CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Nissan Altima has two fairly significant problems with the floor pan rusting through & motor mounts breaking.

Altima owners report that up to a basketball-size hole develops under the floor mats where the floor pan metal rusts through. Average repair cost is over $1,000.

The broken motor mounts are less of a problem - they break at ~75,000 miles average & it's $400 to fix. Still, motor mounts should not break!

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,574 miles

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2005 Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #139

Aug 192022

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car engine cuts off. After that I have no power steering, no acceleration, brakes need to be pumped. The first years of me owning the car I had the sensors replaced by auto shop and dealership under extended car warranty. Pretty much been replacing the sensors ever since for the past 8 years. I believe I replaced over 10 sensors of the time I owned my Nissan. I can be on the hallway, streets anywhere with out any warnings my car engine will stop. It has to do with turning back on the car while it's warm. That's when I seen the problem the most.

- New York City, NY, USA

problem #138

Jul 262022

Altima

  • miles
The engine has a hole in it and I bought the car without knowing the engine had a whole in it and I asked the dealer Mark Brown where there any major damages he said no. Also my car smoked while I was driving and I could have majorly endangered my life without knowing.

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #137

Apr 272022

Altima

  • miles
Open Safety Recall Check October 25, 2007 07e087000 Exterior Lighting:headlights Certain TYC Halogen Type Headlamp Assemblies P/N 20-6644-00 Sold AS Aftermarket Equipment FOR 2005-2006 Nissan Altima Passenger Vehicles. THE Photometric Were Misaligned Which Does NOT Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, Lamps,

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #136

Aug 152021

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine began to stall out randomly when driving down the road. After two times the engine light came on it stated that the crankshaft sensor was off. Since then, the engine light turned off bu, the problem still persists. When driving at low speeds through a city area, will cut off randomly. I have contacted Nissan regarding their recall about this exact problem of the crankshaft causing the engine to cut off but was simply told that my VIN number does not qualify under the recall even though it is exactly what the recall is for. Was also told that even if I were to get it inspected and checked for the problem that I would not be covered under the recall because they considered it "wear and tear." the car is only at 110000 miles and has this extremely dangerous problem, but Nissan refuses to help fix their mistake.

- Crozet, VA, USA

problem #135

Jul 022020

Altima

  • 111,111 miles
What is the deal with this engine? this car has less that 120K miles. It seems I get a lot of interference when I'm driving it. The car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. When my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. H2O sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. Samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. Fcc id A3lejpn970 fcc id A3lsmn970U. I have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. The cars will increase speed as if I am ready to run into a brick wall. This car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. I can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #134

Aug 172020

Altima

  • 200,000 miles
At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and I'd have to rev it up. We opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. The fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. I read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. And every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can I do about the recall.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #133

May 212019

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

problem #132

Sep 232020

Altima

  • 15,300 miles
Brought the car augv18th warranty ended Sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was.the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on Sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on Sept 19th

- 80017, CO, USA

problem #131

Apr 152020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 66,104 miles
I was gifted this car back in April and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a Z while driving with no notice. I've gotten into 1 accident due to this.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #130

Feb 012020

Altima

  • miles
Catalytic converter! and precat!

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #129

Mar 102020

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on several occasions however, on several occasions the vehicle required a jump start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 07V527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #128

Nov 162019

Altima

  • 130,186 miles
My car started to overheat as I increase my speed, I have to drive at 30mph or less to keep me car from overheating on the highway to work.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #127

Aug 032019

Altima

  • miles
Nissan Altima 2005 2.5 engine will turn over but not start. Replaced cam and crank sensors, fuel pump, plugs, valve cover. When it does start you have turn push accelerator 2/3down and crank for over 15 seconds. Sometime start, maybe not. Also gas could plugs after sitting for while

- Oliver Springs, TN, USA

problem #126

Jun 012019

Altima

  • 2 miles
I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #125

Jun 012019

Altima

  • 90,000 miles
Engine is having issues after having crank shaft position sensor and cam sensor replaced. The part that's having issues has been recalled.

- University Place, WA, USA

problem #124

Apr 032019

Altima

  • 150 miles
I have had two Altima and on both the heads consistently goes out on them.

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #123

Apr 272017

Altima

  • 165,000 miles
Oil service turned into 3K out of pocket cost in crossville tn when J and R serviced my car. They insisted on cracking open the engine block to replace gaskets that did not need repair. Caused smoking-improper pressure and other problems. Burns massive amts of oil now. Did not before the service- cyl4 floods w oil- massive problems w oil flooding since. Repaired twice- both times I was taken for more $$.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #122

Nov 262018

Altima

  • 200,000 miles
Looses momentum occasionally when driving down the road. In the last 2weeks it started. Vehicle has always been fine. Recently it just dies as your driving.

- Montezuma, IN, USA

problem #121

Oct 042018

Altima

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #120

Aug 062018

Altima

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop, waited approximately 30 minutes, and restarted the vehicle. Once restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32409124. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Parsippany, NJ, USA

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