2005 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 126
- 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 126 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- position sensor · 28 records
- check engine · 20 records
- independent mechanic · 19 records
- without warning · 16 records
- needed replaced · 16 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Takata recall my 2005 nissan altima 2.5s shuts off while driving.i almost got into an accident on a city street...
ODI 10905658
Engine
WHEN I AM AT A LIGHT MY CAR JUST TURNS OFF
ODI 10908110
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving down an incline at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10911091
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was notified of the recall and stated that the statute expired to receive the repair, and refused to schedule a recall repair appointment. The contact was to check with the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10896061
Engine
As i was turning on a main road, car was in drive, started to turn right, gave little gas, car died immediately. No sputtering, just stopped. The person behind almost hit me.
ODI 10885342
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. After the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000…
ODI 10863551
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The service engine soon warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was…
ODI 10870815
Engine
My engine started making a loud rattling noise. It was especially loud when it was not moving but became a little more silent once the car was moving. Took it to nissan to find the problem and they told me my timing chain tensioners were failing and that it had to be fixed very soon before the chain snaps and damages the engine.
ODI 10860938
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Check engine light due to error code p0335 which is camshaft position sensor,my car hesitate to start,need more cranking, as per nissan so many vehicles were recalled for this code but if i give my vin # they said there is no recall, i am the original owner of this vehicle, all the maintenances are up to date and currently i have only 72000 miles, i am requesting to recall 2005 nissan altima as soon as possible
ODI 10849882
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While pulling over the vehicle, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
ODI 10824177
Engine
The timing chain tensioner is failing/has failed, there is an engine knocking noise that causes the 3.5l v6 to sound like a diesel, as others have described. It comes directly from the location of the timing chain. I don't have the funds or hours and hours it requires to replace the tensioner just yet. The problem has been ongoing for at least 15,000 miles. If the timing chain jumps because the tensioner was not a…
ODI 10790519
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10819501
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Last year, i noticed my service engine light had appeared. I had the code checked and it was the crank shaft sensor. I had this part replaced and it drove fine for a while. About two months ago, this light came back on and the sensor had gone bad again. This causes my car so drive very sluggish and go dead when driving at a low rate of speed. I did some research and saw where nissan had a recall campaign for this…
ODI 10764568
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10733541
Engine
My car started making an engine rattling noise as if i needed oil. I took my car to a mechanic and had the oil and filter changed several times, but the noise continued and my check engine light came on and will not go off. The noise has gotten louder and my car hesitates when i try to accelerate. Sometimes when i try to start my car, it hesitates and will not start. The mechanic stated that it sounded like my…
ODI 10749344
Engine · Unknown Or Other
So besides the fact that my floor board on my drivers side has a huge hole in it, the crankshaft position sensor has cause me enough problems to where i believe nissan should be responsible for fixing this issue. The vehicle idles rough, when accelerating it feels like the car is about to shut off, and the check engine light will not go off no matter how many times you change the sensor. I've had mine changed four…
ODI 10717705
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car shuddered and rpm dropped and then came back up to current rpm level. Came to stop light and vehicle was then put into limp mode. Would not accelerate and rpm's would not go over 2000. Pulled over and turned car off. Restarted car and began to try and drive it again. Service engine light came on and vehicle would not shift gears. Tried to manually shift the automatic trans and it would hit hard upon gear shifts…
ODI 10717030
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I am driving a 2005 nissan altima se-r with approximately 140,000 miles on it. I was driving on a busy road and coming to a stop for a traffic light, probably at 5 to 10 mph. The engine shut off for no reason. I went to autozone and got the engine code and it is for can shaft position sensor. I browsed internet and this seems a common problem
ODI 10716137
Engine
The engine started to stall and the car won't move. There was smoke coming out from under the hood. Finally, the car simply stopped, and had to be pushed to a safe place to park.dharm
ODI 10715438
Engine
My vehicle is experiencing a whining noise at idle and also while driving. Upon further review and extensive online research at maxima forum, i have found out there's a design flaw on the timing chain tensioners on these v6 engines. If not repaired can result in extensive repairs and possible loss of engine. However, my vehicle is past the warranty mileage. I don't know if nissan will grant the free repair since it…
ODI 10717251
Engine · Power Train
Takata recall. I bought my car exactly 11 months ago on february 2015. I first noticed when i bought my car that it jerked when putting it in drive and reverse, i talked to the dealership and the salesman convinced me it is nothing. It got worse over time. I finally took the car to a transmission shop who said motor mounts need replacing. I then found a nissan thread about the defective transmission and…
ODI 10822373
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to lose power after the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive and the vehicle began to accelerate normally. The contact also stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the vehicle began to accelerate independently after the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure…
ODI 10704249
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and the engine was on fire. The entire warning panel illuminated. There were no injuries reported or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts…
Fire reported
ODI 10701353
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the crank cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,610.
ODI 10692548