2005 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 293
- 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 293 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 54 records
- floor boards · 32 records
- side floor · 24 records
- floor board · 21 records
- front passenger · 17 records
- rusted through · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 111 |
| 60–100k mi | 93 |
| 150–400k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Owner of 2005 nissan altima. Two weeks ago mechanic had up on rack for oil change. Brought to my attention significant rusting of both driver and passenger side floor pans. I called nissan and filed a claim, but vehicle is out of warranty. While they were sorry to hear i was having this problem, they would not help me. The nissan representative i talked to said he had never heard of this problem before. I don't…
ODI 10505989
Body
Went to get my first inspection after purchasing the car and it failed and i could not get sticker. It failed because i have large rust holes on both the drivers and passengers side floor pans. On the driver side, the carpet is exposed to the underside of the vehicle which presents a safety risk as my foot could go through it while driving. *tr
ODI 10504317
Body
I just discovered that the floor boards of both passenger and driver side in the bottom is fully rusted. It seems after looking on line that i am not the only owner of the 2005 altima with the same issue in which could lead to a safety problem with the structural integrity of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10503227
Body
Vehicle was in for repair at local automotive repair shop for crankshaft position sensor replacement. During repair, mechanic had vehicle up on lift and noted severe rust to the floorboard area of both driver and passenger side. Rust damage is so severe it is rusted all the way completely through. Upon my personal investigation via the internet, i found numerous complaints from other individuals noting the same…
ODI 10504025
Body
The wheel well liner on the front passenger side came loose and after flapping against the tire, road, and engine compartment; became totally disconnected and fell onto a county highway. It was replaced by a nissan dealership's mechanics, and three months later the same thing happened on a city street! *tr
ODI 10509946
Body
My 2005 nissan altima floor board is badly rusted. I cannot pass the state inspection and it will cost me so much money to fix my car just to pass the inspection. I did some research on line and i see that most 2005 model has this issue. I feel that the dealer needs to do a recall and fix this problem immediately. I will most definitely not recommend this make and model to anyone else. *tr
ODI 10486127
Body
In 2013 i took my car to an auto body shop to have them fix my bumper and they realized a hole underneath my passenger floor . They told me it was completely rotted through and i had the problem fixed at the cost 700 dollars. Now its 2015 and i'm having the same problem all over again. I don't really want to put this money back into this car if it's just going to happen again 2 years. Nissan really needs to figure…
ODI 10748256
Body
Severe rusting on driver and passenger floorboards that is resulting in weakened frame and structure. Need help getting nissan to fix this know issue with this make and model. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10482732
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver's side floorboard would become wet whenever it would rain. The contact ran water down the windshield and opened the hood to see if water was entering through the dashboard area, but to no avail. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10505558
Body
When i wen't to trade my car for a new one i was told by the dealer they wern't interested in my car because of rusted floor boards.they said this was a problem with nisan altimas and there should have been a recall.why wasn't nisan required to have a recall since this is a serious safty problem with altimas?other nisan cars don't seem to have this problem.now i fear for my families safty when i drive this car. *tr
ODI 10479853
Body
My floor of my car has rusted out. I have taken my car to nissan for regular maintenance at the dealership where it was purchased. The floorboard has rusted so bad it is not safe to put anyone in the passenger seat. This car is well cared for, garaged nightly, washed weekly and all maintenance appointments kept. It has one driver over age 60 so it is not used for speed or derby driving. I did not build this car and…
ODI 10552877
Body
Floor boards on both driver's and passenger's side severely corroded; affected area ~8x12 inches. Boards and sheet metal rusted through completely on both driver's and passenger's side, forming ~2x2 inch holes. *tr
ODI 10477122
Body
Fully rusted driver and passenger floor boards. Can see interior rug underneath vehicle. Have done a lot of research and this appears to be a known issue with nissan from 2002 and 2005 related to cars in salt states. Have seen many comments that defective steel was used. We have been advised that the structural integrity of our car is compromised. Dealer wants $1200 to cut out rotted floor boards and weld in new…
ODI 10479953
Body · Seats
Vehicle floor under body below passenger and driver seat has rusted and about to get a hole. I called nissan service center and they say its not in warranty. But its a safety issue and the model is just 7 years old with 89000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10476749
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed by an authorized dealer, it was found that the front passenger and driver side floor boards were severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
ODI 10476971
Body
I took my vehicle for an oil change and the technician showed me that my floor boards under my driver and passenger side seats were rusted out and forming holes into the cabin of my car. He was able to poke all the way through and push up my carpet on my driver side floor. I was issued a factory recall around 2008 from nissan about living in a road salted state (nj) and the undercarriage needed to be replace. I…
ODI 10481350
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when the mechanic advised her that there were holes in the front driver and passenger side floorboards. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would not assist with the repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 107,000. Updated…
ODI 10472040
Body
I noticed a loose piece of hanging metal from underneath the front passenger side of my 2005 nissan altima. I looked underneath and quickly found that approximately an 8" x 20" floorboard section behind the front right wheel was completely rusted out and crumbled to the ground upon touching it. The approximate mileage is 135,000 miles. This appears to be a common complaint with this make and model and nissan needs…
ODI 10470596
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, she noticed that her pants had become wet. After inspecting the vehicle she noticed that there were holes in the frame under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. The corrosion was so severe that the vehicle was deemed as…
ODI 10484664
Body
I was changing the oil on my 2005 nissan altima and realized the floorboards are nearly completely rusted through. I lifted the carpet inside the cabin and realized it is rusted through. I had my oil changed at the local nissan dealership for oil changes. When i inquired about the floorboards they stated nissan altima 2005 had a 5 year corrosive warranty for the underbody and it is out of warranty for this repair. I…
ODI 10472758
Body
When having my oil changed the garage noted extreme root on the front drivers and passenger floor boards. The mechanic informed me that they could see the interior carpeting that would allow exhaust fumes to leak into the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10471678
Body
The floor is all rusted out and will not pass inspection. *tr
ODI 10469220
Body
I had discovered the floor on the passenger side of my altima rusting through from the inside. When originally purchased new the auto was discover to have a water leak soaking the carpeting on the drivers side and the passenger side of the car. Nissan (dealer) had indicated that they found the source of the leak but evidently had not with the floor rusting through from the inside of the vehicle as stated. It seems…
ODI 10501701
Body
My vehicle is a low mileage garaged 2005 nissan altima which is in perfect condition except that the driver and passenger side floor boards are rotted out so that you can step through. Vehicle has been garaged and meticulously maintained with fresh water cleaning of the undercarriage when washed and especially in the spring. This is a serious safety hazard with potential for injury stepping through and possible…
ODI 10465703
Body
Today while performing an oil change on my girlfriends 2005 nissan altima i noticed a large hole in the floor of the car. There is a large rusted out hole, only on one side of the vehicle that goes completely through to the inside. In exactly the same place on the opposite side of the car there is no rust at all. This car is washed regularly, and has no rust on the paintwork anywhere. Upon looking it up on the…
ODI 10465260