Problems with 2006 Nissan Altima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I had a 2003 nissan altima that stalled on i95 (3) times before it was correctly diagnosed as a crank sensor issue and became a major recall for nissan. in july 2006 i leased another nissan altima after the engine was completed damaged on my 2003 altima due to another recall regarding oil consumption issues. i inquired a few months ago at a routine service visit if my current 2006 nissan was part of the "crank sensor" recall that was recently issued and told it was. i had never received any notification in the mail from either nissan or the dealer, this recall i was told was corrected during my visit. on saturday march 29,2008 i was driving on i95 in the third lane at approx 65-70 mph and the car stalled without any warning. i was able to coast across 3 lanes and get half in the breakdown lane at which time i departed the car got to a safe area out of harm's way of traffic and contacted the state troopers for assistance. they came and stayed with me until the tow truck arrived and towed me to the car dealership. i was given a rental car since the car was not able to start again without stalling was contacted on monday march 31, 2008 by the dealer to let me know the car started normally they had drove it for several miles and no problem. the comment made was they will drive again on tuesday and if no issues they can't explain what happened. since i already had a similar experience with my 2003 altima and same car dealer i'm confident this problem will reoccur again and this time once again endanger my life and others on the road with me at the time of the incident. please assist me in getting their attention for myself and others regarding this life threatening issue. i'm sure i'm not the only vehicle with this problem, since my 2003 issue turned into a major recall for approx 650,000 vehicles. *tr

Vehicle is excessively loosing oil and motor shuts down and will not crank often for no reason. *tr

I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima on january 10th 2007 it only had 30 miles on it, i loved the car had minor problems with noise etc, had the oil changed on time through the dealer i never received any notice about the recall? a car pulled out in front of my car so my front end hit the side of his car and my car instantly caught on fire? the police/fire dept can not figure out why it caught on fire because my car was traveling the speed limit which was 35 mph? they think something was wrong with my car and that i should look into a recall or defect on the vehicle i wished i had known about the oil recall because maybe this is why my car caught on fire it is a total loss i have no car and now am fighting with the insurance companies to get a new car i do not want a nissan altima and this car was my wish car i really liked the altimas? *tr

I bought a 2006 nissan altima in november of 2005. i have now had this vehicle for 2 years. i just came across 2 recalls online by accident. i was never notified of these recalls and they both appear to be very serious. 1- (#06v223000) from june 2006 involving "engine and engine cooling" that lists excessive oil consumption and possibly engine fire and 2- (06v0046000) from feb. 2006 involving rear suspension and possibly a cracked bracket. i have had to add plenty of oil since buying this car, but cannot believe i was never notified about a serious and potentially dangerous safety hazard as this, not to mention the damage it must have already caused to the engine!! what do i do now and what can be done to this obvious terrible shady dealership and unforgivable manufacturer?? *tr

On 10/22/06 i purchased a 2006 nissan altima in va. it has a remanufactored engine and only had 35 miles. i had the oil changed at 3,400 miles and moved back to ga. i received a recall notice pb023 qr25 alt-ser my06 ntb06-082 in may 2007. i took it to the nearest nissan dealership and everything checked out and they changed the oil (odo 7,473). i had the oil changed on 9/1/2007 (odo 11,885). on 10/20/07, driving on an interstate suddenly there was smoke coming from everywhere and the engine died. thought it was going to go up in flames. it smell as if the engine was burning. (odo 13,791). it was towed to the nearest nissan dealership. they said the it threw a rod and there is a hole the size of a fist in the engine. the engine will be replaced. this will be the second engine in this veh. i would like a new vehicle replacement or be refunded in full. i have no confidence in the vehicle and fear it will catch fire. i am scared to drive it! i was assured when purchased that the engine problems have been resolved and were no longer an issue and the dealership would stand behind the engine 100%. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. while driving approximately 10 mph, when the vehicle idled between 750 to 1000 and the brakes are engaged, there was a noise present in the engine. the dealer replaced the motor mount; however, the failure occurred immediately after it was repaired. the dealer stated that the part may need time to adjust. an appointment was rescheduled to diagnose the failure on january 7, 2008. the dealer stated that they would not have any idea what to look for. the failure mileage was 32000 and the current mileage was 43000.

I bought a nissan 2006 altima and i was told that the motor was a recall but had been replaced when i purchased the auto, since then 1 yr later i had another recall to replace the motor again. the headliner has been replaced and it still has a spot where i believe it is leaking. my pickup as in the motor isn't working properly when i put my foot on the gas it takes time for it to move. i have taken it in on a regular basis for oil changes, rotation of tires etc. i am very dissatisfied with the motor of this vehicle. please help. *tr

Car shakes when idles as if it will turn off, but only sporadically. this started at 24,000 miles. check engine light comes on throwing various codes. dealer has put on new gas cap, gas seal, fuel pump, fuel canister and air flow regulator. car still shaking, check engine light on again and after 11 times in the shop...here we go again to the shop so they can check the code, put in on vacuum, drive it around and then tell me again it's all fixed. i am in a never ending loop of being inconvenienced with an unreliable brand new car. dealer won't buy car back...trade...or guarantee a fix. i just pray after my warranty is over, i can still get it fixed. *jb

Vehicle failed to start on several occasions. the first time at 28,214 miles. had vehicle towed to dealer after hours. vehicle started for them next day. dealer suggested it was a sensor acting up but no code was recorded. when it happened the second and third times, i was able to trick it into started by removing several fuses and clearing the engine of excess fuel. car would start. i read about this trick on the internet. finally the check engine light came on and the vehicle began to run rough and was even harder to start. took vehicle in at 59,038 to have crank position sensor replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on may 25, 2008, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. there was no steering power or braking ability. in order to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the contact pulled into a nearby alley and clipped the front end of a parked vehicle. the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a pole. she called the police and her insurance agent to report the crash, and a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained $9,000 worth of damages. the vehicle was towed to a tow lot for five days because the service center at the dealer was closed for the holiday. once the vehicle was towed to the dealer the following tuesday, they kept it for 32 days. in april of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, but they stated that the repairs had previously been performed. the following day, the check engine light illuminated. the dealer stated that they would have to rescan the engine computer at the cost of $119. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 24,000.

I am making this complaint with a safety concern in my 2006 nissan altima. i purchased the car from santa monica nissan on 07/29/06. since then the car has already been to the dealer several times with identical problems. the car hesitates at times while driving on local roads, freeways and hilly roads, and skids while taking turns. i am very scared to drive this car because of the slowed down motion during heavy traffic hours. it is a big safety issue to be driving a car that hesitates when you're trying to catch up to the speed of traffic & skids, making a loud screechy sound when trying to turn. i have complained to the manufacturer several times, but each time they send me back saying that there's nothing wrong with the car. they are neglecting the problem instead of resolving it. no reasonable conclusion has been reached as yet. i am looking for nissan to buy the car back before there are any injuries to myself or others. nissan has failed to resolve my issues. i definitely am staying away from nissan!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact saw an alert on the television in january of 2008 that the 2002-2006 nissan altima's have a defect with the electronic control module. the dealer stated that they could not locate any failure. on march 20, 2008, the contact received a recall notice for this same failure. she is concerned about the length of time it took to be informed of nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). there had been no failure to date. the vin and powertrain were unknown. the current mileage was 11,700.

2006 nissan altima. consumer is seeking reimbursement for an extended warranty she purchased. contacts vehicle was included in a recall for engine fire in which nissan provided an extended warranty for precautionary measures. *mc *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

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 nissan altima. the contact stated that since she purchased the vehicle it had been burning excessive amounts of oil. the failure mileage was approximately 5500. the contact received recall 06v223000 for the same failure. the contact stated that a sensor was changed, but the vehicle continued to consume excessive amounts of oil. according to the recall if the failure continued the manufacturer would replace the engine. the dealer advised the contact that the oil consumption was considered normal per nissan specs and will not replace the engine. the contact stated that there were no warning indicators to indicate the oilwas low. the current mileage was 7500.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. on december 18, 2006, the contact received recall notice # 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). he has taken his vehicle to nissan seven to eight times, but the vehicle is still leaking oil every 500 miles. nissan's corporate office stated that this is a minor issue and would contact him within 48 hours. the dealer reprogrammed the ecm twice and stated that this was normal and happens constantly. nissan has yet to contact him or offer any assistance. the contact has all of the repair work orders. the current mileage is 6,800 and failure mileage was 4,938. the consumer stated that original recall work was performed without satisfaction by northbay nissan. the current dealer has referred the consumer back to original sales dealer vallejo nissan for further testing. updated 06/14/07 *tr

Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact received recall 06v223000 , and she did not t feel safe driving the vehicle. the notice stated that the vehicle could possibly catch on fire. she didn't care what was fixed on the vehicle. the owner purchased the vehicle in march 2006 ,and was informed of the recall in april 2006. the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not affected by the notice due to the vin. however, the contact received the recall notice on 2/23/07 the current mileage was 13,000. there had been no failure to date.*ak

Tl*- the contact stated that there had been no failure to date with the 2006 nissan altima. the contact complained that there was an engine recall on the vehicle, and she thought it should not be. the vehicle was new, and the contact believed that there shouldn't be any failures with it so soon. the current mileage was 9025.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima , and the current mileage was 7,200. the engine was replaced at 3,500 miles. the vehicle hesitated and was sluggish intermittently. the vehicle was diagnosed four times by the dealer. there were no warning indicators and the dealer has stated that they could not diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 3500. *ak

Tl * - the contact took the vehicle to a dealer in coral springs, florida for nhtsa recallcampaign id number: 06v223000 regarding the engine and engine cooling. the dealer was going to replace the engine with a new engine. the contact told the dealer that he wanted proof that it would be a new engine, and dealer urged him to call the manufacturer. the contact called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer stated that it will be a brand new engine. when contact asked for proof the customer service representative for the manufacturer stated that it wouldn't be a new engine, instead it would be a refurbished engine. *ak

Tl* - the contact changed the oil himself on the 2006 nissan altima. he first changed the oil at 500 miles ,and at that time 4 1/2 quarts came out that is the amount of oil he put in. the contact s changed the oil again at 3750 only 3 quarts came out. he knew that he put 4 1/2 quarts in the first time. the contact took the vehicle to the nissan dealer and explained what happened. the contact was told they would send the oil to their lab oratoryfor analysis. the contact received a letter, which stated that after their analysis, they found the oil consumption was normal. the contact did not believe this to be normal. before he purchased the vehicle the dealer told him the engine had been replaced because of excessive oil consumption. *ak

Recommended fix for the 2006 nissam altima potential engine fire is to update the electronic contol module which will ensure the engine will go into limp mode in the event the oil levle drops to an unacceptable level. if the car goes in limp mode the engine rpms will not exceed 1800 rpms, this restriction will prevent the car from traveling more than 25 mph. if the vehicle goes into limp mode while traveling on a highway, the driver and passengers are put into a dangerous situation. why is it acceptable for a car manufacturer to propose and institure a fix to a vehicle that compromises personal safety, and what recourse does the consumer have related to the proposed corrective action?*ak

I received a letter asking me to bring my car for the engine recall on my '06 nissan altima. unfortunately my vehicle was affected, if i didn't proceed with the recall request my vehicle could lead to an engine fire. my car was in the shop for less than 24hours, it's engine was replaced with a re-built engine. i do not know if old engine is available. *jb

I was recently contacted via phone that my nissan altima may be part of a national recall from nissan motors usa. [how come i did not receive any mail notification?] i brought my car in november/ 2006. thus, i called and brought my car to the nearest nissan dealer [wondries nissan]. the service manager assured me that the service department would run a series of test and it shouldn't take longer than a day to finish. as a result i brought my car in on a monday morning, and guess what? it's still there. it's been three days. end of the first day, he told me it's a huge recall and a lot of test needs to be run. [he couldn't told me that during the time i brought it in so nissan can give me rental car for my trouble.] since the timing was bad, i couldn't get a rental car. at the end of the second day, the service manager said the testing was done successfully, but when they tried to reprogram the ecm it is not working. [again, it's toward the end of the day, i could not make it in time to get a rental car] now, it's the 3rd day, and they said they will call me back to give me an update as soon as they find out what is the status of my vehicle. who knows what they will tell me next. i am concern for myself and other consumers who had brought their car in for the recall engine inspection. i am pretty sure they promise every 2006 nissan owner that it would take a day to accomplish the test, but it's been 3 long inconvenient days for me as a nissan owner. wondries nissan is not too attentive to my concerns and my daily work schedule. i hope someone from nhtsa can look into this matter and check why it would take them more than 2 days to perform tests on their [claimed] national recall. i appreciate the work nhtsa is doing for automobile owners nationwide. sincerely, [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*- the contact called regarding campaign number 06v223000. the contact is not very happy that the dealership. the dealership will have to replace the engine on the vehicle and wants to know if it's normal procedure for the dealership to put in a new engine on a fairly new vehicle. repair invoice is available if needed.

Problem with engine consuming too much oil. when vehicle was taken in for oil changes was informed by technician that oil consumption was normal. received letter from nissan usa motors stating there was a recall due to engine consuming too much oil and were currently looking at a solution to the problem. to ensure no further damage to engine owner was required maintain suggested oil levels. the car started making noise coming from the engine was told it was nothing to worry about. last letter received by nissan usa motor stated to take vehicle in to nearest dealership for a test that would determine if only ecm would need to be reset or maybe a possible engine replacement. *jb

I purchased a brand new 2006 altima june 2006, i loved my car from the day it was purchased, until recently when my brakes started to make that annoying squeaking noise i thought too myself, wow how can this be, my car is only five months old. i thought to myself it must be the way i am stepping on the brake, but to my surprise the next afternoon i received in the mail recall information, i read it over and was disgusted, i just purchased the vehicle and i am being told my engine may need to be replaced and high oil consumption will occur and possibly a fire!! i was very upset i was to contact the dealer but this all occurred during the thanksgiving holiday, so i drove my sister honda suv for the holiday, my car sat without being driven for about four days. i was absolutely sick when my father asked to use my car when he attempted to start my car it would not start he tried several times before it finally started and when it did he placed the car in drive the car took off at a fast speed with him barely touching the gas pedal, an accident could have occured, all the lights lit up and smoke began to seep out of the back of vehicle. i immedialey called my service dapartment and they said its normal, i dont think so, maybe if my car was a 1996 instead of a 2006 he told me to bring it in and he will inspect everything including, the recalled parts. i am truly upset and disgusted with nissan they sold me a piece of crap, they knew about the recall and did not inform me when i purchased the vehicle, who wants a new vehicle and have something replaced within a few months of purchasing a new car not me!! i could have purchased a used car. there is no repair that can be done to satisfy me i would like a replacement vehicle with no prior incidents or my money back. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #06v223000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system was received. the dealer was contacted for an appointment, and informed that the repairs would take all day. the contact was refused a loaner vehicle by both the dealer and the manufacturer. the recall letter identified that there may be a fire hazard which the contact expressed was a safety concern to the family. the contact would like to have a new vehicle in return for the recalled vehicle.

Tl* - the contact called nissan motors to inform them that passer by said car was on fire. he then heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke behind him. nissan said that the vehicle is safe and had a recall on the engine. when he asked to have the engine replaced, the dealer declined to do so. the dealer advised contact to change and check oil every 700 miles. the dealer offered the contact an extended 100,000 mile warranty. the contact bought a new car to avoid having to perform maintenance on a vehicle so often. nissan maintains that the vehicle was safe. brunton motors nissan diagnosed the vehicle and informed him the oil was fine. a short time later he received a recall letter. the contact asked if the dealer can force him to retrieve the vehicle, which is presently at the dealership. the contact received a call late 12/18/06 that the vehicle has been repaired and waiting pick-up. per the recall if the oil gets low in the vehicle it can catch on fire.

2006 altima has excessive oil consumption problems. *ts two weeks after the vehicle was purchased the consumer was notified that her vehicle's engine was identified as having an excessive oil consumption. the consumer was recently informed that nissan would have to replace the engine. the consumer request reimbursement of money paid and would like to terminate the lease agreement. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the engine compartment or the wire harness overheated and melted. the vehicle was deemed totaled.

Dt*: the contact stated after finding information on the internet about a nhtsa recall, #06v223000 regarding engine and engine cooling, the oil level was checked. the dipstick read nearly empty. the manufacturer determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealership.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. the contact purchased the vehicle at a stop sale event due to recall # 06v-223000. the dealer stated that the vehicle must have already been remedied in order to be for sale on the lot. the vehicle consumed large quantities of oil from the date of purchase until present. the contact received an owner notification letter from nissan north america on december 12, 2006, that stated that the vehicle was remedied at 33,000 miles. the oil pressure test associated with the recall remedy allegedly showed no need to replace the engine. harte nissan offered to replace the engine. the current mileage was 53000.*ak

Purchased new 2006 altima in april 2006. car has about 3500 miles on it now. checked oil level again the other day and it was barely on dip stick and what was there was black. called nissan, they were no help. they said to bring car in every 700 miles. that is totally unacceptable answer to a new car owner. the dealer was of no help either. i do not think new car owners should be stuck with lemons. i would really like to return car. nissan has the opportunity right now of satisfying many unhappy customers or ruining their image forever in the mind of thousands. they need to help us. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. he stated that the vehicle burns oil excessively. the dealer stated that there the vehicle passed oil consumption and compression tests. there is a recall for the engine (nhtsa campaign # 06v223000) however, the dealer refused to make any repairs because the vehicle passed the test. the failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 16,837. the consumer provided multiple repair invoices for vehicle and a copy of the recall notice. updated 08/30/07 *tr

Excessive oil consumption on my new 2006 nissan altima. i purchased the car in march 2006, received recall notice informing me to check oil every 700 miles due to a defect. i immediately checked the oil only to find my engine contained no oil. brought to nissan dealer who refilled engine. car has been brought back 4 times for low oil. nissan corporation has not helped and several of these vehicles have caught on fire according to news reports. nissan has not contacted me since april when they sent notice telling me that a fix would be in and i would be contacted within 60 days. it is dangerous to the thousands of customers who has purchased these vehicles to be driving them long distances. i drive several thousand miles a month with work and am being inconvenienced due to this along with putting my safety at risk. *jb

To everyone out there that is having trouble with nissan usa replacing your faulty 2.5l altima engine and have received the "oil consumption" letter...get in-touch with the bbb auto section. they were awesome with handling my case...received my new engine two days ago...hassle free. of course this was after trying to work a deal with nissan usa consumer affairs office for more than two months. the bbb did it in five days after receiving my package. *jb

Vehicle is part of the nissan campaign #06v223000. checked engine oil and was found to be two quarts low. this is an ongoing problem and we are needing to check the engine oil once a week to verify it is ok and take it to dealer to have it filled. in this case, after adding two quarts of oil, the dealer forgot to put the cap back on and after a day of driving (120 miles), all the oil was gone and the engine was dry. luckily we noticed it and drove another vehicle to nissan to get oil and fill it up before driving it. *jb

Tl* - the contact learned that there is a safety recall on 2006 nissan altimas and she has not received the safety recall. the contact said that there is black mud in the motor. the contact was told that if she keeps driving the car she will ruin the motor and that it would cost $1600. to repair the problem.

2006 nissan altima was sold to consumer while on hold for a recall. consumer wanted to exchange the vehicle for a problem free vehicle. the consumer contacted the dealer but they have not return the consumer's call. *kb *nm

I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima in march 2006. it's now august 2006, and i am experiencing an oil leak. i took the car to the dealership and the technician told me that it was leaking at the seal. now my vehicle identification number fell in the range of the 2006 nissan altima recall. the technician stated that nissan corporate told him just to replace the seal. i was not satisfied with that response. i was never offered a new motor. i believe that because i am a woman they are playing me for dumb. i have also been dealing with squealing brakes that i have reported to the technician which he keeps dismissing as the hot weather. *jb

2006 nissan altima 2.5 special edition had oil leak from the seal in the motor. brakes were squeaking. *kb the dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the brakes. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated there was an oil consumption problem with the vehicle that required constant oil level checks and additions. the manufacturer was aware and endeavoring to solve the problem and had sent two separate updates about the ongoing investigation to find a solution.

2006 nissan altima engine consumed to much oil causing engine to be replaced twice. *kb the new engine has started making a ticking noise. the dealer is considering installing a third engine.

Dt*: the contact stated smoke was observed coming from under the hood of the vehicle while at a gas station. upon inspection, oil was discovered on the engine due to the oil cap falling off. the dealer could not determine why this occurred however it was suggested that the cap was not on tight enough.

I purchase 2006 nissan altima from eastern carolina nissan in may 2006. i have been hearing a rattling noise 1 week after purchase. i notified nissan and they stated that is was spark knocking but when i contacted them to inquire on service report, not noted. the airbag light on/off during driving. the doors lock when keys are in and car is started/off. *nm

I had heard from others that nissan had issued a recall on my vehicle. i called the dealer, gave them my vin, and it was confirmed. i was told to check the oil, add oil if needed, and that my power train warranty had been extended to 100,000 miles. i was also told that nissan would contact me and let me know what they planned to do to fix the problem. today i called to the dealer again to get "100,000" mile warranty extension information sent to me in writing. i was then told it would have to come from the manufacturer. i then called the number i was given and was forwarded around and left on hold. i saw online that customers had been notified of a recall over a month ago. i've never received any notification from nissan. this has been a horrible experience and i would like to know what options i have?? *nm

Enroute to tucson az on interstate 10, my vehicle, a 2006 nissan altima se, became uncontrollable. i heard a sound that i thought was a blowout in one of my tires as i attempted to guide the vehicle to the median. upon just barely entering the median, i checked my tires and discovered the problem was not a blowout. i noticed another driver pulled into the median on the opposite side of the road. she was checking her vehicle for damage to the front. i crossed over and she informed me that she observed smoke & fire emitting from my vehicle before undetermined "parts of my vehicle" struck hers. i did smell a strong odor of smoke and a flow of black fluid towards the rear of the vehicle. i called aaa of arizona and was towed to the nissan dealership in tucson. my 2006 nisssan altima has 16800 miles on it and is still under factory warranty. upon arriving at my home at approximately 7:00 pm, i received a call from the nissan dealership advising me that the incident was caused by the auto technician who had performed my previous oil change not reinstalling the oil plug securely after the oil change and they, nissan, had conclusive proof that was the case. i contacted jiffy lube who will be sending a representative to inspect the vehicle to determine the veracity of the nissan claim. subsequently, i learned of recall 06v223000 affecting 2006 nissan altima vehicles.the recall is for excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. prior to this incident, i had not been contacted by nissan nor was i aware of the recall. as my oil change at jiffy lube occurred in may and i had not noticed any leaking oil, i am skeptical of nissan's efforts to point the blame at jiffy lube when it appears extremely likely my near accident was likely caused by the source of recall 06v223000. i know that only divine providence saved me from being struck by traffic behind me on a road where the speed limit is 75mph. causing improper

There was a recall sent to me stating that the car has a high oil consumption rate and that there have been complaints of engine fires. however, the car has not been physically recalled. i had been hearing the brakes squeal and scrub after 3 weeks of having the car, have only had 2 months, finally 2 months later it was found that all 4 calipers were leaking. the parts that were needed were on national back order. the parts were shipped in and the brake pads, calipers, and rotors were replaced, according to the dealer. this was a week ago, currently i am having more trouble with the brake area. *jb

Car is using too much oil. i understand from articles that i have read on the internet that certain nissan 2006 2.5 engines have this problem and that my vin number falls within the range. nissan has not notified me as their campaign number 06v223000 indicates, and i receive different stories when i call their 800 number for information. it's a failure, potential injury, and potential fire waiting to happen. i should not need to check the oil every couple hundred miles and would like nissan's official recommendation on what i should do, but no one is willing to put anything in writing. when i bring the car in to be checked, they refuse to give me any written indication that i have brought it in to them either. i am currently down a quart of oil with only 1500 miles on the car. *jb