2005 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 11 records
- service engine · 10 records
- position sensor · 10 records
- crankshaft position · 7 records
- without warning · 6 records
- recall notice · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Nissan altima equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) free of charge. The dealer reprogrammed the ecm but now the crankshaft position sensor has gone bad. *tr
ODI 10256003
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle lost power and the engine shut off while idling at a stop light. The weather and road conditions were not a factor. The vehicle took approximately 15 seconds to restart with the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled twice in two weeks. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they printed out a recall on the crankshaft position sensor.…
ODI 10255308
Engine
I received a recall notice for my 2005 nissan altima. It warned of serious problems that might arise from a defect that makes the engine possibly shut off while driving. I had it fixed several weeks ago, but check engine light remained on and car otherwise was hiccuping in traffic. I returned today, and they charged me $250!! For fixing something called a crankshaft sensor. Such sensor was, as i understand it, part…
ODI 10240241
Engine
MY 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA GOES DEAD IN TRAFFIC, OFTEN. *TR
ODI 10237932
Engine
I have a 2005 nissan altima. My car shuts off without warning and it is very dangerous to drive. I have not been injured yet ,but it could still happen. I had the computer reprogrammed as defined in the recall information, but the car is still behaving badly. I am terrified to drive and i work 30 minutes away from my home. The ride to work is dangerous and my car's engine problem could cause an accident. Nissan…
ODI 10233717
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice from nissan for the engine and engine cooling:engine. When he called the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, he learned that they had been bought out by another dealer. He did not attempt to call another dealer to see if they could perform the recall repair. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown.
ODI 10230151
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact lost control of the vehicle, veered into the other lane, and struck another vehicle. The vehicle then turned slightly and crashed into the wall. The contact sustained head and knee injuries, and was transported to the local hospital. The vehicle is no longer able to be driven. She just received a recall…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10231131
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) on april 1, 2007. One week later, after the repair, the vehicle would not start. In addition, the contact noticed that the odometer accumulated over 5,000 miles in one week, in which he did not generate. A representative from the dealer stated that he would have to…
ODI 10230816
Engine
On numerous occasions in october, 2007 my 2005 nissan altima would stall out while driving. This occurred mainly on the interstate causing a instantaneous slowing down of the vehicle, where vehicles behind me would come very close to hitting the rear of my car. Other times the car would stall completely at low speeds, loosing power to the steering and brakes putting myself in a situation harmful to those stopped in…
ODI 10220669
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving forward at various speeds, approaching a stop, or making a turn, the vehicle stalled and shut off completely. The failure was diagnosed as the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle will be repaired in a couple of days. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 54,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10205824
Engine · Equipment · Glass, Side/Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle began making a loud noise and the service engine light illuminated. She was able to drive to a service station and the mechanic stated that there was no oil or oil plugs in the vehicle. He refused to make the repair. She had the vehicle towed to nissan, where it was regularly serviced every 3,000 miles. The dealer stated that she needed a…
ODI 10203611
Engine
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima 2.5s and i am having problems with my engine going dead while traveling on the interstate highway. There is no set speed this happens, the car just drops power and cuts off. I travel 110 miles a day round trip and it happens at least three times a day. Nissan has informed me since there is no error code in the ecm there is nothing they can do. I have been told basically its my…
ODI 10200491
Engine
On three separate occasions, my vehicle has cut off on me. I have taken the car to the dealership two of the three times. The first time, it cut off as i prepared to accelerate after stopping at a traffic light. The dealership could not get a problem reading from the computer. The second time, i was slowing down to go around a curve in the highway and the car did not respond when i attempted to accelerate. It…
ODI 10215293
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I have had nothing but problems from my 2005 altima that i purchased new in sept 05. The first week i owned the vehicle my engine light came on and the vehicle was very sluggish from takeoff, i then called the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and was told that all nissan are sluggish and need to be driven to get the "newness from the vehicle" what kind of crap is that. About 6 months ago, i noticed that my…
1 injury
ODI 10177226
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine valve has been making a tapping noise since 2006. He stated that the engine tapping failure is a safety issue because it could lead to engine seizure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this failure. After three of the five visits, the mechanic claimed that the failure was repaired; however, the tapping still occurs. The…
ODI 10229987
Engine
Dt:the contact stated vehicle stalled while driving on the interstate. There were no indicator lights on before the engine stalled. The engine made a metal grinding noise when it lost all power. He was able to get off the road without incident. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. They stated the cam shaft broke due to a material defect. The cam shaft will be replaced under warranty.*ak
ODI 10141583
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: car just stops sometimes and it will not start. Consumer almost has to flood the engine before it starts. Dealer told consumer she needed to pump the gas 3 times before she started the car. She had vehicle in the repair shop because the car was idling very fast. They put a throttle chamber in it, then it started to do the same thing again . Dealer said it was unsafe because it was racing too high; they ordered a…
ODI 10122484
Engine
I bought the car on 9/20/04. On 10/3/04 i noticed that, the engine was leaking oil. Dipstick showed oil level was below low mark. Dealer inspection traced oil leak to the galley plug. *nm
ODI 10093780