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 · Suspension
The floor-boards on the 2005 nissan altima are clearly defective. This vehicle has been garaged ever since day one, and has been taken care of extensively. Two giant rust holes on the driver and front passenger floor-boards have developed due to poor materials and design. This is a serious safety concern and shouldn't be overlooked. The rust affects the vehicles crash tolerance, and structural integrity. Nissan…
ODI 10534691
Body · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
RUSTING FLOORBOARDS
ODI 10726135
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
1. Precat failure which led to needing of a complete long block replacement. @ 49875 miles 2. Clutch pedal assembly caused premature clutch failure and replacement of manual transmission.@ 94571 miles 3. Passenger side floor has completely rotted thru!!!! @ 100000 miles, this cuts the cake! Car is junk!
ODI 10706729
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front driver side floorboard was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the floorboard needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the front passenger side floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10704165
Body
Took my altima in for service and mechanic informed me and showed me that both passenger and driver floor boards have rusted through. *tr
ODI 10537451
Body
Went to get an oil changed and when completed the technician told me there was corrosion and rust in the floor under the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. After inspecting it, the floor board seems to be completely rotted/rusted through and you can see the inside of the car. He told me that it's wear and tear and maybe an autobody shop can fix it or i should trade in as soon as possible. This seems to be a…
ODI 10526332
Body
I just noticed that floorboard are extremely rusted and rotted. I probably not noticed and this has happened long time ago since rust is that deep. Need help. *tr
ODI 10524439
Body
Went to get an oil change today for car and when the car was on the lift i had noticed some discoloring in the floor under the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. After inspecting it, the floor board seems to be completely rotted/rusted through and you can see the inside of the car. This seems to be a very big safety issue. Exhaust fumes can enter the car while in park or stopped. A foot can go through the…
ODI 10524180
Body
Car was bought in utah and used in utah and colorado mainly. The driver side floor pan is rusted through and needs fixing / replacement. This is a structural safety issue. Car is less than 10yrs old and shouldn't show this issue this early. *tr
ODI 10523415
Body
2005 nissan altima floor boards have rusted through which can lead to exhaust fumes entering the car, a safety issue. The floor panels should not rust completely through in 9 years. While living in new england does expose the car to salt, i would go through the car wash on a regular basis. During a routine oil change, i was informed the car would not pass inspection and that there were holes in the floorboard. I…
ODI 10522707
Body
Rust holes in driver and passenger floor boards due to design flaw. *tr
ODI 10521706
Body
During my ri state inspection today, i was notified that my driver side floor board was completed rotted through. My car will not pass inspection without fixing that. The car is only 8 years old so having that much rot is very unusual. Will nissan repair this damage or reimburse me for the cost of repair? *tr
ODI 10520741
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated issue and they noticed there was a hole covered with rust on the front passenger's side floorboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,817.
ODI 10524076
Body
Both the drivers side and passenger side floor pans have rotted through. *tr
ODI 10520133
Body · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger side floorboard was corroded. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,279.
ODI 10704865
Body
I have rust holes in the floor panel of my 2005 altima. It will not pass inspection and while driving the hole is big enough that i can feel it under my foot through the carpet. I talked to my mechanic about a fix and he said he has done about 8-10 of these cars for the exact same problem. Looking online, this is a common flaw that many altima owners have and it is an incredible safety concern. There should be a…
ODI 10532360
Body
Floorboards on nissan completely rusted from outside in. Carpeting inside of car still looks like new. Numerous complaints on vehicles of this year, but nissan consumer complaints will not cover cost of repair. Purchased the car new in may 2006 - was 2005 model. Summer 2009 put a bike hitch on car and muffler bolts were rusted but underside of car still looked great. Muffler still on the car, but floorboards…
ODI 10514292
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90090. Upated 09/17/13*lj
ODI 10533716
Body
Nissan is garage kept with no rust on vehicle. Muffler on since 2006 and floorboards completely rusted through - muffler still good. Contacted nissan consumer affairs and they would not cover. Paid dealer $1755 to repair since cheaper than new car and will drive until wheels fall off. Since no injuries yet, is this the reason nothing is being done. Seems to be many complaints on altima from 2003-2006. Check out…
ODI 10523037
Body
Noticed floor pan on passenger side of my 2005 altima has rusted out. The hole is clean through to the inside of car. Approximate 8" hole. *tr
ODI 10510458
Body
Brought my vehicle in for state inspection to local nissan dealership and was told the floor boards were too soft to pass inspection. Inspected the vehicle more closely myself and noticed the floor boards had been rotting. The vehicle only has 85k on it. Heard this is a major problems with a lot of nissan altimas and felt i should report this since nissan has done little or nothing to fix the problem which is a…
ODI 10510456
Body
I have a 2005 altima with 49500 miles. When i recently got new tires, it was discovered that the front passenger seat floorboard was completely rusted. This is a safety issue, whether its fumes getting into the car or debris from the floorboard falling in the road. I contacted nissan national and they sent me to a nissan dealership to get an estimate and have it sent to nissan national. Nissan national said my issue…
ODI 10513126
Body
The floor boards are rusted through on my 2005 nissan altima. *tr
ODI 10706514
Body
I have nissan altima 2005. I took my car to get inspected and it failed due to rust and rotting under the car. Nissan, does not repair this. In doing research i have found numerous of individuals online with the same problem with models from 02 - 06. All of japanese cars will have this problem. I had my car from 05 brand new, i'm the only owner with no accidents. I think nissan should do a recall on all cars with…
ODI 10505380
Body · Unknown Or Other
Recently while getting new tires installed at a tire shop, i was informed by the service technician that there was floor pan rust on both the driver and passenger side of my car. This rust couldn't of happened overnight since the rust is about to break through the carpet as if it were a 15-20 yr. Old car. The rust is located in the same spot on each side by the driver and passenger floor mats. On a shop lift you can…
ODI 10538170