. It was tested and the battery is fine. Every time I turn the car off I have to get it jumped to start. After researching this appears to be a very common problem from 2005 to 2007. Apparently ... Read More...

Re: Buying a 2006 Nissan Altima [bmrich]

Written by: quicksilva on Sep 06, 2009 03:33 AM

I have owned the 2002 2.5 and now the 2005 3.5. The only issues I have had is the sunroof creaking when turning into driveways,a new radiator was leaking when it was new,the cup holder door broke,the leather steering wheel wore out quickly(cover it),The engine was smoking on intervals during start up when newer but has since stopped? I had a major leak with water ... Read More...

Buying a 2006 Nissan Altima

Written by: bmrich on Sep 05, 2009 01:13 PM

I am looking at 2006 Nissan Altimas. What are some opinions on the reliability of the car? Are their any maintenance quarks or known problems I should look out for? I was looking at 2007s but did not like what I read about recalls and the CVT. Read More...