Idling Problems

CarComplaints.com Seal Of This Might Hurt

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!

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
109,250 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
2005 Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2005 Nissan Altima:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2005 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 282017

Altima SL 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 157,100 miles

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

Mechanic replaced crankshaft position sensor, since then engine idle 1000 rpms over normal idle speed. Also does a pulsating when decreasing speed between 50-45 mph.

- Sarah B., Raleigh, US

Send Comment Add Complaint
problem #3

Feb 052016

Altima SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,692 miles

The car is getting about 9.5 mpg and now the idling is fluctuating from 300-900 rpms seemingly trying to cut off. I now am having to change all of the gaskets and the oxygen sensors since the check engine light came on seemingly in unison. I am not giving up on Nissan yet though!

- quicksilva05, Shelby, NC, US

Send Comment Add Complaint
problem #2

Jan 082014

Altima LX 1.6L

  • Manual transmission
  • 90,099 miles

Its actually a Nissan Almera which is not listed on this site.

1. When I turn the key to start, nothing happens. I have to put my foot on the accelerator to start the vehicle.

2. On most occasions when the car starts the revs go up to 3500 rpm then comes down to 2000rpm and starts to automatically constantly fluctuate between 2000 and 3000 rpm. This can go on for over an hour of driving which makes driving in traffic terrible. When in neutral, it continues to do this. I was told it is a faulty MAF sensor which I replaced but the problem still persists.

- Cyril P., Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Send Comment Add Complaint
problem #1

Feb 012014

Altima 2.5 S 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,000 miles

Since I bought the car it's been having idling problems. Mechanics say it's the mount but I feel it's been long before that. I change the spark plugs and crank sensor and it did a big improvement but still has issues.

- hustleman92, New York, NY, US

Send Comment Add Complaint

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

engine failure engine defect noisy engine engine knock intake manifold gasket leaking coolant oil sludge whining noise stalls while driving engine complaint electrical issue heater complaint transmission complaint paint defect Altima recall

Not what you are looking for?