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
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima. My floor boards are rusted to a point that the carpet installation is hanging on the ground. If it rains and i ride over puddles i can feel the water.
ODI 10744916
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I took my nissan altima to my nissan dealer to have an "check engine light" repaired. They told me that my floorboards had rusted out and would not pass state inspection. The car shows no visible sign of rust anywhere on the body. This must be a design defect because cars do not rust out anymore. How can you help me? Thanks. *tr
ODI 10576119
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving at 60 mph, the contact noticed fumes in the vehicle. The contact noticed corrosion and holes on the floorboards of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the floorboards needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10704037
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was notified that the floorboards were corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. *tr
ODI 10568860
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Floor boards are getting rusty per state inspection. *tr
ODI 10561081
Body
The floor pan for my nissan altima have rusted out making it dangerous. After spending 5 mins on the internet, i learned this is very common, affecting 1,000's of 2005 altimas. It is always in the same spot and nissan refusing to acknowledge poor craftsmanship and defective product. Holes allow exhaust fumes into my car, making dangerous for my children to ride in car. Totally unacceptable. *tr
ODI 10560199
Body
We noticed rust colored stains on the garage floor where my car is parked, so my husband jacked up the car and saw a huge rusted area in the front passenger side floorboard. It was so badly corroded that he easily put his foot through it! We bought our 2005 altima new in 12/2004 and it only has 81k miles on it. The car has always been garaged and washed and detailed regularly. Apparently we are not alone based on…
ODI 10559739
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side floorboards were rusted and created large holes on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
ODI 10640003
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Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was advised that the floor boards on the passenger's side were corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10567117
Body
Floors on both driver and front seat passenger sides of my 2005 nissan altima are rusted right through. *tr
ODI 10557241
Body
Passenger floorboard rusted out and was repaired at a collision repair shop in dec. 2013. I felt branches and sticks through the floorboard. It was approximately 8" in diameter. In june 2015 i found where the drivers side is now rusted out. The car has been garaged the car has had deep rubber floor mats in the winter passenger side repair done at 122,000 miles driver's side repair done at 139,000 miles updated…
ODI 10732710
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During a routine tire rotation, my mechanic noticed that both of my floor boards are rusted through. I have only owned this car for two years. I have seen several complaints on the same issue from other people. *tr
ODI 10555237
Body
Floorpan on this vehicle is completely rusting through! Car has less than 100k miles on it and was a car-fax one owner! *tr
ODI 10554194
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having an oil change performed, he was notified that the floor boards on both the passenger and driver's sides were completely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10552063
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PANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF CAR ARE ROTTING OUT
ODI 10694424
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After reading some blogs about people discussing nissan altima floorboard rust issues, i checked my 2005 altima ser and noticed that both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted through. This vehicle has been parked in a garage and has been well maintained. It appears that numerous people have reported this problem to nhtsa and to nissan but nissan has not issued a recall. This is a safety issue because…
ODI 10549315
Body
RUSTED FLOORBOARDS. *TR
ODI 10548612
Body
Undercarriage rust (2005 altima 3.5 se) - thankfully i went to get my oil changed at a new place where they use a lift versus just servicing from underneath the service deck.once the car was raised, the mechanic noticed my passenger side floor board was completely rusted through!! My uncle had just told me he experienced the same thing with his 2004 maxima. After searching the internet, this is a very common problem…
ODI 10547718
Body
Took car for state inspection only to find out that my drivers side floor board is completely rusted through to the carpet. This is a serious safety issue nissan should have addressed a long time ago. *tr
ODI 10544551
Body
I own a 2005 nissan altima se-r the car has a clean carfax and i purchased this vehicle used form the local nissan dealer with 15,000 miles. I am a automotive technician and noticed about 8 months ago while performing a routine oil change vehicle had around 101,000 miles that there was 2 rusted spots underneath the front of the vehicle where the front passengers floor boards are the floor board was cracked slightly.…
ODI 10588794
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floorboards were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10546195
Body
Floor board on passenger side front has rusted severely. My car has been in for service to hoffman nissan in west simsbury ct at least twice every year and they never mentioned a problem. This is now a safety issue. I was made aware of the rust after i had an oil change at the local garage who recommended an auto body shop down the road. I had the auto body shop look at it today 8/28/13. They told me that this…
ODI 10537798
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The front passenger side floor panel rusted completely through from the inside out. Large gaping hole underneath the carpet. Vehicle has been garaged since new. Weather conditions during winter months have been mild. Vehicle was pa inspected december 2012 and passed then . Defective structural sheetmetal steel. Other similar complaints on record through nhtsa. *tr
ODI 10536849
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's floorboards were rusted out on both the front passenger and driver sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10704195
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There is a rust hole on the passenger side and the carpet is lowering down. I am not sure how to get it fixed. Seems like many other have the similar issue. *tr
ODI 10535724