2006 Nissan Altima consumer reviews

Getting my license reinstated and receiving this car at no cost and so far 2 years and I’ve had one problem and it was the starter! This vehicle means a lot to me!!

I bought it for cheap and have put more money into it than what I paid for it due to all of the problems. I have 128,488 miles and breaks have failed, sensor wouldn’t let the car start, wheel bearings locked up, and has an catalytic converter problem. These are just a few things I’ve had to fix not all of it

Mom bought this car new; it was fresh off the delivery truck when we test drove it. The first test drive odometer had less than 1 mile! It’s been a great car, no major issues, and very reliable! Now I am the proud owner, still going strong! Love the mpg, and the 2.5 has plenty of pep for daily driving. I would buy another one before one of the newer CVTs!

Good headroom, good a/c & heat, powerful front wheel drive, still gives impressive mpg. Good mid-sized car with a roomy cabin, comfortable seats, good fuel economy, strong engine, and a gentle ride.

Powerful , comfortable, huge trunk. Reliable for long distance drive. Good on gas. All the materials that it’s made of are solid and high quality

Beautiful car inside and out. It was spacious, quiet, had storage space, very comfortable for family and trips. Nothing bad to say about it. It was all good.

After I accidently totaled my first 06 Altima, I later bought a second one for $5,000 in 2018 (yes it was 12 years old). It had 80,000 miles on it, and now it has 120,000. Between both vehicles, I have never had a reliability problem! Just regular maintenance. I did have to replace the shocks in this one, but it's to be expected in a 13 year old vehicle. It just feels like a solid car that will last as long as you want as long as you take proper care of it. I get over 30mpg on the highway with cruise control on. I put snow tires on it in the winter and it will go anywhere in the snow. It feel safe, and has perfect crash test ratings. I think I will buy another one of these before buying a newer Altima, because I'm afraid of those newer CVT transmissions. I'm in nursing school, and I wanted a reliable, comfortable, roomy, safe, and economical car, and that exactly what it is. I also had an 08 Altima, and I did prefer it's seats compared to these models, they are too short for taller adults. I find myself readjusting myself often and it can be uncomfortable. Great car, I scared to buy a newer one, but if they are anything like this generation, they are well worth the money and will last just as long as a Toyota or Honda.

The car got me from point A to point B which was what I was just hoping I could get for my first car. But what became apparent was that the specific car that I owned had a lot of maintenance that needed attending. I found out that the previous owners didn't take good care of the car so they basically handed over to me a car on it's last legs, so I'm positive not all Nissan Altimas are like this. Overall, the money required to maintain the car became too much for me and I realized I could have spent all my money into a more reliable car.

The only slight complaint I could have about this car is the seats aren't comfortable over long periods of time say 3+ hours. I have owned my 06 Altima for over 5 years now and have taken it from 92k to 196k and it's still my daily driver today. It has never left me stranded and the 4 cylinder engine has PLENTY of power for keeping up in traffic. It's also very adequate for snowy winter driving. Best car I have owned!! The style is also great, there is a reason the new Kia Optimas have a familiar silhouette (;

I think the car is a death trap and a money pit and nissan does not care. car goes into safe mode and will not go over 1800 RPM's