One problem related to radiator hose has been reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Altima.
The contact owns 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after having the vehicle examined by an authorized dealer, the dealer stated that the vehicle was consuming oil quickly due to the piston rings on cylinders one and four. The dealer also stated that the pressure on those rings was too low, making the vehicle consume oil much faster. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 25.