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
The floor boards under the drivers feet are completely rotted through. The carpet is the only thing from keeping my feet from going through to the road. I have searched online and found this to be an extremely common problem on this model of car and yet, nissan will not resolve the problem. As a side note, my car is in immaculate condition, other than the condition of the floor boards.
ODI 10957918
Body
Severe rust on floor boards of 2005 nissan altima 2.5s. Hole approximately 6" diameter has rusted through the floor boards, leaving the carpet wet after driving through rain. Noticed de, 2014 also, engine oil pan has rusted through, oil leaking through the pan. No, not through the gasket or the seal, through a perforation in the oil pan. Noticed at 80kmiles, aug, 2015
ODI 10761048
Body
Friend in front passenger side of my altima, cut her ankle when her foot went thru my passenger floor board..this is a rott issue that nissan has ignored for years now... And its not a salt issue its a manufacture defect in the floor because of not being sealed good at factory...someone will eventually get hurt or killed ,, as this rott will eventuality speed into frame and suspension.. Nissan is tryin to get out of…
ODI 10705141
Body
Floor pan is completely rotted out this car is only 9 years old, i contacted nissan and they did not want to help... This company chooses profit over customers that is why they moved all their offices to india for cheap labor... * do not buy nissan* go honda!!! *tr
1 injury
ODI 10658655
Body
A couple of weeks ago i noticed something hanging underneath my car. I had assumed it was a branch or something as simple. I asked a couple of co-workers if they wouldn't mind checking it out for me. Both told me it was a piece of metal hanging below the passenger side floorboard. I took my car to the auto body shop where it was put on a lift to be inspected. I also looked at the car along with the shop's owner and…
ODI 10660023
Body
Had my nissan in for a oil change and it was discovered that both the drivers and passengers side floor boards were rotted out. There is not another spec of rust on this car. Thank goodness for carpet and floor mats as that is all that is between me and the road. Called nissan to report issue/ask for repair and was told no. They stated that my car has never been in for service and is old therefore they would not be…
ODI 10661033
Body
My 2005 nissan altima has two rust holes in floor pan which seems unacceptable and a defect in workmanship and has been occurring among other nissan altima owners the car exterior is in great shape mechanically and body wise except for the faulty floor pan rust holes!!! *tr
ODI 10649460
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front floorboards on both the driver and passenger sides were rusted through. The contact stated that the vehicle also had a fractured engine mount. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 101,009. Updated. 5/28/15 *ta the consumer stated the front floorboard was rusted through. The driver's side was rusty as well. The…
ODI 10704625
Body
We are the second owner of the car, a family member was the first and bought it new from a nissan dealership. One day in october 2014 my husband got in the passenger side and said it felt squishy. He stuck his hand under and could feel rot. We drove the 2.1 miles home and then he looked. That is when he discovered a hole at least 9 inches in the floor. I asked the previous owner if anything ever happened that would…
ODI 10704771
Body
Passenger side floor boards are rotting through, rest of my altima is rust free....why??...i see this http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/nissan/altima/structure/problem.aspx. *tr
ODI 10654429
Body · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the exhaust system was rusted and recommended replacement. The entire exhaust system was replaced; however, the rust spread to other parts, like the frame and a hole developed on the passenger side floor. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10703921
Body
Took the car to repair shop for o/c and was told i had slight rust underneath passenger door. Was told it should be alright for another inspection. When i went for inspection i was told they couldn't inspect it because the rust had gotten so bad in that same area. I paid close to $500. For repair and was also told by others that it was a common complaint for that year car and that it was a design flaw and has been…
ODI 10645017
Body
Floor pan on both driver's and passenger's sides has rusted through. Both holes approximately 6"x14" in size. Can see to the ground under gas flap lever. First noticed at 159000 miles. *tr
ODI 10638704
Body
2005 nissan altima with 80,000 miles on it. My father took his car into be inspected and they will not pass it because of the floor boards completely rusted out. After researching this online, there are millions of dissatisfied nissan owners who are battling this very problem. Now, if my father cannot get his car to pass inspection, he cannot use it. So far, nissan has not done anything to help with his issue. My…
ODI 10631474
Body
Vehicle floor boards have rusted through. This was discovered when i brought the vehicle in for service and was advised by the mechanic not to drive the vehicle as there were 12 inch holes in the floor boards on both the driver's and passenger sides and it was not safe. I filed a complaint with nissan customer service and was informed that they will not provide any assistance in repairing the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10632718
Body
RUSTED OUT FLOOR PAN ON DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. *TR
ODI 10712110
Body
The bottom of my 2005 nissan altima is rusting through to the floor boards. There is about a 10 inch round area on the passenger side where there is excessive rust. I am wondering if it is a defect as i even had rust proofing done at the time the car was purchased. The rust proofing may've slowed the progress but couldn't prevent the problem (and the warranty has expired). *tr
ODI 10704049
Body
I have had the car since new and the floor boards especially on the drivers side have rotted out and my carpet is getting ruined from the wet roads because it has gotten so bad, i am afraid i may fall thru the floor. *tr
ODI 10637945
Body
My car failed ma inspection because the driver side floor pan is rusted out. The hole is approximately 12 by 10 inches. I found many complaints on the web for the same problem. Nissan refuses to take responsibility. Nissan claims it is caused by salt in the north east, but if that was true, the entire floor pan would have rust, not just isolated to the front driver side. Let me repeat, the rest of the floor pan is…
ODI 10631222
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floorpan was corroded. The dealer stated that the floorboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10629100
Body
My floorboards on my 2005 nissan altima are rotting through on my passenger side. The car has about 70k miles . It is in great condition. I'm worried that my passengers feet may go through the floor. I've owned a few cars and i've never seen floorboards rot like this.it is a known problem....just google it.... I have a 1991 toyota supra that has about 130k miles , drivien i the same conditions and ive never seen…
ODI 10692391
Body
Dropped car off for state inspection. Was told the driver side and passenger side floor boards were rusted through. Not able to pass inspection because of this safety issue. It allows fumes to enter the car and weakens the floor for possibly putting foot or feet through floor board. Definitely a design flaw and safety issue. Nissan should pay or help pay for this defect. *tr
ODI 10626820
Body · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 18, 2014, after dropping my son off at school. I came to stop at a traffic light and when the light changed, i started to take off and noticed the car has shut down. I eventually made it home with the car going a very low speed and then speed up, but when car to a start the engine stalls. The vehicle was put on a computer to see what the diagnosis were and it was the camshaft sensors and crankshaft sensor…
ODI 10639464
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor board on the driver and passenger sides was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the vehicle should be deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,300.
ODI 10630693
Body
Floor boards underneath passenger sides are rotting through...why??!!!!!!!!! *js
ODI 10669247