2005 Nissan Altima Steering Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Nissan has recalled my car under recall campaign # 3213-3192, for rotted rear subframe due to north eastern north american winter climate and use of salt. Nissan replaced the subframe . The recall should and must include the front subframe also. The exact problem with rotted subframe occurred with the front subframe that supports the front wheels, steering & braking. Please investigate into nissan reason for not…
ODI 11115460
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. The battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. I went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:
ODI 11103060
Engine · Steering · Suspension
Front sub-fame severely rusted out, which supports engine and control arms, must be replaced. Safety is compromised.....updated10/20/15 *bf updated 11/07/2017*
ODI 10732302
Air Bags · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My daughter was driving her 2005 nissan altima and over corrected in a curve. She hit a tree and the air bag in the steering wheel deployed. She was wearing her seat belt and was held back by the seat belt her head impacting the center or the steering wheel. The cover over the air bag blew out hinging itself at the top and making two very pointed and sharp edges on each bottom corner. The right bottom point pierced…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10747696
Seats · Steering
First thing i noticed the rusting of the floor underneath the screw bolts holding down the driver seat to be completely rusted, my concern is that if that screw bolt snaps or pull away from the floor board there could possibly be a serious accident while making a turn and the seat slips out of place while turning. I questioned this at the nissan dealership this past december 2014 when i took my car in for the 61,000…
ODI 10682665
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. It took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. The same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. The following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. They advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. I feel that reprogramming computer…
ODI 10557123
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The first time car stopped running while driving 35 mph. The second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. Thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!! *tr
ODI 10515383
Engine · Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago…
ODI 10497585
Steering
I was driving home from work and my steering got very hard to steer to the left and right. *tr
ODI 10476747
Steering
The vehicle steering binds when turning left or right and fails to recoverto the neutral position without significant manual assist. Replacement of lower steering joint assembly and front end alignment was required.
ODI 10397884
Steering
The vehicle steering binds when turning and fails to return to the neutral position without manually returning it to the neutral (straight) position.
ODI 10397759
Steering
Tl* the driver owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact, on behalf of the driver, stated that the driver was involved in a crash in which the steering wheel became extremely hot and burned the driver's hands. A police report was filed and no other injuries were reported other than the driver. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was in the process of…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10390059
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 35 mph when steering wheel locked up abnormally causing a loss of steering capabilities. The contact stated that he would spray wd-40 on the steering knuckle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where he was advised that the steering knuckle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was…
ODI 10390593
Steering
I own a 2005 nissan altima, and i recently took the car in because the power steering seemed to be going out. The steering is very difficult once you turn the wheel more than 1/4 to the right or left. When the weather is warmer, the problem is not as serious; but in cold weather, the car becomes very hard to steer. The nissan service department indicated the u-joint on the lower section of the steering column is…
ODI 10339992
Steering
2005 altima became very difficult to steer. Took the car to my mechanic and he discovered that the steering shaft u-joint had rusted and seized. (he felt the seals on the shaft are defective.) he had to backorder the part, so there appears to be a nationwide problem with this part. (one dealer had fourteen in stock and all were accounted for. *tr
ODI 10264838
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving 10 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the steering coupler failed. The dealer will replace the steering coupler at the cost of $300, but it is currently on back order. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the contact would receive a call back…
ODI 10263269
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact believes that she purchased the vehicle with a steering defect. She noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving. The vehicle was towed to an auto collision repair shop and the mechanic stated that the lower steering shaft cupler failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist because the vehicle was…
ODI 10259122
Steering
While making a left turn my steering wheel rack failed, causing my vehicle to drift into other lanes. At that same moment i smelled this horrible burning. I was able to gain control of the vehicle and was able to drive a block to the nearest nissan dealership. There is where i found out that my steering wheel rack went out and the cost to replace it would be $1700 for nissan parts and $1296 for i believe refurbished…
ODI 10245642
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Was driving at about 45mph when the engine stalled as i was about to take a turn. The steering locked up, and i had to brake hard to avoid going off the road. Luckily there was no fatal injury. Had to get car towed to dealer where they replaced the crankshaft, cam sensor. *tr
ODI 10596620
Steering
Nissan part #480808j000 called the coupling shaft & column locked up on me, causing my steering to go out in my vehicle. Vehicle was not drivable as it was, tried to do a u-turn, steering went and all most hit a building. I was told this part was on back order nation wide and they had no idea when the part would be in. I do have the new part, kept the old part and if you try to move the bottom shaft portion, that…
ODI 10225576
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle pulls to the right at speeds above 35 mph. The dealership replaced the transfer links, spindles, and bushings, in an attempt to remedy the problem. The vehicle has been aligned by 2 dealerships. The district manager determined it to be a problem with the steering, but an engineer for the manufacturer determined this is normal operating conditions.
ODI 10149033
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
I was driving about 10-15 mph. I was approaching a stop sign and i tried to apply the brakes. My brakes and steering wheel locked up and my car swerved to the left and hit a parked vehicle. My car was towed to the dealer and still remains there.
Crash reported
ODI 10147655
Electrical System · Side/Window · Steering · Suspension · Tires
New 2005 altima 3.5 se bought august 2005 1st month i had noticed a vibration in the steering at high speeds, and the vehicle pulling/drifting from left to right. This concern makes the vehicle unsafe to drive because you do not have a sense of control when driving, in addition when driving on a highway for a long period of time the vibration in the wheel makes your hands and arms fall asleep. It is always necessary…
ODI 10159797
Steering
Car pulls to right and left hard to control steering...took to dealer four times,they say its the road.*ak
ODI 10114304
Steering
OOO. *TR
ODI 10315631