2005 Nissan Altima Structure Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Body · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Glass, Side/Rear · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Sorry for my belated complaint. I just learned of your website. Early evening aug 18, 2016 entire rear window of my 2005 nissan altima completely blew out for no apparent reason. Fortunately -- nobody was sitting in back seat(s) of my car - no adults & no children !! What a big mess !! A clear & normal summer evening - no severe weather conditions to even provoke a crazy & sudden incident like this. Luckily -- i was…
ODI 10935382
Structure
Noticed that the floor pan on passenger side has a big rust hole. Drivers side floor pan is starting to show the rust coming thru also. ....updated 11/13/15 *bf updated 1/4/2016*js
ODI 10735858
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. An independent mechanic noticed that the front passenger side floor was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10872452
Structure
2005 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rust damage to the floor pan. *smd the consumer stated the passenger side floor pan had a hole measuring approximately 12 inches by 18 inches. It appeared the rust originated from inside the vehicle due to a design defect. The rust damage was directly below the passenger seat extending 18 inches forward. *jb
ODI 10672108
Structure
The vehicle starting losing the paint for no reason ive always taken care of my cars theres no valid reason that this paint should have started to crack like this. *tr
ODI 10689391
Structure
Floor boards are rotted all the way through. They both need replacment it's a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10706536
Structure
Bought my 2005 nissan altima new and regularly serviced at the nissan dealership in crystal lake, il. It has 111,000 miles on it, garage kept and in pristine condition. On october 15, 2014 a private party informed me of my rusted floorboards. The dealership in all 9 1/2 years never mentioned this to me. Contacted nissan corp who put me in touch with regional rep. Photos were taken and estimate obtained but nissan…
ODI 10661962
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue where it was informed that the driver's side floor pan was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10632061
Seats · Structure
Yesterday, august 6th 2014 i had a gentleman come up to me with my friends. He told me his wife had the same model nissan altima that i have. He looked under my car and told me, his wife had this same problem of rusting out floor pans under the drivers seat and passenger seat. I called nissan and got a case number, in the meanwhile i had my mechanic look at the car and it is not just rust, there is a hole under the…
ODI 10619488
Electronic Stability Control · Structure
My dashboard is cracking up n i found myself constantly buying glue it wont start even after i done had it serviced. *tr
ODI 10618331
Structure
I have owned my nissan since 8/2004 purchased it new from nissan 104th federal heights, co. Recently i found out the my passenger floorboard had rusted out. Nissan told me that it was only warranted for 4 years after that it was my problem. I took it to a collision shop and they said on this year car it never should have happened. I had it repaired for $500. Then i found out that there were other cars for nissan…
ODI 10606802
Structure
I'm adding my 2005 nissan altima to the countless others with rusted through floorboards. During a recent oil change, the tech showed me where the floorboard had completely rusted away on the driver side. I counted over 120 complaints for this same problem reported to nhtsa for the 2005 nissan, but the websphere is full of many more complaints starting with the 2002 model year. Nissan needs to acknowledge this…
ODI 10593271
Frame And Members · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the bottom frame on the passenger side was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current was 150,000. Updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer the floor boards and carpet on the driver side were wet. Updated 08/19/14
ODI 10596751
Structure
Driver side floor board rioted out about 10+6 area. *tr
ODI 10705518
Structure
The floor boards have rusted through on the passenger side. There is no rust anywhere else on the vehicle but is through the floor. There are many issues reported for this issue and it stems from a design flaw that leaves an open area between 2 plates on e floor boards such that rust will inevitably form in an environment that has winter. Upon asking for assistance from nissan they acknowledged that they understood…
ODI 10548546
Structure
I am original owner of a 2005 altima. We recently discovered both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted out/through. This car has been well cared for and this is a major concern and safety issue. I have researched this and seen numerous on-line blogs and formal complaints filed to nhtsa on the same issue for nissan owners. I did personally contact nissan consumer affairs and filed a claim with them on…
ODI 10490297
Structure
Floor board on passenger side front has rusted out. Car is always washed, and this is the only signs of abnormal rust on the car. *tr
ODI 10474163
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front floorboards were completely rusted and the ground was visible through a substantially sized hole. The contact also stated that the interior and exterior of the vehicle was in excellent condition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the floorboards would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10469380
Structure
Passenger side floor panel is rusting. Car is only 7. Yrs old. *tr
ODI 10463492
Structure
My car has had deteriorating floorboards since i purchased it. It is now to the point that they are completely rusted out and the only thing between my feet and the road is a bit of carpet and a piece of plastic. *tr
ODI 10597551
Structure
Noticed rust. Took it to nissan. Floorboard rusted out. They said it is not covered. Repairs run between $3,000 to $4500. Now eating through to passenger compartment. Have to avoid areas of floor board to not put foot through. Also, i have had to replace the clutch pedal 3 times. It breaks and is cited on numerous web discussions. Air conditioner quit at 36,500 mi. *tr
ODI 10704159
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected by the state, they advised him that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the floorboards needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the driver and passenger side floor boards. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 10416704
Structure
Part of the front passenger side floor rusted away leaving about a 10" x 12" hole. This is right where one would probably place one's feet, getting in and out and while riding. Gerweck nissan, in monroe, michigan verified the problem and reported it to nissan company. Nissan company rep. In an e-mail discussion decided not to repair the floor. What i derived from my email correspondence, is when a nissan is nine…
ODI 10705740
Structure
While getting the oil changed, the passenger side floor pan was found to have excessive rust. Took the car to the nissan dealership to get an assessment of the damage. They confirmed the rust was abnormal and was caused by improper water drainage. Unfortunately the car was about 4 months out of the 5 year rust warranty. The dealer would not take any action and urged me to create an incident report with nissan…
ODI 10542953
Structure
The paint on my 2005 nissan altima which is pearl white is peeling off on each side of the hood. My car is still under warranty 89,000 miles and nissan will not do anything to help me with this defect. I was told that the nhtsa are great people and maybe they could help me. *tr
ODI 10330177