Problems with 2006 Nissan Altima POWER TRAIN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact could not shift the vehicle into reverse, park, or neutral. the dealer stated that there was a silver switch near the gear shifter that could be used to manually change gears. later, the vehicle became non-responsive when the manual gear shifter switch was used. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were less than 18,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that the gear shift box was not working properly and the lever remains stuck when shifting. the dealer stated that something was spilled in the gear box. they pulled the gear box apart and found no spill. the contact believed that the dealer did not reassemble the vehicle correctly. the dealer is charging $800-900 to repair the gear shift. the contact was informed to find another dealer to repair the vehicle. the nissan manufacturer is not assisting. the vehicle is under warranty, but is not being repaired as such. the failure mileage was 23,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. the gear would not shift from drive into park. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was related to the gear shift solenoid. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to orange liquid spilling into the console causing a wiring shortage. the estimated repair cost was $922. the contact stated that there was no liquid splilled inside the vehicle. the failures occurred intermittently and became progressively worse over time. the dealer advised the contact to rock the vehicle in a back and forth motion to allow the gear selector to shift into the selected gear. the contact would engage in the rocking motion of the vehicle which would temporarily correct the failure. in addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. the vehicle wad not repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable.

Had to replace engine on nissan altima 06 with only 33,000 mi dealer would not give the reason why. front struts needs replacing after 39,000. also replace transmission seal@39,000mi. *tr

My 2006 nissan altima (6,500 miles) was purchased new from the dealer. during the past mont i have been experiencing a problem with my clutch pedal going all the way to the floor when pressed and not returning. i checked on line and identified that apparently with the 6 cyl. engine and standard transmission this is a common problem with the break down of the dot 3 brake fluid that is used in the clutch master cylinder. many sites recommend the higher boiling temperature of the dot 4 or 5.1. the dealership insists that dot 3 is sufficient however in talking to other altima owners on line it is a recurring problem. *tr

2006 nissan altima ser clutch sinks to the floor and prevents use of gears. happens once a month in traffic or on hot days. nissan has not yet fixed the problem. it is dangerous being stranded on the highway. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan altima se-r with a 6 cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. periodically throughout the last 30 months the clutch would fall to the floor while driving, making it difficult to shift. the solution was to catch the clutch with the driver's toe and raise it manually back into position each time prior to a shift. this is difficult, distracting, and dangerous and could easily cause an accident. i reported it to my dealership but they were unable to duplicate it and therefore did not fix the problem. this month, at 38,000 miles, the clutch has fallen to the floor and has remained stuck there, rendering the vehicle completely undriveable. the dealer now recommends replacing the master and slave clutch cylinders, however they intend to charge $709.97 for it. this is obviously a defective part since it has had problems from 6,000 miles on and is reported by many other nissan owners as well on internet forums. example: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2005-2006-nissan-altima-se-r-discussion/273277-slave-clutch-cylinder-recall.html i reported the problem to nissan, however they have "decided" not to assist me with this repair. the nissan file number is 6393944. it is my hope that someone will take an interest in this issue before this incident causes a fatal wreck. *tr

Clutch stuck on floor, did not return to up position. very difficult to shift gears - clutch engaged about 1/2" from floor. occurred after sitting in traffic for approximately 30 minutes. stopped vehicle and clutch was fine after engine was turned off for 15 minutes. *tr

Clutch sinks to the floor, and i am unable to get the car in gear. driving along highway and unable to get the car in gear during a downshift. lucky to be able to pull over without being hit. stranded on the side of the road. nissan could not "replicate" the problem. no fix. extremely dangerous situation. i am lucky not to have had a crash. yet! *tr

Don't know of any events but i have a 2006 nissan altima se-r 6-spd and the clutch pedal has this problem where it sinks to the floor and i have no play what so ever to switch gears or even get out of neutral. i have been on many forums where this seems to be a major problem with alot of 6 spd transmissions for the altimas. i have had the car since jan 2007 and have had this problem a few times. once, the car just didn't start at all cause i had to pressure in the clutch and had to be towed and the nissan dealership in austin replaced both the slave and master cylinder and said that would fix it but i still get the same problem. my father and a couple of my friends who drove the car have has the same problem. just want to have the car fixed so i don't have to worry about this anymore and want to know what to do next. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate pas 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. approximately seven months later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced. the mechanic observed that the transmission was leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Altima 2006 w/ 3.5l engine/ auto trans. car was making a loud roar type noise heard at idle from inside the car for about a week and an appointment was made at the dealer to get it checked out. the night before it went in for service, the car got stuck in 5th gear while sitting at a light and stalled. car was restarted and proceeded to stay in 5th gear. the problem went away overnight and was ok driving to the service center. we picked up the car and it was "fixed". we were told it was a bad fuel pulsar thing. the noise went away, however the stalling and gear sticking did not. the car went back in and this time they told us it was a bad camshaft positioning sensor. i explained to the service mgr that the camshaft has nothing to do with the transmission. he insisted this was the problem and the car was "fixed" once again. guess what, the car stalled and stuck in 5th gear that evening. back to the shop !!... this time on a tow truck. i told them to keep the car as long as needed until it is fixed. they tell us that the car is "fixed" once again. this time they say the entire computer is no good and needs to be replaced. i'll pick up the car on monday. lets see if it is "fixed" now. i guess i should be happy to not be stuck with a 2.5l oil burner- fire trap. *tr

The transmission(standard)will just drop out of 5th gear into the neutral position. this has happened 4 times in the last three weeks. there are 10,800 miles on the vehicle. it was purchased new. 2006 nissan altima sl. when the transmission has disengaged i have been traveling freeway speeds and the cruise control is set causing a quick rise in the rpms-which is not good for any engine. *jb

2006 nissan altima customer received recall letter and has been unable to get car fix and can't let the car sit and pay car note and insurance**cc the consumer stated a new engine was installed in the vehicle due to a recall. three weeks later, the vehicle went into limp mode and the speed decreased. the vehicle was towed and the consumer was later informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. the consumer returned the vehicle back to the dealer and upon inspection they stated the wiring harness was unplugged. *jb

I have a 2006 altima se-6 with a 6-speed manual transmission. during hot weather of after the vehicle is driven for extended times, the clutch will make a howling sound accompanied with a shuttering when released to pull off from a full stop. this event will also cause the vehicle to stall unless excessive revolutions (over 3000 rpm) are applied during release. in traffic or on a hill, this has caused the vehicle to roll backwards. took car to a couple of dealerships; all of whom claim inability to reproduce the issue. this has been happening since october 2007. this issue only appears when the drive train is warmed up; however, it pretty much occurs each and every time when the temperature conditions are met. *cn

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate, the occupant accidentally touched the center console floor gear shift which caused it to shift gears and operate at a reduced speed without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined this was the design of the floor gear shift. the manufacturer was alerted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima ser. the clutch has been repaired on 3 occasions since he purchased the vehicle in august 2006. the clutch pedal stuck to the floor, making a loud noise in the engine ,and the pedal has to be lifted up while driving with his foot. on some occasions the pedal would release in the half way position which mad eit difficult to shift gears. the vehicle was forced into gear when trying to put the vehicle in reverse, the gear was difficult to engage. the driver will contact the manufacturer to inquire about the lemon law. the most recent repair on the clutch was on 01/15/07. the mechanic replaced the clutch assembly with the flywheel, and all of the hydraulic and hose systems. since the repairs the clutch made a loud noise and grinding sound. the current mileage was 7,500. the failure mileage was 2,500. *ak

I own a nissan altima 2006 bought it brand new. it has now been 2 times in the past month most recently yesterday where they detected transmission failure... it was fixed , yet in the middle of my hectic daily commute to work it stops gaining speed causing major traffic backup i'm just lucky no one crashed in to me! *jb

Power train clutch assembly/ pedal/ linkage i recently bought a brand new 2006 nissan altima ser in 6 speed manual transmission. after owning the car for only 3 months, i lost total acceleration response. driving the car from a dead stop to 60 mph took nearly a mile, i was so afraid the car wouldn't make it over a bridge. driving the car to the dealer service department was a nightmare, i was so scared while accelerated that anyone doing the speed limit would crash into the back of my car. the dealer took 2-3 days just to inform me my clutch went bad. they said i needed to replace the clutch for $1000 and the flywheel for $500 both not under warranty. mind you the $30,000.00 dollar car is only 3-4 months old with a 10 year/100k warranty. i have heard many other people with the same preambles, i feel nissan needs to order a recall on nissan clutches. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on one occasion, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward to the sidewalk. on two occasions, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it rolled forward towards the sidewalk. the contact used both the foot brake and the emergency brake to finally stop the vehicle. the vehicle was never taken to the dealer. on twelve occasions, when the floor clutch was pressed, it became stuck. she had to manually work the clutch back to its normal position. on three occasions, when driving between 1-20 mph, the engine would shut off. on two occasions, while the vehicle was idling, the engine shut off. on four occasions, the vehicle restarted on its own. on one occasion, she had to call roadside assistance for a jump start. the vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper from rolling forward into the sidewalk. in january of 2008, the contact received a letter from nissan concerning her vehicle not having abs; however, the information she received when the vehicle was purchased stated that it did have abs. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 28,650 and failure mileage was 9,286.

Dt*: the contact stated a noise was heard coming from the engine; there was excessive oil consumption and the transmission slips at various speeds. the noise from the engine was observed before the engine excessive oil consumption was discovered. the dealership was alerted and directed the contact to add oil every 700 miles. the dealer explained something is wrong with the pistons therefore; the engine needs to be replaced. it will take up to two months for the replacement engine to be available. the manufacturer was alerted and explained oil should continue to be added.

Nissan has admitted via a letter that certain vehicles (mine is one) are subject to high oil consumption and the result could be a fire in the vehicle. nissan has attempted to correct this by: changing the oil and filter, promising to monitor the level - subject to another trip to the dealer- at 700 subsequent miles, they will then provide an unknown 'fix' to the issue if the oil level has decreased to their satisfaction, if no noticeable decrease in their perception, then monitor another 700 miles - return to dealer again and have them review, possible fix is to replace the engine at that time. the concern is that when one purchases a new vehicle, if the manufacture knew of the defect and potential hazard, then the sale should not have been allowed. further, a new vehicle now needs to be monitored and returned to the dealer every 700 miles - i can not think of an example of more inconvenience. the safety hazard of a fire or breaking down - all in a vehicle with 1500 miles on it is incredulous. i can not let my family drive in the car and am concerned with my own safety. a 22000 vehicle that is brand new should not be allowed to be sold and have consumers asked to continue to operate the vehicle. i do hope this is investigated. i understand that a total of 80000 altimas were affected. i would like to know when the manufacturer was aware of this problem, why it did not stop sales immediately and why the manufacturer will not just fix the issue. i also understand that the vehicles within the vin range that are on nissan dealer lots are being sent back to have the engines replaced. next, a problem at 1500 miles with the transmission occurred. the vehicle experienced problems in shifting and maintain gear. this resulted in the service engine light illuminating and the dealer 'getting a part' to fix it. i would like to know what the issue is with the transmission that had only 1500 miles on it to malfunction. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the transmission whether the vehicle was being driven or idling. the dealership determined the clutch had burned, the fly wheel had heat damage and the pressure plate was warped. those components were replaced, but this did not repair the problem.

Accelerating will occasionally result in clutch pedal going to the floor board. extremely difficult to shift out of gear, unable to get the car into any gear. sometimes able to resume normal clutch operation by pulling on pedal. several complaints to dealerships in first year and a half after purchase. clutch and master cylinder checked for leaks. fluid replaced or topped off. unable to duplicate symptoms at dealership. problem remains. *tr