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The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
I failed to stop at a stop sign, and was traveling about 25-30 mph when i collided with a vehicle that hit my passenger side front quarter panel. The crash happened at such a high impact that the passenger side airbag deployed, but the airbag on the driver's side did not deploy, causing me severe bruising and injury. The crash was severe enough that our insurance declared our vehicle a total loss.the airbag should have deployed in this crash, and nissan should be held responsible for these injuries in cases like this. My husband and i purchased this car for many reasons, but the safety from air bags was a primary reason. They failed in my case, and i am concerned that others may have experienced faulty air bags as well from nissan.
My wife wrecked her 2005 altima. The car just all of sudden left the road and she couldn't control or stop it.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 25-30 mph and attempted to avoid crashing into a small animal that crossed into the roadway however, crashed into a ditch instead. The seat belts failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained sharp bodily pains to the shoulders, ribs, neck and head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not alerted of the failure. The failure mileage and vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.at 20 mph thevehicle struck an ice patch and began to fishtail.the vehicle was rear ended, and the impact caused the front seat on the driver's side to completely recline. The air bags did not deploy, and the vehicle was destroyed.the contact sustainedminor injuries.a police reportand pictures were taken.the current and failure mileage were 26500.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The air bag light was illuminated when the contact began to drive approximately 3 mph in reverse. He took his vehicle to the dealer who stated that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced at the owners expense for $800. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
The airbag suddenly came on while parked. Also, the light indicating that a passenger is seated does not register that person. Dealership says there is no recall for my vehicle.
My wife was driving at 45mph when a expedition made an illegal left turn in front of her causing an accident.the front of her nissan altima was crushed in with moderate damage according to the police report. Her airbags did not deploy nor did the seatbelts lock.my wife sustained whip lash, and bruising on her chest from hitting the steering wheel.she also had both knees hit the front dash board and sustained injuries.my daughter sitting in the front passenger had sprained wrists from putting her hands out onto the dash trying to stop from hitting the dash/windshield. My son sitting in the left rear passenger seat had sprained wrists and a sprained shoulder from hitting the front driver seat.spoke to nissan and had the vehicle inspected by their engineers, with information downloaded from the computer and photographs taken.nissan had responded, that the vehicle operated under their standards and no further issues.i can't believe that a vehicle doing 45 mph with moderate front end damage hit an expedition and the airbags/seatbelts failed to work.however nissan feels that the vehicle performed up to their standards.this matter needs to be further investigated............
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 65 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. Two occupants sustained injuries and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 16,100.
Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashingand wont go off. Ive checked the fuses. Wiring. Ran diahnostics on it for that and the following issues as well. The car makes a high pitch sound when its just ideling that seems to come feom underneath the car maybe towards back middle ive gotten a new fuel pump checked wiring fuses and bought other new parts and have been unable to figure out what it is.also the gas gauge wont read after the half way point. Ive tried to reset it calibrate it and nothing. During cold days the gas gauge reads correctly until the car warms up. Mo ths have gone by and nothing so far
My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. She was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. My vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. To add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities.when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. I would not have purchased it if so. In doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company.the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. In my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors.i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. I am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case..,.updated 12/03/14updated 9/7/2017
My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. She was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. My vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. To add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities.when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. I would not have purchased it if so. In doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company.the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. In my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors.i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. I am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case.
We have been going around and around with nissan about a front passenger seat air bag sensor. (faulty) the only repair that can be made is an entire new seat bottom to the tune of $2,200.00.now i'm ok without the air bag not working at that location, but the indication from the dealership is when there is a fault the entire system shuts down not just the passenger front seat.this to me is a complete design flaw that now jeopardizes the entire car safety system.
Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, andsteering column locked up. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle.upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries to report.driver took the vehicle to the dealer.
I would like to know how the nhtsa and nissan can ignore my complaints and calls that myself and my husband have made regarding my faulty airbags and my seat belts. I was going 45 miles per hour when i struck another vehicle that pulled out in front of me. My seat belts along with my 2 children that were in the car with me at the time didn't lock for them either. My airbags didn't deploy. We suffered from medical issues because of this. My car has been totaled because of the severity of the damages. I would like to know how nissan nor anyone else for this matter will take responsibility for faulty equipment. I'm thinking its time that i might have to take this matter to the media and also the better business bureau. I had put my trust in these manufactures that have failed to protect us as they said they would. Yet when it comes down to it they really don't care. Can anyone give any other advice?
I had a big hole on my passenger side as well as driver side on floor. My passenger airbag lights on. If anyone can help me out that will be so useful for me. Please take an action as soon as possible. Thanks.
I was driving about 30 miles/per hour through an intersection and a driver drives to make a left hand turn i front of me. My car was struck mostly in the front towards the driver side. My airbag (driver side) did not deploy, but the other driver's did. After the accident my car was in-drivable and had to be towed.
Airbag light stays on continually, when i asked dealer to look at this, while in for something different, he stated it was difficult to take apart the dash to see why light stayed on. My husband and i are concerned with this, that it may be a safety issue?11
"takata air bag" - nissan's vin server has been "down" for over 2 weeks, and do not answer their phone to check if our vehicle is effected by the takata air bag recall. Also, this sites nhtsa vin search also crashes when searching for nissan vin numbers.nissan should be answering their phone, and fix their website so vin can be researched on this serious - life threatening issue!
The air bag light in my 2005 nissan altima comes on when the car is started and blinks while driving. Issue was said to be repaired two times now and i still have the same problem. Now i am told that a sensor under the passenger seat is bad. It will cost me $1600 to repair. This is the third time this has occurred. I should have to pay nothing due to the time they have wasted and their inability to fix the problem the first time.
The air bag warning light is flashing
My son was involved in a frontal collision with ansuvat 45 mph air bags were not deployed. Car was a total damage .
My son was involved in an accident whereby two cars sideswiped each other. The impact was severe, ripping the side view mirror off, exploding the front left tire and damaging the side of my vehicle. The other car's side airbags deployed. Mine did not. From the impact my son hit his head on the side window, lost consciousness and lost control of the vehicle, which then hit a tree. The front airbags did not deploy at impact with the tree. The car was declared totaled by the insurance company. After numerous calls to nissan and a 6-week run around bynissans air bag divisioni was told that there wasn't enough deceleration for the airbags to go off. I have pictures of the damage to the car and i was at the scene. The accident was bad. I was never given any details just a self serving conclusion from nissan after a prolonged period of time. I was also given conflicting information as to when and where the car would be viewed.excuses were made as to why the other vehicle's airbags went off even though nissan never examined the other vehicle.
The contact owns a owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
'takata recall'dashboard intstrument light now remains on for the passenger airbag. I don't know if it is safe to have a passenger in that seat when driving.
Air bag signal on and off does not function in case of an accident or chock.
This happened on saturday april 03, 2021. I had an accident with nissan altima 2005. I was driving about 55 miles per hour on a highway here in madison wisconsin, where all the sudden a road construction truck coming from the work area (center of the highway) tried to snick and crossed without looking at the upcoming traffic. Then, i tried to brake, but no way to prevent the crash from happening, so i hit that truck from his passenger side. After the "t", my airbags did not deploy, so i have been severely injured that the ambulance took me to uw hospital for emergency care. Therefore, i got exposed to the danger because my airbags did not deploy and protect me. So, the airbags were working in my car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.after the vehicle was purchased, the air bag light illuminated while driving 45 mph.the dealer attempted to repair the failure on several occasions.there was also no oil in the vehicle at the time of purchase.the failure mileage was 9,339.
Car was involved in one front end and two rear end accicdents over the years all requiring extensive body and bumper repair. In all cases the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was moving at the speed limit with the front end accident and at a slow speed approaching a traffic signal and other vehicles with the rear end incidents. Direction was straight in all cases on local streets not highways. Last incident is noted in "when did thid happen" data. Seems unlikely that the bags would not have deployed ever.in light of the takata recall and other airbag system on/off problems with nearly every manufacturer i am concered with the safety of this vehicle. Mention of this over the years was met with dismisal by repair shops and manufacture's dealer service department. How safe is this vehicle?
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while traveling 55 mph the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.
I was driving down i-95 south, just north of exit 13.cloudy, rainy evening commute about 5:50pm.i was slowing down in preparation to get off the highway at my exit and i was traveling in the second to right lane.all of a sudden i heard a bang and was hit simultaneously in the left side of the head and neck.at first i thought something had come through the window and hit me in the side of the face.it took me a few seconds to figure out what had happened - the curtain and side airbags on both the drivers side and passenger side had deployed with no warning or collision.fortunately i was able to maintain control of the vehicle and was able to pull off the highway.i was lucky that the airbags deploying spontaneously did not cause a serious accident resulting in injuries or death.i was also lucky that my 17 month old daughter was not in the vehicle when this malfunction occurred.upon examining the exterior of the vehicle there was no impact damage anywhere to have caused the deployment.the vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership.we contacted nissan usa and they have determined it is not their problem.we have comprehensive insurance and they have determined it was an electrical or mechanical malfunction and it is not their problem.the repairs have been quoted by the dealership at about $6000 (the car isn't worth that much).we have taken care of the vehicle as could be reasonably expected and it seems to me that this is outside the scope of reasonable care though none of the parties seem interested in addressing it further.
The air bag light in my 2005 nissan altima comes on when the car is started and blinks while driving. I had the car repaired back in 2009.the problem is now happening again, so i had an estimate at the nearest nissan dealership.in order to be repaired they said, i would have to show there had been a previous work order in arrange for the repair to be covered under warranty? i called the other nissan dealership where the repair happened and apparently, there is no paper trail the work order actually occurred? the copy of my paperwork shows there was a report and a custom part ordered, but no actual receipt showing this happened.i called the parts department that shows a custom part was ordered, however, it was never returned and it is no longer in the parts department.. So, no one knows seems to know about this mysterious missing part or what happened to the part? i know what happened to the part, it was installed in my car.. So, now i am told a sensor under the passenger seat is bad and needs to be repaired, which is under the passenger seat. It will cost me $1500 to repair. This is the second time this has occurred. I should not have to pay anything.what is more interesting is to find there are other car owners suffering from the same situation. Therefore this is not just my car... But a manufacture defect that should be covered under warranty!!!!!! car owner in ca, san bernardino county frustrated.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving between 25-35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop and was rear-ended unexpectedly.the force caused the vehicle to rear-end the preceding vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy due to the massive impact and the driver's seat belt retractor failed to operate.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the driver sustained moderate injuries to the head, neck, and shoulder.there were no injuries to the opposing drivers.the police, fire department, and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed.the vehicle sustained rear body damage and was towed to a collision center.the insurance company was notified of the failure.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 98,000.
My daughter was driving her 2005 nissan altima and over corrected in a curve. She hit a tree and the air bag in the steering wheel deployed. She was wearing her seat belt and was held back by the seat belt her head impacting the center or the steering wheel. The cover over the air bag blew out hinging itself at the top and making two very pointed and sharp edges on each bottom corner. The right bottom point pierced the skin between her nose and the corner of her left eye missing it by less than a sixteenth of an inch and breaking her nose. The dangerous part is the two sharp points on the flap where the air big deployed should be considered a design flaw.
Dt:the contact stated the airbag sdeployed when the vehicle was involved in an accident.the deployment caused injury to the contact'shand.the vehicle has been towed to dealerfor repairs.
The contact owned a 2005 nissan altima. While driving and approaching a stop sign, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. As a result, the contact sustained shoulder, neck, and ear injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to tony nissan (94-1299 ka uka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797, (808) 680-7150), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was not available.
While stopped in traffic in sevierville, tennessee on 2/12/2005, my 2005 altima was hit in the rear by a car that failed to stop. The driver of that car was determined to be at fault by police.four vehicles were involved in the accident with my car being the most damaged.police estimated the car that hit me was going approximately 30-35 mph. At impact.the impact drove my car forward into the vehicle in front of me.the rear of my car was destroyed and the front impact was hard enough that the radiator was burst and front suspension members and the hood were crumpled.atno time during the accident did either of the front air bags in my altima deploy!however, the seat belts did lock in position and probably saved us from more serious injury.injuries for those in my car (four people) consisted of cuts, scrapes and bruises accompanined with soreness.since it is only two days since the accident, there may be other possible problems arise.i thought air bags were suppose to deploy in cases such as this?i note from research that nissan has had numerous complaints and problems with their air bag failures.something needs to be done to stop this!
Airbag system error light blinking.2005 model year nissan altimaaffected by this defect, as researched on internet.dealership stating car not part of voluntary service recall.information follows with website link to voluntary recall information:2005 nissan altima, maxima; voluntary service campaign air bag warning lighton some model year 2005 maxima and altima vehicles, the air bag warning light may flash even though the air bag systems it monitors are operating properly. To prevent this condition, nissan has initiated a voluntary service campaign to replace the passenger air bag status light control circuit which is causing this to happen.website reference: http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/knowledgebase/links/371.
I was driving my 2005 nissan altima north in the left lane of a 2 lane road approaching an intersection (i was alone in the car).an suv was heading south and was stopped in the turn lane to make a left turn.as i was entering the intersection (green light) the suv turned in front of my car.the distance was too short to stop. I hit their right front passenger side by the tire head on.i was driving approx. 30 mph.the damage to my car was to the center front end.the front end was pushed in and the hood buckled. Upon impact, my passenger airbag deployed but my driver side didn't.i had a small purse in the passenger seat.the police, tow driver, mechanic and auto assessor all said they have never seen this happen with the airbags.my car was declared a total loss.the damage was too expensive to repair.i was luckily to not be injured.i am very concerned that if the impact was more severe, i had no protection and could have been injured.i have photos of the accident and what was on the passenger seat as well as a statement from the auto repair mechanic saying that he has never seen this situation where the wrong airbag deployed.
My wife wrecked her 2005 altima. The car just all of sudden left the road and she couldn't control or stop it.
Dt: 2005, nissan,altima:the air bag light, the passenger side air bag lightgo off.once someone sits in the seat. The light will not gp\o off.dealer idicated thatbecause his wife didn't weigh much the light may not go off. It occurred itermittently.
I own a 2005 altima for almost two years now. I have never had a problem with my previous nissan. However, i am having a problem with the passenger side air bag light. When i sit in the passenger seat, the air bag light stays on. Iam 5'4 and weigh about 104 lbs. I have complained to autoway nissan (tampa, fl) twice about this problem. In order for the light to go off, i have to jump around in my seat several times until the light goes off. Sometimes the light goes off and other times it doesn't. When the light goes off, most of the time it comes back on after 10 minutes or so. The service department at autoway nissan has not been able to find a solution, only telling me that it is a weight sensor that picks up at 100-110 lbs and that it can not be calibrated. I have even contacted nissan and started a file with them. It has been two days now, and i have not heard back from them. It doesn't make any sense for that sensor to pick up on weight only. My husband's '04 accord's sensor goes off when i sit in his passenger seat. I know i'm comparing apples with oranges, but you would think nissan would have taken this into consideration when building the vehicle.
My wife wrecked her 2005 altima. The car just all of sudden left the road and she couldn't control or stop it.
Crankshaft sensors failed in 11/2009 and car cut off while driving - crankshaft sensor failed again 09/2010 but i was parked . Nissan claims there is a recall on a batch of cars for this issue but my car is not included - there are numerous reports about this issue all over the web .
My 2005 nissan altima had a recall for an electronic control module which i had replaced free of charge on reichert nissan in wenenchee wa. On 10-22-2008. After driving 106 miles my engine failed. I called reichert motors and they responded to have the vehicle towed back to there dealership by a certain towing company; which i did. (by the way before this incident ,this car had never had a problem ; this all happened after the recall) after the car was checked by reichert they stated that the problem was now a crank shaft position sensor which was not related to the original problem so i would now have to pay for the towing charge as well as the problem with the crank shaft sensor. This seems a little strange to me that a car with no problems prior would all of a sudden develop this problem after 106 miles which was the distance to my home in omak wa from wenechee . Within 3 hours after the car was picked up from the dealership. It was a danger for the car to loose power while driving down the highway. I called nissan about the problem( file # 6327690) and they stated they are not at fault. If i would have caused a serious accident with thisvehicle i think they would of been at fault. This company need to be reprimanded for an unsafe vehicle that could cause serious problems on our nations highways.
While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and engine shut off, was barely able to get to the side of the freeway before the car came to a complete stop. It was the most scary experiencei have ever had in my life. The ses light came on only after loosing all control. I was told at the shop that this is a common issue with some altimas and that they had a recall.
While driving on the i-95 i began to approach slower traffic. As i proceeded to slow down, all the dash lights came on, my steering got stiff, and the car was completely off. When i pulled over and attempted to start the car again it hesitated but eventually it started. However, the most recent incident that has occur, the car no longer starts at all and only cranks but won't turn over.
I was driving myself and co worker home from work. While driving down a city streetmy car just stalled out and would not start. I could have been on the highway, our lives were put at risk due to a defect in the cam shaft position censor on my 2005 nissian altima.the consumer would like an update on the investigation into the camshaft position censor and the fuel pump. The consumer believed the failure was due to an incomplete recall that was performed on the camshaft censor.
2005 nissan altima - crankshaft sensor.my 2005 pre-owned nissan altima just experienced crank/start problems yesterday. After computer diagnostics were performed, they discovered that the ecm and the crankshaft sensor were defective.the dealership informed me that the 2005 nissan models had a recall on the ecm modules and the crankshafts.they advised me to contact nissan to ensure this had not been previously corrected during the original recall. I contacted nissan to find out that it had never been corrected.nissan rep divya cheeran advised me that the ecm and frame were on recall however the crankshaft was not.i informed her that the dealership had already informed me of the recall for the crankshaft.she insisted the dealership was wrong and there was no recall of any crankshaft on any nissan vehicles. I told her that i was looking at a consumer affairs report on the internet as well as the report/recall notice with national highway traffic and safety administration.she still refuted the fact that there had been any recall on the crankshafts for the 2005 nissan altimas.however, she advised me to take my car into the nearest dealership (sheehy nissan in springfield, va) to have the ecm and frame fixed.she stated that once the ecm was fixed it would resolve the cranking and shutting off problems i was experiencing.i advised her that the mechanic at the dealership had already confirmed that would not remedy the problem with the crankshaft and i would like for nissan to acknowledge the recall and fix the ecm and crankshaft.it was public knowledge and record that there was a known problem with this and could be potentially hazardous to my health and the health of my newborn who frequently travels with me.i advised her that $200 to fix the crankshaft should be nothing to nissan as opposed to me filing a lawsuit with them if any harm came to me or my child due to this hazard.can you please assist me with getting my car fixed?
Car started missing and stuttering then shutting off while driving for a couple days, nearly causing 3 accidents in this span. On the third day it started losing power and shut off constantly when at red lights. Took it to my mechanic and he scanned the engine codes. We replaces the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and the car ran smoothly again. I have already had the ecm reprogram recall done to the car after doing some research this appears to be a very common and very dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, a warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.
I have a 2005 altima and i have been having problems. I repalced the senors based on the diagnostic reading from two reputable repair shops.my check engine light keeps coming back on.i googled and found out that several altima owners have experienced the exact same problem.i called nissan and was told based on my vin #, i'm not part of the recall. That makes no sense. The dealer wants to charge me an arm and a leg and will only do it for free if nissan says so. I'm so frustrated right now. I will never buy another nissan.
The vehicle would not start once the key was turned.after trying about15-20 times, it will start and dark smoke emitted from the exhaust system.thedealer stated that all codes were normal and suggested thebattery be replaced, however they did not replace it and the problem still exist.
While driving my car down the road, the engine completely shut off.i pulled to the side of the road, and put the car into park.i attempted to start the car back up, and was unable to do so.i then had the battery replaced, and was able to get the car cranked again.the next day, i went into town, and the car did the same thing.i was able to restart it after a few tries, but it then drove funny the rest of the way home.there has been a recall on the car, but i was never informed of any recall.i found it after searching on the internet when i got home.i will be contacting the dealership tomorrow.apparently the recall is for the crankshaft position sensor.this is a common problem in these cars.i am upset because i have never heard about this recall, and i am the only owner of this car.i bought it new.this is very dangerous, and could have resulted in a horrible accident.i am afraid to drive the car at all now, which means i have no means of transportation.
My car started to overheat as i increase my speed, i have to drive at 30mph or less to keep me car from overheating on the highway to work.
Vehicle suddenly turned off and dangerously stalled while driving at low speed without any warning. After several attempts of trying to start it, it finally did and i drove it for about 10 miles without no further incidents.engine light came on and i took it to dealer who diagnosed it as the failure of the crank shaft position sensor which had earlier been reprogrammed in 2008 due to a recall to avoid such a sudden stall from happening. Nissan was not helpfull other than replacing the same sensor from and charge you a bomb for it. Nissan north america can a do a better job when addressing their recalls rather than providing a band aid solution to their recalls. During their recall campaign, theyshould have replaced this sensor from the get go rather than just reprogramming the ecm which still didnt address critical issue of safety for such a sensor failing without any warning.
The electrical system in my car has failed on several different occasions.most recently, for about the 10th time, my windows don't go down and i am unable to adjust the driver's side seat.my car has recently failed the safety inspection in my state because the driver's side window does not go down.i bought the car from what i thought was a reputable dealer, but i have a feeling they knew the car had electrical issues because they pushed the 3rd party warranty when i was doing my financing.it didn't dawn on me until i started having all these issues with the electrical components in my the car; sunroof, windows, locks and seats.
Takata recall while driving on the highway my car started making a sound coming from the front of my car i turned down the music to listen to the sound. As i was driving the car made one last sound then the car shut off while i was driving so i had to pull over on the side of the highway. I got out to check the car and noticed it was smoking i looked under the car and noticed it was on fire. I grabbed my kids out the car and my belongings and walked down the side of the highway just in case the car blew up. I called the ambulance and notified them about the car. About 5 minutes later my whole entire car was in flames. As i was on the side of the highway someone stopped and let me and my kids sit in the car until my ride came. The fire fighters came and put the fire out. They towed the car and we left.
I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl.i received a recall notice that advised me the vehicle can stop running without notice which could result in a crash.the recallnotice advised that the fix to this problem was the reprogramming of the ecm. To keep my daughter and i safe on the road, i took the car in for the recall as instructed.before the recall, my service engine light never came on and my vehicle was running fine. Not to long after the recall was done, my service engine soon light came on. Last week i was driving my vehicle, with my 10 month old daughter in the car and the car stalled and shut down on us without warning. Thankfully another vehicle did not hit us. I took it to the dealership who advised me it was the crankshaft position sensor.after doing some reading i find that this has been a problem nissan has been avoiding since 2002 and i was not the only owner whose vehicle shut down on them without warning. The events, patterns and failures i have experienced are the same sequence of events that so many nissan altima owners have reported and complained about. I contacted nissan directly and was told that they are not responsible. I paid $285 to have the crankshaft sensor replaced. I thought responding to the recall would take care of everything and we would be safe; however, the recall did not stop my car from shutting down on me in the middle of traffic. I believe nissan is recalling the wrong thing and dodging the responsibility of replacing the default crankshaft sensors that are causing these vehicles to shut down. A vehicle that is subject to shut down while driving without warning is very dangerous and should not be on the road. I saved the crankshaft sensor that was removed from my vehicle just in case someone decides to finally do something about this. An investigation needs to take place before someone is killed or seriously injured on the road or highway.
Car doesnt start. Car doesnt maintain connection. While driving in a tunnel, upon acceleration to go uphill, car stalled.
I own a 2005 nissan altima.from the day i got the car there has been a problem with it stalling.took it to the dealership and they said they could not find anything wrong.the recall that is on the nissan for the crankshaft position sensor i was told that there was nothing wrong with mine.i have all the correspondence that i have with nissan.but they refused to do anything about it.well yesterday the car shut completely off going down the road and i was almost hit in the rearend.it did this 3 times before i got it home.nissan needs to make this right before someone gets hurt.if not my car then someone else's.this is very dangerous and could cause a major wreck.
I own a 2005 nissan. I rely on my car daily to get to medical appointments. The car stalls in park all lights start blinking then dies. Has happened while driving as well the car will move but you cant accelerate on the pedal this happened in a traffic circle my fiance and two friends were with me at the time. This is very dangerous i could get into a bad accident and die or even kill my passengers. I have had a mechanic reset my ecm but this keeps happening i have tried to fix the problem on my own and have had no luck. I own a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se v6 four door sedan and i feel unsafe driving. Something needs to be done i was hoping my experience would be awesome ive always liked the cars now honestly im scared to drive in it and wont reccomend anyone getting one. I havent had any accident or anything. Me having this car is required medically. Also check engine light came on one day stayed on for a month then just shut off so now i have no clue whats going on with my car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hoodand the engine was on fire. Theentire warning panel illuminated. There were no injuries reported or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Takara recall. Sensors are malfunctioning also my muffler is going. Check engine has been on but started blinking when sensor's started acting up. Cant afford to fix this being how i'm a single mother and low income.i herd about this recall on my 05 altima. And had to check it out.
My son was driving down the interstate when he heard a loud noise, then saw smoke and stopped the car, when he raised the hood the engine was on fire tried to put it out with water after he saw he could not stop the flames called 911 the care totally burned nothing left except frame the fire dept. Put out the fire but the car was already burned.
My car is being illegally remotely hacked by an i.t. Technician by the name of [xxx] who is illegally hacking my vehicle with bluetooth. His bluetooth device number that comes up is [xxx] (wy stands for the first 2 letters of his last name, 23 is part of his date of birth which is [xxx].) his # [xxx]. His address: [xxx]. His email: [xxx].[xxx] is dangerously hacking my vehicle several times a day. [xxx]is very dangerous he is hacking my car almost daily, several times daily. ***he does everything listed in the fbi ic3 articled called "motor vehicles increasingly vulnerable to remote exploits." *** he has disabled my engine even causing 2 car accidents recently in june & july 2017 (when i was driving under 10 miles per hour), he has disabled my brakes, he has hacked my traction at least 100 times and the light comes on stating tcs off/slip indicating that the traction is disabled-the police told me to press the button on the dashboard that says tcs off when this happens and it will reset itself-but it doesn't because [xxx]is remotely hacking my car.this happens when i am driving at a slow pace usually under 10 miles an hour is when he disables my engine completely remotely and he caused 2 car accidents by doing this. But he disables the traction at any speed or even before i turn the car on, he disables it with bluetooth and when i turn the car on, i have no traction. He is clearly trying to harm/hurt me. Why else would anyone do this?he is clearly sick and his sick dangerous behavior is escalating. Everyday illegally dangerously remotely hacks my vehicle multiple times, disabled the traction. As you know, car hacking is very dangerous-he doesn't care.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While transporting with my 1 and 2 year old in my vehicle driving about 30mph my vehicle suddenly shuts off.
I drove a 2005 altima 2.5s which i purchased new in april of 2005. It was maintained in accordance with nissan recommendations. Current mileage approximately 21,000. No accidents ,and was in excellent to good condition. While driving to work i exited the highway and approached a traffic light. As i approached the light, the car began to jerk and stalled. Prior to the stall there was no indication of any problem with the car and no warning lights to signal a problem.upon stalling the oil light came on and then quickly shut off again. I tried to start the car. The car started right away and began the same jerking motion. As i came to the next lighti was able to turn right and pull the car over to the side of the road just as the car came to a stall a second time. I called nissan. While on the phone, i noticed smoke coming out of the hood of my vehicle. In a matter of seconds the smoke became darker. I realized that the car was on fire. I exited the vehicle. While on the phone with the 911 operator,flames came out of the hood. Over the course of the last three and one-half weeks i have been in contact with nissan regarding the car fire and warranty. Nissan took two weeks to send an engineerto look at the car, and it has been over a week since the engineer visited, and i still have not been told what recourse was available other than the fact that i may have to go to arbitration with nissan to seek any damages. I have seen nothing but a complete disregard for professionalism and service from a company which touteditself as a service-oriented organization. I hope this complaint drew your attention to the need for a serious inquiry into potential problems associated with the 2005 altima. Car fires which occur in new vehicleswere a dangerous matter, and i am disappointed that nissan has not dealt with this issue in a more appropriate way. Everyone involved was fortunate no one was injured or killed.
I have a 2005 altima se-r 3.5 v6i was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as i put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. The car reversed after a couple seconds and when i put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. No other gears were available. I parked the car and shut if off...after a few seconds i started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, i put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). I called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. So i waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after i reversed the car would die. I was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because i did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. After a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few i was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. I got on the boulevard and i was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. Luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. I restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then i see my rpms going up as speed going down. The transmission was not engaging and i knew something was definitely wrong at this point.i pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. I call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit.20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. We later find out the transmission failed. Fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. Diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. The transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic.
This car was part of a recall due to a engine cooling defect, they claimed it was fixed. Then all of a sudden last year my heat wouldn't work, instead the air conditioner would just kick on, could not be fixed. I had no heat last winter. I had a friend who was a mechanic look at it this year take a look at it and made a temp fix and i have heat some of the time. He disconnected the a/c for now. This shouldn't happen to a 5 now 6 year old car.try being in 0 degree weather with the air conditioner blowing at you and being told they don't know what's wrong. This has to be a defect because i have had many 10-15 year old cars and never have had this problem this needs to be addressed to that i can have heat, and now that my a/c is disconnected i would like to have my defroster working, but a small price to pay for not getting frost bite in the frigid temps.
Hi, i am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima. I have owned this car since 2008.i reviewed service records from 2005 prior to my purchase.there has been an extremely large amount of issues with this vehicle.the most recent of which is the "grey" area of the ecm issue in coordination with famous the camshaft crankshaft fault p0355 & p0131.i'm an engineer and fully understand the mechanics of a vehicle. This sensor was a faulty design from the beginning in which oil could enter inside the sensor, therefore causing a short and disabling the entire vehicle while in motion.this actually happened to me and was a terrifying experience.to fix the issue cheaply, nissan issued a recall to reprogram the ecm in order to recognize the ?faulty? crankshaft sensor part.but in order to save millions of dollars, nissan would not include the warrantied replacement of the faulty crankshaft sensor design (magnet sensor).instead, the consumer (myself) would have to pay between $300 & $450 to have the sensor replaced with the ?new & improved version?.new and improved means the properly designed version.the initial design should have been recalled but it wasn't.it doesn't take an engineer to figure this out but i am one and fully understand the ?big picture? of the recall and lack of inclusion of the crankshaft sensor repairs.i am requesting nissan to cover the full cost of the camshaft & crankshaft sensor & the associated labor.i was put in harm?s way during the initial recall issue in which my car shut off while on the highway.that is a bad enough experience. I am not willing to also pay nissan $400 to repair the faulty sensor which was a large part of why this occurred in the first place.
The car failed to start only two weeks after buying it, and the problem has recurred.the car acts as if it's flooded, cranking but not firing.both failures occurred after recently purchasing gasoline (the same gasoline retailer is used fairly consistently) and driving the car immediately home in cold, but not severely cold, temperatures.the dealer said these circumstances shouldn't cause flooding, but has been unable to find any problems and now refuses to research it further.nissan consumer affairs has advised of a recall that may be applicable, but the dealer doesn't seem to be aware of it and i'm in the process of following up on this point.
Cars power started fluttering around 45-50 mph, like it was wanting to die. It had previously died while idleing..codes were checked they came up as bad crank and cam sensor..and bad speed sensor.and catalytic converter..noticed car was under re-call..towed it to dealer they flashed ecm..when we were driving car home all problems re-occurred..had codes checked at another garage all the same ones came up..called dealer they were no help at all and wanted to charge us to check codes told them we already had them and they said its not their problem...they have no interest in addressing the real issues or fixing what the real problem is, what a rip-off..
If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. I have had this issue 5-7 times where the car wouldn't start or shut off while driving ( decreasing in speed).
I have a 2005 nissan altima. When my car reaches approx 60 miles an hour it jerks as if it is going to cut off. One time it did cut off, just so happen i was able to pullover. Also the car will not crank at all, it will stall. We have replaced these parts on three times and i have only had the car going on three years. I went on the internet to see if others were having these issues and if you look you will see the same complaints from countless consumers. No accident has been reported as far as i know but why wait until one does.
I bought a 2005 nissan altima brand new last year. The car has been in for service up to six times.the past two times has me concerned. The car drops to 20 mph with no warning.i am a single mother with a 2yr old son and i compute 60 miles on way to work on 2 busy interstate everyday.the dealership is replacing the computer system in my car this time but makes me aware that this make not solve the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp flashed intermittently and the vehicle misfired and stalled more than once. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the coil packs were replaced a year ago, but the failure recently recurred. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the coil packs were replaced again. Within 20 minutes of leaving the repair shop, the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle was stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the repair shop where the contact was informed that they did not have the tools to perform the diagnostic testing. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 10/06/15*ljupdated 11/27/2017
I was gifted this car back in april and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a z while driving with no notice. I've gotten into 1 accident due to this.
Hi how are you? someone recently broke into my vehicle and since then there have been some incidents of remote vehicle hacking which are extremely scary to me and as you know, illegal. Can you please check this for me? i read an article about this and was told to i did email the fbi too. My vehicle identification number is: [xxx] and i have a light green nissan altima 2005. My license plate number is: [xxx]. I believe the person who did this is someone in the information technology department at my job. I work at: [xxx] the information technology technician works remote in albany ny from his home. His name is [xxx]. His phone number is [xxx]. He has also been electronically stalking me 24/7. I don't want anyone remotely controlling my vehicle ever! this is scary! what kind of person would do that. Please check this for me. I don't want anyone remotely controlling my car. Please check this for me to ensure my safety and if necessary can i have new codes for my vehicle. I don't want this person to kill me on the road by turning my engine off. Thank you so much. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My car's "service engine soon" light initially came onsunday, january 29th.shortly after, my car was beginning to jerk while driving on the highway and felt as if the engine was sputtering while on local roads.we took it to auto zone for a diagnostic and two issues were discovered:the speed signal circuit as well as the crankshaft position sensor has been malfunctioning and needed to be replaced.after some research, we found that several thousand 2005 nissan altimas were recalled due to the crankshaft position sensor malfunctioning with a possibility of damage and injury.we contacted nissan village and were informed that my vin number was not on the list of recalled vehicles.i have owned quite a few cars and i have never heard of this part needing to be replaced.my local nissan dealer wants to charge $300-$400 to repair this issue and i believe, even though this recall was initiated back in december 2007, these repairs should be covered as this is not a maintenance issue but rather a serious overall defect in this particular make, model and year.we have no choice but to get the vehicle repaired as we have children but wanted to make sure this complaint was lodged for reporting purposes.we will also be contacting nissan to inform them of this issue and our dissatisfaction with the fact that the nissan dealership wants to charge us for a repair that should be covered under a past recall.thank you.
The vehicle will stall while driving at different speeds. At times thevehicle takes several attempts to start.
I had several complaints about a electrical problems with a2005 nissan altima ser model for some reason it keeps breaking down i a ready spoke with nissan consumer affairs and made many complaints about the vehicle but they keep tellingme theywill findproblem butno explanations was giving to me about this electrical problems.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
My car would act like it was skipping a gear and jerk. It would also sometimes not start.the ultimate failure is that my car stalls while i'm driving it. It used to be every so often and has now become a daily thing.i am replacing the crank position sensor myself as this is the cause of the problem. Nissan knows this but has done nothing to remedy the situation. My car is out of warranty so it wasn't worth my while to even check with nissan to have this fixed.
My gas guage read half, while turning car ran out of gas. Power steering and brakes failed when engine shut off. Fortunately i was turning into inside lane on 8 lane street because it took all 5 lines to safel roll to stop. After asking nissan 700 to check fuel system senso 4/bolt 1 plug solid piece. Went to aaa $150 to check and determined guage not sensor. $600 to maybe repair part. Called nissan 6 bolts 1 plug to replace guage module with 3rd party repaired used module from another state. Module has to be sent prior to 3rd party sending part. Internet horror stories. 6-60 day turn around and vehicle cannot be driven while part is out of car. Main reason: speedometer and odometer are part of module. Module requires reprogramming to current vehicle mileage before moving.nissan should carry parts in stock due to both dangerous safety and mileage issues related to failure of either module ar fuel sensor. I am pretty strong although 66 but youger, female or older folks in similar situations could end up in building, tree or anothe vehicle. Not knowing when car is die without warning is a dire safet issue..recalls should be enforced by failure numbers, not %age of failures per model. 50% of a model that sold 200 is not as dangerous as 50% of 100,000 sold. The 2005 altima ser was a very limited model of altima but oemparts should be available until at least a majority of them are off the road when the relate to safety. Nissan seems to get away with out recalls for safety recalls, high frequency issues, service guaging and from what i hear known lemon problems. Why????
Brought the car augv18th warranty ended sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was .the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on sept 19th
Problem begun by my vehicle being hard to start. You could attempt to start the car for 5 or so minutes without success. You could wait about 10 minutes and try again and the vehicle would eventually start but run pretty rough. It would also perform with poor power during operation. The problem got worse when the "service engine soon" light came on. Now the engine shuts down while you are driving. This has happened on 4 to 5 different occasions. The engine will re-start but runs rough. I'm afraid that this could happen at the wrong place and time my wife and family can be hurt or killed. I read a recall on defect of the crank position sensor which causes the identical symptoms that my car has but when i took it to cannon nissan at jackson ms. The service manager told me that my 2005 nissan altima was not included in that recall. What can be done to correct this? please give me a response on this if you can at [xxx] or [xxx]. Thank you in advance for your care and assistance.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 nissan altima has a bad crank shaft position censor.i have found it happening in many cars. The car will stop and not start again if it goes bad.the part only costs approx. $30.00.i think you should look into this problem.
Vehicle died while coasting down the side street. Once i stopped the vehicle i put it in park and turned the key to off. When trying to restart the vehicle, the engine would crack, but would not start. This problem has been listed for a recall for the 2.5 engine but not for my 3.5 engine, and nissan will not do anything to help the situation.
While driving down the highway, at 70 mph, my car bucked and then shut down.losing all control, it completely turned off.while off you lose power-steering, abs etc.luckily i was on a straight stretch of highway when this occurred.came to a coasting stop.when to start my car again, and it took a while for it to turn over.the service engine light came on.the car would routinely buck, and hiccup as if it were trying to shut itself off.i called the nissan dealer, have the ecm reprogrammed, as they thought that would be the issue.got it done, and a day later, same thing happened, my car shut off in the middle of the highway.i got it running, and then as i got nearer home, the car shut down again at an intersection. I was lucky i didn't get in a wreck.furiously, i called the nissan dealer, and brought it back in.after doing some research, it was noted the cam/crankshaft sensors were bad.this is a known issue by nissan, as there has been a recall for 2000 - 2003 models of their cars in the past.i got them replaced and paid out of pocket to do so.i contacted nissan and they were disrespectful and not helpful at all.they know that the issue is still ongoing with their vehicles.its a life threatening situation and should not be up to the consumer to fix the issue as its aflaw in their electrical system.there needs to be a recall for this right away as there are thousands of people this has happened to.
Car would completey shut down while driving 55 plus.at about20 miles or more and on freeway was very dangeours. Would not turn on untile 20 mins. Later and notice if engine was warmit shut it down. Hopefully this works but car has to have motor mounts replace and being handicap need this car.iv notice 2.5 has same problems and recalled. If i had been in middle lane or no area to pull over accident would of happen plus you lose all power steering.
Vehicle stopped running without warning.reference 07v527000. Stated by manufacturer vin not included in recall.repairand description of campaign id above reflect exact same issue.extend recall to include all 2005 altimas.
Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashingand wont go off. Ive checked the fuses. Wiring. Ran diahnostics on it for that and the following issues as well. The car makes a high pitch sound when its just ideling that seems to come feom underneath the car maybe towards back middle ive gotten a new fuel pump checked wiring fuses and bought other new parts and have been unable to figure out what it is.also the gas gauge wont read after the half way point. Ive tried to reset it calibrate it and nothing. During cold days the gas gauge reads correctly until the car warms up. Mo ths have gone by and nothing so far
I own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5l engine. I had a recall on my car where they would reset ecm to keep the crankshaft position sensor from overheating and the car shutting off. After i take my car into the dealership to have this done 9months later my car has less than 100,000 miles and i am having to replace my crankshaft position sensor. Talked with nissan numerous times they refuse to pay for the defective part. Nissan should have to pay for the mistakes they made not me. Oh and then they charged me to dispose of the old part which they left in my car. I contacted my dealership to find out what the charge was for and he said that osha made them charge it for disposal of the part and when i told him the part was still in my car he said well it is for paperwork fee as well.
I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. It took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. The same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. The following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. They advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. I feel that reprogramming computer will not resolve safety issue as the sensor is defective and could fail even with reprogramming computer. I was charged 96.00 dollars to have problem diagnosed. Dealer refused to replace defective part. To my understanding many other altima owners experience this same problem and are forced to pay for defective parts that fail.dealer did not offer to reprogram computer they insisted that only replacing the defective part would resolve my issue which was not covered by recall.
Car shuts downno powerwillnot start. Back upon the freeway itjust shuts off with no warningthis is not the first timethis problem will kill me or ppl around me on the road.it will stopandyou can'tput on your brakes nor steertomove to a save place
Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. The battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. I went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:
The nissan dealership performed a recall on our vehicle on 06/10/2008 for the r0712 ecm program recall and the p5216 recall.since that work, the service engine soon light has been on in the vehicle which reported a valve problem.prior to this work being done, the light did not go on.we have had the car serviced 4 times for the the repair of the valve, and now a full diagnosis needs to be done to figure out why the valve keeps shorting out.it appears it is going to be something electrical or with the computer.
Cam shaft sensor failure. Similar in function to the recalled crankshaft senor, the cam shaft part can stall a car, or prevent from restarting due to overheating. It also is vital to engine timing and other items which pertain to engine performance.sept 12, 2011 67000 miles replaced thisthe second time in under 3 years part needed to be replaced. Why is this not a recall like it's crankshaft counterpart.
The car's electrical system failed and while driving. The brake and battery lights kept going off and on. There was also a clanking sound. I stopped and let car cool. Continued driving and noticed fire from my rear view mirror. Ran out of car and it caught fire 30 seconds after followed by couple of explosions.
My wife was driving our 2005 nissan altima when it completely shut off on the interstate she was driving approximately 60 miles per hour. After i took it to the auto parts store and they diagnosed i wanted to research how i could fix the problem that is how i ran across this. Http://www.activetuning.com/blog2/2006/02/28/nissan-altima-crank-sensor-recall-being-reviewed/.
Forth time in the service department for ignition and electrical problems.i purchased a 2.5 sl in june 2005.the air bag light would not turn off in the passenger seat 6/20/05, sensor replaced.car would not start until trying 20 minutes later 7/4/05. Service department told me to jiggle the gear shift from now on.on 7/28/05 car would not start again until after 20 minutes, service department invoiced me for reprogramming 33.83 and 79.20 for new electronic keys.now in nov. 2005 car in service department for the same problems listed above.service department is talking to nissan engineering, i am driving a rental car for the 2nd time.
I have had my car for 2 years and i purchased it at the baker jackson that i am referring to. In august i started to experience problems with the car shutting down with no warnings which is a safety hazard considering i drive mostly on the freeway. I took it into the shop and they claim they did a diagnosis and found that my battery was eroded so they had to cleaned the battery and fuel injection. Well after i paid and picked up my car the same thing happened a day later. To sum it up my car has been to the shop on the following dates 8/21/07,8/27/07,9/18/07 stayed there for days to weeks at a time and the problem is still unresolved. I am a teacher and a recent graduate student so i really don't have much money to be in and out of rental cars and get back a non-functioning car after every visit. The story i get when i speak to them is it runs fine when they drive it and they had it for two weeks at one time. I looked up my car online and many people have been having the same problem. I just want my car fixed so that i can go to work and come home safely with out endangering my life or anyone else. I did a little research on altima?s 2004 ^ and found that many have been having engine problems and have the same symptoms that i am experiencing.?on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.?could you please help me investigate this so i can get to the bottom of this? i really appreciate you taking the time out to read my story.
My car fails to start on occasion.the frequency is monthly.the engine sounds like it's going to start but just doesn't.if i wait several seconds and try again, then the engine starts.from what i've been reading everyone seems to be complaining that it's the crankshaft sensor. I thought the recall fixed this issue but apparently not.so many owners are complaining yet nissan is doing nothing.this is my first nissan and my last.i'll stick to honda next time.
I already went though p0420 issue few years back and i got it again. Nissan dealer charged me whole lotta money to fix the issue and the warning sign came back again. Went to local auto zone and it show p0420 again. Please help. I read so many articles online and it turns out all altima has this issue (crankshaft, o2 sensor, etc.).
Last year, i noticed my service engine light had appeared. I had the code checked and it was the crank shaft sensor. I had this part replaced and it drove fine for a while. About two months ago, this light came back on and the sensor had gone bad again. This causes my car so drive very sluggish and go dead when driving at a low rate of speed. I did some research and saw where nissan had a recall campaign for this part on the same year/make/model of my car. I contacted them and they said my car wasn't covered under their recall and they refuse to help me. This is the 2nd time this has gone bad. I think my car should be covered as well. They told me to report this issue to nhtsa.
While driving down the highway i noticed my car was not acceleratingwhen i stepped on the gas. My "service engine light" also went on. The car stalled, and had to be towed back to the dealer. This happened one week after purchasing the car. Since then i have had it back to the dealer six times for the same problem. The car is a 2005 altima 2.5sl. As i'm writing this my car is back at the dealer....again towed in!!!
I took my 2005 altima in for the sensor recall on 2/18/2008.it's been a month now and they still have not been able to fix my car.the recall was fixed but the computer will not take back in the car and the part is on backorder.if nissan isn't making the part i'm curious if they are covering up a huge computer problem with the cars.the service dept has gave me a complete run around and can't tell me nothing.they gave me a rental car with no power options at all nothing comparable to what i had on my car.finally decided to switch me into something else which they gave me a cheverolet to drive.that should tell me something.the main headquarters was unable to repsond to my email they must respond by phone and since my phone number was not updated in their system they just overlooked my email.i can't call in and talk to the specialist assigned to my car because they don't allow that.the specialist must call you.i would recommend not buying a nissan it's more of a hassle and they are having to many recalls.
There is a recall for 2005 nissan altima because of over heating due to a failing crankshat/camshaft position sensor which causes car to stall unexpectedly and cause vehicle to crash. Well my vehicle is not on the recall list but yet have the same issue and almost was rear ended by another vehicle due to sensor getting hot and causing car to stall and decrease speed dramatically. And with nissan not recalling my vin for the same obvious reasons for the recall. So i'm being forced to drive this unsafe car that i've let nissan know is defected, thus endangering myself and the public. It's as though i have to be in an accident and then have to sue nissan because of neglet and allowing one of their vehicles continue to operate knowing that there is an issue with its safety. So i may be forced to have problem fixed but would like to be reimbursed for repairs.
Was driving at about 45mph when the engine stalled as i was about to take a turn. The steering locked up, and i had to brake hard to avoid going off the road. Luckily there was no fatal injury. Had to get car towed to dealer where they replaced the crankshaft, cam sensor.
My wife wrecked her 2005 altima. The car just all of sudden left the road and she couldn't control or stop it.
2005 nissan altima has defective crank sensor. The throttle stops working not allowing fuel to the engine therefore stalling the car even in motion.nissan has redesigned replacements but are incorrectly redesigned.even with warranty nissan refuses to remedy leaving people without cars.
Got a letter stating that there was a recall that could cause engine to stop and cause a crash which has already happened to my car , it was a total loss.
I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5 se which is becoming increasingly more difficult to start.symptoms: when the key is turned, it will just turn over but not start. After a few tries, it does start. The motor does not cut off unexpectedly after it's started.
The car stopped the cam shaft sensors were bad.and the rattle in my passenger side cant find the problem.
Crankshaft position sensor bad, part has a known defect from the supplier yet nissan will not replace or call recall notice.car can shut down while driving, high risk for fatality.
I purchased my 2005 altima brand new and i have already had to replace the battery twice. The first incident happened just passed the 36,000 mile mark (less then two years) so i was stuck paying out of my pocket. The second incident just happened in dec. 17, 2007 where the car just turned off on me while driving at a low speed (possible cause: crankshaft sensor), and then the car would not start while at the intersection.a quick jump start got me up and running, but the battery tested bad at the local auto parts store.
Dt:the caller's vehiclewas accelerating from a stop light going10 mph when it stalled. She could not get it started ,and had to have it towed to dealer.the battery light and the brake light came on. When she called the manufacturer, she was told she could drive the vehicle. There was no other indication that this was going to happen. Dealer has vehicle now and will call her when theyhave check it. Manufacturer was contacted and will call her back.
Alternator - i was told that the alternator is on backorder, i don't understand, i am number 11 on the list.
I purchased a 2005 nissan altima on 2005, since i purchased the car every now a then, when i put the key in the ignition it will not turn,i tryturn the keyit turn and started the car. On 10/18/06 i tried to start the car when i put the key in the ignition it did not turn, the key goes in but the wheel is stock and it will not turn.i seen several complaints from customer with the same problem in the internet.i need my car so i have to tow my car to the dealer and see what happens.i think that the ignition has a defect and the company should be responsible for any fixing.
I have a 2005 nissan altima with a faulty ignition.my grandson, who was a salesman at the dealership where i purchased my vehicle in 2005, took the car in to be checkedbecause my key kept getting stuck in the ignition .i was told that the service department couldn't find a problem.the problem has continued to occur repeatedly and is getting worse.my key was stuckin the ignition for 5 days the last time it happened.i will just use the last occurrence date as the 'incident date' because it took the longest time to get the key out.
Since i got the vehicle i had problems with it. The vehicle does not want to turn on, the key does not turn i have to jiggle with it so it can turn on.the brakes are making a lot of noise at least that is what i think the noise is.for the time i have had the vehicle there is no reason for it to be doing what it is doing i don't want a car like this that is the reason i got a new vehicle to have no problems and that is all its given me.
I purchased a new 2005 2.5s in may 04'...i've been having ignition/sensor problems for quite some time.the problem: when i try to crank the engine using the keys provided (at purchase) the car will hesitate (sounds like the engine is not getting enough fuel) i even thought it was a battery related issue and changed the battery...on several occasions i had to crank it nearly 5 times before it would start.i addressed my issues with the nissan service department on many occasions but they will only attempt to fix the problem if/when it happens there.recently, i was informed that a similar recall had taken place on the 2003-2004 models but that the 2005-2006 did not have the same issue...not!...i'm extremely disappointed in nissan's approach to this problem. In fact, after an attempt to find out when the problem would be fixed i was informed that it would be several more weeks (december 10,2007).
Periodically my vehicle fails to start on the first try, it just won't turn over, but on the second try it is fine.yesterday the vehicle would not turn over at all.it is not a battery issue as the wipers/lights come on.i had the vehicle towed to the dealer and they indicated they have had a few complaints regarding the same issue.the vehicle is actually 'flooded'?i went out an hour after my first attempt at starting the car and it still did not start.not sure how a fuel injected vehicle that does not use the accelerator to start, gets flooded?this makes me nervous i'm going to get stranded somewhere with a vehicle that periodically will flood and not start???the dealer did not fix or replace anything.not very comforting.
Now, when i picked it up from that dealer, my car would not start. I cranked it 4 times and it would not turn over. Nissan tech who worked on my car, raised his hands up and said"i just fixed the molding". And walked away. My car never had that issue before. Just when i picked it up that from the dealer. Another more helpful tech came and immediately told me he needed to reprogram my keys?!?! he did it and said bring in all the rest next week and i'll reprogram. I went home and none of my keys worked. I had to tow it into my local dealer "my nissan" in salinas ca and they told me they could reprogram all my keys for only $50. 2 hours later they said they couldn't figure the program as my car wasn't recognizing any codes they were using. So 5 days later, its' still at the dealers and they had to order a new eom and internal antennae. First they wanted me to pay for it. I have extended warranty and have followed all maintenance requirements so i refused. After 3 days, they agreed to cover the unit but not the antennae and finally approved for a rental car. I have yet to hear from them on my car. They offer no explanation on how or why it happened.
Car sometimes won't start and cut off in traffic while driving.
I purchased a new 2005 2.5s in may 04'...i've been having ignition/sensor problems for quite some time.the problem: when i try to crank the engine using the keys provided (at purchase) the car will hesitate (sounds like the engine is not getting enough fuel) i even thought it was a battery related issue and changed the battery...on several occasions i had to crank it nearly 5 times before it would start.i addressed my issues with the nissan service department on many occasions but they will only attempt to fix the problem if/when it happens there.recently, i was informed that a similar recall had taken place on the 2003-2004 models but that the 2005-2006 did not have the same issue...not!...i'm extremely disappointed in nissan's approach to this problem. In fact, after an attempt to find out when the problem would be fixed i was informed that it would be several more weeks (december 10,2007).
Dt: the contact owned a 2005 nissan altima.the carintermittently happened on the freeway driving at 65 mph. This incident happened twice, once was in los angeles, and oncein las vegas. The enginerestarted after the incident about 45 minutes to 1 hour later. After it restartd it will drive for a couple of minutes and shut down again. According to the dealership ,they repaired it twice.already the first timethey repairedvehicle it was a key problem, but he knew that it was not. The second time changed the electronic control module ( ecm). The vehicle is now ready to be taking back to the dealer the third time. The manufacturer said that he could not turn in the car, and they did not care.
Key stuck in ignition switch.
Car will jerk and cut off suddenly without warning, whencar is in motion and when sitting still idling.makes driving very hazardous.found out a recall on thecrankshaft sensorso called local nissan dealer and took in for the repair.found outnissan only allows dealer to reprogram the sensor under the recall.this, according to the dealer, probably will not fix the problem,after 3 days of driving with no event, itstarted again.ifound out this is a major recall involving thousands of altima's.also, since the 2005 model, the nissan corp. Has redesigned this sensor because of all the past problems .the local dealer that reprogrammed the sensor said we will have to pay $194.00 to replace it.when nissan redesigned this sensordue to problems in the past, they should stand by the owners of the still defective parts that reprogramming does not fix, and replace the sensor as partof the recall.this is absurd to pay for a replacement partinvolved in a recall.the reprogramming did not fix the sensor, the dealer said numerous times it has not.(with other owners) this problem with the car suddenly failingalmost caused serious injury to me .it has cut off suddenly numerous times on the expressway and i had to navigate/coast to right side,, pull of the road and restart .also, when sitting at a stop light,stop sign, itcut off suddenly,when taking foot off brakeand trying to accelerate,causing the car to slowly roll out in oncoming traffic, not realizing engine had failed.this puts anyone in your car in serious danger.i fear it is going to causean accident, i never know when the engine is to fail.. If going at a higher rate of speed it will sometimes jerk,, then cut off, or fail with no warning.when idling it consistently fails.no jerking.because the sensor is linked to the computer system,check engine light stays on all the time .
At about 9,500 miles, faulty starter caused the car failed to start and stalled while driving on the freeway. I towed the car to the dealer where i purchased from and they tested right then, the car won't start but sparks with alot of white smoke from the tail pipe. I bought this car brand new on 7/4/04 with 50 miles on it.
Our engine seized up while we were driving,oil light came on and the brake light came on as the car died but not before the car died,while we were out of town coming home from a business trip. The nissan dealership said that the drain plug was missing. The oil light is supposed to come on no matter what when it gets low on oil, that is an electrical problem which is covered under the warranty that they pressured us into buying for $1500.now they are not honoring any service agreements they made.they are in breach of contract.we have been paying for hotels,car rentals, food, gas, hitchhiking, everything..... We need to be reimbursed for everything and have nissan take over payments for our car rental, loss of work, returning car, and getting a new one.we have spent five days now screwing with everyone except someone that will help. I have literally talked to 90 people or more since our car broke down. We want help right now, or we will sue trophy nissan immediately.
On june 7, 2006 my wife was driving her 2005 nissan altima in a roadconstruction area of i-10 in vidor, tx. There were concrete barriers on both sides of the interstate. She ran over a piece of tire in the middle of the lane and the car died.she was left stranded on the interstate.the car would not immediately restart, but started after a few minutes.the vidor police drove it off of the interstate but it was stuck in a higher gear.upon inspection there is a electrical connection on the bottom of thetransmission that came undone. There is a heat shield around theconnection, but it does not protect the connection from being struck by road debris. If this is going to kill the car engine along with the power steering and brakes, then it should be better protected.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgwthe consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle,he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well.the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
- while driving at 30 mph the 2005 nissan altima caught on fire.the contact smelled a burning odor, but wasn't quite sure where it was coming from until a bystander informed her that the vehicle was on fire.the fire started underneath the vehicle by the accelerator pedal, continuing to burn underneath the hood.the insurance company stated that the cause of the fire was the main wiring harness.the contact couldprovide pictures of vehicle if needed.the failure and current mileage were both 18000.
I purchased a new 2005 nissan altima 3.5 sl on april 2005, the car caught fire while parked in my garage on july 12, 2005 due to a pinched wire stated by nissan.it has now been 6 weeks and nissan is still not done repairing my car.nissan refuses to replace this car with another identical car. Nissan has not been cooperative with me on this matter, they have been giving me the run around on this matter since day one!!! nissan did not offer to give me a loaner car, i had to rent a car myself for 6 weeks straight.nissan refuses to pay my rental expense and the damages done to my garage due to this fire.nissan also refuses to pay for smoke damages to my house.
On a recent trip for oil change i asked the dealership about a spot of rust on therear quarter panel. They said a bracket was rusting that holds the rear quarter panel on. The real problem, they pointed out was the severe rust under the front floorboards, both passenger's and driver's side. I was hoping to get about 6,000 for the car toward the purchase of a new one. I have always had my carserviced at the dealership. The engine runs great it is very upsetting to know that it is dangerous to drive. The nissan dealership told me there is nothing they can do. They said there is no warranty on the rust.
I was gifted this car back in april and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a z while driving with no notice. I've gotten into 1 accident due to this.
My wife was driving on the interstate when the car sputtered almost stalling. The check engine light appeared and stayed on. I took the car to a car parts store and borrowed their computer diagnosis device and found out the crankshaft sensor malfunctioned. There has been a recall on the esm, but nothing going to the root of the problem (the crankshaft sensor). Through my research i found the problems attributed to this part are not starting, sputtering while driving and/or shutting-off while driving. I took the car to nissan on two previous occasions for not starting, but no diagnosis could be attained by nissan. After speaking with different local nissan dealer, the service tech admitted the problem is the crankshaft sensor failing. I feel nissan is putting a band-aid on the real problem disguising it with the esm reprogram. The failure of this part can be very dangerous if you are driving and the car shuts off. After doing some research on forums, there have been a lot of complaints and apparently nissan has had this problem with the altima as far back as the '03 model year. It was also stated on the forums that multiple sensors have been replaced over and over. I am now worried about myself and my young child's safety as this car is our main source of transportation.
Cars shuts off when traveling at low speeds without warning.
Takata recall while driving on the highway my car started making a sound coming from the front of my car i turned down the music to listen to the sound. As i was driving the car made one last sound then the car shut off while i was driving so i had to pull over on the side of the highway. I got out to check the car and noticed it was smoking i looked under the car and noticed it was on fire. I grabbed my kids out the car and my belongings and walked down the side of the highway just in case the car blew up. I called the ambulance and notified them about the car. About 5 minutes later my whole entire car was in flames. As i was on the side of the highway someone stopped and let me and my kids sit in the car until my ride came. The fire fighters came and put the fire out. They towed the car and we left.
Transmission control module; vehicle suddenly has an unexpected loss of power on highway and will not change gears.camshaft sensors; sudden loss of power traveling at high rate of speed, unexpected stalling or engine to shut down and not restart. Both very dangerous because you almost get run over by the vehicle behind you. They come up on you too fast, continuing their normal highway speeds not realizing your vehicles loss of power until theyre right up on you then have to either slam on their brakes or make sudden lane change without properly signaling warning other drivers. Timing chain guide and timing chain tensioners; wear out prematurely causing loosening of the timing chain, makes a very loud clanking or ticking sound asbit hits the guide and can cause damage to the engine. Struts mounts; corrode and wear out creating a rough and unstable steering control and clanking sound as the struts hit when driving over uneven roadways, cracks, driveways and speed bumps. Makes it more difficult to steer cause the vibration and rattling in the front end.this occurs in the 3.5 liter engine. There has already been service bulletins and recalls on the 2.5 liter engine but not 3.5. The issues are the same for both engines. The same parts/manufacturers are used on both yet the 3.5 liter wasnt included. Problems are ongoing daily. Its very unsafe.
Takara recall. Sensors are malfunctioning also my muffler is going. Check engine has been on but started blinking when sensor's started acting up. Cant afford to fix this being how i'm a single mother and low income.i herd about this recall on my 05 altima. And had to check it out.
The car stalled while my daughter was driving at highway speed.called aaa and the car was towed to village auto in chester ny .there they replacedthe camshaft and crankshaft sensors.i searched the internet and found many people reporting the same problems.some of the cars were voluntary recalled. I called nissan to report the problem and they told me the recall goes by vin number not by the make and model. I don't understand why i'm having the same problem of the recalled cars yet my car isn't being recalled. It's lucky that this didn't happen at night and my daughter was able to pull into a police turnaround and find a little safety.
Around sept 7, 2007 i was driving my care and it stalled then stopped on me while driving.i was able to coast into a parking lot and had a toe truck come and pick the car up and take it to w.o. Bankston nissan dallas.they performed the consult diag and found dtc for crank sensor had to be replaced.i had the crankshaft repair done.i received a recall letter for 2005 altima stating there is a possibility that the engine might stop running while being driven due to the program in the electronic control module (engine computer).and this could result in a crash without warning.this is exactly what happen to my car and i am trying to see how i can get a refund on the previous service.i did take my car in for the recall and was told by my service advisor that nissan would have to give me my refund.please let me know if this is correct or not.
I purchased a new 2005 2.5s in may 04'...i've been having ignition/sensor problems for quite some time.the problem: when i try to crank the engine using the keys provided (at purchase) the car will hesitate (sounds like the engine is not getting enough fuel) i even thought it was a battery related issue and changed the battery...on several occasions i had to crank it nearly 5 times before it would start.i addressed my issues with the nissan service department on many occasions but they will only attempt to fix the problem if/when it happens there.recently, i was informed that a similar recall had taken place on the 2003-2004 models but that the 2005-2006 did not have the same issue...not!...i'm extremely disappointed in nissan's approach to this problem. In fact, after an attempt to find out when the problem would be fixed i was informed that it would be several more weeks (december 10,2007).
My service engine lights comes on, call stalls, and cuts off while driving.
Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. The battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. I went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:
Catalytic converter! and precat!
An existing recall on this vehicle should include the 3.5l engine as well as camshaft/crankshaft and tcm. All cause similar life-threatening symptoms while driving the vehicle suddenly powers completely off briefly losing all power to lights etc, decelerate rapidly and you lose steering control and speed control. Vehicles come up on you quickly at night and even if you get the vehicle restarted you have no power in transmission and merely limp on at an idle speed. Very very dangerous. Why it wasn't included in the original 2007 recall is nissan trying to save a buck. They used the same mfg & same parts as in the 2.5l. They knowingly withheld it from being included. I also contacted them about the tcm. Keep in mind the were biting their nails after being presented with a class action suite regarding the defective tcm. Luckily for them it was dismissed temporarily.but they never mentioned any similar complaints when they responded to me and never offered any resolution to the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hoodand the engine was on fire. Theentire warning panel illuminated. There were no injuries reported or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The car stop in the middle of the route while operating the car.
My dashboard is cracking up n i found myself constantly buying glue it wont start even after i done had it serviced.
I purchased my 2005 altima in 2009 from a family member( owner passed away).in 2013, the vehicle stalled numerous times in slow traffic but the "check engine" light never came on.i took the vehicle to the local dealership with whom the car was purchased originally.they could not duplicate problem but replaced both camshaft and crank shaft position sensors because both found to be sending incorrect signal to computer system. I was charged $505.83. I sent a letter to nissan corp with paperwork, receipt and the recall of 2007.this was faxed to roselle on aug 7 2013.nissan refused to reimburse me, stating it did not meet the recall requirements.now in 2015, the same problem is happening.no check engine light but car is stalling in slow traffic or when i slow down to take a turn.i went back to the dealership.they are saying it is not the same problem, but they suspected it was the intake tube that connects to the throttle body and they replaced the mass flow meter.this costs me $880.35. Approx 1 1/2 weeks after this "fix", the car has stalled two more times.back to the dealership- who refused to reimburse me the $880- they kept the car for two days and cannot figure out the problem.so- i am driving a car that is destined to stall again and because the "check engine" light doesn't come on, the problem cannot be resolved?this car only has 114,000 miles.i will never buy a nissan product again.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp flashed intermittently and the vehicle misfired and stalled more than once. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the coil packs were replaced a year ago, but the failure recently recurred. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the coil packs were replaced again. Within 20 minutes of leaving the repair shop, the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle was stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the repair shop where the contact was informed that they did not have the tools to perform the diagnostic testing. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 10/06/15*ljupdated 11/27/2017
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel was illuminated. The vehicle restarted and the contact was able to resume driving. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was being diagnosed by an authorized dealer. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
I was gifted this car back in april and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a z while driving with no notice. I've gotten into 1 accident due to this.
Vehicle suddenly turned off and dangerously stalled while driving at low speed without any warning. After several attempts of trying to start it, it finally did and i drove it for about 10 miles without no further incidents.engine light came on and i took it to dealer who diagnosed it as the failure of the crank shaft position sensor which had earlier been reprogrammed in 2008 due to a recall to avoid such a sudden stall from happening. Nissan was not helpfull other than replacing the same sensor from and charge you a bomb for it. Nissan north america can a do a better job when addressing their recalls rather than providing a band aid solution to their recalls. During their recall campaign, theyshould have replaced this sensor from the get go rather than just reprogramming the ecm which still didnt address critical issue of safety for such a sensor failing without any warning.
The vehicle would overheat causes the radiator to leak, while driving vehicle would stall for few minutes, vehicle would hard turn the starter and the engine light check would flash off and on while driving. Nissan dealership tends to try erase the code but has not fix the crankshaft position of the vehicle in june 2012.
Vehicle died while coasting down the side street. Once i stopped the vehicle i put it in park and turned the key to off. When trying to restart the vehicle, the engine would crack, but would not start. This problem has been listed for a recall for the 2.5 engine but not for my 3.5 engine, and nissan will not do anything to help the situation.
My vehicle is experiencing a whining noise at idle and also while driving. Upon further review and extensive online research at maxima forum, i have found out there's a design flaw on the timing chain tensioners on these v6 engines. If not repaired can result in extensive repairs and possible loss of engine. However, my vehicle is past the warranty mileage. I don't know if nissan will grant the free repair since it is a design flaw by the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor and electronic control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vin was included from nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Dear sir/madam,i was checking outstanding recalls for nissan altima 2005 sl models and i found out that there is a recall for all altima's built-in jan'14 2004 - oct23 '2006. For crankshaft sensor issue.i see a letter in safercar.gov for 49 cfr part 573.i see correspondence letters between nissan and national highway traffic safety administration.can you please suggest nissan to fix my car for this recall.i am seeing "service engine soon" and error code i am seeing is p0335 i.e for same recall.you can reach me at[xxx][xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The engine restarted after several attempts and resumed normally. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The crank shaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor were both replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I have spent over $2,000.00 in repairs during the past month.i brought my car to george harte nissan in west haven, charged $711.00 problem not fixed.car is buring oil, hard to start and this is the 2nd catalotor conventor i put in the car.
I have a 2005 altima se-r 3.5 v6i was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as i put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. The car reversed after a couple seconds and when i put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. No other gears were available. I parked the car and shut if off...after a few seconds i started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, i put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). I called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. So i waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after i reversed the car would die. I was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because i did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. After a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few i was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. I got on the boulevard and i was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. Luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. I restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then i see my rpms going up as speed going down. The transmission was not engaging and i knew something was definitely wrong at this point.i pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. I call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit.20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. We later find out the transmission failed. Fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. Diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. The transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic.
Been having trouble with timing chain. Recently replaced it 2/6/2013 and i was just told that it went out again. Very frustrating cause it's not cheap to fix
My 2005 nissan altima 2.5 4 cyl qrd25 engine has had constant problems including excessive oil consumption which lead to cylinder 1 throwing a rod. Researched this problems and found 1000's of other people with the same problem. Purchased a replacement engine with 60,000 miles and the same thing is happening. No oil leaks, just uses a quart of oil/per 60 to 100 miles. Nissan is aware of this situation and has replaced several engines. I see that they are now offering an extended warranty but does not wish to help. Would like to participate in a class action lawsuit if one has begun.
On august 18, 2014, after dropping my son off at school. I came tostop 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 costing $80 dollars for two and $70 for another, however these items has been changed along with a tune up and the car is doing the same. After doing some research on the computer, i noticed there were recalls on the crankshaft sensors and the ecm. I contacted nissan dealer, an appointment was made and i was told that my vin number is not showing so the problem had to been done, because i'm the second owner. It's funny how this problem comes about after 4 1/2 years of having this vehicle and the recall suppose to have been taking care of with the first owner. This is an inconvenience and it's frustrating. There is also rusting of the floor under the car, you can see the floor coming down from under the car on the passenger side. This is an outrage and something needs to be done at the cost of the dealers and not the owners. This is dangerous, you can be driving at a speed and the car just stop, which can cause a very bad accident.
Engine shut down while driving home and making a left turn in rush hour traffic. "service engine soon" light came on.we are only fortunate not to have been hit by oncoming vehicles!long beach hooman nissan said there was no code when the diagnostic test was performed and although the same thing happened to the technician the next day when they test drove my car, they've washed their hands from it. Service rep said we can contact nissan north america.we called and got a call center in the philippines. Nissan was supposed to call me on an expedited basis but i have not received a call after leaving 3 messages for tel. 615-725-7569.i am without a drivable safe car and stuck in a phone messaging black hole!what am i to do after only 58,000 miles?do i have to be in an accident and injured before nissan will pay attention? in addition, the dealer replaced my transmission at the tune of$4000 in july 2013 because of a similar engine stall issue when the service engine soon light came on.this car is still unsafe and not drivable and we wasted $4000 for a transmission unnecessarily, since the same issue is recurring.this car has original manufacturer defects. Various dealers concluded different diagnoses at different times but no dealer has been able to fix it permanently.nissan north america not only put out an unsafe vehicle, but also deceived me as a loyal customer all these years paying the dealers for bogus repairs. Please help me.
My wife was driving the car at 25 mph and the car lost all speed as if the brakes were implied and almost caused a three car pile up. Now the car is stuck in 5th gear. I am really worried because my 2 year old daughter was in the car at the time. I have done research online and this is a major problem.
Engine is having issues after having crank shaft position sensor and cam sensor replaced. The part that's having issues has been recalled.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle stalled on more than one occasion. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the crank sensor shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The crank sensor was replaced on the vehicle twice more, but the failure recurred. Burdick nissan in cicero, new york was made aware of the failure and replaced the crank sensor with an oem crank sensor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact was unable to start the vehicle until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. Approximately two months later while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the crank shaft position sensor and the speed sensor would have to be replaced. The contact stated that he replaced the crank shaft position sensor himself but the failure continued. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Hi, i am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima. I have owned this car since 2008.i reviewed service records from 2005 prior to my purchase.there has been an extremely large amount of issues with this vehicle.the most recent of which is the "grey" area of the ecm issue in coordination with famous the camshaft crankshaft fault p0355 & p0131.i'm an engineer and fully understand the mechanics of a vehicle. This sensor was a faulty design from the beginning in which oil could enter inside the sensor, therefore causing a short and disabling the entire vehicle while in motion.this actually happened to me and was a terrifying experience.to fix the issue cheaply, nissan issued a recall to reprogram the ecm in order to recognize the ?faulty? crankshaft sensor part.but in order to save millions of dollars, nissan would not include the warrantied replacement of the faulty crankshaft sensor design (magnet sensor).instead, the consumer (myself) would have to pay between $300 & $450 to have the sensor replaced with the ?new & improved version?.new and improved means the properly designed version.the initial design should have been recalled but it wasn't.it doesn't take an engineer to figure this out but i am one and fully understand the ?big picture? of the recall and lack of inclusion of the crankshaft sensor repairs.i am requesting nissan to cover the full cost of the camshaft & crankshaft sensor & the associated labor.i was put in harm?s way during the initial recall issue in which my car shut off while on the highway.that is a bad enough experience. I am not willing to also pay nissan $400 to repair the faulty sensor which was a large part of why this occurred in the first place.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving down an incline at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technicians advised him that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 149,000.
Nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 summary:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensorwith regard to above recall details, when i provided the vin to nissan dealership, they don't see any recalls for it. But it is quite dangerous to drive with this mechanical problem in the car. Appreciate if appropriate safety care istaken by manufacturer.
Rattling noise in engine, unusual engine vibration and muffler sound coming from engine. This can be dangerous this screw is located in the engine and could cause $7500 dollars of damage. If this screw was to come loose it could ruin engine compressor, destroy the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and power valve plates. I search to see if there was a recall on this and it seem to be or talk of it. Call dealership to see if a recall was issued. Some website suggest there was one, what has happen to quality products. If there was one they are not upholding it.recall should never expire, for public safety...updated 10/24/12 the consumer would like to retract her complaint. The vehicle has since been repaired.updated 10/25/12
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. After the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 204,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start once the key was turned in the ignition.the key needed to be turned at least ten times before the vehicle would start.the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.in addition, when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled before resuming normal acceleration.the failure occurred daily.a local mechanic stated that the crank shaft and engine sensor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the ecm sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then noticed the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 101,770.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle recurrently failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a private repair mechanic, who determined that failure was caused by the crankshaft position sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), however the vin was not included. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the temperature gauge illuminated and the engine stalled without warning.the failure recurred once.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the crankshaft position sensor had overheated and the engine needed to be replaced.the vehicle was taken to another mechanic who stated that the sensor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure.the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Transmission control module; vehicle suddenly has an unexpected loss of power on highway and will not change gears.camshaft sensors; sudden loss of power traveling at high rate of speed, unexpected stalling or engine to shut down and not restart. Both very dangerous because you almost get run over by the vehicle behind you. They come up on you too fast, continuing their normal highway speeds not realizing your vehicles loss of power until theyre right up on you then have to either slam on their brakes or make sudden lane change without properly signaling warning other drivers. Timing chain guide and timing chain tensioners; wear out prematurely causing loosening of the timing chain, makes a very loud clanking or ticking sound asbit hits the guide and can cause damage to the engine. Struts mounts; corrode and wear out creating a rough and unstable steering control and clanking sound as the struts hit when driving over uneven roadways, cracks, driveways and speed bumps. Makes it more difficult to steer cause the vibration and rattling in the front end.this occurs in the 3.5 liter engine. There has already been service bulletins and recalls on the 2.5 liter engine but not 3.5. The issues are the same for both engines. The same parts/manufacturers are used on both yet the 3.5 liter wasnt included. Problems are ongoing daily. Its very unsafe.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact made several unsuccessful attempts to restart the vehicle and move it onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to pep boys. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and stated the crankshaft position caused the failure to occur. The mechanic stated there was a recall on the crankshaft position and it should be taken to an authorizeddealer. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v527000, engine and engine cooling was related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the crankshaft position at the contacts expense for $486. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall due to the high mileage. The manufacturer was notified who stated due to the high mileage they will not repair the vehicle per the recall. The contact filed complaint#7925515 with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 100,730.
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 *tathe consumer stated the front floorboard was rusted through. The driver's side was rusty as well. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. Updated 11/23/2015
Rough idle.3 years ago it did the same thing and i had the 0'2 sensors replaced and the crankshaft position sensor replaced.i drive it in town so in the 3 years i have put about 25,000 miles on it.the service engine soon light is on now and nissan told me that i need to take it to a dealership and pay them to check out the engine and send nissan the results and they "may" reimburse me for the cost of checking it out.i just replaced the spark plugs last week because i was told them needed replaced.it ran fine for a little while now back to same things.i have noticed that it leaks a little oil, about the size of a nickel over the course of 2-3 days.there is also oil round the crankcase.wondering why might be.thanks
When restarting my car when driving for a while. I restart my car and it hesitate to crank over the engine shakes like it misfiring. Engine service light turns on and engine crawls to a halt and turns off. I took it to meineke they said it was a bad cam sensor cost me 130 to replace and engine worked fine for 4 months. Same problem again took it's to nissan of manhattan they said the computer needed to be reprogrammed. Worked for about 4 more months now looks like i'm going to need the crank sensor replaced again. There a recall on my model car but not my vin number.
So besides the fact that my floor board on my drivers side has a huge hole in it, the crankshaft position sensor has cause me enough problems to where i believe nissan should be responsible for fixing this issue. The vehicle idles rough, when accelerating it feels like the car is about to shut off, and the check engine light will not go off no matter how many times you change the sensor. I've had mine changed four times. I am actually sick of this vehicle now and will never buy another nissan. To make it worse i can't take the car out of town because it will get hot then the clutch sticks to the floor. I have to lift it with my foot and it still won't engage, it loses all pressure. So driving long distance is out of the question. Someone needs to fix this before there is an accident. I almost got hit because i couldn't get my car to go into third gear. When i do get in an accident i will sue nissan and anybody else who knew about these problems with this car and sat back and did nothing.
When i am at a light my car just turns off
2005 nissan altima1n4al11d... Slow to accelerate after a turn or from a full stop. Slow to accelerate when speedometer goes to zero during drive time. Vehicle speeds up even when brake applied causing jerking motion.
Driving to work...at 25 mph .... The engine came on .....along with the oil light....and all of the light on the dashboard....and then the car came to a complete stop i the middle of street. There were five cars behind that had to swerve to avoid hitting my car.
Erratic idle, random misfire, bad mpg, car is sluggish i believe the power valve is the issue.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was notified of the recall and stated that the statute expired to receive the repair, and refused to schedule a recall repair appointment. The contact was to check with the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving the clutch pedal will loose all pressure and will fall to the floor. The vehicle must be shut off and left prior the pressure building back up in the clutch. This is extremely dangerous as the driver is unable to shift gears or put the vehicle in neutral. This is a notorious problem with all nissan altima se-r with manual gear boxes.this problem will cause an accident and get someone killed.tt
Car stalling while in motion due to crank shaft sensor defect, also car is not shifting properly due to speed input sensor defect.service engine light is on, codes given during diagnostics are p0335 and p0725.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on several occasions however, on several occasions the vehicle required a jump start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
You have to do something about the this model stalling because of the cam shaft position sensor there are 1000's of people who have contacted you about this!go online! my daughter almost got killed because of this! there is something bad wrong here! either an entity is being paid off or the nhtsb is ignoring the issuei don't want to hear a [xxx] lie in your response, the problem is real! and dangerous!this has happened twice in two weeks. I changed the sensor again today. I am a extremely qualified tech! no hack!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Nissan used parts in the timing chain system which prematurely fail and will not cover the repair after warranty. The issue was not able to be discovered until it had already failed and in this case, is not a repair the owner can perform on their own. Certain mechanics have even chose not to perform this repair and the ones which are able to, charge in the $2000+ range. When contacting nissan about this issue, they were aware of this problem but had said it would have to have been repaired while under warranty. Once the timing is effected, the engine and drive train seem to have dropped in performance in which i have very sluggish acceleration and cannot ready speeds over 30 mph. There is no way i was able to even check if the timing chain system had signs of going bad, and if there was a recall, this issue could have been avoided for myself and others. This faulty system creates an unsafe, unreliable machine which nissan should take full responsibility.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. She was referred to a dealer and informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). A few weeks later the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was notified and informed the contact her vin was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/05/13*lj updated 2/4/2013
I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph
Check engine light due to error code p0335 which is camshaft position sensor,my car hesitate to start,need more cranking, as per nissan so many vehicles were recalled for this code but if i give my vin # they said there is no recall, i am the original owner of this vehicle, all the maintenances are up to date and currently i have only 72000 miles, i am requesting to recall 2005 nissan altima as soon as possible
I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. It took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. The same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. The following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. They advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. I feel that reprogramming computer will not resolve safety issue as the sensor is defective and could fail even with reprogramming computer. I was charged 96.00 dollars to have problem diagnosed. Dealer refused to replace defective part. To my understanding many other altima owners experience this same problem and are forced to pay for defective parts that fail.dealer did not offer to reprogram computer they insisted that only replacing the defective part would resolve my issue which was not covered by recall.
As i was turning on a main road, car was in drive, started to turn right, gave little gas, car died immediately. No sputtering, just stopped. The person behind almost hit me.
Car shuddered and rpm dropped and then came back up to current rpm level.came to stop light and vehicle was then put into limp mode.would not accelerate and rpm's would not go over 2000.pulled over and turned car off.restarted car and began to try and drive it again.service engine light came on and vehicle would not shift gears.tried to manually shift the automatic trans and it would hit hard upon gear shifts but was able to make it home the remaining few miles..brought vehicle in to a mechanics shop the next morning and the codes indicate cam position sensor failures.i see numerous complaints and a recall for this under r2022 but of course my vehicle is not listed.this appears to be a common problem and all vehicles should be included in this recall as it is completely dangerous issue that comes out of nowhere while driving the vehicle.i am waiting for the vehicle to be repaired to see if the problem is completely resolved at my expense.any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Premature transmission failure x2.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however after receiving the recall service, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 111,143.
Takata recall. I bought my car exactly 11 months ago on february 2015. I first noticed when i bought my car that it jerked when putting it in drive and reverse,i talked to the dealership and the salesman convinced me it is nothing. It got worse over time. I finally took the car to a transmission shop who said motor mounts need replacing. I then found a nissan thread about the defective transmission and automatically was able to see that my car is doing 90% of the issues listed. It now jerks when i put in drive, reverse, when i'm coming to a stop, when i push the break, and when i exceed more then 60 mph it jerks. After reading tons of threads about this problem it seems to be very common amongst the nissan altima 05s. I am scared my transmission will go out and i don't know what to do, i was told this problem was nothing but now it definitely seems like an issue that nissan judged pushed under the rug and kept telling me was nothing.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop, waited approximately 30 minutes, and restarted the vehicle. Once restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32409124. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
In 2008, my car stated having difficulty starting for a few weeks then my service engine light came on.my mechanic told me it was for the camshaft position sensor.i checked with nissan and found that there was a recall for 2005 altimas but my car was not part of the recall.the camshaft was replace.last week my car transmission started jerking and shortly after the service engine light came on.my mechanic told me it was the camshaft position sensor.i forwarded an e-mail to nissan asking what was the parameters of the recall as this was the second time my car had this problem.they responded that my car is not part of the recall and to seek assistance from my local dealer.i have dealt with the local dealership in the past and there customer service is horrible.i have read that this senor can cause my car to stall while driving.i am in fear this will happen on a nyc highway, in a deserted or high crime area.do i have any recourse that would make nissan pay for this $400.00 plus repair?
This recall number, #03v084 describes my situation precisely. My vehicle currently has 97,000 miles on the odometer and i have been experiencing (over the last course of a year) severe oil consumption. Soon after i changed my oil in may of 2013, i began to notice unusual engine noise. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered that my motor was only running on a quart and a half of oil. The mechanic replenished my oil to its normal level and since then, the motor consumes oil at an abnormally rapid rate. According to the nhtsa??s recall #03v084, the catalytic converter disintegrates and the particles of the converter are drawn back into the motor, which causes scaring on the cylinder walls. This problem is the only logical explanation for my vehicle's rapid oil consumption. It??s my intention to approach nissan of north america about this issue. I would greatly appreciate your support.
Front sub-fame severely rusted out, which supports engine and control arms, must be replaced. Safety is compromised.....updated10/20/15 updated 11/07/2017*
The first time car stopped running while driving 35 mph. The second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. Thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!!
Motor mounts failed. Replaced rt front in 2011. Replaced front and right in june 2012, now i am told all 4 need replacing 6 weeks after replacing two.
My car started to overheat as i increase my speed, i have to drive at 30mph or less to keep me car from overheating on the highway to work.
During other service work mechanic found the engine cradle is rotting away.
After driving in stop and go traffic on a very hot day, the clutch pedal lost pressure and was very difficult to use and shift gears.the pedal lost all but the last amount of pressure.this has happened multiple times since the first incident.always occurs in warm, humid weather and heavy usage.could be very dangerous if all pressure is lost and shifting is impossible.this must be corrected!
Brought the car augv18th warranty ended sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was .the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on sept 19th
The transmission is stuck in 5th gear, even if you try to downshift it manually it wouldn't come out of 5th gear.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the crankshaft position sensor had failed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number:07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the campaign. The failure mileage and current mileages were 54,000.
My 2005 nissan altima uses about 3 quarts of oil between oil changes. I see no leaks so it is losing oil in the engine somewhere. There are thousands of complaints about this very problem, why is there nothing done about this?
Crankshaft and camshaft sensors are faulty. This is a very common problem with nissan altima's. This has been replaced two times already. Stalled on highway while going 65mph.
I am driving a 2005 nissan altima se-r with approximately 140,000 miles on it. I was driving on a busy road and coming to a stop for a traffic light, probably at 5 to 10 mph. The engine shut off for no reason. I went to autozone and got the engine code and it is for can shaft position sensor. I browsed internet and this seems a common problem
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the failure was with the crank shaft position sensor. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the crank shaft position sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no further assistance was provided. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however the contact's vin was not included. The failure mileage was 86,981. The current mileage was 140,000.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of thehead gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told i need to replace the engine. I see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine??searching the internet i find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was repaired. After the repair was performed, the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician advised that the fuel pump, alternator and battery terminal cables would have to be replaced. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the ecm but the technician disagreed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While pulling over the vehicle, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
I bought a car, sold "as is", because the dealership advertised the car saying "everything under the hood is in perfect working condition." this was my first time buying a car and they took advantage of it. The car is missing 2 lug nuts on the front driver side, and back passenger side wheel(i don't know how the car passed inspection) it was sold to me with no transmission fluid, when i put some in it began to leak badly(i have pictures) the very next day after purchasing the car i noticed a knocking noise in the engine and everytime i started the car it began to shake for about 10 seconds. Everyday the cars engine would make new noises, by day four the car wouldn't start. Day five it started up but it was overheating within 5 minutes of being on(i didn't know how to read the hot/cold gauge yet being that this was my first car) i tried taking it back but the dealership will not take it back. I took it to a mechanic, they said the transmission is leaking severly, the head gasket is overheating and its warped 4.0.. Its missing lug nuts, the brakes are bad, and has moisture in the oil. I stopped driving the car unless it was a emergency and while i was on the freeway oneday, the car began to shake violently and started to jump back n forth and i couldn't press the gas because it would not go. I could have been killed on the freeway. I just recently took it to another mechanic shop called arrow's transmission. They declared the entire engine a total fail and unsafe.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 109,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the recall had ended. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning.the contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle restarted however, the vehicle would not restart the day after the initial failure.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that there was antifreeze on the spark plugs, which indicated that the cylinders under the timing belt were cracked as a result, the head gasket needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the catalytic converter failed and that the debris from the catalytic converter was drawn up into the engine causing damage to the cylinders in the motor, which caused the vehicle to have a blown head gasket.the catalytic converter was replaced, however the motor was not replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.....updated 04/08/15
Nissan said my vin was not part of the recall for the camshaft and sensor..which had to be replaced..due to the vechile just stalling all of a sudden...very dangerous..if there is a recall for a part...then there is a recall..it cannot be either or.please respond
Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated after the brakes were applied, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated two coils had to be replaced. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued and the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that all of the coils and the wiring harness melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Takata recall my 2005 nissan altima 2.5s shuts off while driving.i almost got into an accident on a city street...
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The three occupants exit from the vehicle immediately. The driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and flames were not present; however, parts of the engine detached onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to excessive low oil consumption and the engine needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic stated the failure was related to the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Was driving at about 45mph when the engine stalled as i was about to take a turn. The steering locked up, and i had to brake hard to avoid going off the road. Luckily there was no fatal injury. Had to get car towed to dealer where they replaced the crankshaft, cam sensor.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle was shaking and hesitating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the catalytic converter had detached and caused engine damage. The engine would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 183,300.
Got the "service engine soon" light on 07/31/2013 and the nissan altima 2005 suddenly stopped while waiting in the red signal. The local mechanic told the code p0335 was being returned which meant crankshaft position sensor has failed. Since there was a campaign for the same model and problem, i contacted the nissan customer care and they said this vin was not part of the campaign. Going to check with the local dealer to reprogram the ecm.
I own a 2005 nissan altima with only 51,570 miles and i noticed a strange sound coming from the engine.i use top grade gas and have had the oil changed every 3000-3500 miles.i took it to a shop and found that it was the tentioner for the timing belt.have he got to the item he showed me where the hard plastic clip had busted off and had the allowed the timing belt to become sloppy.thank god i had a extended warranty so it was covered however, now i notice i am using excessive oil.i only now have 51,880 miles and had to add 1 qt oil.in checking with web sites it is a common problem with the pre-cats causing issues and nissan is aware but will not do a recall on the vehicle.it is a design flaw and should be covered by nissan.
I was waiting at a traffic light to turn green and when i started going and my car made a loud noise so i thought somebody hit me. I got out of the car,but no hit to my car. I thought that was weird because i didn't know what happened. It didn't happened again until a few months later. Most of the time when i start driving i hear a boom sound and i feel that my engine is going to break down. It feels like my gears are not connecting from first to second or if the transmission is not connecting with my engine. If i start driving and then i speed up, my car makes the boom noise. The same happens when i'm coming down the road at a regular speed and i slow down because traffic is slowing, but then we continue at the regular speed my car makes the boom noise like the gears didn't connect. My car is an automatic. I took my car to my mechanic and he told me to check with nissan for any recalls because my car gave him a motor code p0726 which has to due with the motor's crankshaft. He told me that my engine and transmission are not connecting. I search to see if anybody else had that problem and it has been people complaining about the same problem, but no recall has been issue for this problem. Hopefully there's a recall soon to prevent any accidents due to this problem.
I have had two altimas and on both the heads consistently goes out on them.
Oil service turned into 3k out of pocket cost in crossville tn when j and r serviced my car. They insisted on cracking open the engine block to replace gaskets that did not need repair. Caused smoking-improper pressure and other problems. Burns massive amts of oil now. Did not before the service- cyl4 floods w oil- massive problems w oil flooding since. Repaired twice- both times i was taken for more $$.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would become resistant to starting attempts. She later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The failure progressively became worse after the recall repairs.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer advised that the crankshaft sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a remedy was not available for the failure. The failure mileage was 49,500 and the current mileage was 50,545.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
After 20 min or so of idling in traffic, then a 10 minute freeway drive at legal speeds i was approaching the off ramp and the clutch went to the floor, no hydraulic pressure.i was able to move out of the way of traffic without incident and pull over.after 10 min of talking to my insurance company for a tow, i noticed partial pressure restored and drove slowly home.now, with research, i have seen this is extremely common and dangerous.too many complaints have been filed online and with nissan, yet there is no resolution and what's worse, no specific answer to the problem.i hope nhtsa doesn't wait for a serious injury or death to occur before this is looked into, a google search of altima clutch recall brings up over a dozen forums with numerous complaints of the same problem.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the crank cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,610.
The engine started to stall and the car won't move.there was smoke coming out from under the hood. Finally, the car simply stopped, and had to be pushed to a safe place to park.dharm
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upstream oxygen sensor and the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
At 80k miles,the 3.5l infinity/350z motor that has been *very* well taken care of had a known issue occur which caused the valve to come loose in the engine.there is a problem where some screws which hold a butterfly valve together wiggle loose and is ingested into the engine.this causes the valve to get damaged and fall out resulting in total engine failure.nissan knows this occurs and is unwilling to help me with the repair.when this occurred to me,i was in a very bad situation and nearly lost control of the car,i was lucky enough to gain control again however there was some damage to the car when i nearly went into the ditch.i have a police report as well. So nissan knows their top of the line engines can with no warning fail which at any speed can be a potential serious accident. The fix is simple to prevent it, secure those screws with some glue or lock tight,but if they admit this is a design flaw,then they'd be responsible for the damaged engines and they seem to prefer to deny it.i just spent a week trying to get them to take some responsibility and they wont.this is beyond a warranty issue in my opinion if it can cause the driver to loose power and loose control of the car.it happens quickly and the impact on control is immediate.not safe at any speed. So this complaint is one of safety and one of having to cover a total engine failure no matter how well you take car of your engine.
The timing chain tensioner is failing/has failed, there is an engine knocking noise that causes the 3.5l v6 to sound like a diesel, as others have described. It comes directly from the location of the timing chain. I don't have the funds or hours and hours it requires to replace the tensioner just yet. The problem has been ongoing for at least 15,000 miles. If the timing chain jumps because the tensioner was not a quality part and broke, the engine will lock up, as has happened to others, and possibly cause a wreck if other cars are around. Nissan should issue a recall to investigate and fix this problem. That is all i ask. I wanted to report that i have the same issue for my vehicle as others of the same kind do, so it can get fixed before something dangerous happens to me or my wife.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The service engine soon warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. The failure recurred multiple times. The service engine indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor and cam shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and engine shut off, was barely able to get to the side of the freeway before the car came to a complete stop. It was the most scary experiencei have ever had in my life. The ses light came on only after loosing all control. I was told at the shop that this is a common issue with some altimas and that they had a recall.
Nissan altima 2005 2.5 engine will turn over but not start. Replaced cam and crank sensors, fuel pump,plugs,valve cover. When it does start you have turn push accelerator 2/3down and crank for over 15 seconds. Sometime start,maybe not. Also gas could plugs after sitting for while
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to pump the accelerator pedal in order to get the vehicle to start. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and received a code that stated that the shaft sensor was over heating and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for a second diagnosis. The failure mileage was 98,000. The vin was unavailable.
My car started making an engine rattling noise as if i needed oil.i took my car to a mechanic and had the oil and filter changed several times, but the noise continued and my check engine light came on and will not go off. The noise has gotten louder and my car hesitates when i try to accelerate. Sometimes when i try to start my car, it hesitates and will not start.the mechanic stated that it sounded like my crankshaft was going bad.i looked on the internet for those kinds of problem with my car and saw that there was a recall on this item, but my vin didn't show that mine was one of the ones that was recalled. I am not the original owner of this vehicle, i bought it used from a car dealership.i need for this problem to be repaired without cost to me because this is not my fault.
Vehicle engine stops. Nissan will only fix part of the cause. Expects clients to fix the actual sensor. Wouldn't recommend another nissan.
What is the deal with this engine? this car has less that 120k miles.it seems i get a lot of interference when i'm driving it. The car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. When my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. H2o sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. Samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. Fcc id a3lejpn970 fcc id a3lsmn970u. I have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. The cars will increase speed as if i am ready to run into a brick wall. This car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. I can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.
Car shuts downno powerwillnot start. Back upon the freeway itjust shuts off with no warningthis is not the first timethis problem will kill me or ppl around me on the road.it will stopandyou can'tput on your brakes nor steertomove to a save place
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 25 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the same failure was diagnosed.the dealer (nissan of stockton, 3077 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95212) stated that there was no recall associated with the vin.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 29720363. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Last year, i noticed my service engine light had appeared. I had the code checked and it was the crank shaft sensor. I had this part replaced and it drove fine for a while. About two months ago, this light came back on and the sensor had gone bad again. This causes my car so drive very sluggish and go dead when driving at a low rate of speed. I did some research and saw where nissan had a recall campaign for this part on the same year/make/model of my car. I contacted them and they said my car wasn't covered under their recall and they refuse to help me. This is the 2nd time this has gone bad. I think my car should be covered as well. They told me to report this issue to nhtsa.
About 2 yrs ago the engine light came on in my nissan. I took it for a diagnostic and it came up with two codes that at this point i don't remember. However, what i was told is that i needed my crankshaft sensor replaced. I checked online for information about this sensor and i came across a recall for this sensor. Around the same time my headlights started burning out bulbs also. I also noticed there was a recall on a headlight issue. I contacted a local dealership to check my vin to see if i qualified for the recall and i was told my vin was supposedly one of the impacted ones. Which is too coincidental. My car stalls while running and at times will not start. And i say will, because, i brought it in to 2 different shops for replacement and neither could find a compatible sensor. They even ordered one from nissan and it did not fit and were unable to fix it. They apologized and said that i would be able to drive it but would eventually need to somehow replace it. I have since continued driving it, as it is the only vehicle i have. It has gotten worse and turns off my often. I am asking for some type of help. I am out of options. I am afraid it will one day shut off as i driving and cause a catastrophe.
My engine started making a loud rattling noise. It was especially loud when it was not moving but became a little more silent once the car was moving. Took it to nissan to find the problem and they told me my timing chain tensioners were failing and that it had to be fixed very soon before the chain snaps and damages the engine.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to lose power after the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive and the vehicle began to accelerate normally. The contact also stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the vehicle began to accelerate independently after the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The car started hesitating while driving and the head gasket was blown due to the pre cat system clogging up this is a very high cost repair for this vehicle and all these vehicles should be repaired at nissan cost due to the amount of vehicles this has happened to and there being class action law suites over it. This is their fault not mine why should i be responsible for this cost when it has happened to numerous 05 altima. They should man up and fix this issue. I have owned 3 other nissan vehicles with no problems besides maintenance,but this is the last nissan i will ever own, i was going to get an infinity but since nissan makes those i will not be purchasing one of those either and will research before i purchase any vehicle to make sure nissan doesn't have anything to do with the vehicle name. I'm done with nissan and would not recommend anyone to purchase one they do not stand behind their name anymore. Also the vehicle has always been services at a nissan dealership.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hoodand the engine was on fire. Theentire warning panel illuminated. There were no injuries reported or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while sitting at a complete stop,the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (crank shaft position sensor) however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, a warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.
While driving my 2005 nissan altima, it appears to have shifting issues that are known to nissan. Nissan needs to step up to the plate and stand by their product. Hard shift from 1st to 2nd at initial start up. Also have shifting issues from 3rd to 4th. The shifting from 3/4 is when vehicle is at operating temps. There is a very hard shift and delay in shift. I have called several dealers, and all claim not to have any recalls or bulletins, or deny hearing of any shifting issues. Very poor customer service. Going into 4th from 3rd, vehicle seems to have a delay and stalls, unit revs, and finally kicks into gear.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 20-30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to middletown nissan (1153 newfield st, middletown, ct 06457, (860) 632-6550) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,873.
Looses momentumoccasionallywhen driving down the road. In the last 2weeks it started. Vehicle has always been fine. Recently it just dies as your driving.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 12 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was able to resume to normal. The failure recurred five times. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Engine cut off all by itself and the check engine light went on.mechanic said the problem was with my camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor.i've had problems with those same parts two years ago as well.
I was driving a 2005 nissan altima (se-r v6 with only 66,000 miles on it) at approximately 35-40 mph when all of a sudden the engine shut down without warning in the middle of the road with my wife and our 2 year old daughter in the back seat. I tried to start the engine right away. It's now hard to start unlike before and it sounds like starting a car with a weak battery on it but i know my battery is still good that's why i suspected something went wrong with the engine. Finally after 3 seconds the engine started but the "service engine soon" light turned on. When i hit the gas pedal, the car didn't accelerate as it did before this incident happened. The following day i brought my car to the dealership where i bought it. After running some diagnostics, they found out that the camshaft position sensors and crankshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. I ask if there was any recall issue regarding this problem and they said none. The calculated total cost was $631.00. After further negotiation the price went down to $550.00. While waiting for the service to be finished i browsed the net and found out that there were also the same problems encountered by other nissan altima owners. I asked the dealership again if there's really no recall for this despite of many consumer complaints and they even printed me a result that there have been no campaign for this issue. I went home wondering why there is no "recall" made to fix this serious safety issue. What if i was driving in a highway at 70 mph and the engine suddenly shut down?
The car stalled out... Almost got hit.... Had the throttle body replaced..looked online and saw there was a recall for this year model and part...got in touch with nissan and they said there was no recall on this particular vin..from what i read all nissan altima's were recalled for this part..i also did not receive notice. Can someone check this vin ast safercar.gov and let me know ...thank you...ps this car has very low mileage and is well maintained.
The engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
I own a 2005 nissan. I rely on my car daily to get to medical appointments. The car stalls in park all lights start blinking then dies. Has happened while driving as well the car will move but you cant accelerate on the pedal this happened in a traffic circle my fiance and two friends were with me at the time. This is very dangerous i could get into a bad accident and die or even kill my passengers. I have had a mechanic reset my ecm but this keeps happening i have tried to fix the problem on my own and have had no luck. I own a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se v6 four door sedan and i feel unsafe driving. Something needs to be done i was hoping my experience would be awesome ive always liked the cars now honestly im scared to drive in it and wont reccomend anyone getting one. I havent had any accident or anything. Me having this car is required medically. Also check engine light came on one day stayed on for a month then just shut off so now i have no clue whats going on with my car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to squeal. The vehicle stalled several times before reaching the intended destination. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the idle control sensor had failed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 35,821 and the current mileage was 36,300.
Catalytic converter! and precat!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 25 mph when he noticed that the vehicle had surged abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road.the vehicle did restart after numerous attempts. This failure has occurred intermittently four times over a period of a six months.the vehicle was taken in for diagnostic testing but no results were given as contact did not want to pay for the testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but the vin was included in the recall.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and i'd have to rev it up. We opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. The fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. I read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. And every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can i do about the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and electronic control module were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled and suddenly restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. The contact was successfully able to maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer informed him they were unsure what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle would shut down without warning.the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop and they discovered that the oxygen sensor failed.the oxygen sensor was replaced; however, the vehicle continued to shut off.on august 1, 2008, the vehicle would not accelerate in traffic and was rear ended.the contact's vehicle was pushed into the preceding vehicle.the contact and three passengers received minor injuries.she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) two weeks after the crash.the insurance company did not investigate.a report was filed with the manufacturer.the failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 03/24/09.*ljupdated 03/24/09.
Oil consumption on 2005 v6 nissan altima.
Make: nissanmodel: altimamodel year(s): 2005nhtsa campaign id number : 07v527000 component: engine and engine cooling my car started having problems and it would not pass inspection because of the engine light alert. The reason was due to the crankshafts which i replaced but kept having the problem. The mechanic suggest to look up any outstanding recalls and i found the above campaign which describes my problem exactly. All i need to do is take it to the dealer to reprogram the ecm.the dealers states that my car is not part of the recall and want to charge to get it reprogram. Why should i pay for a manufacture defect when there is an outstanding recall on this problem.the cars has no other problems and the only reason why it won't pass inspection is because of the problem described above.i don't see why this should be and i need a recall notice to take to the dealer to get the car ecm programmed. Or do i have to be involved in accident before the problem can be corrected. Thank you
Vehicle crank shaft sensor failed causing vehicle to shut down while driving.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 50-55 mph when the vehicle stalled and the engine overheated without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer yet the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and he was advised that the head gasket was blown. The local mechanic advised him of nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, he was advised by an authorized dealer that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 62,000.updated 12/7/10
While driving at low speeds the car is cutting off completely. This happened twice and then i took the vehicle into thedealer. The vehicle has approx 84,00 miles. The check engine and brake lights come on but there is no power to the vehicle. After waiting a few minutes the car will start back up. This happens without notice and you do not have time to pull over. After taking car into dealer i was informed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced at a cost of over $300. There is a recall to have the crankshaft reprogrammed but it does not cover replacement.
While driving in traffic yesterday; engine stalled twice nearly causing and accident.auto will be taken to dealer today for inspection.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While approaching a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for it to function normally. The contactstated that the check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred eight times. The dealer was notified and stated that there was a recall and that her vehicle identification number was not included. The vehicle was taken to a body shop who confirmed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and it was repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 116864 and the current mileage was 116907. Updated 09/30/2010. *ljupdated 10/04/10
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The crankshaft sensor has failed, which causesthe vehicle to stall without prior warning.the manufacturer and the dealer stated that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).he was ineligible for a free remedy, so no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Recall notice for 2005 nissan altima electronic control module.consumer does not understand why she had to pay for repairs and wants help with being reimbursed for repairs. *njthe consumer stated she had been having problems for months with the vehicle just coming to a stop. The consumer stated the dealer told her, they had fixed the recall, but if she wanted her vehicle to stop stalling, she would need to pay an additional amount.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start on several occasions throughout the day.the electrical system was working fine, but the engine would not turn over.the vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the problem, but stated that the cause was most likely due to the cold weather.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle completely shut off.the vehicle coasted down a hill.the contact shifted into park and restarted the vehicle.a few days later, the failure recurred.the most recent occurrence was on november 26, 2008, in which the contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle.once the vehicle was started, it shut off again.when the vehicle restarted, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.he took the vehicle to the dealer and stated that he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the dealer informed the contact that he would have to pay $250 to repair the issue because the failure had little to do with the recall.he chose not to have it repaired at the time; however, he paid $80 to get his vehicle back from the dealer.the manufacturer had not been notified.the current mileage was 74,157 and failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
I have a 2005 nissan altima and have been having problems with my car! i've taken it to a mechanic shop and it was put on a machine to see what was going on. And it came back my crankshaft position sensor has gone bad. So i went out and bought one and had it put in. And i would say about 3 days later the same thing started again. The car was idle up high then come down and i would start driving not even maybe a mile or less away from where i live it would just completely shut down. I would try to crank it several time and it would come on and then shut off.so i took it back to the shop and said oh maybe it was a bad sensor so i got another one and had that put in. So i'm thinking it's fixed well i could get to a very busy road and it would shut off doesn't matter where i was in the road or all the vehicles coming my way!! very scary thing to have to go through i've had so much stress cause of this problem i haven't been able to take my kids with me anywhere i go cause i didn't want them to be in the car! i have been having problems for like 2 months not ever thinking it could be nissan's mistake.. When it would die i would just sit there trying to crank it and sometimes it would crank then maybe moving 5 feet die again. And then getting it cranked from that spot it would maybe go 20 feet and then die.i've had it to 2 mechanics and tested several times saying the same thing and also this crankshaft sensor can also cause other problems to the car. I've spent 300$ trying to fix this problem and to know it's been on a recall and i was never noticed kind of makes me so mad!! i have a family and kids that has to go everyday things and having this problem has been a pain. I think nissan needs to try more to contact there customer and let them know. I know i've had the same address and was never noticed! so know i took it to nissan and there telling me i have to pay 220$ for the crankshaft position sensor?? im like what.. The only thing there doing is reprogramming it!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the check engine light illuminated and the engine experienced difficulty starting.the contact made numerous attempts before the vehicle finally started.while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle felt as if it would stall every five miles; however, it never completely stopped.the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for diagnostic testing and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor faulty.the dealer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact believes that the manufacturer should include her vehicle in the recall if the failures are identical.the crankshaft position sensor was replaced by the dealer at her expense.the current and failure mileages were 55,000.updated 05/14/09.*ljupdated 05/14/09.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).she consulted the dealer and took the vehicle in for repair.the dealer replaced the ecm module as the recall remedy.a few days after the repair, she noticed that it was difficult to accelerate.the failure occurred mostly on the freeway.the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle back in for inspection.the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 45,030 and failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact noticed that the engine warning light would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel.he experienced a no-start condition when attempting to start the vehicle.in addition, the vehicle stalls at relatively low speeds.he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately called the dealer.he was informed that before the vehicle could be repaired according to the recall, he would have to pay for a diagnostic.the manufacturer agreed with the dealer.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 150,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph into a parking space the vehicle would suddenly stall. The failure occurred intermittentlyfor two weeks. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel prior or after the failure. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that there was a failure, but she couldn't recall what it was. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 47,178.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated excessively when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal.the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they reset the computerized system.on a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures.the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000.
Purchased a 05 altima in june of 2004. I have had nothing but problems. I took the car in at 19,000 and told them my car shakes and there is a ticking in the front end. Sounds like it is coming from the engine. You can feel the shaking in the seats, gear shift and steering wheel. Not to mention the shaking continues to knock my windows out of place. The shaking happens when your are sitting at a stop light and while driving. They told me that i would need to replace tires and alignment. I did the alignment. They then said that the ticking was normal and the shaking was normal. So being a young female i was took them for there word. I then was driving about 35 mph and the right front tire blew out. I was able to pull over, no one was hurt. Called nissan said tires were not covered under warranty. So i went to an outside tire dealer to have replaced, was told rim was bent. Again called nissan was told that was my problem. So i purchased a new set of rims. Just started to face the fact that i would have to deal with the shaking and noise. About 2 months ago returned to the dealer because along with the shaking and noise now there is a loud clunking on the right passenger side. Was told tires need to be replace, alignment and balance. Also get this right front passenger rim bent. Again! said it was the roads. Took to tire dealer. Rim was bent. He did his part, took it back to dealer. They have had my car more times in the last 2 months then i care to remind myself. But has been no fix to any of my issues. At closing of repair ticket was told ticking noise they did not know where it was coming from but they were pretty sure it was not the engine. The shaking was from a broke rack and pinion. So now that i am over my 36,000 mile warranty. I need to pay over 1300.00 to have repaired. I feel like this car is a lemon and i am now stuck. I am very upset with this lack of concern nissan has with my issues. I need help getting my car repaired.
Car stalling at in traffic, stop lights, and while driving. I was told to replace air filter and have fuel injector service. I did. Car began stalling again. I was told to have throttle body cleaned. I did. Engine light on . Hose putback on. Engine light on again. Was told there was code for idle valve but they didn't know how to address it. They reset computer. Car stalling again. Barely made it across intersection to get to dealership. Nissan replaced air filter, cleaned fuel injectors (again) and replaced crack shaft sensors. I just got car today. The car stalling while driving seems a bit dangerous.
Nissan altima (engine: 2.5s, 2005 model) has engine intermittently stop running without warning while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds. This causes a lack of power steering and throttle and has nearly caused an accident. Vehicle has already had recall id from nhtsa: 07v527000 performed on it. There have been 5 recurrences of this issue dating between august 9 to present. Vehicle went to power nissan of temp on august 20 2010 where dealer was unable to troubleshoot the issue, reproduce the issue, or find a root cause.
Cam shaft sensor failure. Similar in function to the recalled crankshaft senor, the cam shaft part can stall a car, or prevent from restarting due to overheating. It also is vital to engine timing and other items which pertain to engine performance.sept 12, 2011 67000 miles replaced thisthe second time in under 3 years part needed to be replaced. Why is this not a recall like it's crankshaft counterpart.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled.in addition, the battery and the engine warning lights continuously illuminated.the vehicle restarted but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both cam shaft position sensors and the vias swirl control valves needed to be replaced. The dealer informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,500.
I own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5 and in nov of 2009 there was a recall on this car due to a ecm reprogram(crankshaft position sensor code r0712).on june 27 i was driving my car and when i went to turn the corner at 10mph the car shut off,it restarted back up rite away so i thought nothing of it.however the next day it happened again and it didn't restart right away.on monday june 29th i called nissan and made an appointment.i took my car in to nissan of hayward ca on june 30th at 8:30am described the problem, the guy told me that my car was not affected in the recall(which i knew was untrue) but that there was a upgrade that had to be done on the cars computer but that it mite not fix the problem, because he thought it could be the crank shaft position sensor.after the reprogramming was complete i was informed that there were no other codes that came up and that reprogramming the ecm fixed the problem and that everything should be ok.unfortunately i was driving my husband to work and soon as we were taking off from the light the car shut off again and did not restart for 10 minutes.nissan reprogrammed the computer in my car and probably in many other 2005 nissan altima's however just like in my case reprogramming theses computers isn't enough because obviously it doesn't solve the problem. I was sold a defective car and i feel like nissan should take more concern and responsibility than just reprogramming the computer when it clearly isn't fixing the very dangerous problem that these vehicles impose. This is a serious problem to my family and others as my car is just shutting down without warning. Something needs to be done on behalf of nissan to ensure that this problem is assisted in the proper manner.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the recall had ended. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Car would not start and service engine soon light on.crankshaft and camshaft sensors replaced, at my expense.told my vehicle not included in the recall.they need to expand the recall to include 2005 2.5s models.it's all over the internet about these same issues!!!!!
We owned a 2005 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle started jerkingand then stopped running.vehicle was taking to mechanic, and mechanic said problem was with defective crankshaft sensors.we communicated this information to dealership, who acknowledge that there was defective crankshaft sensors recall, but that our vin number was not included in the recall.the dealership would not fix the problem.crankshaft sensors were changed.new parts were completely different from the old ones (totally new redesign) car had about 60,000 miles when incident occurred.
2005 nissan altima with deceleration problems. Consumer states that the vehicle will decelerate from what ever speed to about 20 mph. He states that the dealer keeps saying bring it in while the vehicle is having the problem.the consumer stated the throttle chamber was replaced and the fuel injection serviced, however later in the month, the problem re-surfaced again. The vehicle always seemed to return to normal operation after the vehicle was turned off and turned back on again. The problem happened again on december 7th and 15th.
Crankshaft position sensor overheated causing brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor engine stoped running causing me to lose control.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.after the vehicle was purchased, the air bag light illuminated while driving 45 mph.the dealer attempted to repair the failure on several occasions.there was also no oil in the vehicle at the time of purchase.the failure mileage was 9,339.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several moments. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the malfunction was contributed to the crank shaft position sensor. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate followed by the vehicle stalling.the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) in december 2007.the dealer repaired the ecm for a second time in july 2009 however, the vehicle continued to stall.the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not further repaired.the current mileage was 116,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the service engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off.suddenly, the vehicle stalled and coasted to the side of the road.the engine restarted after ten minutes.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000, although the failures were identical.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were unavailable.
My 2005 altima was failing to start normally.i took it to my local mechanic to find out why. After some searching my mechanic foundthe crankshaft sensor was faulty and had caused other fault codes to occur.the car has approx 56,000 miles on it and i was told this problem normally should not happen with this amount of miles. When the part was picked up by the mechanic, he was told thateight of these sensors were recently sold for this same problem.i also checked online and found some of the same complaints from consumers.one person suggested a recall should have been made for this problem. The part was $42 but after diagnostic testing and an oil change, my bill was almost $200!i have been happy with the altima up to this point but feel there are several other altima owners out there who have suffered this same problem.if that is the case, a recall should be issued.if a recall happens to be issued, then i feel i should be reimbursed for having to pay for fixing my vehicle.
I lost power from 65mph to 40mph without warning on a hwy with the speed limit of 65mph>i took to dealership and they replaced throttle body assy.i received a recall notice "that the engine might stop running while being driven due to the program in the electronic control module.they said this wasn't a problem.9/04/2008 the engine stalled after started this time a faulty crankshaft position sensor.please look into related dangers. Thanks
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated the failure occurred due to the crankshaft position sensor overheated and caused a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. The contact was able to locate nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) which he believed to be associated with the failure yet the dealer and manufacturer both advised his vin was not included with the recall. The failure and current mileages were 75,600.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that in order to start the vehicle, he would have to partially depress the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor and performed a fuel induction service. He referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was advised by the manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,626 and the current mileage was 118,646.
My 2005 altima was recalled because the crankshaft position sensor (cps) gets hot, fails to send signals to the engine control module (ecm) fast enough, so the ecm shuts down the engine, increasing the danger of being involved in a traffic accident (nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 ).in june, my car stalled on the highway. I towed it home and discovered via a code reader that the cps failed, and by google & the nhtsa web site that this was part of the recall id'd above. The remedy is to reprogram the ecm.i made an appointment with the dealer who originally sold this car when new, and dropped off the car. The next day the nissan dealer left me a self-serving and deceptive message (that i can send you in audio format or transcribed to text) insinuating that along with the free remedy (reprogramming the ecm), the cps had been replaced for $257. I stopped by the dealer to discuss this, and to my relief (since the recall remedy didn't require this $257 repair) the cps had not been replaced.however i experienced the same failure the next hot day. Nissan's ecm reprogramming remedy had no effect - the engine stalled and the code reader again said cps failure.i opened a file with nissan usa consumer affairs, who assigned a rep. The rep. First spoke withthe dealer, then called me and refused to pay to replace the cps (a $37 part).why doesn't this recall include replacing the cps (nissan's recommended fix, when the ecm reprogramming fails)? this partial recall is problematic because it's: #1 almost free for nissan (no parts, minutes of labor)#2 in my case ineffective, causing no cessation of accident risk (a common problem, i'd bet) #3 limited to only one of the 2 failing parts in a closely integrated failure pattern#4 an effective "loss leader" - bringing customers to their garage, allowing nissan to make money (e.g. Replacing the $37 csp for $257)#5 hard to verify (no visible new or old parts to prove they did the ecm reprogramming).
My "service engine soon" light came on and i later noticed that the engine was hard to start. While driving on the freeway there were two incidents where the motor almost died - i called and made an appointment with my local nissan dealership. Meanwhile, i looked up any recalls for my year and model and there was one on the crankshaft position sensor from 2007 and i also noticed numerous complaints about this same issue. The dealership diagnosed a problem with this sensor and they replaced it but they also told me that my vin was not on the recall list. I had to pay for the repair myself. I called nissan and they won't do anything about it, stating that the recall was issued based on where the car was manufactured. The part failed regardless of where the car was assembled. I think nissan should consider expanding this recall to include all models involving this problem. This is a safety issue.
2005 nissan altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment.consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. *njthe consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return.the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle began smoking and flames were coming from under the hood. The fire department was notified who came and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries but the vehicle was destroyed. The origin of the fire was unknown and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified of the firewho offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.
I recently took my 2005 nissan altima to a local dealership for a tsb. The car was stalling at low speed. The tsb said the crank sensor would overheat and would not allow the ecm to read the sensor. The dealership reprogrammed the ecm, but told me i had to buy a new sensor, which i did. I believe the problem is created by the design/positioning of the sensor, causing it to overheat. I feel nissan is charging to make repairs on a tsb at the expense of nissan owners.
Crankshaft position sensor bad, part has a known defect from the supplier yet nissan will not replace or call recall notice.car can shut down while driving, high risk for fatality.
Nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 summary:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensorwith regard to above recall details, when i provided the vin to nissan dealership, they don't see any recalls for it. But it is quite dangerous to drive with this mechanical problem in the car. Appreciate if appropriate safety care istaken by manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 40 mph. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately thirty minutes. The failure had since recurred twice. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook when he drove the vehicle after the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Dt: contact stated her carstopped on her while driving two-three times since mid august 2005. The car startedshaking prior to stopping. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The problem has not been diagnosed.she wantedto file a complaint because she didnot feel safe in the car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle shut down and the service engine warning light illuminated afterwards.the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electronic control module failed.the dealer reprogrammed the electronic control module.the engine light illuminated again after the reprogramming of the electronic control module.the manufacturer stated that the crank shaft position sensor caused the engine light to remain lit.the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact would be responsible for the crank shaft position sensor repair.the failure mileage was 52,300 and current mileage is 52500.updated 09/16/08.*ljupdated 09/17/08.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel sensor and the fuel pressure regulator. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
My 2005 nissan altima stalled while driving, and "check engine soon" light came on.i was able to arrive home, however i could not start the vehicle again.i had it towed to the dealer who informed me that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced.when i called nissan consumer affairs, they informed me my vehicle is not included in the recall to replace the crank position sensor.i do not understand why my vehicle is not included in this recall, since my problem is identical to the problem described in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle restarted automatically after 20 minutes and the warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel.the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failure was identical.the manufacturer would not assist because the vehicle was excluded from the recall.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle would continuously stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the failure was located at the crank shaft sensor. The contact located a recall relative to the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000- engine and engine cooling) yet was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer recommended having the dealer diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 48,950 and the current mileage was 49,000.
My vehicle was involved in a collision. The driver stated that the brakes weren't working and the car seemed to have shut off prior to impact.rear ended another vehicle.vehicle deemed a total loss.accident occurred on june 14th.received a recall notice on june 18 concerning the electronic control module and the vehicle could shut off and this cause an accident.this is what happened and because i was not aware of the recall the insurance payoff does not even cover the loan. I feel that nissan was negligent because they sent this recall 7 months too late.i am currently without a vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 35-40 mph the vehicle stalled. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane,turn the engine off and place the vehicle in park. She waited a few seconds and restarted the vehicle and it began to function normally. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised her that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The local mechanic advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer regarding nhtsa recall campaign id number:07v527000, engine and engine cooling. The dealer advised her that she had to pay for the repairs since the recall was not associated with her vin. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 98,068.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to a complete stop.there was pressure applied to the brake pedal. Followed by an engine stall.the engine restarted after waiting a few moments. The driver resumed operation with caution.the engine warning light indicatorilluminated on the instrument panel.the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated the failure was contributed to the crank sensor.there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact experienced the identical failures mentioned in the recall.however, the vin number was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service repair.the manufacturer has been notified.the contact had concern of the safety risk involved.the failure and current mileages were 39,000.the vin number was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the safety complaint form. Jsupdated 10/5/09 updated 10/07/09
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima 2.5. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to a local mechanic shop. The mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor at the contact's expense. The dealer was then contacted and informed the contact that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer provided no further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the contact's vin was not included in ther ecall. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Catalytic converter has gone bad on low mileage, single owner, well maintained car. This is a widespread problem with 2002-2005 nissan altima. What makes the problem worse is that the converter disintegrates and gets sucked into the engine and cause engine damage and stalling. Spoke tonissan customer care and escalated to executive response team at nissan, and they are unwilling to accept responsibility for a faulty part for which they had issued 3 tsbs but refuse to accept responsibility for the defective part and subsequent damage to engine. This should be a recall or at least a warranty extension.
There are several problems :- vehicle loses engine power on highway (cruise set to 65, droops to 55 and then picks up again)- vehicle has stalled at traffic lights- vehicle has trouble starting after being turned off for a short (less than 30 mins) period of time.the problem was diagnosed by meineke as a failed crankshaft position sensor.a recall affecting this car (07527000) was issues by only to fix the ecm, not the sensor which was affected as well.i have several other examples of sensor failures on the make and model of this vehicle. I am currently waiting for the part to be replaced and arguing with nissan to make the replacement free of charge.
The contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The dealer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that he smelled a foul odor emitting from the vehicle and took the vehicle to his personal mechanic. The pre catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors were replaced by the mechanic. After the repair, the vehicle began to briefly pause when accelerating. The contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.updated 7/23/12
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel sporadically when driving at various speeds 5 mph and above. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that she needed to replace the manifold converter and the o2 sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
My car was running fine until i got in my car one day and it would barely crank. It took it a minute, but it finally did. That happened several times. Then, while driving to work, my car shut off in the middle of the highway, while driving. This is extremely scary and i amnot understanding why this is happening. My local nissan dealership will not look at it because my check engine light is on. Well, my light didn't come on until this started happening. What is happening to my car fits the description of the recall to a tee. I have gone to a mechanic shop and they have told me that being what is wrong with my car will make the check engine light come on. My complaint is that the dealership will not look at it or fix it because of the check engine light. This needs to be fixed and hopefully soon. I carry young children in my car and its the onlymean of transportation i have. I don't need something to happen while doing this. Thank you for your time.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer seeks reimbursement for a crankshaft position sensor.*tgwthe consumer stated the sensor needed to be replaced because the vehicle would intermittently cut off as described in the recall. The consumer was denied reimbursement because the recall only required reprogramming the ecm. The consumer stated the reprogramming of the ecm did not resolve the problem, because a few months later the stalling occurred. The problem was not resolved until the crankshaft position sensor was replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 25 mph, she noticed the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and the vehicle stalled. As a consequence her risk for serious injury and crash were increased. Approximately 3 to 5 minutes later, the vehicle restarted. She notified the manufacturer of recall# 07v527000(engine and engine cooling) in which a representative stated that her vin number was excluded. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.updated 11/10/09 the consumer was informed the camsahft sensor needed to be replaced.the consumer took the vehicle to a local repair and was told the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced.updated 11/16/09.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road.the contact waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and drove to her residence.the following day, while on the way to the dealer, the vehicle shut off again.she waited awhile, restarted the vehicle, and continued to the dealer.the dealer stated that the crank sensors needed to be replaced because they were not on recall.the contact paid $482 for the vehicle to be repaired.the failure and current mileages were 52,949.updated 09/24/08. *ljthe consumer stated she received a recall notice in the mail and is seeking reimbursement. Updated 10/01/08.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired according to the recall for the ecm.immediately after the repair, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired the engine throttle.the dealer still has possession of the vehicle because the contact is afraid to operate the vehicle.the failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 26,000.updated 07/07/08.*lj
Crank shaft sensor needs to be replace.i had the ecm reset with the recall but now the check engine light is back on.the car stalls out on me on the interstate.is that safe?
Noticed intermittent issue when driving on hwy, car engine will stop/hesitate causing the card to decrease speed suddenly.after 10+ seconds the car will resume functioning normally, the check engine sensor will also come on.when diagnosing the code at a local autopart seller i receive a crankshaft position sensor issue.this issue cause the car to suddenly decelerate, which could cause significant injury.i have located an nhtsa campaign that describes a recall for 2005 nissan altima 2.5l, stating that the "crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor", the campaign continues with "the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the ecm logic does not have time to fix the issue which can cause the engine to stop suddenly. I have contacted the nissan customer service dept and they will not even recognize nhtsa campaign id 07v527000.i have been quoted by the dealership for 350 dollars for the part.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the service engine light illuminated and the engine revved while the vehicle was idling.the contact was concerned that his vehicle would not pass inspection.the vehicle was repaired for the same failure in january of 2007, but recurred 4,000 miles later.the contact is concerned that the repair will need to be made after every few miles he travels.nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced.the failure mileage was 57,800.
On the 2005 nissan ultima 2.5 liter engines the crank shaft positioning sensor fails prematurely resulting in loss of power to the engine.the engine stalls out at speeds above 65 mph placing the driver and passengers in grave danger of a rear end collision which could result in the death or injury to the occupants. This was extremely dangerous in louisville, kentucky on interstate 65 with a huge population of tractor trailers moving north and south on i65. Nissan has failed to acknowledged this safety issue. I challenge you to conduct a google search and find numerous consumer complaints about this safety issue.many consumers have contacted nissan but it appears they are unwilling to acknowledge this potential deadly safety issue. I would ask you asthe agency responsible for safety to force nissan to do the right thing and make this a mandatory recall. Its unfortunate nissan is playing the same game as toyota and someone must act on this safety issue now before someone is killed!!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 35 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning.the failure occurred after a right turn was made.the vehicle failed to immediately restart.the vehicle was repaired twice.the contact discovered that her vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) after the repairs had been made.the dealer would not reimburse her for the repair costs.the current mileage was 51,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
Check engine soon sign. I used for 4 1/2 years and the warranty is for 8 years.i was told catalytic converter is bad.
Car turned off while entering on ramp of highway in heavy traffic. According to a recall notice of dec 2007, the ecm must be updated. I brought my vehicle in for the recall. I was told in order to perform the recall update they must first run a diagnostic test for $98. I was then told the crankshaft position censor needs to be replaced. This would cost another $200. Since i did not receive the recall notice and the ecm caused the crankshaft position censor to overheat how is it that i must pay for this. This was due to the defect in the vehicle. I had no way to know if it even needed to be replaced. I had to go by their word and in order to have the computer in my vehicle updated. This is very dangerous. When i called nissan consumer affairs for their assistance, i was first told that the vin on my vehicle did not fall under the recall. When i insisted that how is it my car would have the same problem as described in the recall they then changed their position to a letter was sent out to my in june of 2008. I would not ignore such an important recall notice. I never received the letter and if not for stalling while driving i still would not know.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall and the check engine light would illuminate. After several minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic and found the crank shaft position sensor had failed. The contact did not have the crankshaft position sensor replaced. The manufacturer advised there was a recall for the failure however, his vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number 06v223000: engine and engine cooling). No further assistance was offered by the manufacturer.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. Updated 10/27/10. *lj
Car hesitates to start,searched internet to find same year and model has same multiple complaint. Something called crank sensor if so many vehicles have problem i think it should be recalled... I only have 40000 miles on my car.
I have a 2005 nissan altima. On my way back home on the highway, my check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership to get it checked out. They said my crank sensor is faulty. Now this was a common problem for 2002-03 altimas, but the 2004-2006 altimas are known to have this problems. I have been reading reports on consumeraffairs.com and it seems like every owner of a 2002-2006 nissan altima is having this problem. Nissan is aware of this problem but refuses to do anything about it (according to other consumers that complained to nissan).as a consequence of this failure, the car can stop in motion. Several of the consumers had their cars stop on the highway which can be fatal. The only symptoms are jerking and shaking of the car followed by stalling. The repair costs around $250, but it is not a guranteed fix. Many consumers had them happen numerous times, and had to fix them with their own money every time. I hope nhtsa takes proper action against nissan and force them to acknowledge their mistake and issue a recall. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for the crankshaft position sensor.she did not call the dealer until the failure occurred.while driving less than 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off.the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the dealer.she was informed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and the dealer could not reprogram the ecm.because the failure already occurred, the dealer could not repair or replace the sensor under the recall.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 70,000.
In june of 2008, i received a notice in the mail regarding a recall on the engine cooling of the 2005 nissan altima 2.5l engine. I took my car in the to local nissan dealership in lubbock, tx and the issue was supposedly corrected. I had never had any issues with my car until after this repair was done. I went to pick up my car and right afterwards my check engine light came on and has remained on since then. I called over to the dealership and was advised that it was ok for the service engine light to be on and not to worry about it. Soon afterward my car began to have trouble cranking. I would go several days without wanting to crank at all and also it would take a while to turn over if it was cranking. About two days ago my car would not crank once again. I let the car sit until the next day and attempted to crank it again. The car still would not crank. I got the car towed back to the nissan dealership and was advised that the issue was, as others previously stated, the crankshaft and camshaft that needed to be replaced. Asked if the crankshaft would be my responsibility and was advised that it was because the crankshaft was "mentioned" in the recall but not specifically covered to be repaired by the recall. I was advised that those two repairs will be $208.00 to repair plus taxes and that there was no way to repair it free because it was not specifically stated that these issues would be free under the recall. I called the nissan usa number and asked for a resolve. I asked for the repairs to be paid by them because the recall was supposed to prevent this very problem from occurring however instead of preventing the problem, the repairs caused the problem to start. They refused to pay for the fees and told me that i would need to pay the bill and then submit the bill to them for research to see if they could do anything about reimbursement. The fee should not be my responsibility because nissan refuses to take ownership of the problem.
I was driving my car on the highway, steadily progressing at 65mph. The car shuddered, even though i hadn't changed my acceleration (or anything else). I dismissed it as a fluke and ran an errand. When i tried to start my car after i exited the store, the car wouldn't turn over in a timely manner. After several attempts, the car finally started. This happened two more times before i was able to take it in. I took it to my usual mechanic, who checked the car out and told me about the outstanding recall on cam/crankshaft sensor programming. I took it to a nissan dealership (fenton nissan, 8800 northwest expy, oklahoma city, oklahoma), who told me that they would do the recall, but that i had to have new cam/crankshaft sensors installed first or my computer would burn up. I called my mechanic who said that he had checked my sensors and that they were fine. I told the dealership this info, and they restated what they had said before. I then said that i would just have the installation done by my mechanic. The dealership told me that my guy would just mess up the job, and that they would have to replace any sensors he would install, so it would be in my best interest to just have the dealership do the work. He then insinuated that regardless of what i did, the dealership wouldn't perform the recall without the dealership installing new sensors. I got both the sensors and the recall performed by the nissan dealership. After the recall was performed, the car was still not performing correctly, so i took it back to the dealership, who did the recall programming again, and the car has been running well ever since. My complaint is that the nissan dealership forced me to have extra work done, even though my sensors were good and the recall doesn't specify that sensors have to be replaced before the recall is performed.
Brought car in for recall nhtsa campaign id 07e087000.although the description of the recall is for a bad crankshaft position sensor. The dealership would only reprogram the ecm for free.i had to buy a new crankshaft position censor.
I rec'd letter stating 05 nissan altima are being recalled.i took vehicle in to dealership (north texas nissan in corinth, tx). They fixed it and stated everything was okay. Couple days later car just cut off on me at redlight and while i was driving.check engine light came on took it back to dealership they said they couldn't help me and to make an appt. And bring in monday.i did, came in at 9 am, service advisor told me it would cost $98 for diagnostic test. It came back stating it was crank and cam shaft sensor. Nissan corp. Want pay for it; stating our vehicle wasn't the vin #s that were recalled. So we have to pay for the sensors. I will never but another nissan again. Nissan corp weren't apologetic, couldn't ans. My questions.something needs to be done this.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle felt as if it slipped out of gear and completely shut off. The contact was able to drive onto the shoulder and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was repaired at a local repair shop. The problem occurred again while the contact was driving approximately 70 mph. Once again she coasted to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the cause of the failure was due to a defective computer and not the crank shaft sensor. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was not included in recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 72,980. The current mileage was 73,010.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).she took her vehicle to the dealer and noticed that her check engine soon light was illuminated.she was informed that she would have to have the vehicle repaired before the recall repair could be performed.the failure mileage was 88,000.
2005 nissan altima 2.5s has left my wife stranded for hours because of a faulty crankshaft position sensor (engine code p0335). This faulty part has also disabled the car while driving on busy streets. As a result, we have been unable to trust the reliability of this vehicle and have rendered it completely unusable. The dealerships service department has performed a "reprogramming of the ecm" as required by a recall notice issued on december 10, 2007. This did not remedy the condition.there exists a recall that requires dealerships to replace the crankshaft position sensors on 2002 and 2003 nissan altimas, but not for a 2005 nissan altima, which apparently suffers from the same problem. This is unacceptable. There is little to no difference between these model year vehicles as far as engine components are concerned. Please extend the recall notice so that owners of 2005 my nissan altima 2.5s vehicles may also have their crankshaft position sensors replaced to prevent dangerous accidents from occurring.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact started the vehicle while shifting in reverse gear and the vehicle began to jerk excessively. The similar failure also occurred when the vehicle was idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice who replaced the oxygen and wheel speed sensors at different times for the similar failure. The defect recurred three months after the repair. The contact will have the vehicle repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.rvk
Car was stalling to start to begin with. Driving along and stopped with no warning. Turned back on, but it takes a while to start.
The service engine soon light came on sporadically and then consistent with every time my car was started. The cause was a result of the crank sensor, which was recalled by nissan, which included my 2005 altima. However, after taking my car to the dealership, i was told my model was not recalled, however, it is the same problem and model as the cars that were recalled by nissan north america,inc.
1. Precat failure which led to needing of a complete long block replacement. @ 49875 miles2. Clutch pedal assembly caused premature clutch failure and replacement of manual transmission.@ 94571 miles3. Passenger side floor has completely rotted thru!!!! @ 100000 miles, this cuts the cake! car is junk!
My car stalled twice on saturday, march 6th.the service engine light came on.i took it to my mechanic who said that i needed a new crank sensor.when he entered my vin number into the system, the mechanic said that my car had a current recall that was still pending.i purchased the car this past august and the dealership did not inform me of the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the gears were grinding and the clutch pedal fell down which made it impossible to shift gears. He had to drive onto the emergency lane or apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal until it began to function normally while driving approximately 25 mph. The failure occurred more frequent during the summer. The engines oil pressure decreased to 10 psi. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the required oil pressure was 14 psi. The dealer also stated that they could not offer any assistance after they replaced the oil pressure sensor. The dealer replaced the master cylinder clutch in 2008 but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. He had not called the manufacturer to-date. The current mileage was approximately 36,200. The failure mileage was approximately 160.
This summer, i visited crown nissan in hoover, alabama to address problems i was having with my car.specifically, my 'service engine soon' light came on while i was driving, after my car tried repeatedly to stall.(this had happened several times before, without the light coming on.)while there, i was told my car was subject to a recall, the fixing of which was designed to prevent that very problem. The next day, i was driving my car and it stalled out (without the light coming on), and i immediately called crown's service department again. I was told that this was a common problem when the recall did not address the stalling, and it was usually the cam and crankshaft positioning sensor.i asked why nissan usa did not recall the cam and crankshaft positioning sensor, if this was a common problem. I was told they had no say in that. So i called nissan usa, alerted them to the problem, and asked that they open up a file for me, as i thought they should recall the cam sensor, if it turned out to be the problem. After subsequent research, i discovered that the cam /crank shaft positioning sensor was recalled in certain 2002-2003 altimas. Finally, my car kept stalling until the light came on again.i took it to a different nissan dealership (due to other issues with crown).it was there i was told that the cam/crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced.when asked if this was customary, i was told this was a common problem with altimas like mine, for which the recall failed to prevent the problem. Again, i asked why this cam/crankshaft position sensor was not recalled.this is a very dangerous problem to have on the road. I was told to take it up with nissan usa.i called nissan usa and requested a refund, and asked that they recall the part. My case was assigned to a field rep, who has never called me. After no response to my calls, i sent a letter demanding a refund and a recall. No response.
As i was driving from delaware to new york, i hit the i-95 around 5pm; typical rush our time. As i began to approach heavy traffic i proceeded to slow down. By the time my speed decreased to 25mph, my steering wheel got stiff and the car felt light as if the car was completely off and left in neutral and rolling down a hill. Indeed the car had stalled, and all my dash lights switched on (alt, oil, brake and battery lights). I tried my best to steer into the emergency lane to avoid any possible accidents.
I purchased a 2005 nissan altima in 2006, and in 2007 i started having trouble with the car just stopping when i was driving, this has happened several times,thank god i have not had any serious injuries because of this. My mechanic stated that this was a problem with something dealing with my engine computer resulting in circuit malfunction with my crankshaft, and engine speed sensor, the problem with the crankshaft resulted from me having to restart my car after just stopping on me.i don't feel like i should have to be responsible for repairs if there has been a recall on the very part of this vechicle that has resulted and lead up to the problem that i am having at this time.i have mentioned this to nissan and explained the problem that i am having, and seems to me that the company is just trying to get out of their responsibility of the mistake that was made when building this vehicle.the recall letter clearly states that if the dealer fails, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, i may contact the national consumeraffairs department.thank you for you time in this matter, and hope that it can be resolved in a timely matter.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the cam shaft sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Our car is 2.5l engine, caused suddenly a problem with ignition failures on one day. While driving my vehicle the check engine light came on. Shortly after that car died. I pulled off the road and after several attempts was able to restart the car. And we have taken it to repair facility who has clearly gave written statement it is the problem with crankshaft position sensor.[ code p0335 -crankshaft position sensor circuit]even there was recall with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000. Nissan rejected my reimbursement request stating my vin is not part of that recall. I had same symptoms what was written in nhtsa campaign id.contacted nissan 800-647-7261 but of no use.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted several minutes later and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need to replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 7/3/13
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and had to be maneuvered to the side of the road.it took 20 minutes for the vehicle to restart.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was diagnosed as having 02 sensor and crankshaft sensor failure.the vehicle is included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the current mileage is 90,167 and failure mileage was 87,000.updated01/08/08 updated
The problem occurred on a nissan altima, with a 2.5 l engine.the vehicle, surges sputters and loses power at highway speed.when it occurs it results in a fault code relating to the crankshaft position sensor.the vehicle was recalled to reprogram the electronics because of a similar problem, several years ago, but i was told by a mechanic the problem lies with the old style crankshaft sensor, which has since been "redesigned."i understand a similar problem is common with the camshaft position sensor which malfunction.the car bucks, surges, sputtersand loses power, which can result in an accident, as it most frequently occurred at high speed.i understand the same problem can cause the car to be hard to start, which has also occurred on several occasions. I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the problem has not (yet) recurred.however, this is a $300 dealer fix.they will reprogram, but not replace this sensors free of charge.
While driving the vehicle the check engine light came on. Shortly after that the car died. I pulled off the side of the road and after several attempts was able to restart the car. The check engine light has come on in the past and after having the computer cleared the problem goes away. This is the first time that car died on me while driving. The problem usually occurs when i shift from park to drive before the rpms drop below 1000.
My 2005 nissan altima has the same problem with the crankshaft position sensor.my car is not on the recall list. I was just wondering why my car is not on the recall list?is nissan waiting for an accident to happen first?i went out today to start my car and now it won't start at all.my check engine light came on and it was reading the troubleshooting # p0335 which is the crankshaft sensor.i spoke to a nissan rep. Yesterday and she refused to help me out if did not go to a nissan dealer to have my car checked by them.sorry, i don't have that kind of money.there are places that do it for nothing now.i think you should look into this problem.i do fear driving my car now.please look into this problem for all of the nissan owners.
I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5l.the engine light is just on. I read the code and it shows it is a problem of my crankshaft position sensor. I check it online, and find there is a recall for this problem on 2007 (the campaign number is 07v527000).so i contacted nissan company, and provided my vin#. But they reply that my vin# doesn't match the recall list. The fact is the vehicle model the recall mentioned and the problem happened on my car are exactly same with the description of that recall, however they just refuse it.
My car would not start normally.immediately the check engine light turned on.had a code with a failed crankshaft sensor.nissan was informed and rudely refused to help with the replacement even though it had a recall on it.said my vin number was not included.seems like nobody's vin # was included in this recall.this is a safety hazard.i replaced the sensor but it cost me $170.00 for something that nissan should have happily handled.never buy a nissan.my floorboard on the passenger side is also completely rusted out.there is a hole in my floorboard. Same story page after page of complaints can been seen online with this problem.car has been serviced at uftring nissan in peoria, illinois and not once did anyone bring my attention to the fact that this car had rusted all the way through from the inside out.nissan refuses to handle this issue either.
I had a recall on a part on my 2005 altima and had it 'fixed' at the dealer in february.i drove it out of town for a holiday weekend, and it proceeded to die on five (5) occasions over two (2) days while i was driving it.the problem had no predicted onset, and the 'service engine soon' light did not come on until after it died the first time.i had to pay $240 to get it fixed (when it should have already been fixed).
My car's "service engine soon" light initially came onsunday, january 29th.shortly after, my car was beginning to jerk while driving on the highway and felt as if the engine was sputtering while on local roads.we took it to auto zone for a diagnostic and two issues were discovered:the speed signal circuit as well as the crankshaft position sensor has been malfunctioning and needed to be replaced.after some research, we found that several thousand 2005 nissan altimas were recalled due to the crankshaft position sensor malfunctioning with a possibility of damage and injury.we contacted nissan village and were informed that my vin number was not on the list of recalled vehicles.i have owned quite a few cars and i have never heard of this part needing to be replaced.my local nissan dealer wants to charge $300-$400 to repair this issue and i believe, even though this recall was initiated back in december 2007, these repairs should be covered as this is not a maintenance issue but rather a serious overall defect in this particular make, model and year.we have no choice but to get the vehicle repaired as we have children but wanted to make sure this complaint was lodged for reporting purposes.we will also be contacting nissan to inform them of this issue and our dissatisfaction with the fact that the nissan dealership wants to charge us for a repair that should be covered under a past recall.thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph and the vehicle began to independently decelerate before stalling. The vehicle then independently restarted with hesitation. The dealer advised the contact that the crank shaft and cam shaft sensors would need replacing. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number v2230000 (engine and engine cooling) but stated he would not perform the recall repairs until the failures were corrected. The contact stated she had not received any notification of the recall and stated the recall repairs could have potentially prevented the failures. The failure mileage was 92,000.
While driving on the i-95 i began to approach slower traffic. As i proceeded to slow down, all the dash lights came on, my steering got stiff, and the car was completely off. When i pulled over and attempted to start the car again it hesitated but eventually it started. However, the most recent incident that has occur, the car no longer starts at all and only cranks but won't turn over.
In high traffic area, 4 lanes of traffic and in the far left lane moving about 45, the car dies.i can not get my car to start.cars were flying on all sides of me even in the turning lane next to me on the left.i could not get out of my car.i called the police because i thought i could be killed.the police said that this was dangerous and managed to stop all lanes of traffic.they bumped my car off the road and called a tow truck.the tow truck took me and my car to nissan dealership.i had to pay $634.35 for the tow truck and the crankshaft sensor replacement.no recall.terrible experience with nissan customer specialist in tn.today on 10/9/13 after calling everyday since 9/13/13, i was told that the part is outside of warranty.they will not take responsibility.it is just what happens in maintaining the car.i had just spent almost $1000 in a regular maintenance.the team leader used the example of replacing the timing belt.don't see why this is the same.i almost got killed and someone might have already lost their life.this is a major safety issue for nissan!if i was on i 75 i would have been hit by another car.this is a safety issue!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact experienced engine failure ever since the vehicle was purchased.the engine failed and had to be replaced twice.the first time, the contact heard something pop while driving 60 mph, and the vehicle began smoking.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was repaired under the extended warranty.when the vehicle was taken in for an oil change, the contact was informed that she needed another engine block.she had it replaced, but the vehicle still began to pull and hesitate as if it would lose power.the vehicle has yet to completely shut off.the current mileage was 73,866 and failure mileage was approximately 150.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle has become very difficult to start and while driving 30 mph the engine shut off twice. The vehicle was used; however, it was purchased from an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the ecm was reprogrammed before the vehicle was purchased. Nhtsa campaign id # 07v527000 is related to the failure; however, the vin is not a part of the recall. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
There was a recall r0712. I have seen multiple complaintson the web associated with the crankshaft sensor going out.my check engine light is on and reading error code p0335 is directly associated with r0712 reprogramming.i called nissan and they stated it would cost me $200.00 to fix.
The engine stopped running without warning during vehicle operation, the "service engine soon" warning light to came on, created a no start condition.
I took my nissan altima in for repair for the recall on it in jan 08 and when i picked up my car i cb the next day and advise them that my car was not running correctly, it has continue to get worst i was able to get my car in for repair on aug 20 because my car stalls while my car is in motion and the engine light keeps coming on and off. They call me back on 8/22 and said that it was the speedo cluster and it has been fixed charged 420.00. 2 weeks later my service engine light is back on and my car is still stalling. I feel as if my car is going to cut off while i'm on the interstate and cause a accident or worst my life. When i took my car back to them and they will not take responsibly for not fixing my car correctly they said that the computer is saying something different now that what the computer said 2 weeks ago but i advise them that i did not bring my car there for an experiment it was taken there to fix the stalling and its still do the same thing. I asked them for my money back so i can get my car fix else where. Sheehy nissan of glen burnie also says that they think it may be my crank sensor but this is why i took my car in for the recall because of everything that is now happening with my car. I pull up history on the nissan altima and a lot of customer are having the same problem after they take it in for repair on the recall the engine light and stalling happens with your vehicle. This is a very serious issue and they are taking it likely. It started out stalling around once or twice a week now its doing it everyday and the light is constantly on.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that when bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, the vehicle would stall with the illumination of the check engine light would. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised that the crank shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima s/sl.the contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the engine warning light was displayed on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle exhibited a no start condition.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that she would have to pay $ 255.45 to replace the crankshaft position sensor. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall# 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling. Upon contact she was advised by a representative that because the vehicle identification number was excluded from the vin range she was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 44,916. The current mileage was 49,000. Blupdated 10/13/09. *ljupdated 10/15/09.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the vehicle shut off without warning while driving approximately 50 mph.the contact managed to restart the vehicle and drove to a repair shop.the mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed.the crankshaft sensor was replaced twice.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact will have to pay $700 for the repair.the manufacturer stated that the dealer had the final decision to either charge for the repair or repair the vehicle under the recall for free.the current and failure mileages were 199,750.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road.the vehicle did restart after numerous attempts. This failure has occurred intermittently four times over a period of a six months.the vehicle was taken in for diagnostic testing but no results were given as contact did not want to pay for the testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but the vin was included in the recall.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
Car would stall at low speeds or when stopped. I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me that my crankshaft position sensor was failing and that they would replace it for approximately $600. I then took the car to a private mechanic who replaced the sensor for $222.91. Car purchased in 2004. Additional work required: engine replacement, wheel bearings replacement, transmission replacement, and interior panels replacement. I found information of this campaign (07v527000) through www.nhtsa.gov and i've contacted nissan. Nissan claimed that there was no such campaign and they could not help me. The campaign that they show for the crankshaft position sensor is for the 2002-3 altima models.
I own a 2005 nissan altima. On my way home from work, my car cut off while going across a bridge. Luckily my children were not in the car. I found out that there was a recall on my car regarding reprogramming the ecm in the engine. However, i had to get my crankshaft sensor replaced. According to reports, this is a know problem with altimas and they should be responsible for replacement, not the consumer.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently with the illumination of the check engine light.the vehicle would restart almost immediately on most occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the transmission and engine were replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the entire computer was replaced yet the failure recurred. The contact believed the failure to be associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but received no assistance from the manufacturer. The contact did not confirm if the vin was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000 and the current mileage was approximately 216,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the vehicle hesitates intermittently when started and turns over after approximately 5 to 7 seconds.the contact also hears a rough noise underneath the vehicle.the dealer has not been notified.the current and failure mileages were 30,000.updated 01/03/08. *ljupdated 12/31/07
I see in 2007 nissan recalled the crankshaft and i was never informed of this. I took my car to sears on march 31st and brought a battery because i thought this was the problem the check engine light was still on so i took my car to my mechanic today 4-1-14 and was told not only do i have to replace my crankshaft sensor, but my speed sensor and my fuel pump system which is going to cost me a total of $1395.66 to repair is there anything i can do about this since nissan never informed me of the problem with the crankshaft in 2007?
Crankshaft position sensor - the vehicle would have a delay in starting, sometimes would not start at all. Also, the engine would shut off while driving at a low speed or stopped. Check engine light came on. Did internet research. Found other owners of nissan altima's had the same problems. Brought the car to nissan dealer was told they had alot of complaints about the crankshaft position sensor going bad. Had it replaced, the car works fine now. Nissan needs to recall this part. When the car shuts off while driving, you loose all power! power steering, brakes, etc. It's an accident waiting to happen.
I purchased someone else lemon! extreme use of oil with no visible oil leaks. I have to add oil at least once a week. No one can find an oil leak.i have looked online and 1000's of people are having the same issues. It is a known nissan problem that they refuse to address!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the crankshaft position sensor had failed. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number:07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the campaign. The failure mileage and current mileages were 54,000.
2005 nissan altima - when going up a grade the vehicle dies.this has happened a number of times on tioga pass, on the bay bridge, on hwy 46 in the fog, on the 580 ect. Mechanic indicates that the computer code is p2135 - throttle position sensor, mechanic states the throttle body needs to be replaced.hopefully this will be covered under my extended emission warranty.i'll be driving at 65 miles an hour and sometimes when going up a hill the car will die, the lights and radio stay on but their is no power.i have to put on my hazard lights and get over to the shoulder put it in park and restart the car.a number of times this happened in very dangerous situations like on the bay bridge where there isn't room to pull over.last night i was on ca 46and it was very foggy.the car died and there was no shoulder to pull over on.i had to stop in the lane and restart the car, in the dark and fog, on a curvy and busy hwy. My mechanic indicates that this problem has been an issue with nissan altima's.no recalls/mandatory fixes have been issued.i'm looking at a $544 repair bill.i have to take it to the dealership to see if it might be covered under the extended warranty.i don't have the vin # because the car is in the shop.i can get that info tomorrow if you need it.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was sitting idle in front of his residence, with the engine on, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The dealer advised the fire originated from a hole in the side of the oil pan. The contact confirmed the vehicle did not exhibit any signs of an oil leak. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact observed a news report for nissan recalls and called the manufacturer.he was informed of nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was repaired.while attempting to make a right turn from a traffic light, the vehicle stalled at 25 mph.the vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the check engine indicator illuminated and the engine continued to idle rapidly.the vehicle has stalled several times since the recall repairs were performed and have since worsened.the contact also had supporting documentation of the failures.the failure mileage was 44,691 and current mileage was 60,607. Updated 12/11/08.*ljupdated 12/11/08.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed a "jump" in the vehicle as if something slipped.two days later, she noticed more jumping so she stopped to get gasoline because she believed that was causing the failure.afterwards, the vehicle failed to restart.she attempted to restart it twice and was finally able to drive to her residence.a friend stated that the sensors were the cause of the malfunction.her friend took the vehicle to a mechanic and had the sensors changed.after leaving the mechanic, the issue recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the shop.the mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor was the cause of the failure and made the replacement.there had not been any failures since the last repair.the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 and the dealer stated that she could not receive reimbursement.the current mileage was 86,815 and failure mileage was approximately 86,500.
Began having problems w/ 2005 altima engine stopping while driving. Found out that my car had been included in a recall, took car into dealership where purchased. Told that my car did not qualify for the recall and was charged $260.00 when the recall form said that it would be a free service.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 55 mph, the transmission would skip without warning.as of march 25, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 37790.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration and stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light.the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the alternator and battery, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to lose power and stall. The was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Our engine seized up while we were driving,oil light came on and the brake light came on as the car died but not before the car died,while we were out of town coming home from a business trip. The nissan dealership said that the drain plug was missing. The oil light is supposed to come on no matter what when it gets low on oil, that is an electrical problem which is covered under the warranty that they pressured us into buying for $1500.now they are not honoring any service agreements they made.they are in breach of contract.we have been paying for hotels,car rentals, food, gas, hitchhiking, everything..... We need to be reimbursed for everything and have nissan take over payments for our car rental, loss of work, returning car, and getting a new one.we have spent five days now screwing with everyone except someone that will help. I have literally talked to 90 people or more since our car broke down. We want help right now, or we will sue trophy nissan immediately.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically hesitate and stall without warning while driving 20 mph and above. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility numerous times for the failure. The technician replaced the 02 sensor, crankshaft sensor and the cam-shaft sensor but to no avail.the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance with the repair. The manufacturer also advised that the contacts vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 107,000.
Car felt hot even after sitting and when weather was cool.car cut off on me at a stoplight, and another time while stopped.car seemed to slip gears a few times.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states vehicle jumps or jerks into gear *tgwthe consumer also stated the vehicle would stall. The consumer stated in order to remedy the problem, she had to put the vehicle in park and start it again, sometimes with resistance from the engine and sometimes it would start right away.the consumer did some research and discovered a recall had been issued regarding the crankshaft and camshaft sensor. The consumer contacted nissan and was informed, her vin was not included in the recall. The consumer took the vehicle to her mechanic where he discovered the sensors were made of plastic and covered in oil.
Trying to leave for work one morning and my car stops at a traffic light. I put my car in park and try to turn it on, and it does but as i start speeding up it turns off again (at the intersection) and now the check engine service light comes on. It almost caused the car behind me to rear end me but he swerved to avoid an accident. I found out it was a faulty crankshaft from the mechanic and told me to call the dealership because he thought there was a recall. L called the dealership and they said there was a recall but not on my car (different year), instead they said they could change the part for $350 with labor. So i could have seriously injured someone or vise versa and it's not their fault? i'm am so upset about how they are not at fault for making parts that don't work and at the end they aren't liable...updated 09-24-14
Approximately a month ago, while driving my car i heard a whining sound coming from the engine upon acceleration of the vehicle.the sound would stop when i took my foot off the gas pedal. I took the car to my local mechanic to have it checked out.he took all the belts surrounding the engine off (the drive belt etc.) to see if the sound was related to a defect in one of the belts; the sound persisted and he said it was coming from the timing cover. My mechanic said that he has seen this problem before with the nissan altima so i decided to file a complaint.
I experienced an incident before that my car stalled but it restarted quickly. Then few weeks later my car stalled again but this time did not want to start up as quickly as before and my check engine soon light came on this time. As soon as it started up again i went straight to the dealership where i bought the car. On my way over there i was driving on the freeway and i felt my car loosing power and it jerked back. I was very afraid that my car would stall out while i was driving on the freeway. I went to the dealership and explain my situation but they were not able to help at that time because they were booked up. I left and went to auto zone and they performed a diagnostic test on my car. The reason my check engine light came on was due to malfunction of the crankshaft position sensor on my 2005 nissan altima. Next morning i went back to the dealership and they performed a diagnostic test too and concluded the same thing. They replaced it with a new crankshaft position sensor. The check engine light is off and the car runs smoother and has not yet stalled out.
2005 nissan altima recall for electronic control module. Consumer states that he has taken his vehicle to the dealership for the recall on four different times but they have not performed the recall. *njthe consumer stated there was always an excuse as to why the problem was not corrected.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically decelerate and stall without warning. The contact located nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not confirm if his vin was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.
Car turned off while entering on ramp of highway in heavy traffic.
One morning i stated the car and stated hearing strange noise from the engine compartment.apparently it's the timing chain noise.car only had 84000, had a 02 maxima same engine over 100k never had a problemreading review looks like a lot of people have the same issue with 05 nissan with 3.5 timing chain should be good at least for 100k, that's why it's not a belt suppose to be more reliable.nhtsa should look at having nissan offer a recall on the 3.5 made in 05.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel.he also noticed that the vehicle would drive abnormally slow as if it were not maintaining the proper gear.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical.the dealer would not assume any responsibility for the repairs.the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $279.the manufacturer did not assist.the failure mileage was 61,081 and current mileage was 61,600. Updated 3/16/09 the crankshaft sensor was replaced. Updated 03/20/09.
The car would suddenly stop while driving almost causing fatal accidents.car was taken to nissan to have a recall fixed for this exact problem.nissan stated they would not reprogram the ecm under the recall until the crankshaft position sensors were replaced and was charged 350 dollars for parts and labor.the recall stated the sensors could overheat and cause brief interruption to the ecm and cause the car to stall.if the sensors are causing the problem why are they not recalled as well?further review online shows the original sensors were made from plastic and could crack and leak oil onto the sensor causing them to fail and the new revised ones are made from metal.
My car fails to start on occasion.the frequency is monthly.the engine sounds like it's going to start but just doesn't.if i wait several seconds and try again, then the engine starts.from what i've been reading everyone seems to be complaining that it's the crankshaft sensor. I thought the recall fixed this issue but apparently not.so many owners are complaining yet nissan is doing nothing.this is my first nissan and my last.i'll stick to honda next time.
I was driving my 2005 nissan altima 2.5 sl when all of a sudden, the engine turned off. Luckily i was going at a low speed on a road with little traffic, but if i hadn't noticed it, or if i was on a highway, i could have been in a serious life threatening accident.
My vehicle a 2005 altima isn't starting properly, i brought it to the dealer where i bought it and they said i have a crankshaft sensor failure, this means the car could shutdown at any moment while i'm driving it!!!luckily i didn't cause any major accidents so i called nissan about this problem, they said my car isn't coverage under this recall # 07v527000.shame on nissan!!!i spend $255.45 out of my own pocket to get this problem fixed!!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor in her vehicle is defective.the vehicle will not start when the ignition is turned and she must wait a couple of minutes for the vehicle to finally start.occasionally, the vehicle will shut off while driving various speeds.the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact will check again with the manufacturer to see if the vehicle can be repaired under the warranty and recall.the failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 70 mph, the engine wheel failed and the vehicle shut down completely.occasionally, the vehicle would immediately restart and other times, it would take several minutes.nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced.the dealer reprogrammed the vehicle to run in safe mode instead of making the repair, in case the failure recurred.the contact was informed that the repair would cost $250.the current mileage was 55,000.
Summary:i have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5l. Theservice engine soon light came on and the car was hard starting. I read the code (po335) and it shows it is a problem with my crankshaft position sensor. I check it online, and found there is a recall for this problem on 2007 (the campaign number is 07v527000) of course the dealership said my vin# was not included how convenient. My next car will be a toyota
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).he took the vehicle to a local dealer to have the recall remedied.the dealer stated that due to the location of the crankshaft position sensor, the entire component would need to be replaced.the repair is not covered under the recall and the contact paid out of pocket to have his vehicle serviced.the vin and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage was 37,000 and failure mileage was 36,999.
2005 nissan altima, crankshaft sensor.the sensor was recalled on december 2007. The craft sensor overheat causing a brief interruption and made the engine to stop running while driving without any warning, it happened on feb 5th in boston, did 3 times while driving with my 12 years old daughter on the car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results indicated a faulty ecu and crank position sensor. The contact also noticed a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle did not qualify for the recall due to the vin. The failure mileage was 108,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2005 nissan altima cutoff while driving on highway at night for no apparent reason.was able to restart it after several minutes and made it home.the following night the same thing happened again.on 25 sept receive email notification that a recall was issue for this problem under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000.contacted a nissan dealership to take car in for recall on 28 sept.the car stalled several times before getting it in for the recall.my check engine light came onmy way to the dealership and when i left the vehicle for repair under the recall they call to indicate that the check engine light indicate that there was a problem with the crankshaft position sensor and it will have to be repaired before the recall could be done.was charged $288.00 to replace the sensor.having problem understanding that the recall was for the sensor overheating that interrupt signal output from the sensor and the reset the electronic control module at no cost but not replace the sensor without charging me.the sensor is overheating cause the vehicle to stall why not replace the sensor before resetting the ecm.
My 2005 nissan altima started stalling at low speeds and the engine began jumping at acceleration.apparently, i had a recall on the crankshaft sensor.i took the car into thornhill nissan in fort worth, texas and they said they would reprogram the ecm.the next day the sel came on and the car started all over again with its problems.when i called dalene vasquez at thornhill nissan she stated that the sensor was not part of the recall and that it would cost me $200 to replace.through my own independent research i find that this has been a known problem since their 2002 models and they won't replace the $40 sensor.
Consumer have a 2005 nissan altima and is concerned about the use of a faulty cam and crank sensor. *njwhile entering a busy intersection, the engine shut off. As a result, the consumer lost steering and braking control.after sitting in the vehicle for a half hour, the vehicle finally started again as if nothing ever happened. The consumer contacted the dealership and was informed the problem may have been a faulty cam and crank sensor which was a known problem with the consumers year and model. The consumer stated a recall was issued and she is seeking reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.on july 14, 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and lost total power.the check engine and battery lights illuminated prior to the failure.the vehicle would not restart.the contact activated the hazard lights and attempted to shift into neutral, but it appeared to lock into the park position.the vehicle finally restarted after being shut off for a while.the dealer advised the contact to come in next week for a recall repair, which was believed to be the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000.
This car was part of a recall due to a engine cooling defect, they claimed it was fixed. Then all of a sudden last year my heat wouldn't work, instead the air conditioner would just kick on, could not be fixed. I had no heat last winter. I had a friend who was a mechanic look at it this year take a look at it and made a temp fix and i have heat some of the time. He disconnected the a/c for now. This shouldn't happen to a 5 now 6 year old car.try being in 0 degree weather with the air conditioner blowing at you and being told they don't know what's wrong. This has to be a defect because i have had many 10-15 year old cars and never have had this problem this needs to be addressed to that i can have heat, and now that my a/c is disconnected i would like to have my defroster working, but a small price to pay for not getting frost bite in the frigid temps.
I had no problems with my car until this recall was repaired - nhtsa campaign #07v527000 engine and engine cooling -2005 nissan altima -- on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. My car was part of this recall. Since the reprogramming was completed my car started having slow acceleration and jerks while engine tries to upshift. It began to not crank at all. After several attempts it finally would. This happens very often and i never know if my car will start. Nissan could not diagnosis since my engine light wasn't on. The problem has increased to the engine cutting off by itself and just now the engine light has came on. I am taking it in for diagnosis tomorrow but can see that i am not the first to have these serious problems. Nissan needs to replace the ecm instead of reprogramming since it did not resolve the problem. I am fearful that an accident will result from these problems.
Cars power started fluttering around 45-50 mph, like it was wanting to die. It had previously died while idleing..codes were checked they came up as bad crank and cam sensor..and bad speed sensor.and catalytic converter..noticed car was under re-call..towed it to dealer they flashed ecm..when we were driving car home all problems re-occurred..had codes checked at another garage all the same ones came up..called dealer they were no help at all and wanted to charge us to check codes told them we already had them and they said its not their problem...they have no interest in addressing the real issues or fixing what the real problem is, what a rip-off..
Service engine soon light came on. Two days later, it would not start. Replaced a battery but still would not start. Had to take to the dealer to replace the crank sensor.
About a year ago my car began to use massive amounts of oil and also smoke when started. The mechanic could not find a reason for my car to go through so much oil. Ex. Had to put 4 quarts in one day into my car. About 3 months after that started, them temperature gage started running hot, but never showed signs of overheating. About two weeks ago my car started driving really rough and the service engine soon light began to blink at me. When taken to the mechanic is was found that i had a partially blown head gasket. Mechanic said he had seen 4 other cars, same year and model as mine that had the same exact problem on the same exact gasket. I started doing research and found that there were a lot of people with this problem and that soon after they replaced to head gasket, their engine blew.. I've had the car for 4 years and i'm still paying it. I really need some help with this issue.
Car starts and stalls/engine light on. Was told it is the crank and cam sensor as well as the transmission input speed sensor. We noticed this is a big issue and many cars have been recalled for this issue but not all, including ours. If this is such a major issue why are only some being repaired by dealer. Is there anything we can do to get the dealer to repair it. This is my father's car but it is my information below. He doesn't speak english. Thank you very much. Updated 4/13/2015
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that the vehicle could not be started.the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number:07v527000(engine and engine cooling) and offered no further assistance.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who repaired the crank shaft position sensor.the current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.whenever the contact brakes at low speeds, the vehicle stalls and all of the warning lights illuminate afterwards.he did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure.the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 48,500 and failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 10/14/08. *ljthe consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall. Updated 10/15/08
2005 nissan altima - crankshaft sensor.my 2005 pre-owned nissan altima just experienced crank/start problems yesterday. After computer diagnostics were performed, they discovered that the ecm and the crankshaft sensor were defective.the dealership informed me that the 2005 nissan models had a recall on the ecm modules and the crankshafts.they advised me to contact nissan to ensure this had not been previously corrected during the original recall. I contacted nissan to find out that it had never been corrected.nissan rep divya cheeran advised me that the ecm and frame were on recall however the crankshaft was not.i informed her that the dealership had already informed me of the recall for the crankshaft.she insisted the dealership was wrong and there was no recall of any crankshaft on any nissan vehicles. I told her that i was looking at a consumer affairs report on the internet as well as the report/recall notice with national highway traffic and safety administration.she still refuted the fact that there had been any recall on the crankshafts for the 2005 nissan altimas.however, she advised me to take my car into the nearest dealership (sheehy nissan in springfield, va) to have the ecm and frame fixed.she stated that once the ecm was fixed it would resolve the cranking and shutting off problems i was experiencing.i advised her that the mechanic at the dealership had already confirmed that would not remedy the problem with the crankshaft and i would like for nissan to acknowledge the recall and fix the ecm and crankshaft.it was public knowledge and record that there was a known problem with this and could be potentially hazardous to my health and the health of my newborn who frequently travels with me.i advised her that $200 to fix the crankshaft should be nothing to nissan as opposed to me filing a lawsuit with them if any harm came to me or my child due to this hazard.can you please assist me with getting my car fixed?
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).she called the dealer and was informed that the recall repair would only involve reprogramming the computer, rather than repairing the crankshaft, which really needed to be replaced.the contact's concern was that the recall repair only stalled the failure instead of providing a remedy.on july 10, 2008, the vehicle completely shut down at a stop sign.the vehicle lost total power and no warning lights were illuminated.after waiting two minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted.when the contact turned off the vehicle to pump gas, it would not restart.the vehicle would also surge occasionally.the current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.
While driving my 2005 nissan altima 2.5 sl, the car stalled while driving at 35 mph.after replacing the battery, the car was still stalling, both while driving and idling.car would restart in a few minutes but would die shortly thereafter.i took it to a repair shop, and they replaced some crankshaft sensor for $300 and now the car works great, no more stalling.nissan should do a recall.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer requests recall reimbursement related to ecm replacement *tgwthe consumer stated the crank sensor was replaced last june.
Nissan altima 2005. The vehicle had stalled a few times in the past under slow speeds.ie backing up or drifting forward.noticed that the check engine light came on and brought it into a service station.code was crankshaft position sensor.part was really pricey so i checked online and found recall, or so i thought.nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000, seemed to apply to the problem.nissan said no it did not.would like to file complaint about not only the problem, but also the lack of support in a clearly recalled item repair.i do not have the vin's affected, but the fact that almost 700,000 vehicles are affected and mine just happens to have the same issue is ridiculous.i would just like my car covered like the other 700,000 that have the same issue. Thanks, tim
There is a defect in a significant number of v6 equipped nissan vehicles my 2004-2007.nissan has issued a service bulletin ntb07-042 describing the issue and solution.poor engineering and manufacturing defects lead to issues that can cause the secondary timing chains on these vehicles to fail.the problem does not become apparent until after the warranty has expired, i.e. After 60,000 miles of service.repair requires the engine to be removed from the vehicle and torn down to replace these parts.parts include the secondary timing chains and chain tensioners.nissan is refusing to support their customers in regard to these repairs.cost to perform the repair will run between $1800 and $2200 per quotation by my dealer.timing chain failure would likely cause catastrophic engine damage.should such failure occur under highway conditions, serious accidents with concomitant injuries would likely result.while i have not had an accident, i am deeply concerned that nissan is taking no action to address this potentially serious issue affecting a significant percentage of their fleet for these model years.in normal service, the vehicles in question are now reaching the point where this problem will begin to manifest itself.
I have a 2005 altima and i have been having problems. I repalced the senors based on the diagnostic reading from two reputable repair shops.my check engine light keeps coming back on.i googled and found out that several altima owners have experienced the exact same problem.i called nissan and was told based on my vin #, i'm not part of the recall. That makes no sense. The dealer wants to charge me an arm and a leg and will only do it for free if nissan says so. I'm so frustrated right now. I will never buy another nissan.
My service engine lights comes on, call stalls, and cuts off while driving.
My vehicle stalls in traffic, and wont start for about 10 minutes, defective part, ecm, and crank position sensor.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that the vehicle would crank for 30-40 seconds before the engine would turn over.while driving less than 50 mph, the vehicle stalled.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.when he attempted to restart the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated.an independent mechanic performed a diagnostic, which revealed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced.the failure and current mileages were less than 98,100. Updated 04-17-09updated 04/20/09.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact noticed that the vehicle would spontaneously stall and exhibit a no start condition.the dealer stated that her vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but she would be responsible for the diagnostic fee, plus the fee for the component because the failure already occurred.the manufacturer did not assist.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 80,000.
I have an altima 2005, several months ago i received a letter saying that all certain models that came out of the company,camewith an affect on the engine. Before i receive the letter by then i already had by car taken to fix it, so i paid. Now on this month september 16, 2008 i went to the service department and first i did not like the way they attended me, second they wanted me to charge me 100 dollars just to check if it was the problem that said in the paper and if it was. It was going to be free or otherwise if it came with something else that's when they were going to charge me with that amount. Now my complain is why am i going to pay 100 . If it was not my fault that it was the manufacture of the car. I did not paid 25 grand. For nothing. Now i would like that problem to be fix without charge because it's not my fault that the car, came out with a problem from the company. Please answer to my complain and help that i need to get this fix, but without charge. Thank you!
2005 nissan altima recall campaign 06v-223.*njthe consumer received a recall notice regarding an issue with engine stalling. He took the vehicle took the dealer to have the recall taken care of and after waiting nearly two hours, the electronic control module was reprogrammed to prevent stalling of the engine in the event of a signal interruption from the crank angle sensor. The consumer was reassured that the problem was fixed and didn't need to worry about the engine randomly stalling. On november 19, 2009 the vehicle shut off without warning while driving on a busy street. The consumer was able to steer the vehicle safely to the side of the road. He made several attempts to re-start the vehicle, but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic's shop, and a diagnostic test determined that the crank shaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor were defective and caused the engine to shut off. The consumer is seeking reimbursement of the monies that were spent at the mechanic's shop in the amount of $315.33. The reprogramming of ecm did not fix the problem as the dealer originally stated.
My check engine light and airbag light came on last monday, august 22, 2011. I was driving to work the next morning and had my cruise control set. After i went over a small hill, it felt like my car tried to downshift. As it did, it died. This was at 7:30 in the morning when traffic was high. I had cars all around me when the car died. I was almost hit. I was scared to death because i could?ve been killed or killed someone else. The brakes got tight as they do when you pump up brakes and the car isn?t running so i had no control of them either. Took my car to local mechanic he replaced crank and cam sensors. When this did not repair the issue, he suggested i take it to nearest nissan mechanic. After trying nourse in chillicothe who was absolutely rude and absurd, i took it to taylor in athens, ohio. They put a factory crank and cam sensor on and this did not resolve problem. They decided that the ecm is bad in the car. I have paid for this car to be towed twice, paid for cam and crank sensors twice, talked to nissan, who was absolutely no help and rude. The man hung up on my husband when he asked to speak to someone else so he could understand what they were saying. Have to drive another 100 miles round trip to take other set of keys to dealer and is going to be atleast friday before they get the parts in. So it will be almost 2 weeks that i am without a car. As it stands, my bill is now $1311.51. There was a recall on this exact part and did the exact same things as listed on recall. I bought this car used. This part was replaced in 2009 and are no ?outstanding campaigns? for my model car. I think this is completely unacceptable. I don?t care if the part is replaced 15 times, if it?s faulty, it?s faulty. I have dealt with the rude customer service of nissan that you can't even understand, rude shop managers at nissan dealerships, and i do not feel that i should have to pay for all of this. I feel that nissan is still accountable for this issue.
My vehicle began exhibiting the famous nissan vq35 timing chain noises early on, mostly it was just a rattle which i was told was not a big deal. Later, at around 100k miles it became a very loud whining noise. I am concerned when driving my car because of the fact that the timing chain is a very important part of the vehicle, if damage occurs to it this could destroy my engine. Price quotes for repairing this are as high as $2500! the parts have been updated which proves nissan knows of this issue and has had a plan of some sort to fix it for those that exhibit the problem. It's just too expensive to get done! nissan should cover the bill for this!
Nissan dealership refusing refund for recalled crankshaft position sensor in 2005 altima.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a buzzing and rattling noise when the vehicle was started. When the weather was cold the problem lasted longer whenever the vehicle was started. If the vehicle was warm the noise was not heard. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the timing chain tension guide which was made of plastic and failed in cold weather. The vin was not available when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 74000 and the current mileage was 80000.
Bought a 2005 nissan altima, 4 cy. 2.5l on june 18th 2010i started having problems with the crankshaft sensor,the dealer gave me a discount to get this fix because they were aware of the problem dealer also told me if i get this fix the car would be working fine. I did replaced the crankshaft position sensor,but the service engine soon light kept coming on.. It reads the same error every time, crankshaft sensor.recently (07/10/10)my car just stalled on highway made a loud knocking noise blew a big smoke --the fire men and police that showed up believe it threw a rod because it leaks oil everywhere..and is not drivable.nissan states they reset the (ecm) but my vin# isnt in the recall for the crankshaft position sensor so i would have had to pay for that.i then was able to get online and see that alot of nissan owners were told the same exact information the (ecm) would be reset for free but you would have to come out of pocket for the crankshaft sensor to be fixed,if this amount of complaints are identical..then really it boils down to nissan corp is ignoring and doesn't care that their crankshaft sensor is failing along with the (ecm) and because of this some lives are gonna be lost ..as me and my 2 kids faced a stall on highway i75 with many people going well over 70mph..we could have been killed!
Nissan altima 2005 experiencing problems shutting off while driving - according to www.nhtsa and multiple other sites this is a problem covered by nissan recall 07v527000 - we took it to gwinnett place nissan for repair - they said this and another sensor are bad but not covered under recall - then charged me $125 for "diagnostics" to determine this is the problem when i explained to them exactly what was happening and showed them the recall information.he says this car vin not covered under recall, but according to recall description it is covered and this is the exact problem caused by the issue.when a car stalls out while driving, it can lead to very serious safety issues putting the driver and others at risk of death or serious illness.this is a very serious problem.he told me it would cost me over $400 to repair and that they would apply the $125 diagnostic charge to the repair if we opted to have it done.service advisor listed on bill as c. Mark wyatt
The "check engine soon" light came on my vehicle on monday so i contacted the nissan dealership and made an appointment, at which time they told me it would cost $99 to do a diagnostic test.on wednesday, i received in the mail a recall notice on the vehicle that had to do with the engine.on thursday i contacted the dealer and they stated that they would have to perform the diagnostic test for $99 first and then do the recall inspection because it did not have anything to do with the engine light being on.however, it seems that since the recall is free, they should do that first and then perhaps that actually is the problem.i feel that the recall, having to do with the engine, might be the cause of the light turning on.i like having my vehicle serviced at the dealer where i purchased it, but feel they are not being forthright about the recall situation.
2005 nissan altima timing chain broke at 83,000 miles.the car began making a noise and the next day i was at a red light and when i tried to go the engine shut off.luckily i did not cause an accident at 5:15 afternoon traffic.i had to have the car towed.the mechanic later told me that the timing chain broke.i have looked on many nissan forums and this has been very common for '05 altimas.the chain broke into many pieces and invaded the engine.this is now a cost of thousands of dollars for my family.nissan apparently fixed this problem in their altimas, but it still remains a problem in their 2005 models.i think the nissan company should have to replace these belts and repay anyone for any damage it may have caused.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to a stalling problem *tgw
Recall notice on resetting a ecm unit because crankshaft sensor could shutoff car while driving.my crankshaft sensor was bad, i had it replaced becausethe check engine lightcame on.
Before i got the recall letter from nissan about my computer chip, my car would die while it was running, it was hard to start it, andi kept having this crankshaft sensor problem i had to replaced it twice already, i finally got my computer reprogrammed today july 1st 2008.. Came back home and thought everything was okay.. And what do i know it comes on again my service engine light... Took it to the auto shop said it was my crankshaft again...i had to replace 2 crankshafts on the same week.. And now i have to replace it again... I was readingpeople's forums about how they were have the same problems before and after the recall reprogramming.... We're all have the crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor problems... But nissan is going to charge us alot of money to get it replaced... I heard it's been a problem ever since 2002 so whyhasn't it gotten fixed? we shouldn't be paying for another defect that it seems like no one wants to admit to or even take a look into it at least....anyways does it need to take a person to die or to be injured in order for this problem to be fixed..... That's just not right.... Thank you
I rec'd letter stating 05 nissan altima are being recalled.i took vehicle in to dealership (north texas nissan in corinth, tx). They fixed it and stated everything was okay. Couple days later car just cut off on me at redlight and while i was driving.check engine light came on took it back to dealership they said they couldn't help me and to make an appt. And bring in monday.i did, came in at 9 am, service advisor told me it would cost $98 for diagnostic test. It came back stating it was crank and cam shaft sensor. Nissan corp. Want pay for it; stating our vehicle wasn't the vin #s that were recalled. So we have to pay for the sensors. I will never but another nissan again. Nissan corp weren't apologetic, couldn't ans. My questions.something needs to be done this.
I purchased 2005 nissan altima used from long-lewis ford in birmingham, al in 2006.in the fall of 2008 i was turning left onto a main hwy and my car died in the middle of the road causing another car to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting me.at the time i was 5 months pregnant with my 7 year old in the back.i had the car looked at and was told that it was the crank shaft sensor (i was not aware of a recall at the time).i replaced it and the car ran fine until april 4, 2009.on this day, i went to get in my car and it would not crank.i arrange for a tow the next day and just before they got there i asked my brother to try and crank it and it cranked right up.i had the car checked again and was told it was the camshaft position sensor this time.i was also informed of the recall on the crankshaft sensor.i called nissan to check on the recall and was told my car was not affected.well, evidently it is!!!i also did a search online and was surprised to find the thousands of other people with the same problems!!!they were also told after many expensive trips to the dealer that their car was not involved in the recall.i think there is a huge problem with the sensor recall.this is a problem that needs to be solved before someone gets killed.i can't afford to pay for this problem over and over again!!!thank you for your time and attention to the matter. Samantha ridley
Check engine light will come on and cause the car to stall as well as cut off and will have a hard time restarting.the ride becomes very rough and the car is noisy.i was told that this problem is common with nissans and that nissan is aware of the engine failures and excessive oil consumption.
I own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5 and in nov of 2009 there was a recall on this car due to a ecm reprogram(crankshaft position sensor code r0712).on june 27 i was driving my car and when i went to turn the corner at 10mph the car shut off,it restarted back up rite away so i thought nothing of it.however the next day it happened again and it didn't restart right away.on monday june 29th i called nissan and made an appointment.i took my car in to nissan of hayward ca on june 30th at 8:30am described the problem, the guy told me that my car was not affected in the recall(which i knew was untrue) but that there was a upgrade that had to be done on the cars computer but that it mite not fix the problem, because he thought it could be the crank shaft position sensor.after the reprogramming was complete i was informed that there were no other codes that came up and that reprogramming the ecm fixed the problem and that everything should be ok.unfortunately i was driving my husband to work and soon as we were taking off from the light the car shut off again and did not restart for 10 minutes.nissan reprogrammed the computer in my car and probably in many other 2005 nissan altima's however just like in my case reprogramming theses computers isn't enough because obviously it doesn't solve the problem. I was sold a defective car and i feel like nissan should take more concern and responsibility than just reprogramming the computer when it clearly isn't fixing the very dangerous problem that these vehicles impose. This is a serious problem to my family and others as my car is just shutting down without warning. Something needs to be done on behalf of nissan to ensure that this problem is assisted in the proper manner.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stopped running.the check engine warning indicator immediately illuminated on the instrument panel.the warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off.after several attempts, the engine restarted.the vehicle hesitated excessively when accelerating.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the crankshaft sensor and electronic control module failed.the technician discovered nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the contact was advised to have the crankshaft senor repaired prior to the recall.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was displeased to learn that the crankshaft sensor defect was not included in the recall remedy.the failure mileage was 74,000 and current mileage was 74,400.
November 14 2007653,910 vehicles recalled2005 nissan altima -- on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official nhtsa page concerning recall #07v527000 nhtsa campaign #07e087000 exterior lighting:headlightsoctober 25 20074,654 vehicles recalled2005 nissan altima -- certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official nhtsa page concerning recall #07e087000 .
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving at speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle abnormally began to decelerate. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and shut off the engine. He was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised the crankshaft position sensor seal had failed. The sensor was replaced at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 42,800 and the current mileage was 42,914.
I bought the car on 9/20/04. On 10/3/04 i noticed that, the engine was leaking oil. Dipstick showed oil level was below low mark. Dealer inspection traced oil leak to the galley plug.
My 2005 nissan altima goes dead in traffic, often.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) on april 1, 2007.one week later, after the repair, the vehicle would not start.in addition, the contact noticed that the odometer accumulated over 5,000 miles in one week, in which he did not generate.a representative from the dealer stated that he would have to pay over $100 for a diagnostic to determine the cause of the failure.he did not have the vehicle inspected.there were no failures prior to the vehicle being repaired.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 52,499 and current mileage was 56,000.
Timing chain on my 2005 nissan altima is making a buzzing/whining noise at the engine area.this whole process started on wednesday, february 11, 2009 when the nissan service department found the issue and stated that it should be fixed to the amount of $1,578.00 (+tax).they even sent a "cpia - goodwill recommendation" request to which nissan's message back was "goodwill is not recommended".at that time i explained to them that it did not make any sense to me why a timing chain that is meant to outlast the life of the engine would need to be replaced when my vehicle only has 76,717 miles on it.i have always ensured it is well maintained at the intervals recommended and i am a very safe and good driver and keep my vehicle in good working condition, it is not neglected in anyway.they suggested that i phone the nissan customer care line to see if there was anything further that could be done.after 6 phone calls with nissan customer care they too decided that they felt it was out of warranty and not their problem.so i went back to the dealership and received a recommendation to speak with the service manager.i sent him a very detailed email requesting assistance, he stated he'd look into my concerns.unfortunately, he too received the same response that nissan feels they are not obligated in anyway to repair the timing chain on my vehicle because it is out of the warranty period.at this time i plan to pursue this further by contacting the better business bureau and lemon law to see if they can assist in anyway.i believe that it is ridiculous for the consumer to pay the cost of replacing a part that should be replaced by the manufacturer since it is obviously a defective part, since it's designed to out live the life of the engine, last i checked 76,000+ miles on a nissan is not the life of the engine.i hope that nissan will finally realize they are responsible and assist in resolving this matter for me.
While driving the vehicle the check engine light came on. Shortly after that the car died. I pulled off the side of the road and after several attempts was able to restart the car. The check engine light has come on in the past and after having the computer cleared the problem goes away. This is the first time that car died on me while driving. The problem usually occurs when i shift from park to drive before the rpms drop below 1000.
I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl. Last year i got a recall to reprogram the ecm fixed on my car. My car was shutting down while driving and sometimes when i started the car it would not accelerate. After the recalled was supposedly fixed, this stopped happen until yesterday. I thought everything was fixed, then my car just randomly stopped in traffic and the service engine soon light came on. When i crank it back up and tried to give it gas it would not accelerate. I thought the reason for the recall was to prevent this from happening. I took it to the nissan who advised me it was something crankshaft position sensor, i was told that this had nothing to do with the ecm reprogramming recall even though nissan had a recall on crankshaft sensors in 2007.and after reading here and other places i find that this has been a problem from nissan since 2002.so my question is what was the recall for if it did not fix the problem and why am i being charge to get a nissan error repaired that apparently alot of other people are having. This is insane!!! does hundreds of people have to die because of this before they decide to do a recall to fix the real problem? will it take a law suit? i think the crankshaft sensors are faulty and need to be recalled. I could have been killed.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 45 mph the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine and moments later the engine light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the vehicle lost power and the engine shut off while idling at a stop light.the weather and road conditions were not a factor.the vehicle took approximately 15 seconds to restart with the check engine warning indicator illuminated.the vehicle stalled twice in two weeks.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they printed out a recall on the crankshaft position sensor.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the vehicle at the cost of $220.the dealer further stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the failure mileage was 71,413.
2005 altima 2.5l- 36400 miles.crank position sensor failed and vehicle drops speed suddenly or hesitates while driving. Nissan have a crank position sensor recall ( 07v-527) but will not honor my issue due to the vin number not falling in recall category. Dealer will not perform earlier recall service of ecm computer reprogramming without replacing the senor.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that the engine valve has been making a tapping noise since 2006.he stated that the engine tapping failure is a safety issue because it could lead to engine seizure.the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this failure.after three of the five visits, the mechanic claimed that the failure was repaired; however, the tapping still occurs.the current mileage was 40,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
My nissan altima 2005 is consuming excess of oil. 5 liters during 6 hours driving causing overheating the motor or possible fire. During my trip a had to reduce the speed and stop on the highway. My car had to toward to the dealer but they just say this issue was a design issue on this altima motor model. This happen when car is driving to height speed. Oil can not flow properly through motor and it goes out through air duct. Cover of motor was disassembled in several holes were made internally to let oil flow properly.
Nissan altima equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) free of charge.the dealer reprogrammed the ecm but now the crankshaft position sensor has gone bad.
I have a 2005 nissan altima.my car shuts off without warning and it is very dangerous to drive.i have not been injured yet ,but it could still happen.i had the computer reprogrammed as defined in the recall information, but the car is still behaving badly.i am terrified to drive and i work 30 minutes away from my home.the ride to work is dangerous and my car's engine problem could cause an accident.nissan refused to correct the problems other than reprogramming the computer which had no real impact on the problem.i have replaced the part that was described by a diagnostic test as faulty and there is still a problem.nissan should be held responsible for putting people's lives in danger.this must stop.
The car failed to start after repeated tries, then finally started.the service engine light came on and stayed on.this happened every time i attempted to start the car.i had it repaired, and the repairman said the problem was with the crank shaft sensor.there has been a recall of some 2005 nissan altimas for this problem, but according to the manufacturer, my vehicle is not one of them.the symptoms i experienced are exactly the same as those described in nhtsa recall notice 07v527000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altma. When the vehicle stopped at a traffic light the contact attempted to accelerate and noticed that the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 86000.
My complaint is similar to many others i have seen.i own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5 sl.it has approximately 47,000 miles.on a recent trip i noticed difficulty cranking and service engine light remained on.i was 5 hours from my home with my family in the car.it was a weekend, so no nissan dealer was open or even in the vicinity of my location.after crossing all fingers and nursing the car home, i immediately took it to my normal dealer on monday morning.i was told the "tech found a code for a failed crankshaft position sensor".the service manager checked my vin for any bulletins or recalls and found none.i was charged $230 to replace the failed part.i called nissan consumer affairs asking for reimbursement based on the failure frequency rate of this sensor.after many phone calls and voicemails i was told that nissan would not reimburse the charges.i asked if the failure rate of the sensor was taken into consideration in their decision - the answer was no.i asked what the failure rate was for the sensor - my rep, the regional specialist, did not have that information. Based on my research, it appears there is a statistically significant rate of failure for the crankshaft position sensor along with several redesigns of the oem part.nissan does not seem to be taking responsibility for the problem.i am disappointed as, up until now, i had been very pleased with the vehicle and with nissan overall.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to an authorized dealer. The contact referenced recall 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.
Dt:the contact stated vehicle stalled while driving on the interstate.there were no indicator lights on before the engine stalled.the engine made a metal grinding noise when it lost all power. He was able to get off the road without incident. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership.they stated the cam shaft broke due to a material defect.the cam shaft will be replaced under warranty.
A few years ago there was a recall on my car for the ecm, it needed to be reprogrammed, i took it in and supposedly got the recall fixed but the service engine soon light kept coming on. The issue kept occurring and i was almost in a few accidents because the car would suddenly shut off while i was driving in traffic. I later learned that the reprogramming caused my sensors to go out and that when it was reprogrammed the sensors should have been replaced also. Most owners including me cannot not afford this andnissan is not taking on any responsibility, they want to fix half the problem and leave me to pay for the damage done to the vehicle from their malfunctions in the altimas computers.if i take my car to a nissan dealership they are going to charge me 80 dollars to hook it up to the machine to turn the light off and tell me that the problem isn't their fault.alot nissan owners were told the same exact information the (ecm) would be reset for free but you would have to come out of pocket for the crankshaft sensor to be fixed, if this amount of complaints are identical, then it really means that nissan corp is ignoring the problem and does not care that their crankshaft sensor is failing along with the (ecm) and because of this some lives are gonna be lost, maybe mine also, cause i cannot not afford to get this fixed and i can't afford to not drive my car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began making a loud noise and the service engine light illuminated.she was able to drive to a service station and the mechanic stated that there was no oil or oil plugs in the vehicle.he refused to make the repair.she had the vehicle towed to nissan, where it was regularly serviced every 3,000 miles.the dealer stated that she needed a new engine and that they were not responsible for the vehicle not having oil or oil plugs.they also informed her that someone had tampered with her vehicle.the contact has spoken with nissan on several occasions and has been without her vehicle for two months.she believes they are giving her the run-around.the current and failure mileages were 41,000. * updated 12/12/07 the dealer stated passenger window makes noise, and remote switch is inoperable. Updated 12/12/07 updated 03-04-08
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving forward at various speeds, approaching a stop, or making a turn, the vehicle stalled and shut off completely.the failure was diagnosed as the crank shaft sensor.the vehicle will be repaired in a couple of days.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 54,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a local shop where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
Vehicle stopped running without warning.reference 07v527000. Stated by manufacturer vin not included in recall.repairand description of campaign id above reflect exact same issue.extend recall to include all 2005 altimas.
On numerous occasions in october, 2007 my 2005 nissan altima would stall out while driving.this occurred mainly on the interstate causing a instantaneous slowing down of the vehicle, where vehicles behind me would come very close to hitting the rear of my car.other times the car would stall completely at low speeds, loosing power to the steering and brakes putting myself in a situation harmful to those stopped in front of me.the stall occurs without warning to myself or others around me, creating a serious safety-related problem.i researched & found safety-related recalls for the '02, '03, '04 models but not 2005.my vehicle had 41,000 miles on it when i took it to the dealership.there was no recall yet for the 2005 model although i experienced the same problems the other recalls identified.the service personnel called me after my car was looked at and advised that the cam shaft position sensor and the crank shaft position sensor had failed due to experiencing hot conditions & the solder holding them in place melted (again consistent with previously issued tsbs and recalls).i pleaded, this should be under a recall, both with nissan consumer affairs and with victory nissan from whom i purchased the altima.i was left paying the fee myself.the recall for the 2005 model was issued in december 2007 and i am trying to get a refund for having to pay for repairs that nissan identified as safety-related.the recall lists reprogramming of the ecm, which needed to be completed, since the ecm would loose communication with the tcm.however the reason for the failure in communication stemmed from the failure of the position sensors.i feel let down and upset that nissan continued to experience these problems with their 2.5 liter engines in years subsequent to issued recalls and failed to notify current owners of the safety-related problems.i am also upset that nissan does not admit the crank position and cam position sensors played part in the stalling.
Dt:car just stopssometimes and it will not start.consumer almost has to flood the engine before it starts. Dealer toldconsumer she needed to pump the gas 3 times before she started the car. She had vehiclein therepair shop because the car was idling very fast. They put a throttle chamber in it, then it started to do the same thing again . Dealer said it was unsafe because it was racing too high;they ordered a new partfor the car. It is still doing the same thing. Updated 02/07/06.
My wife was driving on the interstate when the car sputtered almost stalling. The check engine light appeared and stayed on. I took the car to a car parts store and borrowed their computer diagnosis device and found out the crankshaft sensor malfunctioned. There has been a recall on the esm, but nothing going to the root of the problem (the crankshaft sensor). Through my research i found the problems attributed to this part are not starting, sputtering while driving and/or shutting-off while driving. I took the car to nissan on two previous occasions for not starting, but no diagnosis could be attained by nissan. After speaking with different local nissan dealer, the service tech admitted the problem is the crankshaft sensor failing. I feel nissan is putting a band-aid on the real problem disguising it with the esm reprogram. The failure of this part can be very dangerous if you are driving and the car shuts off. After doing some research on forums, there have been a lot of complaints and apparently nissan has had this problem with the altima as far back as the '03 model year. It was also stated on the forums that multiple sensors have been replaced over and over. I am now worried about myself and my young child's safety as this car is our main source of transportation.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated as she is driving her vehicle in traffic and it stalled and shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the cam shaft position needed to be replace. There are no recalls or warranties. The manufacture was called and they sent a $250 voucher to contact for future repairs. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there were unusual clouds of blue smoke coming from the tail pipe. In addition, the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic told the contact that there were no signs of an oil leak and could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic advised the contact to replace the engine and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to determine the cause of the failure but recommended having the engine replaced at the contact's expense. The dealer also stated that there was a possibility of an internal engine failure where the carbon in the engine oil was damaging the pistons. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shut off.the contact lost control of the vehicle, veered into the other lane, and struck another vehicle.the vehicle then turned slightly and crashed into the wall.the contact sustained head and knee injuries, and was transported to the local hospital.the vehicle is no longer able to be driven.she just received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) in the mail.the current and failure mileages were 53,000.
My 2005 nissan altima shut off in the middle of traffic this morning almost causing me and my car to be smash by an 18 wheeler, and when i turn it back on and gave it gas it would not move. So i turn it off and back on a few times and i was finally able to drive to work.this has happen a few othertimes before, the first time it happen i took it to a dealer and they said there was a recall on my car that needed to be fixed, i left the car there for 3 days and the recall was supposedly the problem was fixed, but later the exact same thing happen again, luckily i was in a parking lot and a auto zone was near, so i got the guy to hook it up to his machine to check for codes and the problem that was supposedly fixed with the recall was one of the things that was problematic in my car.so i took it to nissan again and told them i am have the exact same problem again and they tell me it's not the same problem and that i would have to pay over 800 dollars to get it fixed and that if i didn't the engine would just eventually die.this time i'm not going to nissan, because it's kind of pointless, i don't have 800 dollars to spend on a problem that is cause by something they were suppose to fix and didn't.i don't a few searches on the internet and there are other people who have had this exact same problem and had to come out of their pockets.i'm just wondering to people have to die for them to recall the car for the actual problem?or maybe people have died and the accident was blamed on something else.the recall that was supposed to fix my problem is nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000.
Car arbitrarily stalled and cut off at low speeds and began to also jerk intermittently as if attempting to shut down while traveling at highway speeds...easily this could lend to a collision!!! service engine soon indicator illuminated on dash and has remained lit.dealer reprogrammed ecm only for stalling and jerking to continue, and service engine soon indicator to re-illuminate within 24-hours of initial "fix."also of note, dealer repairman noted that p0420 was diagnosed stating that the catalyst system is failing and engine may need to be replace depending on oil consumption level to be determined after 1000 miles driven.canadian recall campaign code: r86 calls for p0335 kgb sensor to be replaced by dealer whereas niacin north america's only "corrective" action is for dealers to reprogram the ecma free of charge--which, consequently, does not remedy the problem--and instead attempts to divert the computer from diagnosing the problem--a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Catalytic converter failure (and related engine failure) covered per the federal emissions warranty until 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The crank position sensor failed. While driving approximately 20 to 25 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. There were no warning lights present prior to the vehicle shutting off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within three minutes. An auto zone technician's diagnostic test indicated that the crank position sensor failed. The dealer informed her that she had to replace the computer sensor in her vehicle and that there was no related recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.
I received a recall notice for my 2005 nissan altima.it warned of serious problems that might arise from a defect that makes the engine possibly shut off while driving.i had it fixed several weeks ago, but check engine light remained on and car otherwise was hiccuping in traffic.i returned today, and they charged me $250!! for fixing something called a crankshaft sensor.such sensor was, as i understand it, part of the recall problem. Yet, it has been explained to me that even though this recall is related to the sensor issue, replacing the sensor itself is not considered part of what is covered by the recall.if that's the case, i don't get the point of the recall.it obviously is more about money making and/or saving face without paying to fix a dangerous problem.i have seen others with these same complaints on line.i'd just like to add my complaint to the many others so that somethingmight be done.
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima 2.5s and i am having problems with my engine going dead while traveling on the interstate highway. There is no set speed this happens, the car just drops power and cuts off. I travel 110 miles a day round trip and it happens at least three times a day. Nissan has informed me since there is no error code in the ecm there is nothing they can do. I have been told basically its my problem. In researching the internet there appears to be many owners experiencing the same problem.
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl.i received a recall notice that advised me the vehicle can stop running without notice which could result in a crash.the recallnotice advised that the fix to this problem was the reprogramming of the ecm. To keep my daughter and i safe on the road, i took the car in for the recall as instructed.before the recall, my service engine light never came on and my vehicle was running fine. Not to long after the recall was done, my service engine soon light came on. Last week i was driving my vehicle, with my 10 month old daughter in the car and the car stalled and shut down on us without warning. Thankfully another vehicle did not hit us. I took it to the dealership who advised me it was the crankshaft position sensor.after doing some reading i find that this has been a problem nissan has been avoiding since 2002 and i was not the only owner whose vehicle shut down on them without warning. The events, patterns and failures i have experienced are the same sequence of events that so many nissan altima owners have reported and complained about. I contacted nissan directly and was told that they are not responsible. I paid $285 to have the crankshaft sensor replaced. I thought responding to the recall would take care of everything and we would be safe; however, the recall did not stop my car from shutting down on me in the middle of traffic. I believe nissan is recalling the wrong thing and dodging the responsibility of replacing the default crankshaft sensors that are causing these vehicles to shut down. A vehicle that is subject to shut down while driving without warning is very dangerous and should not be on the road. I saved the crankshaft sensor that was removed from my vehicle just in case someone decides to finally do something about this. An investigation needs to take place before someone is killed or seriously injured on the road or highway.
On three separate occasions, my vehicle has cut off on me.i have taken the car to the dealership two of the three times.the first time, it cut off as i prepared to accelerate after stopping at a traffic light.the dealershipcould not get a problem reading from the computer.the second time, i was slowing down to go around a curve in the highway and the car did not respond when i attempted to accelerate.it sputtered and cut off.fortunately, there were no other cars behind me, as it was only a two lane highway and it was late at night.i was able to pull over to the shoulder and restart the car.the information about the recall came out shortly after, however morris nissanrefused to repair my car without me paying for the repair, as they stated that they had not gotten authorization from nissan yet on the recall and could not do it free of charge.the third time was just today as, once again, i was accelerating from a stop.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice from nissan for the engine and engine cooling:engine.when he called the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, he learned that they had been bought out by another dealer.he did not attempt to call another dealer to see if they could perform the recall repair.there had been no failure to date.the recall number was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving above 30 mph the vehicle will stall, and then restart. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility for inspection. A mechanic located the following diagnostic error codes: p0725 (engine speed sensor) and p0335 (crankshaft position center circuit). No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 117,746.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. After the vehicle was turned on, she saw smoke under the hood. Within a few seconds, the engine was completely on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and concluded that the failure was caused by poor maintenance. The contact will call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled several times.the manufacturer would not assist or assume liability for any repairs.there were recalls listed for the same failures for previous year vehicles (same make and model), but none for the 2005 altima.the dealer stated that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced at the cost of more than $200.the repair would have to be made at the contact's expense.she was concerned that the failure could lead to a crash.the failure and current mileages were less than 97,000.
The car failed to start only two weeks after buying it, and the problem has recurred.the car acts as if it's flooded, cranking but not firing.both failures occurred after recently purchasing gasoline (the same gasoline retailer is used fairly consistently) and driving the car immediately home in cold, but not severely cold, temperatures.the dealer said these circumstances shouldn't cause flooding, but has been unable to find any problems and now refuses to research it further.nissan consumer affairs has advised of a recall that may be applicable, but the dealer doesn't seem to be aware of it and i'm in the process of following up on this point.
The car failed to start after owning the car for 13 months.the car acted as if it was flooded, cranking but not firing. To start the car i had to hold the gas pedal down until the car fired and started.the failure occurred after recently purchasing gasoline.we only use 2-3 different gas stations with good reputations. It seemed to happen the first cold spell of november 2005.the dealer said these circumstances shouldn't cause flooding and if the check enginelight didn't come on they couldn't do anything to help us.the problem has not recurred but as a precaution, i ran the gas tank almost empty and put in a bottle of gas treatment.i also plan, if possible, on buying my gas from only one source from here on out.
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 approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
My check engine light came on and i took it to a precision dealer in my neighborhood. Precision told me that the part affected (catalytic converter) had been recalled by nissan and the dealer would fix it for free. When i went to the dealer, i was informed that even though the part was recalled for some cars, my particular vin number was not covered. I also called up nissan consumer affair and they said that the recall did not apply to my car. I had to pay the price for repair myself.when i researched online, i saw tons of complaints by people for a faulty converter that nissan failed to honor. I am filing an official complaint because i think that if nissan knows that a part of theirs is under re-call for certain vins and other drivers are also experiencing similar problems, they should also get their part recalled.
2005 nissan altima.about two weeks ago my car started jerking and the check engine light came on.i have had it serviced and no one seems to know what is causing this problem.since all of this has happen it is now stalling when trying to crank up.
My vehicle a 2005 altima isn't starting properly, i brought it to the dealer where i bought it and they said i have a crankshaft sensor failure, this means the car could shutdown at any moment while i'm driving it!!!luckily i didn't cause any major accidents so i called nissan about this problem, they said my car isn't coverage under this recall # 07v527000.shame on nissan!!!i spend $255.45 out of my own pocket to get this problem fixed!!!
The "service engine soon" light came on and went off for a few weeks finally i took it to the shop. I was told that is the catalyst converter, the part alone cost around 600.00, car is a 2005 altima 2.5 with 120,000.00 miles, well maintained. After searching the internet i have come to realize that this a common problem with this model. I just spent over 300.00 to repair the crankshaft as my vehicle would stall and not start all the time.on top of it all i was also just told that i need to replace the inner tie rod - another 300.00 - this car is turning out to be a pile of junk.
Warning light came on "service engine soon", took it to dealer i was told that is the catalyst converter, cost around 800.00, car is a 2005 altima 2.5 with 110,000.00 miles, purchased new and well maintained. Was told by nissan worker and also from different people and the internet that this a common problem with this model.it is hard to believe that there is not a recall for this problem, a problem that we could damage the engine.please advise as what can i do. Nereyda campos
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that he smelled a foul odor emitting from the vehicle and took the vehicle to his personal mechanic. The pre catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors were replaced by the mechanic. After the repair, the vehicle began to briefly pause when accelerating. The contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.updated 7/23/12
Service engine soon diagnosis:premature failure of catalytic converter and crankshaft sensor on 2005 nissan altima leading to possibleenginestalling & failure at 82,000 miles. Neither the dealer nor nissan regional specialist offered meany deals to offset costs of repairs.
Car arbitrarily stalled and cut off at low speeds and began to also jerk intermittently as if attempting to shut down while traveling at highway speeds...easily this could lend to a collision!!! service engine soon indicator illuminated on dash and has remained lit.dealer reprogrammed ecm only for stalling and jerking to continue, and service engine soon indicator to re-illuminate within 24-hours of initial "fix."also of note, dealer repairman noted that p0420 was diagnosed stating that the catalyst system is failing and engine may need to be replace depending on oil consumption level to be determined after 1000 miles driven.canadian recall campaign code: r86 calls for p0335 kgb sensor to be replaced by dealer whereas niacin north america's only "corrective" action is for dealers to reprogram the ecma free of charge--which, consequently, does not remedy the problem--and instead attempts to divert the computer from diagnosing the problem--a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Catalytic converter failure (and related engine failure) covered per the federal emissions warranty until 80,000 miles.
Car has 77,000 miles on it.the check engine light came on.codes were read it is the crank position sensor and camshaft position sensorseems the only recall for this was the crank position sensor that was reprogrammed, not replaced.there seems to be thousands of complaints on this issue.it seems a recall needs to be done on replacing the sensor not just reprogramming.
Dt: the contact owned a 2005 nissan altima.the carintermittently happened on the freeway driving at 65 mph. This incident happened twice, once was in los angeles, and oncein las vegas. The enginerestarted after the incident about 45 minutes to 1 hour later. After it restartd it will drive for a couple of minutes and shut down again. According to the dealership ,they repaired it twice.already the first timethey repairedvehicle it was a key problem, but he knew that it was not. The second time changed the electronic control module ( ecm). The vehicle is now ready to be taking back to the dealer the third time. The manufacturer said that he could not turn in the car, and they did not care.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle would shut down without warning.the contact took the vehicle to the repair shop and they discovered that the oxygen sensor failed.the oxygen sensor was replaced; however, the vehicle continued to shut off.on august 1, 2008, the vehicle would not accelerate in traffic and was rear ended.the contact's vehicle was pushed into the preceding vehicle.the contact and three passengers received minor injuries.she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) two weeks after the crash.the insurance company did not investigate.a report was filed with the manufacturer.the failure and current mileages were 103,000. Updated 03/24/09.*ljupdated 03/24/09.
This year i am required to obtain a smog test for my 2005 nissan altima tha i purchased used from power volvo in california. My car is throwing off a p0420 code which requires a replacement to the pre-catalytic converter. Per the owners manual, my car should be covered under california emissions for 15 years, 150,000. Yet when i took it to the dealer to have the converter repaired, i was informed that my car originally came from new york and california emissions did not apply and therefore not covered under the states emissions warranty.i have owned the car for 4 years and have driven it and lived in california since i purchased the car.i can't believe that a dealer could be able to get out of a repair to this pre-cat defect because the car was "first sold in new york".i have filed a claim with nissan requesting assistance but have yet to hear back (claim #7271179).i have also started consuming oil which is not due to an outside leak and my driver's side floor board is rusting.please help!
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle was shaking and hesitating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the catalytic converter had detached and caused engine damage. The engine would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 183,300.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle.there was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal.a local mechanicdeterminedit wasa brokencatalytic converter. Based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose.this has not been addressed by the dealership.after 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. The transmission jerked,and hesitated in low gears.the dealership has not been able to diagnose theproblem with the transmission.the front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger'sside.the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to be restarted. The dealer stated that the cam and crankshaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled at a traffic light and the check engine light illuminated. The failure occurred daily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, but it was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.there is an open recall on this vehicle, and, although the contact's vehicle was experiencing identical failures as listed in the recall, the vin was not included.when she attempted to start the vehicle, the engine would not turn over.the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the mechanic stated that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced.in july of 2008, the crankshaft sensor was replaced at an authorized dealer.the vehicle is in the process of being serviced.the vin and recall number were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 52,000.
At about 9,500 miles, faulty starter caused the car failed to start and stalled while driving on the freeway. I towed the car to the dealer where i purchased from and they tested right then, the car won't start but sparks with alot of white smoke from the tail pipe. I bought this car brand new on 7/4/04 with 50 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began making a loud noise and the service engine light illuminated.she was able to drive to a service station and the mechanic stated that there was no oil or oil plugs in the vehicle.he refused to make the repair.she had the vehicle towed to nissan, where it was regularly serviced every 3,000 miles.the dealer stated that she needed a new engine and that they were not responsible for the vehicle not having oil or oil plugs.they also informed her that someone had tampered with her vehicle.the contact has spoken with nissan on several occasions and has been without her vehicle for two months.she believes they are giving her the run-around.the current and failure mileages were 41,000. * updated 12/12/07 the dealer stated passenger window makes noise, and remote switch is inoperable. Updated 12/12/07 updated 03-04-08
Forward is rusting underneathon the driver side and passenger side,have always had my car serviced when needed oil changes regularly washed regularly taken care of very well an all highway miles majority of the time. Keep having to repair the air conditioning system as well been spending lots of money lately i understand problems arise over time but the rust underneath the vehicle is a safety hazard considering i drive a lot of miles on the freeway. Found out this is a major problem happening withhundreds of nissan altima owners with these year models. I have been recommending the nissan too many people i love this car and now i am afraid to get another one and i had planned on getting another one so if this issue isn't helped and taken care of i will look to purchase a different kind of car.
Rusting floorboards
The contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact had taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair and the technician noticed that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were completely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 02/22/12 the brakes were replaced, as well as the ac line that was leaking. Updated 03.05.12
2005 nissan altima - the radio produces an acceptable sound but the face plate lacks sufficient luminosity & contrast for the information to be seen. Typically, it is impossible to read the display while driving as you must face directly in-line with the unit. Nissan was contacted 3/4/05 and acknowledged there were problems and that they were the result of the radio being located too high resulting in sunlight "washing" out the display. I stated the problem exists at night as well and a contrast/illumination adjustment would help. I asked nissan to replace the radio with a different unit and they refused but indicated there would be a redesign in 2006.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the radio and cd player began working intermittently and then stopped working entirely.when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, she was advised to go to another repair shop.she was informed that the fee to repair the radio and cd player would be free; however, she was charged $185.44.the contact took the vehicle to nissan and they were equipped to perform the repair, but the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, has yet to diagnose the failure.they could only inform her that the failure was internal.the powertrain and failure mileage were unknown.the current mileage was 47,135.updated 3/5/08 the dealer stated rear window operates really slow, and pillar/roof keeps coming a loose. Updated 03/05/08
I bought my 2005 altima may 3, 2005, since the purchase i have had nothing but problems with the radio.if you put on the rear defroster the radio goes to 100% pure static.also when i brought the car into gregoris nissans svc dept they told me that they may have to replace my rear window!the other problems that i have been experiencing with this car is you can not read the display of the radio when it is sunny out.also i have a rattle in the drivers side door when the radio is on.i was told it was my speaker and they would order me one.first of all it's not the speaker it is the door! i am done with nissan and their products.if anyone can help me i would appreciate it
While in park, car rolled off jack onto even surface pavement during tire change. Automobile is 2005 nissan altima and nissan has been informed. Owners manual recommendations were followed. Had the tire not been left on the vehicle, or had legs or arms been under chassis, injury may have occurred.
1. Three handles on the nissan altima on my car have snapped off when opening.even after replacing them they still snap off probably because in cold weather they become brittle.if he handles were metal they would not snap off.my concern is if during an accident before emergency vehicles could arrive that if someone were to try to assist getting me out of the car the handles would snap off and they could not remove me from the car.this is extremely dangerous the handles on cars should not snap off and plastic handles are extremely dangerous in all climates.2.i have had my front headlights cleaned three times and they always fog up within several weeks of cleaning.the dealership has said it is faulty design and to replace the headlamps is close to a thousand dollars with 1 year guarantee which is very cost prohibitive.i have seen cars less than two years old with opaque head lamps this is unaccetable and dangerous that lights can not project light appropriately and this is on most models of cars.if you are in rural areas and the lights do not project light this is a big problem.i can not believe that metal handles and durable headlight covers that don't fog are not required of these companies.until the last 15-20 years this was never a problem but car manufacturers are opting for cheap materials that can have lethal repercussions for crucial safety items.car handles and head lamps as far as safety are as crucial as proper airbag function.handles should not snap off in your hands and headlamps if cleaned should remain clean and not foggy and this does not happen.please address this concern.
The other day i got pulled over for having no lights on in there rear but my lights were on in the front i replaced the bulb. The license plate lights also my parking lights are still not working.
I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. It took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. The same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. The following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. They advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. I feel that reprogramming computer will not resolve safety issue as the sensor is defective and could fail even with reprogramming computer. I was charged 96.00 dollars to have problem diagnosed. Dealer refused to replace defective part. To my understanding many other altima owners experience this same problem and are forced to pay for defective parts that fail.dealer did not offer to reprogram computer they insisted that only replacing the defective part would resolve my issue which was not covered by recall.
The headlights on my 2005 nissan altima look like they are burned on the inside and foggy looking. At night they are very dim, almost as though i was driving in a constant thick fog. The front windshield has foggy looking circles all over inside the glass and makes visibility hard.
I bought this '05 altima about 2 months ago. I don't drive at night a lot but when i did for the 1st time, i noticed the low beam headlights were in the trees. I found an adjustment screw on back of the headlight assembly and found that when i adjusted it, it turned both the hi and low beams down. When the low beams came close to level- the hi beams were now hitting the ground 15 ft in front of the car. I found a recall # on line for this very issue dating back to blogs in late 2004. It's # 07e087000. Sunnyvale (ca) nissan turned me away this morning saying that based on my vin- there is no recall on the headlights. This is a hazard as i have little light on the road at night unless i drive with my brights on. Can you help? thanks
I bought a 2005 altima 2.5 s brand new and it has always been garaged and kept in perfect condition. My headlights have started to oxidize horribly but only on the inside, this seems like a poorly made product, if after only about 5 years my headlights start failing to perform with no warranty?
Catalytic converter! and precat!
I purchased a new 2005 nissan altimathe first time i drove the car at night and turned on the low beam headlights, i noticed that the lights projected far less than i had been used to in the 1998 altima or even the 1988 subaru that we have. Driving at night is scary, uncomfortable and most certainly dangerous. My wife,the second driver in our family, noticed the problem, as did a neighbor.one evening i lined up both the 1998 altima and the 2005 altima side by side and turned on the low beam headlights of each. The new 2005 altima headlamps projected less than 2/3rds the distance as the 1998 altima. I contacted the dealer and manufacturer to no avail. Nissan issued me a reference complaintno.4858724. They said that there was no problem and that it just may be the design. The design! they advised me to go to another dealer preferably at night. The service departments close at night so that is a very remote possibility.i asked if they could recommend after market bulbs that i, at my own expense, could have installed.they offered no advice. These headlamps are a real danger to all night drivers especially elderly drivers. This is a an imminent or even fatal danger. An accident waiting to happen!i sincerely hope you will investigate this dire situation and i pray no lives are lost in the mean time.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to operate and the vehicle could not be driven at night. The vehicle was taken to jim johnson nissan (2200 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 781-6770), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
High beam light casts a strong beam of light straight up to the sky. *tc this was a distraction and dangerous.at all times the high beams were visible to objects 10-15 feet above the vehicle. *sc
When headlights are on lowbeam at night you can hardly see where you are going. I am very uncomfortable with this. There should be a recall for this. You will be seeing another complaint here again from me if this should cause an accident.
November 14 2007653,910 vehicles recalled2005 nissan altima -- on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official nhtsa page concerning recall #07v527000 nhtsa campaign #07e087000 exterior lighting:headlightsoctober 25 20074,654 vehicles recalled2005 nissan altima -- certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 nissan altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official nhtsa page concerning recall #07e087000 .
The car stalled out... Almost got hit.... Had the throttle body replaced..looked online and saw there was a recall for this year model and part...got in touch with nissan and they said there was no recall on this particular vin..from what i read all nissan altima's were recalled for this part..i also did not receive notice. Can someone check this vin ast safercar.gov and let me know ...thank you...ps this car has very low mileage and is well maintained.
Car will not accelerate and creeps along in limp home mode. Its vehicle speed control problem is exactly the same as nhtsa recall 13v43000 of sept. 26, 2013, that affects nissan infiniti models. After stopping and restarting once or twice the problem will disappear. In traffic this is very dangerous. It happens 2 or 3 times a year.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel sensor and the fuel pressure regulator. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
I see in 2007 nissan recalled the crankshaft and i was never informed of this. I took my car to sears on march 31st and brought a battery because i thought this was the problem the check engine light was still on so i took my car to my mechanic today 4-1-14 and was told not only do i have to replace my crankshaft sensor, but my speed sensor and my fuel pump system which is going to cost me a total of $1395.66 to repair is there anything i can do about this since nissan never informed me of the problem with the crankshaft in 2007?
While transporting with my 1 and 2 year old in my vehicle driving about 30mph my vehicle suddenly shuts off.
I would start the car and it would hesitate i took it in to goodyear they said it had a bad sensor have to do with the fuel senor they changed it and as time has passed it still does the same thing nissan wont fix it until the engine light goes on ive gone through these complaints here on this site and all are exactly like mine, you start the car and it seems like it wants to start but doesn't i have to try it a few times then it will start.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgwthe consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle,he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well.the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
Catalytic converter has gone bad on low mileage, single owner, well maintained car. This is a widespread problem with 2002-2005 nissan altima. What makes the problem worse is that the converter disintegrates and gets sucked into the engine and cause engine damage and stalling. Spoke tonissan customer care and escalated to executive response team at nissan, and they are unwilling to accept responsibility for a faulty part for which they had issued 3 tsbs but refuse to accept responsibility for the defective part and subsequent damage to engine. This should be a recall or at least a warranty extension.
2005 altima - when moving forward after stopping, vehicle will jerk forward.i must immediately take my foot off the gas pedal.the occurs only in low gear, after a stop, and occurs 3 to 4 times a week.
I purchased my vehicle 3 months ago. At approxiamately 2950 miles, my service engine soon light came on. Immediatly after that my car became sluggish and is having acceleration problems and feels like it is dragging. Brought to dealer service and they said the problem is with the throttle body and they have to order a replacement part.they released the car to me. I asked them if it were okay to drive, and if doing so would it make the problem worse, they advised no, it is okay to drive. I called in 3 days later to see if the part was recieved, they stated it was not, they claim the part is on back order.
2005 nissan altima has defective crank sensor. The throttle stops working not allowing fuel to the engine therefore stalling the car even in motion.nissan has redesigned replacements but are incorrectly redesigned.even with warranty nissan refuses to remedy leaving people without cars.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, gasoline spewed back out from the filler tube. The contact stated the failure would occur often. The contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage) however the dealer advised his vin was not included in the recall. The repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The contact inquired about taking the vehicleto an independent mechanic but was advised by the dealer that only an authorized dealer would be able to obtain the necessary part needed to make the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current was 62,000.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle.there was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal.a local mechanicdeterminedit wasa brokencatalytic converter. Based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose.this has not been addressed by the dealership.after 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. The transmission jerked,and hesitated in low gears.the dealership has not been able to diagnose theproblem with the transmission.the front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger'sside.the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster.
Dt*:the contact stated the gauges that turn on the defroster cause the driver to take their eyes off of the road.the gas cap is at an awkward angle and too hard to turn. The contact has back problems and must sit in the driver seat at a 90 degree angle, causing the contact to be too close to the airbag.updated 03/17/06.
Car stalling at in traffic, stop lights, and while driving. I was told to replace air filter and have fuel injector service. I did. Car began stalling again. I was told to have throttle body cleaned. I did. Engine light on . Hose putback on. Engine light on again. Was told there was code for idle valve but they didn't know how to address it. They reset computer. Car stalling again. Barely made it across intersection to get to dealership. Nissan replaced air filter, cleaned fuel injectors (again) and replaced crack shaft sensors. I just got car today. The car stalling while driving seems a bit dangerous.
I had a gas leak from my gas tank.i had the vehicle towed to the dealer .the service people stated that they found " slash in fuel tank.... Appears to be claw mark from animal... Found hair from animal stuck on cross member". No other damage to vehicle besides the gas tank.vehicle is still at dealer.have contacted regional dealer parts and service manager.i am waiting for him to call me back, because of the story from the dealer that the tank was clawed open, because common sence would say that this is not possible..my concern is that if an animal can claw the tank open the gas tanks need to be recalled.
At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and i'd have to rev it up. We opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. The fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. I read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. And every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can i do about the recall.
Vehicle engine stoped while approaching traffic light.was a little late in starting up again.it just died.went to autozone,gave me a code po335,which indicated a fault in the crankshaft position sensor.call the local nissan dealer and asked for a ecm reprograming,which is covered on recall ro606,nothing was done.please help.
Car shuts downno powerwillnot start. Back upon the freeway itjust shuts off with no warningthis is not the first timethis problem will kill me or ppl around me on the road.it will stopandyou can'tput on your brakes nor steertomove to a save place
I've called to see if there's a recall on the car fuel system to be exact fuel gauge is reading full is broken.reads full when there's only 5 to 6 gallons of gas.they won't even look at it free of charge to see what the issue is.this happens when i'm driving or sitting.
Takara recall. Sensors are malfunctioning also my muffler is going. Check engine has been on but started blinking when sensor's started acting up. Cant afford to fix this being how i'm a single mother and low income.i herd about this recall on my 05 altima. And had to check it out.
Fuel custer gage
On multiple occasions while driving down a highway my vehicle shuts down and will not restart with the fuel gage showing 1/4 tank. It was determined the vehicle ran out of fuel which resulted in fuel line requiring cleaning and replacement of fuel pump. Multiservice eagle tire replaced multiple fuel pumps with no success. The local nissan dealership and maintenance shop expressed no resolution regarding this problem. Multi service eagle tire removed pump to check for bent float arm and everything looked okay. When testing resistance of fuel level sensor weird reading at bottom end of spectrum and in the middle saw a high resistance reading. Possible sending unit and/or gauge cluster concern. Additionally, when filling tank the fuel gage reflects 440 miles available; this reading is usually 330. After using all available resources, repair shop returned vehicle to customer without repair. I am concerned for the safety of driver and other vehicles if this event happens again. Currently, the vehicle is shared by three teenagers and two adults. I'm concerned an accident is inevitable during heavy traffic periods.
My gas guage read half, while turning car ran out of gas. Power steering and brakes failed when engine shut off. Fortunately i was turning into inside lane on 8 lane street because it took all 5 lines to safel roll to stop. After asking nissan 700 to check fuel system senso 4/bolt 1 plug solid piece. Went to aaa $150 to check and determined guage not sensor. $600 to maybe repair part. Called nissan 6 bolts 1 plug to replace guage module with 3rd party repaired used module from another state. Module has to be sent prior to 3rd party sending part. Internet horror stories. 6-60 day turn around and vehicle cannot be driven while part is out of car. Main reason: speedometer and odometer are part of module. Module requires reprogramming to current vehicle mileage before moving.nissan should carry parts in stock due to both dangerous safety and mileage issues related to failure of either module ar fuel sensor. I am pretty strong although 66 but youger, female or older folks in similar situations could end up in building, tree or anothe vehicle. Not knowing when car is die without warning is a dire safet issue..recalls should be enforced by failure numbers, not %age of failures per model. 50% of a model that sold 200 is not as dangerous as 50% of 100,000 sold. The 2005 altima ser was a very limited model of altima but oemparts should be available until at least a majority of them are off the road when the relate to safety. Nissan seems to get away with out recalls for safety recalls, high frequency issues, service guaging and from what i hear known lemon problems. Why????
The fuel gauge failed to drop all the way to e. No warning light that fuel is low. While on a city street, on the on ramp to an interstate my car's engine just stopped, no sputter, no lagging just 3k rpm to 0 rpm. I was able to shift my automatic transmission to neutral and coast to the shoulder on the on ramp. Unable to restart engine. Cranked but nonstart. Added fuel and car started right up. At the time of the stall the fuel gauge read approximately 33/8 of a tank of gas. Prior to this occuring, when tank would get low the warning light came on around 1/8th of a tank.. About halfway been the 1/4 mark and e. Since this occured i have tested the fuel pump, sending unit and fuel level float, and they all test ok.. When the tank was filled after this the fuel gauge moved back up to the full mark (slightly above,) so the needle is not stuck.
Rough idle.3 years ago it did the same thing and i had the 0'2 sensors replaced and the crankshaft position sensor replaced.i drive it in town so in the 3 years i have put about 25,000 miles on it.the service engine soon light is on now and nissan told me that i need to take it to a dealership and pay them to check out the engine and send nissan the results and they "may" reimburse me for the cost of checking it out.i just replaced the spark plugs last week because i was told them needed replaced.it ran fine for a little while now back to same things.i have noticed that it leaks a little oil, about the size of a nickel over the course of 2-3 days.there is also oil round the crankcase.wondering why might be.thanks
My car has been checked thru a scanner since it wont start.at first it started not wanting to turn on on the first try. It did that for about a couple of months til i decided to just station it...and now it cranks as if it wants to start up but it doesnt start up. So ive replaced the camshaft sensor but it still wont start so i was told its the fuel pump that needs replacement so i was going to purchase one but was told theres a recall on such part for nissan altima 2005. What can i do to get it fixed?
Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashingand wont go off. Ive checked the fuses. Wiring. Ran diahnostics on it for that and the following issues as well. The car makes a high pitch sound when its just ideling that seems to come feom underneath the car maybe towards back middle ive gotten a new fuel pump checked wiring fuses and bought other new parts and have been unable to figure out what it is.also the gas gauge wont read after the half way point. Ive tried to reset it calibrate it and nothing. During cold days the gas gauge reads correctly until the car warms up. Mo ths have gone by and nothing so far
What is the deal with this engine? this car has less that 120k miles.it seems i get a lot of interference when i'm driving it. The car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. When my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. H2o sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. Samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. Fcc id a3lejpn970 fcc id a3lsmn970u. I have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. The cars will increase speed as if i am ready to run into a brick wall. This car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. I can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the fuel filler hose was corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.
Brought the car augv18th warranty ended sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was .the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on sept 19th
I was driving myself and co worker home from work. While driving down a city streetmy car just stalled out and would not start. I could have been on the highway, our lives were put at risk due to a defect in the cam shaft position censor on my 2005 nissian altima.the consumer would like an update on the investigation into the camshaft position censor and the fuel pump. The consumer believed the failure was due to an incomplete recall that was performed on the camshaft censor.
2005 nissan altima - the radio produces an acceptable sound but the face plate lacks sufficient luminosity & contrast for the information to be seen. Typically, it is impossible to read the display while driving as you must face directly in-line with the unit. Nissan was contacted 3/4/05 and acknowledged there were problems and that they were the result of the radio being located too high resulting in sunlight "washing" out the display. I stated the problem exists at night as well and a contrast/illumination adjustment would help. I asked nissan to replace the radio with a different unit and they refused but indicated there would be a redesign in 2006.
Passenger side door lock will not fully open with the automatic lock button. This forces you to enter the car from the drivers side and operate the door lock manually. Because there is not a key lock on the outside of the door it is not possible to get into the vehicle from the passenger side.
The trunk lid has come down and hit me in the head while i was removing items from the trunk. The same thing has happened to my wife.
2005 nissan altima that the back drivers side door lock is stuck in lock position. Automatic locks too.can't unlock or get door open.other door locks no longer lock when car goes into gear like its supposed to. This started in 2008 with my car.
Doors leak water, especially driver's side door - water pools after rain.
2005 nissan altima.consumer writes in regards to defective rear door handles. The consumer stated both rear door handles snapped off in feburary. The consumer stated the first time the door handle failed, her son was inured.updated 09/10/15*lj
Dt*:the contact stated while the engine was started the driver side door automatically locked when it was closed.the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was alerted.
1) had trunk of car open to load suitcases2) brisk wind came up and slammed the trunk lid down with extreme force. A child or adult could be injured if leaning into the trunk or if fingers are in the opening.when closing the trunk lid, i have noticed that it just drops shut with its own weight, after it is moved beyond a quarter of its full movement. I have a spoiler on my trunk lid which may contribute to this problem.3) nothing done to correct
I purchased my 2005 nissan altima on october 6, 2012 with the assurance from the dealership that the transmission was good and strong. My wife drove the vehicle home and upon arriving home she said that it was driving rough. Not knowing anything about vehicles, she stated that it drove like someone learning to drive a manual car. She said that it was jerking and shifting hard like it was in the wrong gear(especially upon accelerating between 1st and 2nd gear and when coming to a stop, downshift is really hard. Also coming from reverse to drive, it would idle as if in neutral when pressing the gas then suddenly jump very hard into actual drive). She became to frightened to drive the car. In meanwhile i took the vehicle to a local nissan dealer(not the nissan dealership it was purchased from) to have it checked out and it was said that i needed to replace the transmission. I called the nissan dealership out in gwinnett, georgia where i purchased the vehicle and told them of the problem. They told me to bring it in and have them check it. I took it not knowing if it would even make it. They checked it out and indeed it was the transmission needing to be replaced. The nissan dealership would notresume any responsibility for fixingmy vehicle because i bought it "as is". As i read the cmplaints on this site and about a pending class action suit against nissan for faulty transmission design in the 2005-2006 altimas and other nissan vehicles, it is apparent to me, that they need to do a recall before someone gets into an accident and gets killed.nissan knows this transmission is poorly designed and have done nothing but take peoples money in replacing the transmission a $3,000-$4,000 cost. Usually at the customers expense because car is out of warranty. One more thing, there is no warning that anything iswrong with the car, no service engine soon light -nothing. Help!!
Vehicle briefly shut down while driving beginning 2014, like a hick-up, interruption of power. However it would continue. No real problems at first. Then, began to completely power off, difficult to restart and i'd lose auto transmission function and have to manually shift which bucked every gear. Park it for a while, restart and it'd drive just fine until the engine was warm then it'd power off...all over again.. Mechanic stated it was the tcm. Replaced it, service engine light went off, seemed fine. Now it's stalling and same issues with tranny. Now pulling a camshaft sensor code. Ugh! i bought this car used in 2014 and it's only been drivable for 3 months. The biggest pain in my [xxx]. Should've bought a horse instead. Nissan you manufacture [xxx]poor products knowingly and hide!!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The transmission is stuck in 5th gear, even if you try to downshift it manually it wouldn't come out of 5th gear.
My transmission slips and sometimes clunking noise when it shifts at low speed.
The clutch will go to the floor. It will happen whenever it wants to.then it will go back to normal.it happens when you start it or in the middle of driving.no warning signs.it just happens.
Clutch pedal began to creak when depressed andwould begin to engage very close to the floor when car was driven in town and reached normal operating temperature. First failure was shortly after that when returning from a family trip to missouri to colorado. Clutch pedal fell to floor and remained there, preventing a downshift or to neutral. "floated" the transmission into neutral and pulled pedal back up with my foot. Was able to get the car home by lifting the pedal after every shift. Replacement of the clutch master and slave cylinders, and welding the housing of the clutch pedal due to (stress fractures) resolved the issue for about 11 months/15,000 miles, when the issue began again. After a few more months the entire clutch system; clutch plate (not worn out), clutch cover, flywheel assembly, master and slave cylinder, pedal assembly and rubber hydraulic line were replaced. The system was thoroughly flushed and bled for trapped air. Issue was resolved until a few weeks ago (6 months after replacing the system) when the problem resurfaced. Bleeding of the system was again performed with no change: pedal will fall to the floor and stay there if held for 1-2 seconds. If the pedal is depressed about 1-2 inches and help for a few seconds, it will begin to pull itself to the floor with no assistance from the driver at all. I am planning to replace the entire hydraulic system once again.
Transmission slams from drive mode and then to reverse when hot in drive it slipstrans mission slams when shiftingat a stationary position ,slips when car is warmed up and driving on highway,slips more on inclidingroads.
Rattling noise in engine, unusual engine vibration and muffler sound coming from engine. This can be dangerous this screw is located in the engine and could cause $7500 dollars of damage. If this screw was to come loose it could ruin engine compressor, destroy the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and power valve plates. I search to see if there was a recall on this and it seem to be or talk of it. Call dealership to see if a recall was issued. Some website suggest there was one, what has happen to quality products. If there was one they are not upholding it.recall should never expire, for public safety...updated 10/24/12 the consumer would like to retract her complaint. The vehicle has since been repaired.updated 10/25/12
Went to go start the car, pushed in clutch as normal, started fine, but when i went to go put the car in gear, it wouldn't go. I lifted the clutch and it was stuck on the floor. I had to manually lift it up with my hand. When i started it again it was fine. Then when i am driving it does not go up all the way it drops about 2 inches and stays which grinds the clutch and causes premature wear!
I have a 2005 altima se-r 3.5 v6i was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as i put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. The car reversed after a couple seconds and when i put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. No other gears were available. I parked the car and shut if off...after a few seconds i started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, i put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). I called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. So i waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after i reversed the car would die. I was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because i did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. After a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few i was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. I got on the boulevard and i was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. Luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. I restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then i see my rpms going up as speed going down. The transmission was not engaging and i knew something was definitely wrong at this point.i pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. I call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit.20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. We later find out the transmission failed. Fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. Diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. The transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic.
The clutch pedal lost pressure after idling for over thirty minutes, while in traffic, and after the engine has gotten hot and being driven for a couple of hours. The pedal will fall to the floor and you cannot switch gears. The stick shift won't even move into neutral and the car jerks really hard. It will sometimes cut off in the middle of driving if you don't reach down and pull the pedal up with your hand. This has cause me to run off the road because i could not down shift or go into neutral, i recently ended up tapping the rear of someone elses vehicle at which my daughter is still complaining her neck hurts. This is a defective part dealing with the hydraulics and is very dangerous. A lawsuit is sure to be on the way now that i have wen to several dealerships only for them to tell me nothing is wrong with the car because it won't do it for them. All nissan forums are filled with customers having the same issues with these year model cars. Nissan is about to kill somebody.
I purchased my 2005 altima 2.5 s december 2004 and within a couple of weeks i had taken it in to the dealer that i purchased it from for a clunking noise coming front the engine area and a feeling under my feet like someone was under my car striking it with a hammer, this occurs at take off, shifting gears and coming to a stop (still down shifting), i also felt as if the transmission shifted very rough for a new car, it just really always felt like my motor was about to drop on the ground. The dealership service advisor came out to me and said that the mechanic said he could not get the car to repeat it so it should be fine. As i drove away it happened again, i was heated and called the dealer when i got home, they made me another appt. And this repeated again and again and again and again, never being repaired. Now after hitting 100k my car is great except for this darn clunking, so i researched the internet and it seems to be a common issue, engine mounts broken, mainly passenger side. So i ordered parts and had them all replaced and sure enough, i am amazed i didn't loose my motor the passenger one was almost like nothing was there, obviously this is a part that has been broken for a really long time. With so many complaints and known issues, why has this not become a recall?
I have a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se. It's a one-owner, and was brand new when i bought it. This car has been relatively dependable--my issue is this: i noticed a metal "whirring" sound around 50000mi whenever i would pull out from an idle position. I inquired about the noise through a mechanic employed with the dealership i bought the car from--of course, the mechanic said--"those things tend to be a little noisy by nature, on occasion!" so, i continued to drive my "occasionally noisy" altima for another 58000 miles. Just paid the thing off 2 months before my major issue occurred. I apparently was a fortunate nissan owner (even though i don't feel like it)--because apparently altimas and maximas are notorious for timing chain failure. Seems the chain gets a little "used" and begins making the noise i experienced, and then can ultimately completely fail.needless to say...i have a $2,000.00+ repair on my hands.the mechanic i am hiring said that most nissans with timing chain issues fail long before mine did (mileage-wise!).my problem is with nissan, because nissan is aware of these timing chain failures, and does nothing about them. My car should have been on a recall thousands of miles ago, but wasn't...because nissan has been allowed to overlook some very important mechanical issues. I need a timing chain, or my car is of no use whatsoever to me.the replacement part for my timing chain is not the original part that was put on my car from the factory! imagine that! nissan knows that they put "bum" parts on our altimas and maximas when they were built in their factories! --- i say nissan should be forced to replace every single timing chain that they put on our american-bought nissan cars--at no cost to the consumers. They should be forced to recall.
Car felt hot even after sitting and when weather was cool.car cut off on me at a stoplight, and another time while stopped.car seemed to slip gears a few times.
What is the deal with this engine? this car has less that 120k miles.it seems i get a lot of interference when i'm driving it. The car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. When my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. H2o sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. Samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. Fcc id a3lejpn970 fcc id a3lsmn970u. I have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. The cars will increase speed as if i am ready to run into a brick wall. This car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. I can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.
As i was driving from delaware to new york, i hit the i-95 around 5pm; typical rush our time. As i began to approach heavy traffic i proceeded to slow down. By the time my speed decreased to 25mph, my steering wheel got stiff and the car felt light as if the car was completely off and left in neutral and rolling down a hill. Indeed the car had stalled, and all my dash lights switched on (alt, oil, brake and battery lights). I tried my best to steer into the emergency lane to avoid any possible accidents.
After 20 min or so of idling in traffic, then a 10 minute freeway drive at legal speeds i was approaching the off ramp and the clutch went to the floor, no hydraulic pressure.i was able to move out of the way of traffic without incident and pull over.after 10 min of talking to my insurance company for a tow, i noticed partial pressure restored and drove slowly home.now, with research, i have seen this is extremely common and dangerous.too many complaints have been filed online and with nissan, yet there is no resolution and what's worse, no specific answer to the problem.i hope nhtsa doesn't wait for a serious injury or death to occur before this is looked into, a google search of altima clutch recall brings up over a dozen forums with numerous complaints of the same problem.
Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off
Clutch failure - repeated, temporary clutch failure.frequency is unpredictable and random - sometimes months apart between occurances.duration of occurance has not exceeded 10 minutes, then clutch behavior is normal and can drive normally.petal "sticks" to floor and must be pulled up by hand in order to engage and change gears.all parts of clutch assembly have been replaced (petal, master and slave hyd. Cylinder, corroded bleeder valve) and problem continues to happen.
Car starts and stalls/engine light on. Was told it is the crank and cam sensor as well as the transmission input speed sensor. We noticed this is a big issue and many cars have been recalled for this issue but not all, including ours. If this is such a major issue why are only some being repaired by dealer. Is there anything we can do to get the dealer to repair it. This is my father's car but it is my information below. He doesn't speak english. Thank you very much. Updated 4/13/2015
After driving in stop and go traffic on a very hot day, the clutch pedal lost pressure and was very difficult to use and shift gears.the pedal lost all but the last amount of pressure.this has happened multiple times since the first incident.always occurs in warm, humid weather and heavy usage.could be very dangerous if all pressure is lost and shifting is impossible.this must be corrected!
An existing recall on this vehicle should include the 3.5l engine as well as camshaft/crankshaft and tcm. All cause similar life-threatening symptoms while driving the vehicle suddenly powers completely off briefly losing all power to lights etc, decelerate rapidly and you lose steering control and speed control. Vehicles come up on you quickly at night and even if you get the vehicle restarted you have no power in transmission and merely limp on at an idle speed. Very very dangerous. Why it wasn't included in the original 2007 recall is nissan trying to save a buck. They used the same mfg & same parts as in the 2.5l. They knowingly withheld it from being included. I also contacted them about the tcm. Keep in mind the were biting their nails after being presented with a class action suite regarding the defective tcm. Luckily for them it was dismissed temporarily.but they never mentioned any similar complaints when they responded to me and never offered any resolution to the problem.
I was backing into a space in a garage and the car just speed backwards on its own at high speed. The car was totaled.this is the second time this happened where the car seemed to go on its own.last year it went forward and i could not stop it right away.this happened in the same garage.luckily it finally stopped and i did not hit another car.
Transmission shift erratic from 1 to second on upshifting and clunks hard from 2 to 1on slowing down.
Transmission control module; vehicle suddenly has an unexpected loss of power on highway and will not change gears.camshaft sensors; sudden loss of power traveling at high rate of speed, unexpected stalling or engine to shut down and not restart. Both very dangerous because you almost get run over by the vehicle behind you. They come up on you too fast, continuing their normal highway speeds not realizing your vehicles loss of power until theyre right up on you then have to either slam on their brakes or make sudden lane change without properly signaling warning other drivers. Timing chain guide and timing chain tensioners; wear out prematurely causing loosening of the timing chain, makes a very loud clanking or ticking sound asbit hits the guide and can cause damage to the engine. Struts mounts; corrode and wear out creating a rough and unstable steering control and clanking sound as the struts hit when driving over uneven roadways, cracks, driveways and speed bumps. Makes it more difficult to steer cause the vibration and rattling in the front end.this occurs in the 3.5 liter engine. There has already been service bulletins and recalls on the 2.5 liter engine but not 3.5. The issues are the same for both engines. The same parts/manufacturers are used on both yet the 3.5 liter wasnt included. Problems are ongoing daily. Its very unsafe.
Motor mount failure. This is a continuing problem starting at 20000 miles. There are numerous internet and blogs with other nissan owners experiencing the same problem causing hundreds of dollars in repairs and other safety problems like exhaust manifold cracks leaking into the environment.
This issue has actually happened several times since i've had the car.the issue is with the clutch pedal bracket assembly and the clutch master cylinder in the 3.5 se-r model of the car. The clutch pedal bracket since 2009 when i bought the car has broken 8 times. The clutch master cylinder has needed replacing 5 times.the most recent incident (may 2014) the master cylinder failed 2 months after getting it fixed and then again 3 days later after that.the last 2 times, it was replaced by the dealership, and when it failed i was in heavy traffic on the highway.when it fails it's impossible to put the car into gear. Honestly, i'm actually surprised i wasn't killed in traffic.
This recall number, #03v084 describes my situation precisely. My vehicle currently has 97,000 miles on the odometer and i have been experiencing (over the last course of a year) severe oil consumption. Soon after i changed my oil in may of 2013, i began to notice unusual engine noise. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered that my motor was only running on a quart and a half of oil. The mechanic replenished my oil to its normal level and since then, the motor consumes oil at an abnormally rapid rate. According to the nhtsa??s recall #03v084, the catalytic converter disintegrates and the particles of the converter are drawn back into the motor, which causes scaring on the cylinder walls. This problem is the only logical explanation for my vehicle's rapid oil consumption. It??s my intention to approach nissan of north america about this issue. I would greatly appreciate your support.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off entirely.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle.the dealer stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical.the failure and current mileages were less than 61,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to decelerate and shift out of gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
While driving the clutch pedal will loose all pressure and will fall to the floor. The vehicle must be shut off and left prior the pressure building back up in the clutch. This is extremely dangerous as the driver is unable to shift gears or put the vehicle in neutral. This is a notorious problem with all nissan altima se-r with manual gear boxes.this problem will cause an accident and get someone killed.tt
While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and engine shut off, was barely able to get to the side of the freeway before the car came to a complete stop. It was the most scary experiencei have ever had in my life. The ses light came on only after loosing all control. I was told at the shop that this is a common issue with some altimas and that they had a recall.
I purchased this car brand new. A little after it was 3 years (08)that i had it the transmission went out. Nissan told me that the car was over mileage so i was responsible out of pocket. So i took it to a mechanic 1200 dollars out of pocket, a little over a year (09), same problem another 1200, in 2012 once again another 1000 and now as of last month transmission number 4 another 1000. As of today july 30. 2013 the car once again is stalling. Friend of mind told me bout the class action lawsuit bout the nissans trans. As a woman who depends on her car alot i can tell you that owning this car has not been pleasant at all. I have had it stall on me at busy intersections, highways, and in the middle of the nite while working. Nissan doesn't seem to realize that their way of doing business and hiding the truth behind their defective vehicles is and continues to put people lives in jeopardy. All they care about is their product being out on the street. If i would have known that such a pretty car was a piece of crack, i would have spent alot less than 20000 dollars on a new car that was so called good quality.
My 2005 nissan maxima bought used didn't even have it for six months transmission failed. When ever it is driven for 15 or so minutes it wont shift gears and when coming to a stop it feels like someone slammed into me from behind. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle. I noticed that this is a common problem with this make and model. What is going to be done about this?
1. Precat failure which led to needing of a complete long block replacement. @ 49875 miles2. Clutch pedal assembly caused premature clutch failure and replacement of manual transmission.@ 94571 miles3. Passenger side floor has completely rotted thru!!!! @ 100000 miles, this cuts the cake! car is junk!
My wife was driving the car at 25 mph and the car lost all speed as if the brakes were implied and almost caused a three car pile up. Now the car is stuck in 5th gear. I am really worried because my 2 year old daughter was in the car at the time. I have done research online and this is a major problem.
Last year, i noticed my service engine light had appeared. I had the code checked and it was the crank shaft sensor. I had this part replaced and it drove fine for a while. About two months ago, this light came back on and the sensor had gone bad again. This causes my car so drive very sluggish and go dead when driving at a low rate of speed. I did some research and saw where nissan had a recall campaign for this part on the same year/make/model of my car. I contacted them and they said my car wasn't covered under their recall and they refuse to help me. This is the 2nd time this has gone bad. I think my car should be covered as well. They told me to report this issue to nhtsa.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle had been purchased and delivered to her residence by an unknown dealer. The dealer was informed of the failure and the mechanic was able to replace the rear passenger side caliper at the contact's residence. Additionally, while driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from the front driver's side wheel. The contact was informed that the brake rotor and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. Consumer stated police informed the consumer the vehicle was not inspected.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 20 mph, a loud banging noise emitted from the transmission as the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the defective transmission. Two years later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a transmission auto center where the transmission was being rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800. ...updated11/21/12updated 11/30/2012
Clutch loses pressure and sits on the floor.shifting is minimal and extremely forced to get in to gear.this happened from a stop, getting on a highway.a month later, it is happening again.with two small children, this makes me nervous to drive with them in the car.i have researched and found an unacceptable amount of complaints regarding the same exact problem.why has this not been a recall issue yet??i suggest it becomes one, before numerous lawsuits, from accidents, occur.....
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle violently jerks while accelerating and decelerating. The failure occurred at all speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the motor mounts were replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
Takata recall. I bought my car exactly 11 months ago on february 2015. I first noticed when i bought my car that it jerked when putting it in drive and reverse,i talked to the dealership and the salesman convinced me it is nothing. It got worse over time. I finally took the car to a transmission shop who said motor mounts need replacing. I then found a nissan thread about the defective transmission and automatically was able to see that my car is doing 90% of the issues listed. It now jerks when i put in drive, reverse, when i'm coming to a stop, when i push the break, and when i exceed more then 60 mph it jerks. After reading tons of threads about this problem it seems to be very common amongst the nissan altima 05s. I am scared my transmission will go out and i don't know what to do, i was told this problem was nothing but now it definitely seems like an issue that nissan judged pushed under the rug and kept telling me was nothing.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle jerked as it changed gears. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Transmission rough shifting between gears. It hesitates while accelerating and then stops or jerks.
1. For the past year the clutch pedal depresses to the floor during periods of increased use. Started out happening once every other week.clutch would still engage until friday june 3rd, 2011. Clutch failed to engage in traffic.2. Failure starts during increased use, heavy traffic, & during hot days, especially whenair conditioner is used. Incident started occurring about 1 year ago and has increased in frequency, happening now at least 5 times a week. Sometimes it will happen 3 times a day. When it finally failed i was in traffic & unable to shift any gears. 3. Managed to drive car to repair shop where i was told the clutch had completely failed. Having it replaced now. Car is only at 60,000 miles.nissan forums have many owners experiencing same problems with the clutch failure.
Takata recall automatic transmission went out.
When driving my vehicle the clutch drops down to the floor making it very difficult if possible to put it in a gear. It gets to a point where you can not put the car in 1st gear at all. This problem has been going on since i have owned the car. I have tried to get with nissan to repair the defective vehicle and all they say is that they can not get the problem to repeat for them. It usually corrects itself from around one hour turned off to a few days before the clutch would get back to the normal position. This has put me and my family in a vulnerable situation where i had almost veered off the road and straight into a gas station. This really needs to be addressed by the manufacture and take the responsibility for there defective engineering. Its all over the internet where nissan altima owners have the same serious issues with the infamous clutch dropping down to the floor where you can not drive the vehicle at all!
When the weather gets hot, my clutch medal becomes very lose (or perhaps loses the hydraulic pressure?) and drops, such that i can only change gears with the last inch or so of the pedal.sometimes it gets so bad that the pedal drops all of the way to the floor and the clutch cannot be used to change gears.this often happens in stop and go traffic on hot days and is very dangerous, as it seems to happen spontaneously.it has happened every summer that i have owned the car, but have never been able to replicate it for a mechanic or the dealership and was thus not able to get it fixed while it was still under warranty.
Transmission problems... At about 100,000 miles, car began jerking while in motion from stop or red light.. Would be fine for a while and then again began jerking.at approximately 100,000 miles, transmission completely not working.. Car is fine when on reverse but will not accelerate beyond first gear when on drive "d".very expensive to fix a car that other than this is in great condition, car is not operable at this time.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving between 65-70 mph, the contact attempted to downshift the vehicle upon approaching a toll both.the clutch extended to the floorboard and the gear could not be shifted.the clutch eventually returned to its normal position.the dealer would not assist.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
The car had been shifting erratically for a while now and, though the transmission has been regularly service it now has failed. It began banging into gear when trying to put it into forward or reverse.it will not go into filth gear and nissan is aware of the problem with most of these transmission they have not voluntarily re-called them. There needs to be intervention via the government & a class action suit that will actually go forward as it seems like the last one was voluntarily dis-banned. It makes me wonder if the initiators were paid off.
Nissan used parts in the timing chain system which prematurely fail and will not cover the repair after warranty. The issue was not able to be discovered until it had already failed and in this case, is not a repair the owner can perform on their own. Certain mechanics have even chose not to perform this repair and the ones which are able to, charge in the $2000+ range. When contacting nissan about this issue, they were aware of this problem but had said it would have to have been repaired while under warranty. Once the timing is effected, the engine and drive train seem to have dropped in performance in which i have very sluggish acceleration and cannot ready speeds over 30 mph. There is no way i was able to even check if the timing chain system had signs of going bad, and if there was a recall, this issue could have been avoided for myself and others. This faulty system creates an unsafe, unreliable machine which nissan should take full responsibility.
I purchased a 2005 nissan altima in 2006 with 13, 000 miles. Shortly after purchasing it, i began to have issues with a "spongy" clutch...meaning it would become very loose. Often it would have to be pumped and then shoved into gear. I brought the car to a local nissan dealer complaining of the issues with the clutch. They had it for a day and couldn't find anything wrong with it. Of course, back then it was still under warranty.the problem never went away. In fact, it became worse until it was finally a safety issue. This clutch issue would occur at random times in different weather making it very difficult to predict or avoid. Often, i was driving in traffic and unable to shift into the next gear. Eventually, i had to have the master and slave cylinder replaced and the entire clutch system replaced at my own expense. Both were temporary solutions. Again, i had problems with the clutch. My car clutch now sticks to the floor making it impossible to switch gears. This is very dangerous. Often i am struggling to get the car moving in traffic or at turns putting me and my children in danger. Before i pay to have the same issue repaired again,i did some research this time, and this seems to be a common problem among this year and make of nissan. To me, this is an issue that nissan needs to address as it is a safety issue for thier consumers. I have records of all repairs beginning with the initial complaint. In my opinion, nissan needs to be accountable and recall and fix the problems before it results in a fatal accident.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to cracked position sensor. *ld
2005 nissan altima with deceleration problems. Consumer states that the vehicle will decelerate from what ever speed to about 20 mph. He states that the dealer keeps saying bring it in while the vehicle is having the problem.the consumer stated the throttle chamber was replaced and the fuel injection serviced, however later in the month, the problem re-surfaced again. The vehicle always seemed to return to normal operation after the vehicle was turned off and turned back on again. The problem happened again on december 7th and 15th.
Trying to leave for work one morning and my car stops at a traffic light. I put my car in park and try to turn it on, and it does but as i start speeding up it turns off again (at the intersection) and now the check engine service light comes on. It almost caused the car behind me to rear end me but he swerved to avoid an accident. I found out it was a faulty crankshaft from the mechanic and told me to call the dealership because he thought there was a recall. L called the dealership and they said there was a recall but not on my car (different year), instead they said they could change the part for $350 with labor. So i could have seriously injured someone or vise versa and it's not their fault? i'm am so upset about how they are not at fault for making parts that don't work and at the end they aren't liable...updated 09-24-14
Car shuddered and rpm dropped and then came back up to current rpm level.came to stop light and vehicle was then put into limp mode.would not accelerate and rpm's would not go over 2000.pulled over and turned car off.restarted car and began to try and drive it again.service engine light came on and vehicle would not shift gears.tried to manually shift the automatic trans and it would hit hard upon gear shifts but was able to make it home the remaining few miles..brought vehicle in to a mechanics shop the next morning and the codes indicate cam position sensor failures.i see numerous complaints and a recall for this under r2022 but of course my vehicle is not listed.this appears to be a common problem and all vehicles should be included in this recall as it is completely dangerous issue that comes out of nowhere while driving the vehicle.i am waiting for the vehicle to be repaired to see if the problem is completely resolved at my expense.any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Premature transmission failure x2.
2005 nissan altima1n4al11d... Slow to accelerate after a turn or from a full stop. Slow to accelerate when speedometer goes to zero during drive time. Vehicle speeds up even when brake applied causing jerking motion.
While driving my 2005 nissan altima, it appears to have shifting issues that are known to nissan. Nissan needs to step up to the plate and stand by their product. Hard shift from 1st to 2nd at initial start up. Also have shifting issues from 3rd to 4th. The shifting from 3/4 is when vehicle is at operating temps. There is a very hard shift and delay in shift. I have called several dealers, and all claim not to have any recalls or bulletins, or deny hearing of any shifting issues. Very poor customer service. Going into 4th from 3rd, vehicle seems to have a delay and stalls, unit revs, and finally kicks into gear.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 55 mph, the transmission would skip without warning.as of march 25, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 37790.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle.there was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal.a local mechanicdeterminedit wasa brokencatalytic converter. Based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose.this has not been addressed by the dealership.after 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. The transmission jerked,and hesitated in low gears.the dealership has not been able to diagnose theproblem with the transmission.the front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger'sside.the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into different gears, it would not move. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notifed and they were unaware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 92,000. The vin was unavailable.
Timing chain on my 2005 nissan altima is making a buzzing/whining noise at the engine area.this whole process started on wednesday, february 11, 2009 when the nissan service department found the issue and stated that it should be fixed to the amount of $1,578.00 (+tax).they even sent a "cpia - goodwill recommendation" request to which nissan's message back was "goodwill is not recommended".at that time i explained to them that it did not make any sense to me why a timing chain that is meant to outlast the life of the engine would need to be replaced when my vehicle only has 76,717 miles on it.i have always ensured it is well maintained at the intervals recommended and i am a very safe and good driver and keep my vehicle in good working condition, it is not neglected in anyway.they suggested that i phone the nissan customer care line to see if there was anything further that could be done.after 6 phone calls with nissan customer care they too decided that they felt it was out of warranty and not their problem.so i went back to the dealership and received a recommendation to speak with the service manager.i sent him a very detailed email requesting assistance, he stated he'd look into my concerns.unfortunately, he too received the same response that nissan feels they are not obligated in anyway to repair the timing chain on my vehicle because it is out of the warranty period.at this time i plan to pursue this further by contacting the better business bureau and lemon law to see if they can assist in anyway.i believe that it is ridiculous for the consumer to pay the cost of replacing a part that should be replaced by the manufacturer since it is obviously a defective part, since it's designed to out live the life of the engine, last i checked 76,000+ miles on a nissan is not the life of the engine.i hope that nissan will finally realize they are responsible and assist in resolving this matter for me.
Many times after owning my 2005 nissan, i started having to crank the engine a couple of times before it would start. This should not happen on a car that was only 4 years old when it first started happening.also the key gets stuck in the ignition which it has been doing for a couple of years. No one knows what it is. I just put it back in drive then park to take the key out.
Dt: had the vehicle 3 months and transmission replaced.noticed when driving the vehicle it accelerated, then when letting off the accelerator was pulling back like a rubber band effect. Currently,that the transmission been replacedwhen making a right turn it makes a clanking noise . Also, can feel every bump in the road.
2005 nissan altima.noticed transmission slipping at 59,000 miles. Took to local dealership at that time. They refused to even consider it a warranty issue because the transmission fluid was not changed at 30,000 miles. Owners manual has several maintenance schedules. Mine falls into the category of substantial hwy. Driving and does not require the fluid be changed until 100,000 miles. I continued to pursue the claim even after the 60,000 mile warranty expiration period. I am now told that claim will be denied because a diagnostic test was not done when i took the vehicle in at 59,000 miles. The dealership changed the fluid on my first visit (at my expense) and very bluntly told me that if the problem persisted, i was on my own. They never offered to do a diagnostics test. The dealership finally did a diagnostics test at 67,000 miles and determined that the transmission was bad, but they will not replace under warranty.
When accelerating, the car attempts to change gears and hesitates before changing into the next gear.when hesitating, the car loses acceleration and sometimes when it does change into the next gear, there is a loud clunk noise.it only happens occasionally.the dealership has already replaced the transmission solenoid pack but that has not fixed the problem.
Purchased a 05 altima in june of 2004. I have had nothing but problems. I took the car in at 19,000 and told them my car shakes and there is a ticking in the front end. Sounds like it is coming from the engine. You can feel the shaking in the seats, gear shift and steering wheel. Not to mention the shaking continues to knock my windows out of place. The shaking happens when your are sitting at a stop light and while driving. They told me that i would need to replace tires and alignment. I did the alignment. They then said that the ticking was normal and the shaking was normal. So being a young female i was took them for there word. I then was driving about 35 mph and the right front tire blew out. I was able to pull over, no one was hurt. Called nissan said tires were not covered under warranty. So i went to an outside tire dealer to have replaced, was told rim was bent. Again called nissan was told that was my problem. So i purchased a new set of rims. Just started to face the fact that i would have to deal with the shaking and noise. About 2 months ago returned to the dealer because along with the shaking and noise now there is a loud clunking on the right passenger side. Was told tires need to be replace, alignment and balance. Also get this right front passenger rim bent. Again! said it was the roads. Took to tire dealer. Rim was bent. He did his part, took it back to dealer. They have had my car more times in the last 2 months then i care to remind myself. But has been no fix to any of my issues. At closing of repair ticket was told ticking noise they did not know where it was coming from but they were pretty sure it was not the engine. The shaking was from a broke rack and pinion. So now that i am over my 36,000 mile warranty. I need to pay over 1300.00 to have repaired. I feel like this car is a lemon and i am now stuck. I am very upset with this lack of concern nissan has with my issues. I need help getting my car repaired.
Car would stall at low speeds or when stopped. I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me that my crankshaft position sensor was failing and that they would replace it for approximately $600. I then took the car to a private mechanic who replaced the sensor for $222.91. Car purchased in 2004. Additional work required: engine replacement, wheel bearings replacement, transmission replacement, and interior panels replacement. I found information of this campaign (07v527000) through www.nhtsa.gov and i've contacted nissan. Nissan claimed that there was no such campaign and they could not help me. The campaign that they show for the crankshaft position sensor is for the 2002-3 altima models.
I am unable to move the gearshift in my 2005 nissan altima 2.5 l.. According to the nhtsa has issued tsb 04098 in july 2005 on the issue. I ust use a small screwdriver to press the safety switch to move the vehicle.the dealer cost for correction of this problem is $590.00.
Dt*:the contact stated while accelerating the transmission hesitates to shift. And when it shifts, it is a rough transition.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the ground wire.this did not correct the problem therefore the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced.also, while depressing the brake pedal the brakes squeaked and when driving at 10 mph the brakes made a squeaking noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions. The first time dust was blown off the brakes.on the second and third visit the brake pads were replace.the fourth time, the brakes were determined to be'glazed' and nothing could be done to repair the problem.
While driving the vehicle the check engine light came on. Shortly after that the car died. I pulled off the side of the road and after several attempts was able to restart the car. The check engine light has come on in the past and after having the computer cleared the problem goes away. This is the first time that car died on me while driving. The problem usually occurs when i shift from park to drive before the rpms drop below 1000.
Automatic transmission solenoid malfunctioned.caused the car to make loud thud and bang into gear between 1st and 2nd gear.accident near miss, but no actual wreck.this is a widespread problem as any online forum on the altima reveals...
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The driver states there was a recall done on the electronic control module last year at 32,433 miles. The contact states they have never had any problems with the vehicle until after the recall was done. The vehicle will jerk while doing high speeds on the highway and recently while driving at 25mph the vehicle completely shut off on it's own. The driver then waited a minute and started the vehicle again and was able to drive it. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 35,000 and the current mileage is 50,000.
The motorist and lawful owner of nissan altima 2005 (29k miles) was driving on cloudy but dry july 21 '09, at 9:50am, 4.5 miles from home to the university of arkansas at little rock. Motorist pulled into the parking lot adjacent to the student center, and drove around looking for suitable parking spot. After one lap at creeping speed of 5 mph, motorist found an unoccupied parking spot facing the woods. Motorist pulled into available parking spot, nose first, and slowed down. When aforementioned vehicle came to a complete still stand, motorist then intended to shift the gearshift from the 'd' into the 'p' position, going through 'n, r'. With right foot on break pedal, motorist shifted gearshift forwards, when the gearshift suddenly got stuck in the 'n' position. The vehicle's engine, however, unexpectedly revved loudly. The vehicle simultaneously accelerated uncontrollably forwards, running over a 4-foot long, 8-inch tall concrete stopper block, then going over the 6-inch high sidewalk, and inevitably moving into the woods, where vehicle hit a tree and finally came to a complete halt, with gearshift still being in 'n' position. Shaken by this startling experience and by driver's airbag, motorist instantaneously turned car's engine off by turning the ignition keys counterclockwise. The traumatized and bruised motorist noticed smoke emanating from steering wheel, thus decided to step out of vehicle. At 1st glance, the collision damaged right fender, bottom metal frame, hood, right headlight as well as bumper. Witnesses assisted motorist in arranging tow-truck to pick-up incapacitated vehicle. It appears that the cause of this accident lies in mechanical failure: a defective transmission. It's unsafe to drive a vehicle with an undependable transmission. Luckily, no pedestrians were in the way of the uncontrollable vehicle. A thorough inspection of the cause of this accident, and a replacement of all faulty parts or vehicle, is highly advisable.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of at least 40 mph, the gear shift selector would not lock in place. The gear shift selector was able to be moved from the desired gear selection with minimal force. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 9,200. The vin was not available.
When applying vehicle brakes in a panic the torque converter locked up and caused the vehicle to lose power. *mrthe consumer was unaware that this was a characteristic of the vehicle.
While driving on the highway at 70 mph consumer slammed on the brake pedal in a panic situation and brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. Vehicle skidded 15 feet before coming to a complete stop.dealership indicated that tires had flat spots because of this incident. Also, the torque converter was locked up. This failure was likely to recur if the brake pedal was depressed in a panic situation at speeds of 35 mph or faster.when applying vehicle brakes in a panic the torque converter locked up and caused the vehicle to lose power.the consumer was unaware that this was a characteristic of the vehicle.
The clutch stays depressed to the floor and does not allow you to shift.
Buy 2005 nissan altima ser 02/05, at 4,000 miles the clutch pedal begins to continuously fall to floor, requiring operator to lift with foot, take to dealership they are unable to duplicate, this goes on for months. Then driving home from work one morning it sticks to floor and does not recover. Limp to dealership. Dealer replaces clutch pedal and spring to correct, shortly after fails again, dealer replaces slave cylinder, fails again dealer replaces pressure plate and clutch throw out bearing, fails again, dealer replaces master cylinder for clutch, by this time car has 38,700 miles on it. Seems to work fine for about 12 months 20k and down shifting on and expressway exit ramp clutch pedal sticks to floor and clutch explodes.currently waiting to see if nissan is going to fix or i am going to have to pay.so far i have been lucky with the clutch failures and no one has been injured as a result.
I recently had an incident where my clutch lost pressure while driving on i-95 and was unable to get the car into gear. This almost caused me to get rear ended going 80 mph. I complained to the dealer several times but each time they tell me they cannot duplicate the problem. The clutch loses pressure only after driving during hot extended periods. I am very concerned for my families safety in this vehicle and cannot get the dealer to correct the problem. I have also uncovered many other altima users who are having the problem with their clutch that i am having on a nissan altima forum. Please help!!!!
Sudden failure of clutch to go back up to normal position (remained depressed and failed to shiftto another gear) while driving nissan altima se-r at freeway less than 2 weeks after purchase. Unable to drive car safely, it forced me to stop on side of road. Drove it to the nearest nissan dealer in santa monica, ca but cannot duplicate the problem. Reassured that it is okay and drove car back and forth to work until clutch got burnt and we were charged of approx $1500.00 for the repair. We were back and forth to the nissan dealer since then for creaky noises when stepping clutch and shifting, difficulty to shift especially in the first run in the morning, and clutch continued failure to return to normal position when depressed.took the car to the dealers many times now for these problems more than normal maintenance for a car of less than2 years. Please advise. Can't afford to drive an unsafe and unreliable car nowadays for considerable amount of money we paid.nt.
Clutch pedal loses pressure and car cannot be put into gear. Happens while car is in motion.
Buy 2005 nissan altima ser 02/05, at 4,000 miles the clutch pedal begins to continuously fall to floor, requiring operator to lift with foot, take to dealership they are unable to duplicate, this goes on for months. Then driving home from work one morning it sticks to floor and does not recover. Limp to dealership. Dealer replaces clutch pedal and spring to correct, shortly after fails again, dealer replaces slave cylinder, fails again dealer replaces pressure plate and clutch throw out bearing, fails again, dealer replaces master cylinder for clutch, by this time car has 38,700 miles on it. Seems to work fine for about 12 months 20k and down shifting on and expressway exit ramp clutch pedal sticks to floor and clutch explodes.currently waiting to see if nissan is going to fix or i am going to have to pay.so far i have been lucky with the clutch failures and no one has been injured as a result.
On random occasions, the clutch pedal looses pressure.it engages and disengages very close to floor.pressing the clutch pedal is very soft until it is almost completely depressed.the situation is random and typically last 5 to 10 minutes and then corrects itself.i have taken the car to the nissan dealer to have it inspected, but it was not acting faulty at the time and they claimed there was no problem, no tsb or recalls.i have called to notify them again that it still occurs and they suggest that i bring it in when it happens, but since it comes and goes, this is not practical.it does seem to be related to when the car is hot from either city traffic or idling for an extended period of time.there are several threads on this topic at www.nissanclub.com for the altima, with many owners experiencing the same problem and the same results from the dealer.some have found resolution be replacing the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder.
I have a 2005 altima and after driving for awhile or when it is hot outside the clutch pedal goes to the floor. When i took the car into redlands nissan they replaced the throw out bearing but, the car still does the same thing. When i traffic the car will not shift - it is extremely scary!! but, the dealer says that i have to pay to replace the unit. Why that part should last a long time? there must be a defect and i want it changed by nissan. The car is awesome but this is just plain stupid and very dangerous! help!!!
Dear sir,i purchased a 2005 nissan altima ser with a 6 spd. Manual transmission approximately 14 months ago used with 33,000 mile and factory drivetrain warranty until 60,000 miles. My car currently has 59,000 miles. About two weeks ago, i brought my car to ira nissan in woburn mafor a re-occurring clutch issue ; clutch pedal sinks to the floor making the car undrivable andgrinding in the transmission shifting into third gear. Under warranty, nissan replaced the transmission and clutch assembly. Last monday, a week after getting my car back, the clutch is once again sinking to the floor just as before, and the nissan dealer is saying because the can't replicate the problem, there is nothing more they can do, leaving me with a car that is unreliable and unsafe.the clutch fails intermittently and usually returns within an hour or so, making the car difficult at best to drive in traffic and making it hard to replicate on cue. The clutch appears to fail after an hour or so of driving or after it gets warm, with no warning. The dealer drove it for 7 mile and says it can't duplicate the issue..nissan customer service says they know nothing of the issue even though the internet lists over 60 incidents of clutch pedal sinks to floor on 02-06 nissans with standard transmission, especially 05-06 nissan ser"s.- but they have never heard of it?my case number with nissan is 6600267. I use my car primarily for commuting gloucester to woburn and back and i typically don't have an issue,but it has happened 6 or seven time now and i know for a fact this wasn't mentioned in the sales brochure for this model nissan. This is problemdangerous, as you can imagine being stuck in traffic and not being able to move. And not knowing when you can rely on your car, and when you can't? please assist me in making nissan do the right thing and simply fix the car- they replaced the transmission, replaced the clutch and a week later, still under factory warranty won' t do it right.
Before i replaced my 2005 nissan altima 3.5 se's engine, transmission, injectors, mass airflow sensor,throttle body, and clutch, i was havingissues with the clutch losing pressure. After taking the car to nissan i was told i needed a new clutch. I had it replaced along with everything else shortly after with other major engine repairs due to a blown motor at 100,000 miles. Now my car is back in the shop and after two months with the same issue among other electrical problems. I lost pressure again yesterday and dropped my car off this morning. They want $370.00 to replace the clutch slave cylinder. After reading all of the complaints, i feel that they are dead on track with this being a safety issue. This isn't the first time its happened to me either. Why hasn't this issue been resolved by nissan, obviously this is a trend. Do i have to get in an accident with my kids in the car before something is done about this? maybe it will be your family we crash into?!! california lemon law needs to change because apparently very little is being done with recalling defective automotive parts.3 time iraq war veteran! -usmc
Clutch pedal loses pressures and stays down.
Transmission failure.
Drove to the mall and drove to target. Came back to drive the car and put the car into reverse. The stick was stiff and it was a little difficult to put into reverse. I then put the car into first gear which again it was a little difficult. When i stopped to enter into traffic and proceeded, the stick popped out of gear and i couldn't get the car into gear and an oncoming car almost hit me.i finally got it to go into reverse and luckily no one was behind me. After trying to move the stick around into all the gears, second gear and reverse were the only functionally gears i had.i drove the car in second gear to the dealer where i purchased the car. It was just around the corner from target.
On occasion, my car clutch sinks to the ground and loses all pressure. The car would be out of commission until the pressure comes back in about a 1/2 hr. Nissan has constantly said that they have never heard of such problems and always check my car when the problem is not there. This can be very hazardous in heavy traffic.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the gears were grinding and the clutch pedal fell down which made it impossible to shift gears. He had to drive onto the emergency lane or apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal until it began to function normally while driving approximately 25 mph. The failure occurred more frequent during the summer. The engines oil pressure decreased to 10 psi. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the required oil pressure was 14 psi. The dealer also stated that they could not offer any assistance after they replaced the oil pressure sensor. The dealer replaced the master cylinder clutch in 2008 but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. He had not called the manufacturer to-date. The current mileage was approximately 36,200. The failure mileage was approximately 160.
My clutch pedal gets stuck to the floor at times.
I own a 2005 nissan se-r.on several occasions over the past 3 years i have owned the car, the clutchfailed.as many others have stated,thiswas impossible to replicate , but a very serious and unsafe issue.wewere getting no relief from our dealerships and the manufacturers.the clutch will sink to the floor and iwas unable to engage into any gear except neutral. Tried to bringthecar in, but the closest i got was a street away when the clutch engaged again. I knew if they can't duplicate it there wasnothing they coulddo. At least when it was under warrantly.that was what i was told for the 3 years i had the car.i live in atlanta and travel on the major highways, trying to get over 5 lanes of traffic in neutralwas very unsafe.i guess it was a good thing i have about 6 airbags in the car so when someone plowedinto me, i won't die and maybe no one else will either.thiswas a real issue that many peoplestated on nissan forums as well.attention neededto be drawn to this issue.
Dear sir,i purchased a 2005 nissan altima ser with a 6 spd. Manual transmission approximately 14 months ago used with 33,000 mile and factory drivetrain warranty until 60,000 miles. My car currently has 59,000 miles. About two weeks ago, i brought my car to ira nissan in woburn mafor a re-occurring clutch issue ; clutch pedal sinks to the floor making the car undrivable andgrinding in the transmission shifting into third gear. Under warranty, nissan replaced the transmission and clutch assembly. Last monday, a week after getting my car back, the clutch is once again sinking to the floor just as before, and the nissan dealer is saying because the can't replicate the problem, there is nothing more they can do, leaving me with a car that is unreliable and unsafe.the clutch fails intermittently and usually returns within an hour or so, making the car difficult at best to drive in traffic and making it hard to replicate on cue. The clutch appears to fail after an hour or so of driving or after it gets warm, with no warning. The dealer drove it for 7 mile and says it can't duplicate the issue..nissan customer service says they know nothing of the issue even though the internet lists over 60 incidents of clutch pedal sinks to floor on 02-06 nissans with standard transmission, especially 05-06 nissan ser"s.- but they have never heard of it?my case number with nissan is 6600267. I use my car primarily for commuting gloucester to woburn and back and i typically don't have an issue,but it has happened 6 or seven time now and i know for a fact this wasn't mentioned in the sales brochure for this model nissan. This is problemdangerous, as you can imagine being stuck in traffic and not being able to move. And not knowing when you can rely on your car, and when you can't? please assist me in making nissan do the right thing and simply fix the car- they replaced the transmission, replaced the clutch and a week later, still under factory warranty won' t do it right.
Car: 2005 nissan altima se-r 6 speed manual transmission 3.5l v6. Problem: clutch pedal fell to floor during normal use. This is the second time that this has happened to me. I had the first incident investigated by the dealership with no results. I have reported that incident to nhtsa separately. I had been using my car for a 1500 mile family trip. I was nearly halfway through my 12 hour one day return trip. I got hung up in stopped traffic in ny for about one hour fifteen minutes. We pulled off the highway to a rest stop and had dinner for about 30 minutes. I returned to the car, spent another five minutes in traffic and was moving along at highway speeds again. The car was loaded with 2 adults and 3 children and about 125 pounds of vacation stuff. Upon approaching a toll booth on the ny "expressway" i depressed the clutch to begin downshifting and decelerating from roughly 60 mph. The clutch pedal fell to the floor. Since this had happened before i was not caught completely by surprise. I put the transmission in neutral and began pumping the clutch as the car coasted in towards the toll booth. I was able to pump the clutch because it did have some small degree of return, but it did not reach the height of the typical pickup point which i estimate to be 6-8 inches off the floorboard. Pumping the pedal had no effect. I placed my foot under the pedal and lifted it all the way up. Pressing again had the same result. Very little friction. On the other side of the toll was dead stopped traffic. There was enough friction in the pedal to engage the clutch plates and to shift between gears. The traffic speed increased and after a few hundred yards the clutch recuperated on its own.i always double declutch and have never had to replace clutch plates in my cars. See this link for many similar consumer stories:http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2005-2006-nissan-altima-se-r-discussion/229124-class-action-lawsuit-clutch-problem.htm.
1. Nissan altima s 2005 manual. Was driving in a heavy traffic for about 30 min with a/c working. Clutch pedal became very light and then stuck to the floor. The car was left on a gear. Hardly avoided accident by braking with working engine and then shutting down with key.2. It occurs again when the car was left in hot sun after driving in a traffic.3. Did not do anything yet. But will go to mechanic if it occurs again.
While drive at 25 mph, consumer heard a pop noise and vehicle didn't shift from the first gear to the second gear. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, mechanic indicated the cable broke. Consumer indicated don't know which cable was broke and she will provide further information.
Nissan altima 2005 3.5 v6 clutch pedal that sinks to the floor while being driven.
The clutch will lose pressure leading to the inability to shift.once this starts to happen, it will happen randomly until the car sits for several hours.this causes unsafe situations at intersections and on the highways during traffic.i have experienced this since i bought the car and experience the problem most often during hot days with lots of stop & go driving.over time/mileage, the condition becomes more common.the dealer eventually replaced the master cylinder to correct the problem.it fixed it for awhile then it started happening again.until the condition was happening enough for the dealer to detect the problem, they would not do anything.they eventually decided to replace the master & slave cylinder again.
When car is cold, clutch has trouble, this has been since the day i got it at 45,000 miles. The clutch has always had togo the floor to engage and i was recently told by a mechanic friend of mine thatis dangerous.
Car: 2005 nissan altima se-r w/ 6 speed manual transmission and 3.5l v6.the problem is that my clutch pedal bottoms out to the floor board. This has been reported over and over in the nissan forum. Unfortunately, only a few people have reported to nhtsa. I used my car on a sunday morning for a short run to the grocery store (approximately 8 miles round trip). I left the car in the direct sunlight on my blacktop driveway all day (about 85 degree f). In the late afternoon i started my car to put it in the garage. Before i turned the ignition i depressed the clutch and immediately noticed that there was no pickup point. The pedal was easily depressed to the floorboard and the typical resistance in the pedal throw was nonexistent. The car was already in gear and when i let the clutch out there was barely enough resistance to engage the clutch plates and pull the car into the garage. The pickup point was just a couple of inches off the floorboard, whereas the usual pickup point is anywhere from 6-8 inches. I left the car in the garage and made an appointment on monday. When i started my car on tuesday to bring it in to the dealership, there was no issue at all. I paid my $46.50 to get this on record with the dealer. They of course could not reproduce the error (as with nearly every other person that has had this problem) and saw no clear defects under the hood. I have the complete paperwork from the dealership if the nhtsa odi investigator would like to contact me for additional information.for a history of the many incidents please see this page:http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2005-2006-nissan-altima-se-r-discussion/229124-class-action-lawsuit-clutch-problem.html.
Noises from clutch, noises from transmission.since day 1.rough engagement of 2nd gear.clutch makes many creaking noises, transmission whines in every gear.2nd gear and 3rd gear grind occasionally, and 2nd gear has a very rough engagement at times.nothing has been done to remedy the problem yet.
I own a nissan altima se-r, i purchased the car pre-owned with 42k miles on it. After having the car for just a month the clutch will sink to the floor and i will not be able to shift the car into any gears. This has been an on going problem since i've owned the car and its going to be 2 years of owning the car this summer. Many of the times the clutch has lost pressure going over bridges and stopping to pay tolls and during traffic. How can i operate my vehicle correctly if the clutch keeps loosing pressure because the master and slave cylinder looses pressure. How safe is that for not only myself but other motor vehicle operators on the road.
2005 nissan altima se-r man transmission.the clutch pedal sticks to the floor.this has happened twice in a one year period.i had the clutch replaced once and the slave cylinder once.the pedal is starting to stick again.it happens when your driving.i drove to a movie, went to leave and the pedal stuck to the floor.when the pedal sticks it will not come out or go into gear. I had to pull over, slam it in neutral and ended up driving home in fourth gear.i have been on several nissan forum sites and there are a lot of se-r owners having the same issue.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact stated that when depressing the clutch while shifting gears, the clutch would drop too quickly to the floor making itdifficult to change gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer approximately six times and they were unable to duplicate the failure.approximately three years later, the contact experienced trouble trying to shift into neutral gear when the clutch pedal moved tooquickly to the floor.after repeated attempts she was able to shift into second gear. The vehicle was taken directly to an authorized dealer where the spring retainer was replaced. A bearing-clutch and limited slip were also installed. Approximately 2 months later the failure began to recur.the vehicle was again taken to an authorized dealer where it was in the process of having the failure diagnosed.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 40,200.
My clutch in my 2005 altima se-r has sank to the floor causing me to pump the clutch while driving. I believe this is unsafe for any driver. This not only causes a wreck by not engaging in gear, it also put others in danger if my car goes out.
Clutch pedal will fall to the floor, resulting in an inability to shift gears. Extremely dangerous considering that i was in the passing lane when it happened and had cars behind me.
I had the clutch drop to the floor, get spongy and really low when i'm driving. It happened several times, each time costing me money to sit up in a hotel or miss work many states away. Every single time i take it to the dealer they tell me there is nothing wrong with it.
The clutch in my 2005 nissan altima sticks to the floor; no pressure what so ever.this has happened at least 3 times before. This time it happened on a bridge in a one way stand alone lane.it had lost more than 50 percent of its pressure. Good thing i was wearing sandals.was able to lift the clutch with my toes and make it off the bridge.once i got off, the clutch was not responsive what so ever.i pulled over and parked with the car off for 20 mins.clutch started to work again'a miracle.last time, it took over 5 hours for the clutch to start working again.if i was in traffic or had to make an a brunt stop, braking without the clutch would have been disastrous.
The clutch pedal will sink to the floor during driving.sometimes the clutch pedal will sink so low that it lays on the floor.when this happens i am unable to switch gears at all.i will have to pull the car to the side of the road and wait for about 10-15 minutes.the problem occurs at random times and doesn't seem to be associated with any particular event during driving.it occurs during different times of day, different weather types and at different traveling speeds.the issue has been ongoing for about 3-4 years on my car.it was first reported to the dealership while the car was still under full warranty with about 15,000 miles on the car.the dealership claims they have been unable to re-create the problem and have not replaced any parts.the last visit i took it in the technician topped off the clutch fluid, but this did nothing to resolve the problem.i have spoken to other nissan altima owners with manual transmissions and many are experiencing the same problem with no resolution.
I own a 2005 nissan altima ser with a known clutch pedal issue, it was fixed under warranty 2 times and the 3rd time they refused because i was a few miles past the 35k mile warranty even though the repaid was within the 12k miles that it is warrantied for, i had to go elsewhere to fix it because i need my car. I thas happened 2 times since than where i have to keep purchasing pedals because the welds on the pedal do not hold, it is a safety hazard because i will lost my clutch and cant' shift fears in the middle of intersections. This pedal has been replaced 5times and now needs to be replaced for the 6th times and it has damaged my clutch, my mechanic said do to the stress from the bad pedal the forced shift on my clutch have cause it to "slip" and now i need to purchase and have installed a brand new clutch that nissan will not warranty either. This is a known issue with the 2005 and 2006 ser models and nissan will not do a recall or fix the problems that come with it. My mechanic has told me that it is bad engineering and the issue will continue to happen so i have a spare pedal with him at all times.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving approximately 5 mph, the clutch pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed.suddenly, the transmission brake engaged and caused the engine to stall.the vehicle was able to be restarted.the contact experienced difficulty shifting gears and heard a grinding noise.the failures occurred on five separate occasions.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 25-30 mph and attempted to avoid crashing into a small animal that crossed into the roadway however, crashed into a ditch instead. The seat belts failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained sharp bodily pains to the shoulders, ribs, neck and head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not alerted of the failure. The failure mileage and vin was unavailable.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgwthe consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle,he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well.the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
2005 nissan altima seat belts did not lock when rear ended from behind.
Beginning in december 2011 i noticed that the plastic on the buckles where the seat belt connects was discolored and starting to crack. I also had issues with the driver's seat belt not retracting correctly and one rear seatbelt fraying.this prompted me to call nissan at their 1-800 number and received a file number. I was told to take this number to a dealership to have the car inspected. I did this at the earliest possible time since it it law that i wear my seatbelt and this is a safety system of the car. I went in to have it looked at on jan 6, 2012. The dealership, frank fletcher nissan in joplin, mo was nice but stated they saw the issue with the seatbelt retracting andother issues with the belts, but could not replace them till they failed completely due to what nissan had stated. I had no choice but to leave with the issue not fixed and was told to call nissan to voice my complaint. I used my file number and was assigned a regional specialist. She worked with me until she found out that i was taking my car to a dealer not in her region. At that time i was assigned a new specialist and have not heard back from him since 1/7/12. I have called and left voicemails and also talked to other representatives and they say he has called me back and left voicemail. I have not received any voicemail and i have called back at lead once each day to have another representative tell me they can not help me and the only person that can is the person assigned to my case. They then say they will send and internal message and have them call me back. I have fought this for over a two weeks and not gotten any resolution. All i want is my car fixed so that the safety equipment in my vehicle works correctly. I have mentioned this on the phone with various representatives and they say that it is ok and to not use my car or just not wear my seatbelt. That is illegal and dangerous.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving between 25-35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a complete stop and was rear-ended unexpectedly.the force caused the vehicle to rear-end the preceding vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy due to the massive impact and the driver's seat belt retractor failed to operate.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the driver sustained moderate injuries to the head, neck, and shoulder.there were no injuries to the opposing drivers.the police, fire department, and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed.the vehicle sustained rear body damage and was towed to a collision center.the insurance company was notified of the failure.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 98,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was stationary, all three of the rear seat belt buckles malfunctioned. The contact stated that the webbing for each of the rear seat belt buckles became undone and the seat belts were unable to latch. Byerly ford (4041 dixie highway, louisville, kentucky 40216) was made aware of the failure and stated that the seat belt replacement buckles were no longer available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 127,047.
My wife was driving at 45mph when a expedition made an illegal left turn in front of her causing an accident.the front of her nissan altima was crushed in with moderate damage according to the police report. Her airbags did not deploy nor did the seatbelts lock.my wife sustained whip lash, and bruising on her chest from hitting the steering wheel.she also had both knees hit the front dash board and sustained injuries.my daughter sitting in the front passenger had sprained wrists from putting her hands out onto the dash trying to stop from hitting the dash/windshield. My son sitting in the left rear passenger seat had sprained wrists and a sprained shoulder from hitting the front driver seat.spoke to nissan and had the vehicle inspected by their engineers, with information downloaded from the computer and photographs taken.nissan had responded, that the vehicle operated under their standards and no further issues.i can't believe that a vehicle doing 45 mph with moderate front end damage hit an expedition and the airbags/seatbelts failed to work.however nissan feels that the vehicle performed up to their standards.this matter needs to be further investigated............
I would like to know how the nhtsa and nissan can ignore my complaints and calls that myself and my husband have made regarding my faulty airbags and my seat belts. I was going 45 miles per hour when i struck another vehicle that pulled out in front of me. My seat belts along with my 2 children that were in the car with me at the time didn't lock for them either. My airbags didn't deploy. We suffered from medical issues because of this. My car has been totaled because of the severity of the damages. I would like to know how nissan nor anyone else for this matter will take responsibility for faulty equipment. I'm thinking its time that i might have to take this matter to the media and also the better business bureau. I had put my trust in these manufactures that have failed to protect us as they said they would. Yet when it comes down to it they really don't care. Can anyone give any other advice?
2005 nissan altima seat belts did not lock when rear ended from behind.
2005 nissan altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment.consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. *njthe consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return.the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.
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.
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 passenger seat. My mechanic said it is a designflaw and it is dangerous!i bought this car from my ex husband's estate. He bought it new from gerald nissan in north aurora, il .he had regular maintenance done on the car.i got it when the mileage was 39,000 miles.i did proceed to have the nissan mechanics look it over to report back to nissan and it is the whole pan covering the bottom of my car, cost $3,000.i listed a consumer complaint, but nissan does not see these. There are numerous complaints on my exact car on this site.i do not think that having my safety threatened by this company's neglect is a laughing matter. I am a real estate broker and use my car for business.this is a dangerous situation and being a corporate entity, they do not feel that they have to account for their errors.i am 68 years old and i want to live. Can you help me?
Dt*:the contact stated the gauges that turn on the defroster cause the driver to take their eyes off of the road.the gas cap is at an awkward angle and too hard to turn. The contact has back problems and must sit in the driver seat at a 90 degree angle, causing the contact to be too close to the airbag.updated 03/17/06.
First thing i noticed the rusting of the floor underneath the screw bolts holding down the driver seatto be completely rusted, my concern is that if that screw bolt snaps or pull away from the floor board there could possibly be a serious accidentwhile making a turn and the seat slips out of place while turning.i questioned this at the nissan dealershipthis past december 2014 when i took my car in for the 61,000 mile check up. Then i also was told that my steering had contamination in it, which from january of 2005 nissan is the only company that performs maintenance on my car.i came home and looked this up on the internet about any recalls on nissan concerning steering problems.i had read where there have been car wrecks concerning the steer going out while driving.
My husband was in the driver seat and he had the front door open when i was standing there talking to him. I saw a bottle under the driver seat and reached under the seat to grab it. And a metal bar that under the seat cut my finger as if it was a meat slicer. This bar that i cut my finger on is about a 13 inch bar and it is as sharp as a knife..it cut so easy i didn't realize until i pulled my hand out and it felt like i just got filleted. This bar is attach to the seat. I could not even think if this was a child arm...how bad it could of been.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.at 20 mph thevehicle struck an ice patch and began to fishtail.the vehicle was rear ended, and the impact caused the front seat on the driver's side to completely recline. The air bags did not deploy, and the vehicle was destroyed.the contact sustainedminor injuries.a police reportand pictures were taken.the current and failure mileage were 26500.
I bought a car, sold "as is", because the dealership advertised the car saying "everything under the hood is in perfect working condition." this was my first time buying a car and they took advantage of it. The car is missing 2 lug nuts on the front driver side, and back passenger side wheel(i don't know how the car passed inspection) it was sold to me with no transmission fluid, when i put some in it began to leak badly(i have pictures) the very next day after purchasing the car i noticed a knocking noise in the engine and everytime i started the car it began to shake for about 10 seconds. Everyday the cars engine would make new noises, by day four the car wouldn't start. Day five it started up but it was overheating within 5 minutes of being on(i didn't know how to read the hot/cold gauge yet being that this was my first car) i tried taking it back but the dealership will not take it back. I took it to a mechanic, they said the transmission is leaking severly, the head gasket is overheating and its warped 4.0.. Its missing lug nuts, the brakes are bad, and has moisture in the oil. I stopped driving the car unless it was a emergency and while i was on the freeway oneday, the car began to shake violently and started to jump back n forth and i couldn't press the gas because it would not go. I could have been killed on the freeway. I just recently took it to another mechanic shop called arrow's transmission. They declared the entire engine a total fail and unsafe.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle had been purchased and delivered to her residence by an unknown dealer. The dealer was informed of the failure and the mechanic was able to replace the rear passenger side caliper at the contact's residence. Additionally, while driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from the front driver's side wheel. The contact was informed that the brake rotor and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. Consumer stated police informed the consumer the vehicle was not inspected.
I believe a recall should be placed for this problem. When the temperature falls below 10 degrees f, the brake pedal is hard and won't move therefore the brakes won't apply.this could cause a serious injury or death. It happens intermittently. Since other less serious problems warrant a recall why wouldn't this?it seems to be a common problem not only on 05 models. Just search the internet.
My rear drivers side brake continues to have issues after 4 repairs the calipers , rotors, pads, lineseverything has been replaced but they start to grind after 3 months of drivingi have had 2 different shops work on itbut still having issues.
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.
During 2nd week of february,2015, the brake pedal got stuck. After some struggle, the brakes started working again. The air temperature was below 0 degree f. I called one of the local nissan dealers and discussed the problem. He said that it could be due to crud or ice built up in the brakes. On the following day, the temperature was in 20's. We got the carwashed to get any crud or ice removedfrom the brakes. On 2/20/2015, the brake pedal got stuck again. The brakes started working again after some struggle. The air temperature was below 0 degree f. Fortunately both times when the brake pedal got stuck, there was no traffic.on 2/20/15, the car was towed to a local nissan dealer. The dealer replaced the booster hose with valve.note: there was another car with the nissan dealer with similar problem.
When im driving and going to make a stop ipress the brake and the car accelerates briefly until i lift my foot and repress my brakes and then car will stop sumtimes if not reaccelerate and i have to repress brake again.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed a loud grinding sound as the brake light illuminated. The brakes would not respond while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake booster would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while accelerating the transmission hesitates to shift. And when it shifts, it is a rough transition.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the ground wire.this did not correct the problem therefore the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced.also, while depressing the brake pedal the brakes squeaked and when driving at 10 mph the brakes made a squeaking noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions. The first time dust was blown off the brakes.on the second and third visit the brake pads were replace.the fourth time, the brakes were determined to be'glazed' and nothing could be done to repair the problem.
During cold weather, i experienced what felt like a seized braking system.the weather was close to 0 and when i attempted to stop, the brake pedal would not depress to the floor and the car would not stop.after pressing with both legs as hard as i could, the pedal gave and the car stopped.research led me to replace the brake vacuum assist line in this and my wifes 05 altima.purchased both items through the dealer and if there is a recall on this issue, i would love a refund as nissan should take care of this issue.
The contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact had taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair and the technician noticed that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were completely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 02/22/12 the brakes were replaced, as well as the ac line that was leaking. Updated 03.05.12
Dt*: the contact stated while taking the vehicle in for recall work, the dealership determined the rear brakes were corroded.the pads and rotors were replaced.the vehicle was located in a salt belt state.
Ipurchased a 05 altima s in august and at 4000 mi the brakes started to grind and make noise, i took the vehicle into the dealer and they replaced the brakes and resurfaced the rotors.a week later the brakes began making noises again and grinding , i took the vehicle back and the dealer said that the factory said the have to show them something is wrong with the ca and that they couldn't duplicate the problem.i took the car back a week later and once again complained of the braked grinding and noise and this time i recorded the noise on my cell phone and played it for the service advisor to hear.the service manager told me that if it was dangerous it would be making the noise all the time an that everything looked fine.i called the manufacturer and filed a complaint and was advised to take the car to the purchasing dealer, or another dealer to get a secondopinion as they purchasing dealer tends to take care of their "babies"i stated that that should be a company policy for nissan not a dealer policy and that i am scared to drive the vehicle as brakes are a required safety feature.
In cold temperatures (20f), upon driving the car for the first time in the day, there is no play in the brake pedal and complete brake failure. After coasting to a stop and pumping the brakes several times after the car is warmed up, the brakes operate normally. Repair shops have been unable to determine the cause and found no problems with the brake fluid or brake systems. This occurred three days in a row and counting.
2005 nissan altima 2.5. Consumer writes in regards to problems with brakes *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle was difficult to stop and the problem typically occurred in the morning time and in the driveway on extremely cold days.
Since i got the vehicle i had problems with it. The vehicle does not want to turn on, the key does not turn i have to jiggle with it so it can turn on.the brakes are making a lot of noise at least that is what i think the noise is.for the time i have had the vehicle there is no reason for it to be doing what it is doing i don't want a car like this that is the reason i got a new vehicle to have no problems and that is all its given me.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgwthe consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle,he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well.the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
I was driving in the cold weather for about 5 min, using my brakes normally, and i went to apply the brakes on my 2005 nissan altima 3.5 se and the didn't move, once i started pumping them as hard as i could (was out of seat standing on them) they finally worked.
The abs system on the vehicle activates at low speeds. Abs light turns ondashboard. Buzzing sound heard from engine bay while abs engages. This causes the vehicle to skid when applying moderate pressure on the brake pedal while at low speed. This can be dangerous because if you are forced to suddenly stop the car will keep moving/skidding forward instead of coming to a quick complete stop.i have no air in my brake lines as i had it professionally bled. I also have new brake pads. And my brake fluid is up to the maximum line in the reservoir and clear. I cleaned all four abs sensors and replaced the one sensor that is common to malfunction on this vehicle. Turns out it is the abs actuator that has to be replaced which is a $1,200+ part from nissan. This seems to be a very common problem on the 2004-2007 maxima and 2005-2006 nissan altima, as per research performed on public forums in reference to the aforementioned vehicles. This is of a major safety concern since the vehicle is not able to stop how it is meant to stop. On the contrary, vehicle feels like it is braking on a road filled with pebbles.
The car was parked in a driveway for 6 hours in 10 degre weather. It was required to move the car to allow another vehicle to leave when the nissan was driven forward to re-park the vehicle and the brakes were applied the peddle was rock hard and no brakes were available causing a collision with a garage door. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a vacuum valve, integral with a vacuum hose. The dealer tested the car at 7:30am on 1/16/2012 when the car had been sitting for over 24 hours in 23 degree weather, the brake pedal was hard (however not rock solid) once the pedal was pumped twice the brakes worked accordingly. The theory was the valve was not functioing in the cold weather. The dealer tested the theory by removing the faulty part and placing it in the cold weather for approximatley 30 minutes and reinstalled part back intot he car and created a similar scenario where the brake pedal was hard with limited brakes (temperature was 22 degrees). The part has been replaced and appears to have solved the issue. I am dissapointed that the nissan altima can potentially have brakes in extreme cold weather as i live in a cold climate.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. No warning indicators illuminated. The driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 04/08/16*ljupdated 04/28/16.
Each winter since i purchased the car, during cold weather, when car is first started, brakes do not work. It is like they are frozen and the brake pedal will not depress unless forced. Once i get the pedal to godown, the pedal must be pumped numerous times to get them to work.once car is warmed, they will work.this is a 3.5 se model. Thedealership cannot locate any problem.
2005 altima left driver side brakes and rotors wore out at 22,000 miles.
While driving on the highway at 70 mph consumer slammed on the brake pedal in a panic situation and brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. Vehicle skidded 15 feet before coming to a complete stop.dealership indicated that tires had flat spots because of this incident. Also, the torque converter was locked up. This failure was likely to recur if the brake pedal was depressed in a panic situation at speeds of 35 mph or faster.when applying vehicle brakes in a panic the torque converter locked up and caused the vehicle to lose power.the consumer was unaware that this was a characteristic of the vehicle.
I was driving about 10-15 mph. I was approaching a stop sign and i tried to apply the brakes. My brakes and steering wheel locked up and my car swerved to the left and hit a parked vehicle. My car was towed to the dealer and still remains there.
Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, andsteering column locked up. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle.upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries to report.driver took the vehicle to the dealer.
Dt:the caller's vehiclewas accelerating from a stop light going10 mph when it stalled. She could not get it started ,and had to have it towed to dealer.the battery light and the brake light came on. When she called the manufacturer, she was told she could drive the vehicle. There was no other indication that this was going to happen. Dealer has vehicle now and will call her when theyhave check it. Manufacturer was contacted and will call her back.
We own a 2005 nissan altima with 24,000 miles.while on vacation last february 2007and we heard this noise coming from the back of the car.had no warning before this.if we had we would have left this car home.we live in rochester, ny.the noise started in winchester,va.since to us it was still a new car we did notthink anything about it.we drove to savannah, ga. Since the noise was getting worse we took it to anissan dealership.theytold us that road salt had rusted the left side rear caliper.we had a very mild winter in 2005-2006 and 2007 winter started off very mild/he stated that the left side rear brake pads , no problem with the right rear brake.pads and rotor)and left rotor wore out.they cleaned both rear calipers,resurfaced right rotor, replaced rear pads and left rear rotor.it cost us $309.we feel that this was a defective part not wear and tear.the car has not been abused since i am the one that drives it most.nissan states that since we did not do the 15,000 warranty check they can not help us.we also found out that rear brakes should get at least 60,000 miles.also when we asked a close relative who was a service manager for nissan he consulted another person who said that since the repair was done in a different" warranty zone "than were the car waspurchased that would be difficult to follow up.to me that makes no sense since car mishaps can happen anywhere.we feel we have a legitimate gripe and should get reimbursed from nissan.one of the reasons we purchased this car was that consumer reports gave the braking system a very good rating.
The brakes on my 2005 nissan altima needed to be completely replaced due to wear for the second time in only 60k miles.the first time was at 25k and i was surprised because i have never had problems like this on any vehicle i have owned.
In march 06 ibrought my 2005 nissan altima, which i bought brand new, in for an oil change at 19,000 miles when my mechanic stated that my rear brakes were worn.i then brought it to my dealer and the too stated that my rear brakes were prematurely worn, the pad down to the metal more so on the passenger side,they don't know why but warranty would not cover it.after numerous phone calls to nissan of america and my dealer i had to pay $260 for rear brakes.now its december and 10,000 miles later and the rear brakes are grinding again.i brought it back to the dealer and they stated again that they were worn and would replace just the right rear pads and resurface the rotor. I said there must be something wrong and they stated that there wasn't anything wrong and again the don't know why the brakes were worn. They just said that altimas go through brakes faster. I don't buy it. I have a call into nissan now, maybe this time they will do something.
I had noticed a grinding noise coming from the rear of my vehicle; i brought my vehicle to thenissan dealer where it was purchased to have them take a look at it.the technician told me that the rear brake pads were stuck inside of the caliper slides and were not releasing from the rotor.they recommended repairs costing ($320 + tax).the service technician then advised me that this shouldn't happen to a 1 1/2 year old car w/ 15,600 miles on it and he would see if the manufacturer would cover the charge for the repair work needed.nissan declined covering the repairs at that time and i couldn't afford to fix it right then and there.in august of 2006, i brought the car to another repair facility to have repairs done at the cost as 338.37, which included tax.taking into account the age and miles on the car, the nature of the problem w/ the brakes and the service technicians statement, this obviously seemed to be a manufacturer's defect which i should not have to incur the cost of to correct.i submitted a letter with the receipts for the work done and the original invoice from the dealerships service department to nissan two times over a 3 month span before i got a response from their consumer affairs department.their response was, one, i already got the work done so there is nothing they can do now and secondly these are all wear and tear items.i was advised being that i live in upstate ny and the vehicle is exposed to snow and salt in the winter this could happen.my argument was i've lived here my whole life and have never put these items on a vehicle w/15k on it.needless to say they refused to rectify the situation and my opinion now of nissan as a manufacture is very poor, their customer service is awful and obviously they make a poor product that should not be sold in states where there is snow as their product is not made for its intended use in these areas.i will never buy a nissan product again and would advise my friends and family of the same.
In march 06 ibrought my 2005 nissan altima, which i bought brand new, in for an oil change at 19,000 miles when my mechanic stated that my rear brakes were worn.i then brought it to my dealer and the too stated that my rear brakes were prematurely worn, the pad down to the metal more so on the passenger side,they don't know why but warranty would not cover it.after numerous phone calls to nissan of america and my dealer i had to pay $260 for rear brakes.now its december and 10,000 miles later and the rear brakes are grinding again.i brought it back to the dealer and they stated again that they were worn and would replace just the right rear pads and resurface the rotor. I said there must be something wrong and they stated that there wasn't anything wrong and again the don't know why the brakes were worn. They just said that altimas go through brakes faster. I don't buy it. I have a call into nissan now, maybe this time they will do something.
Complete brake job required at 56,000km. New rear rotors & pads, new front pads. Did not bother with nissan service. Earliest i haveever replaced brakes in an automobile. Very light highway driving.
We own a 2005 nissan altima with 24,000 miles.while on vacation last february 2007and we heard this noise coming from the back of the car.had no warning before this.if we had we would have left this car home.we live in rochester, ny.the noise started in winchester,va.since to us it was still a new car we did notthink anything about it.we drove to savannah, ga. Since the noise was getting worse we took it to anissan dealership.theytold us that road salt had rusted the left side rear caliper.we had a very mild winter in 2005-2006 and 2007 winter started off very mild/he stated that the left side rear brake pads , no problem with the right rear brake.pads and rotor)and left rotor wore out.they cleaned both rear calipers,resurfaced right rotor, replaced rear pads and left rear rotor.it cost us $309.we feel that this was a defective part not wear and tear.the car has not been abused since i am the one that drives it most.nissan states that since we did not do the 15,000 warranty check they can not help us.we also found out that rear brakes should get at least 60,000 miles.also when we asked a close relative who was a service manager for nissan he consulted another person who said that since the repair was done in a different" warranty zone "than were the car waspurchased that would be difficult to follow up.to me that makes no sense since car mishaps can happen anywhere.we feel we have a legitimate gripe and should get reimbursed from nissan.one of the reasons we purchased this car was that consumer reports gave the braking system a very good rating.
The brakes on my 2005 nissan altima needed to be completely replaced due to wear for the second time in only 60k miles.the first time was at 25k and i was surprised because i have never had problems like this on any vehicle i have owned.
2005 nissan altima with 23,000 miles and no prior brake or rotor problems was in need of new rotors and were not able to be turned.never turned before.suggested by nissan dealer to have maintenance check in spring and fall to prevent from happening again.nissan paid for rotors this time but made it clear they would not pay if it were to happen again.
We own a 2005 nissan altima with 24,000 miles.while on vacation last february 2007and we heard this noise coming from the back of the car.had no warning before this.if we had we would have left this car home.we live in rochester, ny.the noise started in winchester,va.since to us it was still a new car we did notthink anything about it.we drove to savannah, ga. Since the noise was getting worse we took it to anissan dealership.theytold us that road salt had rusted the left side rear caliper.we had a very mild winter in 2005-2006 and 2007 winter started off very mild/he stated that the left side rear brake pads , no problem with the right rear brake.pads and rotor)and left rotor wore out.they cleaned both rear calipers,resurfaced right rotor, replaced rear pads and left rear rotor.it cost us $309.we feel that this was a defective part not wear and tear.the car has not been abused since i am the one that drives it most.nissan states that since we did not do the 15,000 warranty check they can not help us.we also found out that rear brakes should get at least 60,000 miles.also when we asked a close relative who was a service manager for nissan he consulted another person who said that since the repair was done in a different" warranty zone "than were the car waspurchased that would be difficult to follow up.to me that makes no sense since car mishaps can happen anywhere.we feel we have a legitimate gripe and should get reimbursed from nissan.one of the reasons we purchased this car was that consumer reports gave the braking system a very good rating.
In march 06 ibrought my 2005 nissan altima, which i bought brand new, in for an oil change at 19,000 miles when my mechanic stated that my rear brakes were worn.i then brought it to my dealer and the too stated that my rear brakes were prematurely worn, the pad down to the metal more so on the passenger side,they don't know why but warranty would not cover it.after numerous phone calls to nissan of america and my dealer i had to pay $260 for rear brakes.now its december and 10,000 miles later and the rear brakes are grinding again.i brought it back to the dealer and they stated again that they were worn and would replace just the right rear pads and resurface the rotor. I said there must be something wrong and they stated that there wasn't anything wrong and again the don't know why the brakes were worn. They just said that altimas go through brakes faster. I don't buy it. I have a call into nissan now, maybe this time they will do something.
Complete brake job required at 56,000km. New rear rotors & pads, new front pads. Did not bother with nissan service. Earliest i haveever replaced brakes in an automobile. Very light highway driving.
I have a nissan altima se-2005-in the last 2 weeks, the dealer, nissan, has had my car 2 times-1st time steering wheel shimmied at 40 mph when decreasing speed and was told warped rotors???-2nd time was noise from first time when the dealer turned the rotors???this is unacceptable as the car only has 12,000 mi on it - i have never had the rotors turned at such a low mileage-3rd trip to dealer on this issue will result in manufacturer, where ever located, hearing me from maryland at the dealership, in addition to steps taken to ensure my safety with nissan accountable for all costs incurred.
The brakes on my 2005 nissan altima needed to be completely replaced due to wear for the second time in only 60k miles.the first time was at 25k and i was surprised because i have never had problems like this on any vehicle i have owned.
I had noticed a grinding noise coming from the rear of my vehicle; i brought my vehicle to thenissan dealer where it was purchased to have them take a look at it.the technician told me that the rear brake pads were stuck inside of the caliper slides and were not releasing from the rotor.they recommended repairs costing ($320 + tax).the service technician then advised me that this shouldn't happen to a 1 1/2 year old car w/ 15,600 miles on it and he would see if the manufacturer would cover the charge for the repair work needed.nissan declined covering the repairs at that time and i couldn't afford to fix it right then and there.in august of 2006, i brought the car to another repair facility to have repairs done at the cost as 338.37, which included tax.taking into account the age and miles on the car, the nature of the problem w/ the brakes and the service technicians statement, this obviously seemed to be a manufacturer's defect which i should not have to incur the cost of to correct.i submitted a letter with the receipts for the work done and the original invoice from the dealerships service department to nissan two times over a 3 month span before i got a response from their consumer affairs department.their response was, one, i already got the work done so there is nothing they can do now and secondly these are all wear and tear items.i was advised being that i live in upstate ny and the vehicle is exposed to snow and salt in the winter this could happen.my argument was i've lived here my whole life and have never put these items on a vehicle w/15k on it.needless to say they refused to rectify the situation and my opinion now of nissan as a manufacture is very poor, their customer service is awful and obviously they make a poor product that should not be sold in states where there is snow as their product is not made for its intended use in these areas.i will never buy a nissan product again and would advise my friends and family of the same.
My 2005 nissan altima 3.5l looses it's brakes in cold weather.the nissan dealershipdiagnosed the problem as a faulty brake booster.that did not fix the problem.nissan know wants to replace the braking piece by piece with my money and time.
The vehicle steering binds when turning and fails to return to the neutral position without manually returning it to the neutral (straight) position.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of thehead gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told i need to replace the engine. I see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine??searching the internet i find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!!
The driver owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact, on behalf of the driver, stated that the driver was involved in a crash in which the steering wheel became extremely hot and burned the driver's hands. A police report was filed and no other injuries were reported other than the driver. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was in the process of being repaired for body damages. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
2005 altima became very difficult to steer.took the car to my mechanic and he discovered that the steering shaft u-joint had rusted and seized.(he felt the seals on the shaft are defective.)he had to backorder the part, so there appears to be a nationwide problem with this part.(one dealer had fourteen in stock and all were accounted for.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 35 mph when steering wheel locked up abnormally causing a loss of steering capabilities. The contact stated that he would spray wd-40 on the steering knuckle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where he was advised that the steering knuckle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned of the possibility of the failure causing a crash. The failure mileage was 108,000.
I was driving home from work and my steering got very hard to steer to the left and right.
Front sub-fame severely rusted out, which supports engine and control arms, must be replaced. Safety is compromised.....updated10/20/15 updated 11/07/2017*
I was driving about 10-15 mph. I was approaching a stop sign and i tried to apply the brakes. My brakes and steering wheel locked up and my car swerved to the left and hit a parked vehicle. My car was towed to the dealer and still remains there.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle pulls to the right at speeds above 35 mph.the dealership replaced the transfer links, spindles, and bushings, in an attempt to remedy the problem.the vehicle has been aligned by 2 dealerships.the district manager determined it to be a problem with the steering, but an engineer for the manufacturer determined this is normal operating conditions.
I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. It took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. The same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. The following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. They advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. I feel that reprogramming computer will not resolve safety issue as the sensor is defective and could fail even with reprogramming computer. I was charged 96.00 dollars to have problem diagnosed. Dealer refused to replace defective part. To my understanding many other altima owners experience this same problem and are forced to pay for defective parts that fail.dealer did not offer to reprogram computer they insisted that only replacing the defective part would resolve my issue which was not covered by recall.
Nissan has recalled my car under recall campaign # 3213-3192, for rotted rear subframe due to north eastern north american winter climate and use of salt. Nissan replaced the subframe . The recall should and must include the front subframe also. The exact problem with rotted subframe occurred with the front subframe that supports the front wheels, steering & braking. Please investigate into nissan reason for not extending the recall campaign for the both subframes not one for identical conditions. At the minimum , nissan should have provided undercoating to protect the rest of the frame & submembers to this vehicle. I have already paid for the passenger side floor replacement & undercoating. It is obvious the car was not prepared for use in new england states at time of purchase.*dsy
Was driving at about 45mph when the engine stalled as i was about to take a turn. The steering locked up, and i had to brake hard to avoid going off the road. Luckily there was no fatal injury. Had to get car towed to dealer where they replaced the crankshaft, cam sensor.
Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. The battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. I went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:
Car pulls to right and left hard to control steering...took to dealer four times,they say its the road.
The vehicle steering binds when turning left or right and fails to recoverto the neutral position without significant manual assist. Replacement of lower steering joint assembly andfront end alignment was required.
My daughter was driving her 2005 nissan altima and over corrected in a curve. She hit a tree and the air bag in the steering wheel deployed. She was wearing her seat belt and was held back by the seat belt her head impacting the center or the steering wheel. The cover over the air bag blew out hinging itself at the top and making two very pointed and sharp edges on each bottom corner. The right bottom point pierced the skin between her nose and the corner of her left eye missing it by less than a sixteenth of an inch and breaking her nose. The dangerous part is the two sharp points on the flap where the air big deployed should be considered a design flaw.
The first time car stopped running while driving 35 mph. The second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. Thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!!
Nissan part #480808j000 called the coupling shaft & column locked up on me, causing my steering to go out in my vehicle.vehicle was not drivable as it was, tried to do a u-turn, steering went and all most hit a building.i was told this part was on back order nation wide and they had no idea when the part would be in.i do have the new part, kept the old part and if you try to move the bottom shaft portion, that should move freely, you have to wrench on it to move the part, it is rusted. If you are driving this vehicle it might go at 21,000 or 50,000 miles, i have 51,000 miles on my vehicle and it went, the shop had a vehicle that matched mine except for mileage 21,000 and the part went out 6 weeks before mine did and that owner was still waiting on the part.
First thing i noticed the rusting of the floor underneath the screw bolts holding down the driver seatto be completely rusted, my concern is that if that screw bolt snaps or pull away from the floor board there could possibly be a serious accidentwhile making a turn and the seat slips out of place while turning.i questioned this at the nissan dealershipthis past december 2014 when i took my car in for the 61,000 mile check up. Then i also was told that my steering had contamination in it, which from january of 2005 nissan is the only company that performs maintenance on my car.i came home and looked this up on the internet about any recalls on nissan concerning steering problems.i had read where there have been car wrecks concerning the steer going out while driving.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact believes that she purchased the vehicle with a steering defect.she noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving.the vehicle was towed to an auto collision repair shop and the mechanic stated that the lower steering shaft cupler failed.the vehicle was repaired.the manufacturer stated that they would not assist because the vehicle was purchased from a private dealer.the failure mileage was 87,000 and current mileage was 90,000.updated 03/12/09.*ljthe inner tie rod was replaced and the front end was aligned. Updated 03/16/09.
I own a 2005 nissan altima, and i recently took the car in because the power steering seemed to be going out.the steering is very difficult once you turn the wheel more than 1/4 to the right or left.when the weather is warmer, the problem is not as serious; but in cold weather, the car becomes very hard to steer.the nissan service department indicated the u-joint on the lower section of the steering column is going bad and needs to be replaced.i did a search to see if other owners were having a similar problem, and i found several blogs indicating other owners are having the same exact problem at approximately the same mileage (75,000 miles).
While making a left turn my steering wheel rack failed, causing my vehicle to drift into other lanes. At that same moment i smelled this horrible burning. I was able to gain control of the vehicle and was able to drive a block to the nearest nissan dealership. There is where i found out that my steering wheel rack went out and the cost to replace it would be $1700 for nissan parts and $1296 for i believe refurbished parts.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving 10 mph.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the steering coupler failed.the dealer will replace the steering coupler at the cost of $300, but it is currently on back order.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the contact would receive a call back from a representative.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 90,000.
Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, andsteering column locked up. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle.upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries to report.driver took the vehicle to the dealer.
Driving home on 202 freeway going east.all of a sudden something on the steering broke on the left drivers side of car.car turned left and went into concrete divider of freeway.totaled car.examination shows broken ball joint of some kind and tire was distroyed on drivers front side.
While attempting to give my vehicle gas after stopping at a red light, i heard a hissing sound coming from the front passenger tire.when the light turned green and i began to give the vehicle gas, the steering wheel was incredibly hard to turn.i tried to turn the steering wheel to the left and as a result, i lost control of the vehicle.the steering column felt as though it did not have power steering at the time.when my vehicle came to rest, i was facing oncoming traffic in the middle of the median and had additionally taken out several roads signs.the vehicle was towed away and inspected by a mechanic for the cause of the accident.the mechanic discovered the right tie rod had broken.as a result of this failure, the radiator was busted, headlight busted and many other costly expenses.at present time, my vehicle remains in the body shop awaiting repairs.this has ended up a very costly defect in my vehicle and i am in the process of contacting the manufacturer for some reimbursement!this accident is still under investigation by the police.
Purchased a 05 altima in june of 2004. I have had nothing but problems. I took the car in at 19,000 and told them my car shakes and there is a ticking in the front end. Sounds like it is coming from the engine. You can feel the shaking in the seats, gear shift and steering wheel. Not to mention the shaking continues to knock my windows out of place. The shaking happens when your are sitting at a stop light and while driving. They told me that i would need to replace tires and alignment. I did the alignment. They then said that the ticking was normal and the shaking was normal. So being a young female i was took them for there word. I then was driving about 35 mph and the right front tire blew out. I was able to pull over, no one was hurt. Called nissan said tires were not covered under warranty. So i went to an outside tire dealer to have replaced, was told rim was bent. Again called nissan was told that was my problem. So i purchased a new set of rims. Just started to face the fact that i would have to deal with the shaking and noise. About 2 months ago returned to the dealer because along with the shaking and noise now there is a loud clunking on the right passenger side. Was told tires need to be replace, alignment and balance. Also get this right front passenger rim bent. Again! said it was the roads. Took to tire dealer. Rim was bent. He did his part, took it back to dealer. They have had my car more times in the last 2 months then i care to remind myself. But has been no fix to any of my issues. At closing of repair ticket was told ticking noise they did not know where it was coming from but they were pretty sure it was not the engine. The shaking was from a broke rack and pinion. So now that i am over my 36,000 mile warranty. I need to pay over 1300.00 to have repaired. I feel like this car is a lemon and i am now stuck. I am very upset with this lack of concern nissan has with my issues. I need help getting my car repaired.
My dashboard is cracking up n i found myself constantly buying glue it wont start even after i done had it serviced.
Where do i begin. First test drive, we stopped to put gas in vehicle. Then on start up it would not start. Had to call dealer for a jump start, twice. Then 2nd week my driver side exterior roof molding kept popping off. After the 3rd time, it was warped. Took to cardinale nissan in seaside ca, and they ordered the wrong part. Then after driving around with some bright blue tape all the way down my car, they then suggested that they had to follow a bulletin from nissan where they just placed new clips and lots of glue. They didn't replace the molding. A few months later it kept popping off again. Took car back and then they wanted to charge me to fix the problem they never did! after arguing they agreed to replace with new molding. I waited 2 weeks for part to come in, took car back 4th time. When i picked it up, they had once again, just put new clips and even more glue. They didn't replace molding again. Was told to wait 48 hours for glue to dry, so now i got to drive around with neon green tape on my car. Two days later, took it back and it was still lifting. They finally agreed to replace the molding. I have to wait another 48 hours with a new strip of green tape.
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 not on a highway. I was on a quiet suburban road with relatively low traffic. I was at stop light & suddenly heard a loud pop sound -- almost like a gun shot.i checked my rear view mirror & my entire car rear window was blown out with very large holes & tiny shattered glass pieces strewn all over inside back seat area of my car. Some shattered glass even blew out all way to front section where i was seated !! i immediately got off the road & pulled over into nearby walgreens parking lot & called local police. Policeman came & examined my car. He did not feel any foul play was involved nor any gunshot nor baseball thrown into my rear car window. I took 24 photos ? see 5 uploaded. He helped me gather most of broken & shattered glass into a plastic bag. We noted a few pieces had dark brown burn marks on them. He said most likely it indicated a "short" occurred in rear defroster electrical system. He could not prepare police report bcuz it did not involve any foul play. Next day i called nissan consumer affairs (nca). They asked me to email my 24 photos to nca & only agreed to pay to replace rear car window. I told nca it was probably a short in rear defroster electrical system ? a serious nissan safety issue & defect. For me ? a scary incident !! i saved all shattered glass pieces with dark brown burn marks, but nca did not want them. Unfortunately -- i can only upload 5 photos. If you want to view all 24 photos - call or text my cell [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver side floor board rioted out about 10+6 area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The trunk of the vehicle, which in my opinion is designed poorly and does not have a secure way to stay upright, has fallen down and hit me on the head while i was leaning over the trunk to collect packages or bags, on more than one occasion due to wind.
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.updated 8/22/12 status update. 09/12/12
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.
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 this matter.they very politely turned me down on any support for the structural issue and said the car is too old (7 yrs) and not under warranty anymore.the quote to fix this issue is $1,100.00 that i don't have and i am very disappointed in nissan to not stand behind this structural issue.i hope the nhtsa can help me in this matter and other owners facing the same problem.thank you
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 they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Updated 09/15/11*ljupdated 11/23/11
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*ljthe consumer the floor boards and carpet on the driver side were wet. Updated 08/19/14
Part of thefront 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 andout 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 years old and has high mileage if the metal rusts away it is normal and expected.
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.
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.
When the sunlight hit the display on the digital clock and the audio display, it made it almost impossible to see when driving.*sc
Floor boards are rotted all the way through. They both need replacment it's a safety issue.
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 corporate.i did, and upon review of the case, nissan's refused to help with the problem and recommended me to take the car to an auto body shop to get repaired on my dollar.i understand cars rust, but there is no way the rust happened overnight.based on the extent of the rust, the floor pan was most likely severely rusted prior to the expiration of the rust warranty.nissan should stand by there product and repair the damage that appears to be widespread and model specific.nissan should not only fix those vehicles where the owners have been lucky enough to have been notified by a good samaritan changing the oil.i feel penalized for not personally climbing under my car and periodically inspecting it.suffice it to say, there is only carpet separating the passengers feet and the pavement below.not a reassuring feeling.....
An update to a previously reported problem, which may help other car owners in determining a suspected problem. I have a 2005 nissan altima 3.5 sl. Last summer i was having problems with the car's handling at highway speeds. I had the car aligned, replaced all 4 tires, one by one and was still having with the car-which was shaking at speeds over 60 mph. I took it to the dealer again and they determined that the shaking was like a turbulence effect. The spoiler under the car was not allowing the wind to flow through properly, which was causing the shaking effect at highway speeds. The dealer replaced the spoiler with the 2.5 model's spoiler. This seems to have solved the problem. This car is a lighter car and the wind does have an effect on it when driving at higher speeds. The tires which are a continental brand are probably not the correct tires for the car due to road force issues and not the proper speed rating for this model either. I will probably replace those with a better model and high speed rating once they start to wear down.
Took my car in to be inspected (pa inspection).floor pan on my 2005 altima is completely rusted through on the passenger side of the vehicle. Needs to have floor pan replaced.this car has very low mileage, is clean and garage kept.checked the internet, and noticed quite a few complaints about rust on the passenger and drive side.nothing else is showing rust.how can one part completely rust out and the remaining part of the car has none at all??apparently there is a defect that is holding water/moisture and causing the rust.the car does not have any mechanical issue - basically like new.however, totally rusted out in one spot.
Passenger side floor panel is rusting.car is only 7. Yrs old.
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 passenger seat. My mechanic said it is a designflaw and it is dangerous!i bought this car from my ex husband's estate. He bought it new from gerald nissan in north aurora, il .he had regular maintenance done on the car.i got it when the mileage was 39,000 miles.i did proceed to have the nissan mechanics look it over to report back to nissan and it is the whole pan covering the bottom of my car, cost $3,000.i listed a consumer complaint, but nissan does not see these. There are numerous complaints on my exact car on this site.i do not think that having my safety threatened by this company's neglect is a laughing matter. I am a real estate broker and use my car for business.this is a dangerous situation and being a corporate entity, they do not feel that they have to account for their errors.i am 68 years old and i want to live. Can you help me?
2005 nissan altima.consumer writes in regards to vehicle rust damage to the floor pan.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.
Side view mirrors are made of cheap lightweight plastic and they deteriate and become very foggy and driver can not see out of them.
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 refuses to fix the problem.i am told a tsb was issued.
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 problem and a recall should be issued before someone is injured or killed.
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 updated 1/4/2016
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 altima's from 2004 also that had rusted thru the internet.i would like the money back due to negligence of nissan.also this car has always been repaired by nissan most of the time. What were the mechanics looking at only to spot this issue when the car is 9 years old.
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 my concern but they would be able to help because the vehicle opus outside of warranty. It is completely unacceptable that they will not fix their design flaw that poses a safety issue (fumes may enter the cabin) because of the warranty period. The rust clearly formed many years ago but was not recognized while the warranty was still valid.
2005 nissan altima with entire under carriage rusting and rusted through certain areas.i change my own oil so it was not discovered until i brought it into a nissan dealership for a timing belt repair in may '10while on the lift the nissan tech pointed out the problem.he even admitted that this has been a problem/defect in this particular model/year.we took our complaint to nissan and filed a claim (claim #[xxx]).they informed us that since our warranty was expired there was nothing that they were going to do.even though the rust was not discovered until '10 it was there all along during the warranty time.this is a garage kept car and is in very good condition.there are no other rust problems except for the under carriage.i have read numerous complaints about this problem and hope to have support from outside agency to make nissan make good on it's quality of car.we did not spend our hard earned $33,000 on a fred flinstone car!!!we are willing to summit pictures and continue our mission until justice is done. This is a huge safety concern that nissan should address.without the knowledge of this problem one could be injured severely.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I would like to report a situation i had with my leased 2005 altima that could be a serious problem for drivers and i think you should look into for a possible call back. Seven (7) of the clips ( part 01553-09321) came off the car while driving, causing the lower engine cover to fall down and hanging by the remaining clips. Not knowing the problem, i was startled and had to quickly pull over to see what the problem was. I had to tape the lower engine cover with duct tape in order to be able to drive the car. The cover is being held on by clips rather than bolts. If bolts or screws were in it, it would not have happened. I have been told that the service department that they replaces a lot of these clips. It seems to me that if you are replacing a lot of clips, they are not doing the job. If lower engine cover falls down, it could cause a major accident if the car is going at a high speed. I think it is incumbent on you to look into this matter, before there is a major accident. I am now very nervous about using the car, because if it happened once, it could happen again. The dealer is staten island nissan 222 parkinson ave, staten island, new york 10305 (718) 447-3878. I spoke to nissan and they claim that there was a scrape on the bottom and that it was my fault that it happened. If clips can pop that easy, there is definitely something wrong. It could not happen if they used bolts.
The front seat floor rusted out.
As the original owner of this altima, we were alarmed when our son said he could see the carpeting hanging through the bottom of the vehicle.we contacted our nissan dealer who said the repairs wouldn't be covered and to pursue it with nissan corporate.we paid out of pocket for the repairs (safety concerns) and formally requested reimbursement.i received a call and was told it was declined due to vehicle's age and due to the fact we're in the "north-east salt states".i asked why 2005 honda's, chevy's and buick's from the same locale aren't experiencing the same issue??when i asked for a detailed denial of my claim (one citing the reasons i was being given verbally) i was told absolutely not andthat nissan would only supply a "general" letter of denial.seriously??does anyone else think this sounds like an unethical practice?all of these similar stories and yet nissan hasn't been called onto the carpet?
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.
Cpsc: many complaints are on the web from owners of nissan altima regarding floor boards rusting away. My 2005 nissan altima has such a problem even though it is garage kept. I am afraid that i will fall through the rusted out floor boards or my seat will fall through while i or any other driver is driving the vehicle. I first noticed how flimsy the floor boards were made after a week of having the car. This is a dangerous situation that the manufacturer should recall this car to fix. Please see the following web site: https://consumerist.com/2015/04/06/nhsta-complaints-show-rusted-floorboards-in-older-nissan-altimas-create-fred-flintstone-cars/my friend spent over $1000.00 to have the floor boards repaired and i know more. Updated 01/24/17
I am placing a complaint against nissan motor company for faulty flooring in their altima models. I tried to have our car a 2005 nissan altima inspected today but it failed do to rusting floors under the front passenger and driver feet section.this is a well known issue now that nbc news has broke the story about this problem in one of the broad cast. Nissan should not be let off the hook with this issue so i'm writing to you in hopes that will not happen .this company screwed up now people such as my family areleft wondering how to pay for something that is no fault of their own. Please do something !!!
Rusted floor panel driver side so far.
I was looking at my car and notice that the floor panels for the passenger and driver are rotted away. After looking at the rest of the car its clear that its not your everyday rust. After doing research online there are hundreds of other people with nissan altima's that have the same problems. How is this not a recall by now.
Took my car in to be inspected (pa inspection).floor pan on my 2005 altima is completely rusted through on the passenger side of the vehicle. Needs to have floor pan replaced.this car has very low mileage, is clean and garage kept.checked the internet, and noticed quite a few complaints about rust on the passenger and drive side.nothing else is showing rust.how can one part completely rust out and the remaining part of the car has none at all??apparently there is a defect that is holding water/moisture and causing the rust.the car does not have any mechanical issue - basically like new.however, totally rusted out in one spot.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor pan on the front passenger side was prematurely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
This is a 2005 altima well maintained throughout all these years. I found a 10"x10" hole in passenger side floor pan. It was rusted very badly inside out. It must have been developing the rust for quite a few years. It is a safety hazard and there should be a recall as so many nissan owners are having the same issue.
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 internet there appears to be many many people with this issue, and nissan is trying to cover it up and not cover the replacement of parts that are clearly defective. Please help me hold them accountable.
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 what we've read online.a nine year old car should not have rusted out like that!
I had been aware there there was some rust on the driver's side floor pan. My altima was recently taken to my mechanic and put on the lift for some maintenance and my mechanic took pictures to show me how extensive the rust had become. A significant portion of the floor under the driver's feetis missing and a large piece of metal is hanging down. The mechanic also noticed that the passenger side now has a small patch of rust.
I purchased my 2005 nissan altima 2.5s used in november of 2006. It had approximately 33,000 miles on it. Five years later, the car has 101,000 miles on it and the passenger side floorboard has major rust damage; so much that you can actually touch the interior rubber floorboard of the car from the outside. I have yet to take it to a nissan dealership, since i know my warranty is expired, but i have had many professionals take a look and they are rendered speechless over the damage. I have been told numerous times that the damage is obviously a factory defect, a car that's only a few years old should not have that kind of damage and that it would cost well over $1000.00 to repair. I have maintained my vehicle well and haven't had any other major problems with it; just the usual replacements. I've put a new battery in it recently, i've had the brakes replaced twice, rotors once; it currently needs a new serpentine belt, lower ball joint and the muffler is showing rust, so that will be a replacement in the near future. I've read about people who live in cold, snowy areas having these problems as well, due to salt and chemical exposure. I wash and dry my car after every snow, including the undercarriage, to remove these chemicals. I do not park in wet areas, grass or dirt. My car has always been on concrete. Nothing in my car leaks, i've never had standing water in it, i've never had wet floors. This is a defect that nissan needs to take full responsibility for. I am beyond overwhelmed with the hundreds of complaints i've read in regards to this problem; this affects so many nissan owners, so it's obviously not a problem caused by owner neglect.the driver side of my car looks fantastic; no rust damage whatsoever, so once again, that proves that i am not negligent or responsible for the rust damage on the passenger side; nissan is.
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
The drivers side floor board is rusted through.this is a known problem and a safety issue not to mention you can smell exhaust fumes.nissanproblems,com says: "a class-action lawsuit filed in the northern district of illinois"but nissan is turning their back saying this is not a defect.
We were told last year there was a hole the size of a grapefruit in the underbody, under where the passenger's feet would rest.i looked into getting it repaired and noticed a lot of similar complaints online, with others asking why it was not recalled due to the volume of such defects.today i brought my car in to check on a noise, and was told the hole has increased to the size of a breadbox and that the brake calipers are therefore rubbing on it.the first estimate i received to repair the hole is $2500, as the body shop will have to cut out the affected area and solder in a new piece.while i live in the midwest, we wash the underbody in winter, and i don't think this should be happening on a 9 year old car.
Front passenger side floor boards are rusting out.
The floor pan of the passenger and driver's side of the vehicle rusted out after only 5 years of owning the vehicle.it is now so bad that you can push your foot right through the floor pan of the vehicle to the pavement below.i go to great lengths to take care of my vehicles and even rinse the underbody of the car after storms to remove the salt.i've never had a car rust out so quickly and in such a .
My car has a severe floor rust problem. Specifically passenger side floor has big whole and mechanic suggested you may have your feet on road while driving. I just had a baby and i am really scared about this car. Nissan sucks big time. I will never buy nissan again until and unless they own up the problem.
In2013 i tookmy 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 out what they're going to do with this problem. I see a lot of other people having the same problem and they're doing nothing about it this is a safety concern someone could possibly fall through the floor.
Saw something hanging from beneath the passenger side seat.kneeing i found rusted metal hanging and carpeting hanging through a rust hole.checking i found the same rusting on the drivers side floor board.
Floorpan on this vehicle is completely rusting through! car has less than 100k miles on it and was a car-fax one owner!
This past week i had my car to the dealer for an oil change and battery. Then i took my car in for brakes. When i happened to look at the bottom of my car, i found that the floor on both the driver and passenger sides was rotting out. The dealer is always looking for problems when you take it in, but nobody mentioned the rust problem. Now i have the unexpected expense of repairing the floor. After doing research, i found out that nissan has known of the problem for a long time now, but refuses to reimbursement or do a recall. It may not be a safety hazard, unless your foot goes through the floor, but something is not right.
Took my altima in for service and mechanic informed me and showed me that both passenger and driver floor boards have rusted through.
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.
Undercarriage (floor boards) on passenger & driver side rusted.holes with flooring carpet showing through.
My 2005 nissan altima driver side floor has rotted until there are holes in the floor. The floor need to be patched.
Noticed an object hanging from underside of passenger floor area.upon examination found floorpan areacompletely rusted through and hanging piece was part of rusted floor pan.
Excessive underbody rust in the passenger side footwell area.no sheetmetal remains in some areas, allowing for direct access to the passenger compartment and causing a safety concern for anyone seated there.this is a one-owner vehicle, which had auto armor underbody protectant applied at the time of purchase and is washed regularly, especially during salt months.
My car failed inspection because the floorboards are rusted out. I was told this is very common problem and nissan needs to have a recall because this is ridiculous. I have never seen a car of this age with the amount of rust it has.
My 2005 nissian altima has been giving me issues with the shifter when attempting to switch gear from reverse to drive it takes several minutes just for the car to go into gear and when doing so jerks extremely hard...i have also had many issues with it not wanting to start and i will have to place vehicle in neutral then force back into park many times before my car will start...this vehicle has been well maintained and kept very clean...while having car inspected i was informed of the floor boards rotting out...i have tried to contact nissan and discuss these issues...i have had 000 results in being able to do so...this is very dangerous...if i would have known of these issues i would have never purchased this vehicle...and with the treatment from nissan...will never purchase any vehicle from them again
I own a 2005 nissan altima and both front driver and passenger floor boards rusted through totally. Would not pass pa. Inspection. Per my mechanic rusted because how nissan routes the drain hose for the air conditioner cause the premature/unsafe holes. It was very dangerous to ride in the car, to where injury was certain.took to auto body shop and they also said the same cause for the rusted out floor boards. My nissan altima wasn't the firstnissan altima they replaced the floor boards.again they stated very dangerous to operate this car!it cost me $528.94 for this repair! i want reimbursed! i only included the passenger picture of floor board due to size allowed to download.the driver side just as bad!
2005 nissan altima with 60,000 miles on it needed drivers side floor replaced, dealer tried to tell me this was from snow and salt. Vehicle is located in philadelphia and not driven in this type of weather. Nissan manufactures a replacement set of floor pans but does not recognize the defect. I had to buy the set so i have the passenger side for when that rust out. This was not a cheap fix and based on age, condition and mileage, this should never have happened.
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.
There is a hole on the driver's side floor pan from the rust. This was not know until mechanic showed me.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima s/sl. The contact stated the floorboard in the vehicle was corroded which caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle and giving consumer a headache. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic vehicle was repaired at an auto body shop or a dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *lnthe consumer stated thta nissan informed that nothing could be done as their vehicle is no longer in warranty.*as
2005 nissan altima with 108k. Just noticed that both driver and passenger floor boards are gone. Rusted all the way through, the only thing there is the carpet backing material showing under the car. This is crazy to have a car with just over 100k and have the steel floor gone. Most certainly a safety issue.
Floor pan almost completely rusted out.vehicle was inspected today and reported severe rust, to the point that feet may be able to go through the floor soon.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger side floorboard was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
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.
The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out. This is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such. From all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously. You can see the road thru the huge holes. When a vehicle that is only 10 years old and spent some of that time down south, away from any possibility of salt on the roads has rusted out floor boards, this is not 'normal' corrosion.
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.
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.
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 problem has been ongoing for 3 to 5 years.they told me that every time it was put on a lift it was obvious. What do they look at for safety??every visit for scheduled maintenance i am told that i need additional work - always over $500 worth. I am convinced this was is a defect that should have been taken care of years ago.how many repairs did i approve that didn't really need to be done. Sad to say that i will never again trust the hoffman dealership. The consumer stated the dealer has done an amazing job at trying to resolve the floorboard rust board. The dealer and the consumer came to an amicable agreement on the repair of the floorboard.
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 took photos documenting the issue.the rest of the undercarriage is in good shape but the area under the floor boards is completely bowed out and eaten through.this is shoddy materials and (lack of) craftmanship.i have seen many other similar issues posted to the database and wanted to lodge a complaint as part of my claim to nissan.i have also replaced the oil pan which is also quite prone to rusting quickly.
My 2005 nissan altima passenger side floorboard has rusted through.after speaking with a local welding shop i discovered that this is a "typical" issue with older nissan's.they informed me they have seen this on about 6 nissan's in my area.i feel even if a recall has not been called, i should have been informed somehow of the potential issue.there seems to be a design flaw as this is not just a rare occurrence.my vehicle has just under 107,000 miles and i am baffled how the other body areas show no signs of rust with the exception of one area of floorboard.i am not providing a photo as this has been reported nationally for some time now and it doesn't appear anything will be done about it.you can google "nissan floorboard rust" if you need a visual.
I noticed rust under my car, upon closer inspection i noticed two large areas of rust under the passenger and driver side floor pan. The rust is almost completely through the floor and will need repair.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver's side floor board was rusted. In addition, there was a hole in the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,998. The vin was not available.
I own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5s with 127,000 miles. I noticed rust particles on my driveway and inspected the bottom of my car and discovered that the floor boards on the driver and passenger sides have completely rotted/rusted out. This should not be happening on a car that has been properly maintained. This is a safety issue because of the possibility of fumes and the instability of the car's floor. Nissan should be held accountable for this defect and should pay for the necessary repairs.
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 completely rusted through.almost $2000 to repair. Car was never in accident, never in flood and always cleaned and maintained.i found a piece, almost a sheet of rust on the floor of my garage.undercoating on the piece was still there, but rust couldn't hold it together any longer.when pointed out what this actually was shocked. Feet on the pavement when driving was the next step.see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7f1efhb00.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated the floor boards on the driver and passenger side were rotten. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the repair cost would be $440 per side in order to repair the floor boards and they were out sourcing the repairs to a body shop. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who will replace the floor boards at the owners expense for $600. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 104,000.
This car has very little milage only 25000 miles (42000km) and the passanger floor board is rotted out. I believe that this weakens the body integrity of the car. The rest of the car has not rust what so ever. This seems to be a design fault in the car as thier are quite a lot of complaints on floor boards rotteing out on nissan altima 2002 to 2006. I feel nissan should admit to having design problems for having floor boards rotting out prematurely.
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 hadgotten 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 since changed.car has never been run in the salt and was told it was water getting up inside the are mentioned because of the design flaw and sitting there to cause the rust. Was really upset about this considering the car is in fantastic shape .. I think nissan should help for the repairs...i also was told i because it was a safety issue the car didn't have the 10 grace period from registration to inspection , so i did it immediately.
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 father has called countless repair and body shops and no one will repair any rust.not even the dealership.the customer service rep at the nissan dealership was nothing more than rude and insensitive but did tell my dad that there have been numerous complaints and repair questions about rusting floor boards.i have seen people call nissan corporate headquarters with the same "sorry" response.nissan is looking at a very large class action lawsuit which i will pursue to the fullest because of their lack of respect for their customers and for their craftmanship, lack of concern, lack of solutions.i hope i am joined by anyone else who is battling this problem, leave your complaint here, and hopefully some help will be coming soon!
Floor pans completely rusted through on front driver and front passenger sides. You can see the carpeting from the bottom of the car and its not even ten years old.
I was changing the oil on my 2005 nissan altimaand 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 am concerned of the safety of driving this model. The rusted floorboards are near the front driver seats. I am also concerned because of water or mold near the front floor vents could enter the cabin through the rusted floorboards. The fort wayne nissan stated they did not notice this rust during my oil changes. I began changing my oil when the car was just out of warranty. I immediately realized the rusty floorboards. This is a common problem in all 2002-2005 nissan altima problems. I would like nissan of north america to address and resolve this issue.
The floor boards are rusted through on my 2005 nissan altima.
Front floorboards rusted through
My 2005 nissan altima 2.5s has 88,500 miles on it. It is in excellent condition, except for the floor pans under the vehicle (driver and passenger sides) that are rusting through. It is apparent that this is a known problem for these vehicles and nissan has not issued a recall. I need this fixed, as this is a safety concern for 2 reasons: structural integrity and fumes entering vehicle. I was informed by my local nissan dealer that the only proper repair is to completely replace the floor pan metal. The estimate for this was around $2500. I have a 2 year old son and a daughter on the way. I cannot afford a new vehicle at this time, and nissan needs to step up and fix this!
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.
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 134,000.
My 2005 failed safety inspection because the floor boards are rusted through. There have been several complaints on the issue. Every mechanic i brought it to for a quote said there should be a recall. Nissan is not willing to help it customers with the repairs. When are you guys going to step in and force nissan to address this safety issue?
The floor boards on both the driver side and passenger side have rotted out.we discovered this problem when my wife accidentally pushed her foot through the floor while driving 70 miles per hour on the highway.fortunately she wasn't hurt.judging by the extent of the rust, this has likely been an unknown issue since before i bought it 3 years ago.i would guess that it was significantly rusted well before 100k miles.
Due to a known engineering flaw, water gets caught under the floor boards and rots/rusts out the flooring.my feet are about to fall through the floor of car.passenger side is worse.the dealer/nissan is well aware of the issue and still will not cover it.there should be a recall on this.there is a hole in each floorboard that was put there intentionally. Since there is nothing structural to fill it water can get in when the undercoating develops cracks. Once water gets in, it just lays under the asphalt insulation and between the sheet metal and rots from inside out.i had a warranty on it and the dealers i have taken it to, many times for many jobs and maintenance, etc. Never once mentioned it.i just recently was made aware of it and nissan will not do anything to help.they are well aware of the issue and won't do anything about it unless made to.
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.
While having the oil changed it was brought to the owner's attention that the passenger front floorboard was completely rusted through. The vehicle was taken to a body shop where they advised to take the vehicle to the local nissan dealer because there was no other rust on the car and the extent of perforation was so severe the body shop said there must be some problem with the way the car was assembled. The car was taken to the local nissan dealer where the warranty representative looked at the vehicle and denied any warranty support or assistance with getting the vehicle repaired. I returned the vehicle to a reputable body shop where the car was repaired for $600.00.the body shop informed me that the rust had started on the inside and rusted through from the top. After repairs, the owner saw that several other vehicles of the same year and type have the same defect.
As you well know by now, the numerous documented issues with 2002-2006 nissan altima has alas reached my nissan altima. Floorboard is rusting intensely but i am not do rich so can't afford the thousands of dollars that every mechanic (i paid to inspect by the way) is quoting me. Nothing much to add to this description because no one is going to do anything about this anyway. Issue has been on local newscasts so my insignificant contribution of filing complaint is strictly to join the cause in mind and spirit. By no means trying to sound insensitive instead truthful; it's clear someone will have to die before things change, just hope isn't is me.
Floor rusting out on front driver & passenger side. Broken frame in rear. Just bought car. Upon fixing floor on driver side, discovered larger hole on passenger side. Thought issue in back was suspension, but but upon inspection broken frame.
I own a 2005 nissan altima with 121,000 miles on it. I am the original owner, this car has been well taken care of andgaraged most of its life. I was shocked to find out last week, that while a oil change was being done, that both the drivers side and passenger side floor pans are rusted out. After doing some research, it appears this is a huge problem and nissan is not accepting responsibility for a manufacturing defect. I have had most of the maintenance of this vehicle done at the nissan dealership. Never once did they point out this problem, which has been evident for many years based on the damage. I could have made arrangements to fix this sooner. It is a huge safety problem in my opinion. I do not feel it is safe for my family members to drive due to fumes and the instability of the floor. I am in disbelief nissan has not been held accountable. I do have pictures if anyone would be interested in seeing them.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there were holes in the floor board of the vehicle underneath the driver and passenger side area. The contact mentioned that the failure was due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The floor of my 2005 nissan altima has rusted out on both sides, this shoulld be a recall because i have read that other customers have the same problem
I filed a complaint with nissan north america regarding rust damage on my 2005 altima 3.5 se w/67,000 mi. After being referred to my dealership for an investigation a rep with nissan regional consumer affairs says that unfortunately my warranty doesn't cover rust after 5 years. I asked if it'''s nissan'''s position that i was negligent in maintaining my vehicle. How else would you explain a 6 yr low-mileage car having extensive rust issues? would they at least admit to partial responsibility and help with the cost of repairs? everything on my car is still like new except premature rusting through the floorboards on both the driver's side and passenger side. I explained i've diligently maintained this vehicle with the hopes of it lasting for years based on the reputation of imported cars. It's been garaged during most inclement weather. I explained how shocked i was when i saw all the complaints, forums, and blogs regarding this issue. There seems to be a problem either with the material (durasteel) or the manufacturing process of all the gen 3 and 4 altimas that allows water to infiltrate between the metal on the floorboards causing premature rust through. There are plastic plugs that become dislodged or are not installed correctly. Nissan will not stand behind their product and help with the repairs. Nissan has been required to extend the warranty on the rear subframe so they are aware of issue with the metals they're using. Regardless, i will never own another nissan. Please check and if you're facing the same expensive repair, call nissan consumer affairs @ 800-647-7261 and ask to file a complaint. They will be surprised and say "this is the first we've heard of this."' don't waste your time waiting for a reply. Immediately file a complaint with the better business bureau and nhtsa. Your nissan rep will cheerfully give you the numbers.
I got used 2005 nissan altima, when i got i didn't check under car. After few months i was at dealer for recalls and they told me that my car has rusted floorboard pan and its big hole in body , through that we can touch the carpet of inside car, and that kind of 2 big( approx. 8-10 inch) spot , one driver side and one passenger side, i tried to contact nissan consumer affairs , but they said its not covered with warranty or any kind of recalls , means i have to fix them by myself. Its weirdthat its not that old car and only particular two spots not anywhere else under whole car so its kind of design mistake , some says its water drainage is holding water on that spots and that's why its getting rusted. But may be nissan company must know exactly what is wrong with design and how to solve because its not just 10-15 , its all customers problem who owns 2005 nissan altima.
My 2005 altima was in the driveway when my son noticed a large piece of rust under the passenger front floor. I pulled up the carpet and found a 6" by 16" hole in the floor. I contacted nissan for goodwill which was declined. I was a nissan certified master technician for 21 years and a service manager for the last 2. My wife and i have personally owned 10 nissan's and my immediate family owns 3 more. Nissan said its an environmental issue. My car is in a garage and in otherwise great shape. During my tenure with nissan i've seen multiple altimas with this issue. I believe its not environmental but actually because of the sunroof drains draining directly into that area of the floor to drip out of a seep hole. This is a very dangerous condition. If something comes up off the road the only thing protecting you is the carpet, not to mention the fact your feet can go through to the ground below.
My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. She was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. My vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. To add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities.when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. I would not have purchased it if so. In doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company.the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. In my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors.i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. I am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case..,.updated 12/03/14updated 9/7/2017
Pans on the underside of car are rotting out
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed a piece of metal hanging underneath the passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the floor on the passenger side was totally rusted and there was a hole under the carpet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.
I had my 2005 nissan altima at my local mechanic to have some rattling underneath my car looked at.there was a loose heat shield that the mechanic fixed and he also notified me that there were large areas of rust along both floorboards. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained and washed in the winter. The last time the car was at there mechanic, there was no rust evident. Unfortunately my car is no longer under warranty and i would like nissan to acknowledge that this is a manufacturing defect.
Brought my 2005 nissan altima to mechanic for service. He noticed both driver side and passenger side floorboards rotted out. Each side has a 6" - 8" wide x ~18" long rectangular hole in the floorboard underneath the carpet. You are able to push up on the carpet from underneath the vehicle on both sides. The only thing separating the driver or passenger's feet from the road in these areas is the carpeting.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side floorboard was extremely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was not responsible for repairing the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
During a routine brake inspection it was brought to my atttention the floorboards on the passenger side (front seat) have corroded to the point where a finger could punch through the floor.the damage is isolated and appears to be from a faulty drain system from the air conditioning unit.after driving the car for over an hour with the air running, there is no draining on the floor of my garage. It appears the water is puddling under the floor mats and causing the erosion of the floor.i am the only owner of the vehicle and it has been garaged since the day i brought it home.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact purchased the vehicle used from a private owner. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole on the bottom of the driver's side floor. The contact called luther nissan of inver grove (1470 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, 952-479-4974) and was informed that this was a known failure. The contact was informed that there was a repair kit to remedy the failure and was provided a repair estimate of $300. The contact refused to pay for the kit. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000. The vin was unknown.
I am the original owner of 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl, paid $25000 andi also bought extended warrantyon this vehicle,always serviced by nissan dealer,i do have all the records of dealer visit .no body mentioned me up to now that there is a heavy rust under driver side.i have only 83000 miles on this car and always kept in garage.i went to nissan dealer and they are asking $2500 to fix this issue,i am feeling unsafe to drive, i do see that every one have same issue.thisis the biggest safety issue, i need your help for this recall as soon as possible.passenger side have same issue too. Now i do have a big hole under my carpet. My wife don't. Want to drive and i am also scared to drive.
I saw a tv news story about a problem with 2002-2006 nissan altimas having rusted out floorboards. I checked underneath my nissan altima and the floorboard is rusted out to the point where there is a hole in it. You can put your finger in it and chip away the metal in the floorboard. This is very dangerous. This hole is only going to get bigger as the metal will rust even more.
I took my altima to the nissan dealership for regular maintenance and the mechanic noticed the common rusting problem in my front passenger side floor board. There is a hole about 3-4 inches and you can look up and see the carpet. I'm really upset and wasn't aware of this issue with altimas when i bought my car preowned six months ago. It is in otherwise excellent condition, completely pampered by the previous owner and myself, and shouldn't be rusting through at this age and with only 59k miles on it. Despite what nissan might be claiming, having large holes in your floorboard is an absolute safety hazard and i really feel concerned for the altima owners who didn't catch the problem as early as i have, or even have yet to discover it! some of the holes that other people have experienced can fit more than a foot through!! i am also very concerned about the fumes creeping in. Now that i am informed of the design flaw, i can 100% count on my drivers side to begin rusting out too. This is really expensive to repair and i shouldn't be repaired it as it is no fault of any of us drivers, nor the rain nor the salt. It is a safety design flaw and nissan should recall. Thank you nhtsa for listening!
Part of the floor pan under the passenger side foot area fell off the car and onto my driveway.i now have a hole in my floorboard and can touch the rug.
After performing an oil change i noticed the bottom of the floor pans were rusted on both the driver and passenger side.upon further investigation there is a hole through the floor pan into the interior of the car.i asked nissan to fix it outside of warranty due to this being a common issue among several other nissan altimas between 2002 - 2007.nissan of america said they would not pay to fix it.i am hoping you (nhtsa) can help in this matter.
Rusted out floor pan on driver side of the car.
I have a 2005 altima 2.5s.i had the severe driver and passenger side floorboard rust problem. The rust is all the way to the floor mat. A big hole on the driver's side. I called the dealer brought the car for inspection and they send me to nissan north america (800) nissan-1 or 800-647-7261). They've referred me to with nissan regional consumer affairs regarding the rusted out floorboards. I appreciated their "surprise" and "never heard of this before". When i told him it how bad the driver's and passenger side floor rust problem she said they are not doing anything right now with that because it's normal environmental problem. They will not help on the repair and send me to body shop. The replacement/fix of hold floorboard will cost $1700 including parts and labor. I looked my company 1998 mazda truck, it has been driven a lot in muddy roads and snow, and no rust at all under the floorboard. I found there are a lot of complaints on the 2002-2006 nissan altima floorboard rust problem on google, and nissan refused to take a recall for this most complaint problem. This is a design/manufacturing defect that nissan refuses to acknowledge.fyi: http://www.nissanforums.com/general-altima-stanza-discussion/137783-altima-rust-shocker-5.htmli served my car many times in nissan dealership, including oil changes and whole car inspection. They never mentioned the floorboard rust problem at all to me until i found it. I do believe this is very dangerous problem for a car driven on the road, especially on the highway,and the floorboard can fall anytime. I really hope this can get an attention for everyone who has 02-06 nissan altima as well. Get the car repaired soon to reduce the potential fatality incident. I hope nissan can take the responsibility for that repair. Thank you!
Driver side floor rotted out,hole in floor passenger side as well.
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.
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 flawless, no signs of rust whatsoever.clearly this is a design or manufacturing flaw. Some customers have both front sides rusted out.my passenger side is fine as the assembly line "hole" has been properly filled in.i have to assume the driver side was left open. There are many pictures on the web showing earlier phases of this problem showing that the rust started at the assembly line hole.basically, this small hole (1 inch diameter) allows water into the interior.the noise dampening material and carpet soak it up.the wetness goes undetected by the driver because the floor mat has rubber backing, thereby showing no signs of wetness. As with any perpetual metal wetness problem, rust eventually becomes a major problem.please make nissan take ownership of this problem.thank you.
I am the original owner of this vehicle. I found out on line , that there is an inferior design flaw which is extremely dangerous,that involveswater accumulation and severe rusting clear thru both the inner and lower floor boards, on most2002 to 2006 nissan's. I checked my vehicle and found on the front passenger side,i have a 6 to 8 inch hole clear thru both the inner and lower floor boards.this condition is extremelyhazardous in that in addition to someone possibly falling thru the hole , engine exhaust carbon monoxide fumes as well as water can enter the vehicle. There is also the possibility of anelectrical short in the wiring that can cause a fire and result in death.in reading about this defect on line it stats that repairing this problem can cost thousands of dollars and nissan knew of this rust problem , poor water drainagecondition andwill not issue a recall since this condition happened after the warranty period. The inter net articles stated that hundreds of complaints have already been filed andadvised persons affected by this problem to contact the national highway traffic safety administration .ithank you and appreciate your prompt attention,in looking into this matter and await your response.
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.
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.
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 otherpeople.
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.
I noticed rust flakes on the ground under the front of the car.there is a large rust hole (about 6"x6") in the front passenger side floorboard.the front driver side has a slightly smaller hole.the body shop estimate is $1425 to repair - they have seen other altimas with this problem.called 1-800-nissan1 to register a complaint and was told "there is nothing nissan can do at this time". I purchased the car new in june 2005.
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.
Saw something hanging from under the car.got on my knees to see, and found a loose piece of metal about 4 inches square. Googled 2005 altima rusted flooriboards, and found out i have the same problem as many others.upon further investigation i sawrusted hole in floorboards
When performing maintenance on my nissan altima, noticed two large rust areas originating from drain holes located underneath front driver and passenger side floorboards.the rusting is severe, with large flakes breaking away when touched.the vehicle has no rust anywhere unusual on the body or the chassis, and where there is rust (along weld points of chassis) it is not comparable to the degree of corrosion.contacted nissan usa, they instructed me to seek dealer review.dealership service manager reviewed and photographed, then denied assistance by citing the age of the car.i forward the decision to nissan usa, and they contact me by phone to politely inform me that they are rejecting due to the car being out of warranty.i informed that this is a very common issue and that the vehicle is otherwise structurally sound, but she repeated that regardless if the rust originated from a defect from nissan, the fact that it is out of warranty leaves her unable to assist.the vehicle is owned and driven in the mid-atlantic region where there is surface snow in the winter, but the undercarriage is sprayed down regularly to remove corrosive salt spray.this rusting was not visuallypresent as of 6 months ago, but is now rapidly eating away at the metal at the surface.
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 garagedthe car has had deep rubber floor mats in the winterpassenger side repair done at 122,000 milesdriver's side repair done at 139,000 milesupdated 11/08/2017
My front floorboards rotted out resulting in a safety issue and a $1,200 repair bill.it was discovered at a rhode island state inspection.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. Due to corrosion on the frame of the vehicle, a hole developed on the driver side floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rust must be removed and a metal plate must be welded to repair the hole. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 3/24/15 updated 9/18/2017
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when the mechanic advised the contact that there were rust spots under the driver and passenger seats, underneath the vehicle. In addition, the mechanic discovered rust over the entire front end of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they could provide no assistance because the warranty was expired.the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 56,903.
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.
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!
Took my car in for state safety inspection and was told the passenger side floor was rusted thru - i couldn't believe it - had to have the repair completed to pass inspection, now reading numerous complaints that it happen to others - nissan needs to rethink the recall on this or reimburse for the repair - not cheap to have done!!!!
On a recent trip for oil change i asked the dealership about a spot of rust on therear quarter panel. They said a bracket was rusting that holds the rear quarter panel on. The real problem, they pointed out was the severe rust under the front floorboards, both passenger's and driver's side. I was hoping to get about 6,000 for the car toward the purchase of a new one. I have always had my carserviced at the dealership. The engine runs great it is very upsetting to know that it is dangerous to drive. The nissan dealership told me there is nothing they can do. They said there is no warranty on the rust.
2005 altima 2.5sl, 150000 miles. The passenger side floorboard was sagging, so i looked under the car and it was gone. The floorboard had rusted itself away and the seat is at risk of falling off in a car accident. It has rusted more than any car of its age. I bought the car used and realised this not a year after.
After seeing a report on the news this morning that nissan altimas are having systematic issues with rusting under the floorboards, i looked under my 2005 altima, and can see visible rusting under the floorboards.it has rusted, corroded and is flaking off.if you touch it, it falls apart.it has nearly rusted through.i understand nissan would like to take the position that this is not a design flaw or a safety hazard with these cars, but that does not make sense.if there are hundreds of these cars with the same problem, how could it just be coincidence?i am about to have a child, and do not feel safe driving a child around in this car.i also understand nissan issued a technical service bulletin with respect to this issue years ago, so they have been aware of the issue but have done nothing to address it for years.
The floorboards in the car have rotted and rusted causing holes in floorboard which is beyond normal wear and tear. The car floor starting rusting about 3 years ago.
The floorboards on my 2005 nissan altima are corroding and rusting out. You can touch the floor carper from the bottom! this is happening on both sides of the car the driver and passenger side. This is supposedly a known issue with this car make/model and this has happened to a lot of people. I am not sure but the repair costs are very expensive for this type of work.
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 ownersthe car exterior is in great shape mechanically and body wise except for the faulty floor pan rust holes!!!
Multiple owners have complained about a rusting floorboard. This is a nissan defect.i learned today from the mechanic who did the cars oil change that i have the same problem on my nissan with both passenger and driver floorboards rusted and have hole in them. I have never seen this in a 10 year old modern car.just came from an oil change and the mechanic happened to see it. Any help from you would be appreciated. The repair runs into the thousands with the car not even worth that much any more.
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 *tathe consumer stated the front floorboard was rusted through. The driver's side was rusty as well. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. Updated 11/23/2015
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.
Rusted floor board on passenger side.
I had a big hole on my passenger side as well as driver side on floor. My passenger airbag lights on. If anyone can help me out that will be so useful for me. Please take an action as soon as possible. Thanks.
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 cause that and he said so it was never in an accident and the dealer who did all the maintenance work never mentioned seeing a rust spot.now the hole is huge and is going fast.we have to use this vehicle because we can't afford a new one.nissan says it is because it is an old car.my 1993 honda civic (over 210,000 wisconsin miles on it) and my husband's 2002 nissan sentra ser are older and they do not have rust underneath.we have to drive with a window open because the exhaust smell at a stop sign or when the wind is blowing against the passenger side of the car.we have 2 young kids that have to ride in this car as we no longer have the civic and the ser is small.wish nissan would own their mistake/design flaw and fix this for everyone.it would look good for them to take responsibility and set a "lead by example" initiative to all car manufacturers.
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 see that the rust initially formed on each side where the drain holes were installed. At nissan's request, i took my car (bought new) to the nearest nissan for inspection.my complaint with nissan corporate was that there should be a recall on floor pan rust as it is a safety concern i.e the seat can malfunction and also carbon dioxide could get inside the car. I also mentioned that i was aware any kind of rust was out of warranty and that the reason for the rust has nothing to do with living in high salt state. After extensive research, it became apparent that this has to be a design flaw by nissan and that there are thousands of complaints on mainly 2nd gen. Altimas having this adv. Floor pan rust in the exact same areas!! if the rust was sporadic, then salt would most likely be a cause, and if wet snowy shoeswas the problem then there would be rust under the rear floor pans. As a result, as noted on the nissan forum website, a more valid cause is design flaw, drain holes were improperly installed allowing water to congregate and rust to form.after nissan investigated my file,they stated that there was nothing they could do to help. Not even partial reimbursement. I find this unbelievable and unacceptable.this 2nd generation altima floor pan rust is so common that even my neighbor's 05 altima has the same rust spots as well. What also disappoints me is that i have had all of my oil changes done by nissan and rust was never mentioned once.
A few years ago i was alerted by my mechanic that the passenger floor boards were rusting at an advanced rate.my mechanic said the rest of the car was in great shape and it was a shame the floor was failing prematurely.he recommended i take it to the nissan dealership to see if there was a service recall or a service bulletin.i stopped by the dealership on a saturday and the service writer looked at the floor of my car and said that he had never seen such a thing on any nissan.he said there was nothing he could do and recommended we contact nissan.we contact nissan and never even got a response.at the time we searched the internet and found numerous people reporting the issue.so i find it hard to believe that nissan had never heard of the issue.my mechanic has kept an eye on the rust when i am in for service and he has mentioned it is getting worst at a rapid rate and that it is becoming a safety issue.i feel like this design defect and nissan should be held responsible.
I purchased a used 2005 nissan altima - only to find my passenger floor near the door is rotted/rusted out!! i do not have money to spend thousands to repair this. Why isn't there a recall? i have seen many many posts on the matter but unfortunately only after i bought the car!
The bottom of my driver's side floor panel is rusted through to the ground. Underneath the carpet, just behind the gas pedal and brake pedal, the floor metal is completely rusted through. Nothing happened that immediately caused this issue. It seems to be a real problem. It could be very dangerous if my feet were to touch the street while driving and rip my foot off.
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 issuewould go to nissan consumer review, who decided the floorboard rusting out was environmental. Are car owners in wintry states forewarned that if they have a nissan the floorboards might rust out?my car is clean with no other rust.
Driver side floorboard is rusted out
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.
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.
My 2005 nissan altima has holes in the front driver's side and front passenger's side floorboard due to extreme rust.
Front passenger side floor board is rusting out badly with a big hole in the floor.i am worried that either someone's feet will fall through floor or there could be a case of carbon monoxide poison.i contacted nissan headquarters andmastria nissan dealer on 5-30-14 and was told," there is no recall on this, so they will not fix this issue".the dealer did say," they have heard about this issue on many altimas and have fixed it in the past for a cost of $755.00 per floor panel".i told them," if you know about this issue,why should i pay to fix it."
Just found out my car's floor boards are rusted through.i did some research and saw this is a common problem with altima's from 2002-2006.it was not caught by my oil change people, and only came up today as i was getting it approved for a sale.this repair totals the car, which obviously put a financial hardship on me.
Floorboards/undercarriage of vehicle under front driver and passenger seats is rotted/rusted away all the way through to the carpet. Vehicle has been maintained to the highest standards all of its years and now vehicle is unsafe due to poor manufacturing practice. Appears occupants of the front seats could at some point fall through.
What once was two decent sized rust areas on the floorboard of my nissan altima is now two gaping holes in which you can see and put your hand straight through and touch the ground outside if it wasn't for the carpet. I first noticed it when i was getting an oil change and my mechanic pointed out to me. The it all made sense because when ever it rained or snowed badly in my area i would always have wet floors and at first i thought something was leaking but i now know it's the two rust corrosion spot in the floorboard. And some days the odor from the wetness on the carpet is pungent. One is on the driver side and the other is right on the passenger side. I was looking through my warranty and vehicle info books that came with the vehicle and it definitely shows that rust warranty is lifetime or something to that nature i am going to look at it once again and ensure if that information is correct.
Passenger-side floorboard is experiencing the same pre-mature rust as many other similar altimas.rust area is approximately 8 inches by 12 inches, and has already began crumbling away.vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition and is well-maintained.this is clearly a manufacturing design flaw, and should be recalled by nissan.
I brought my car to firestone to have numerous repairs done on my car 6/27/15-6/30/15.while they had the car up on the lift, the tech noticed and told me that my floor boards are rusting out and he could see clear through to my carpeting.my windows have been repeatedly getting dirty from the inside and i could never figure out why.i have asthma and i am very concerned about the fumes that are entering my vehicle.this now explains why i feel the need to use my inhaler more frequently when i'm in my car or getting out of my car on shorter trips.for instance, i have a 1.5 mile ride to the train for my commute to work.by the time i get to the train, i'll need to use my inhaler again already.my car is paid off.i had planned to keep this car as long as i possibly could so i can pay down debt. Also, i had just this past weekend spent around $700 in repairs on my car.i've taken very good care of my car (i.e., regular oil changes, tire rotation, etc.).i just want nissan to fix the problem so i can keep my car.other than this issue, i love my car.i've had very few minor problems with it over the years and i'm overall very happy with it, except for this issue.i hope you can get them to help everyone similarly situated...updated 09/03/15 updated 11/06/2017
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 tocars 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 floor panels. Have contacted nissan customer care and opened case. Regional manager called and refuses to offer any coverage for this issue. Also, nissan as a corporation has decided that they are not going to offer any assistance to owners with this widespread problem.
Saw something hanging down underneath driver side floor board.took in for oil change and was told both front floor pans rusted through and carpet showing underneath car.
The contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact had taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair and the technician noticed that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were completely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 02/22/12 the brakes were replaced, as well as the ac line that was leaking. Updated 03.05.12
I took my nissan altima for inspection. The mechanic found the driver side floorboard to be rusted out. I am the original owner of the car and it was purchased with the dealer undercoating included. I am glad it was found before my foot went through the floor while i was driving. I checked with the nissan dealer i bought the car from and he was familiar with the problem. He informed me that nissan has not issued a recall for this problem.
Floor boards are getting rusty per state inspection.
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?
Car purchased new ,05 altima ser 3.5, $30,000 price tag. Noticed rust at approx 3/11, took to dealer they claimed never having seen anything like it before told me to contact nissan corp and file complaint, i did ( file #[xxx]) dealership also took pictures and sent them to nissan. " [xxx]" nissan regional specialist ( ex: # 457225) stated it was not there problem "rust happens". Rust infloorboards on passenger side of vehicle. Vehicle has now 67,000 miles and now carries my new born son, born 5/09/11. Why isn't this being addressed, where's is the governments protection of my family and i ? there are so many complaints about the same issue online and in blogs. What are u waiting for?[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The floorboard under the front driver and passenger side is rotted out, centered around the drain plugs. The larger hole on the driver side is 6 inches by 12 inches and still expanding. This design flaw has been reported by thousands of other altima owners with similar-age cars. Therest of the undercarriage is fine.
The driver and passenger floors are seriously rusted with holes.i found the condition when i noticed something hanging under the car.it was some sort of plastic material that lined the metal floor inside the car.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector observed that the front driver's and passenger side floor board were rotted and rusted through. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was confirmed that the front driver's and passenger side floor boards were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the passenger side floormat was visible from underneath the vehicle. The contact was informed that the lower structure of the vehicle had severe corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Noticed metal hanging off bottom of car on the passenger side while it was parked in a parking lot.got home and discovered that the coating underneath the car is peeling off and that the floor board is rusting through.at 10 years old, this should not be happening.i have a 16 year old car and it is fine.this car was recalled and treated not long after i bought it because i live in a salt state.this is a safety issue as a passenger could fall through the bottom of the car.i will be contacting nissan on monday but i doubt they will do anything about it. (altima 3.5 sl-v6)
Excessive rust on the front driver's side floorboard. The metal floor under the carpet is completely rusted through. I first noticed the problem a little over three years ago but it has gotten progressively worse. Apparently, this is a common issue for2002-2006 nissan altimas.
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 should be held responsible, and should issue a recall to fix the defective floorboards.
I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5. 128,000 miles on it, couple of weeks back i found out the floor boards are completed rotted out on both sides, so bad that one can stick their hands in and feel my carpet. The mechanics were so surprised how bad they were and this was the only part of the base which was rotten. Now my car is junk and i wont even take or resell my car. Nissan autobody says it will cost me 1200 per side totaling $2400 to fix the floor boards which is obviously a safety issue and should have been recalled a while ago!! i now have no vehicle to drive and im scared of driving it anymore. And do not want to invest $2400 dollars on something that is not a wear and tear issue, its a structural issue and should be recalled!!!
After jacking up my mother's car for an oil change, while i was placing jack stands behind the front wheels in the appropriate jacking points, i noticed that the floor panels looked swollen underneath the rust proofing material.i began to poke at it with my finger, and my finger pushed through the rust proofing and all kinds of severely rusted metal began to fall out on the garage floor.the steel floor panel, had basically turned to rusted dust.i was able to push my finger up through the floor panel until i could feel the bottom of the carpet.noticing no other rust anywhere else near by, i figured it had to be a manufacturing defect, so i decided to check the driver's side same location, and sure enough, was able to push my finger through the rust proofing and through rotted steel like it was nothing.this is obviously a manufacturer defect as there is absolutely no rust anywhere else on the car.the car has very low mileage, and has been very well maintained, as well as garage kept.nissan needs to acknowledge this as a manufacturing defect, and a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, the contact observed that the floorboard on the front passenger side was corroding through and a hole was forming. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
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.
Floorboards are rotting out. The vehicle has 120,000 miles on it. Very dangerous to have a foot push through and even undermine body integrity of the vehicle.
Just found out the undercarriage of the car is rusted, after researching the issue, i learn that most nissan altima owners experience this same safety issue! this is extremely dangerous as the inside floor becomes weak and can cave in from the rust if not repaired. Repair of this issue is costly and i've read that nissan does not consider this a craftsmanship issue but normal wear and tear. I've never heard of 20th century cars rusting out in this manner, i'm very disappointed in nissan not backing their product!!
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.
Floor under the passenger seat rotted out, hole exposed to the outside.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact state during a routine inspection, she was advised by dealer that the floor boards on the driver side and passenger side were completely corroded.the technician stated that floor boards needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Rusted floorboards.
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 a fix, just like the early pathfinder frame/shock tower rust issue.. Where they now buy back the veh if it needs the recall...as always someone has to be killed before action is taken...nissan says veh age, will eventually rust,, but this issue has been known for years now .... Look on nissan forums. Complaints for years now....
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.
I contacted nissan usa to try and get them to open an investigation for the floor boards rotting away in my car. Did some research online and found out that i am not alone in my problem with the floor boards. Numerous people online with 2002-2006 nissan altima have the same problem where there is a snow covered winter. The women that answered the phone from nissan usa was very polite took my information and looked into what i would have to do next to start things off. She told me that i would need to have the vehicle diagnosed by my local dealer. So i made the appointment. A few days later had my estimate for repairs which is one thousand dollars plus tax. I called nissan usa back and she politely filled in the details of the repair and instructed me i will be getting a call from a regional specialist. A few days later get a call from said specialist only to find out that they will not help me because my car no longer has warranty coverage. I explained that i want to have this investigated as the floor boards of a car that is built in 2005 no matter what should not resemble a 1960 chevy floor boards. Again was just told there is nothing nissan is able to do i have no warranty. This is a safety issue as the floor boards that are rotting away are directly where you feet are in the front seats. Please look into this as it is an issue for i am sure thousands of nissan owners.
The floor panel on the front, driver and passenger side got rust and growing a hole.
Vehicle has extensive rust under floorboards under driver's seat.i read about other altimas from this year having this problem and found the damage to my car by taking pictures with my cell phone under the car.the car was inspected at a nissan dealer service center about six months ago for an unrelated issue, but i believe the car would have been up on a lift, and the nissan service people did not advise me there was rust on the underside.
It was noticed during inspection that the passenger side floorboards were starting to peel away. This is a known problem with this vehicle. Contacted nissan about correcting the problem and they did not want to take responsibility for their poor engineering and materials of the vehicle. They should make good on the problem but they said because they didn't have enough service history , the car was out of warranty, it had to many miles. All reasons that have nothing to do with poor materials and workmanship. I think nissan should take responsibility and correct the problem they should be investigated about the problem. This is not an isolated problem.
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 severe rust damage to the same location (floorboard) of their nissan altimas as well. It is my opinion that this is a safety issue and should be addressed immediately by nissan.
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.
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 approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Floor boards drivers and passengers completely rusted threw. The rest of the car has no rust. Has been noted many times in 2002 to 2006 altima's even a class action lawsuit filed against them. This is dangerous as there is a hole threw to the ground right under you feet when you are driving.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a state inspection, it was determined that there was severe corrosion underneath the driver side floorboard. In addition, there were large holes. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was not available.ma 10/22/2015
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 youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7f1efhb00.
I purchased my car in january of 2006 used with about 3,800 miles. I've taken my vehicle several time to nissan dealer for my 15,000 mile service and also they replace my suspension on a recall.i discovered today that my front passenger floorboard is completely rusted out, i mean if it wasn't for the interior carpet i could put my whole arm down in the hole.i've done research and it seem to be a very common problem with model and year.nissan has lifted my car numerous time and has not once mentioned seeing rust, which at this point is now out of warranty. This could've been fixed and still under warranty months ago.i was my car all the time and even in winter, i understand that rust is natural on a car, but when you see that this happens more than often on this particular model they should do something about it.either extend the warranty out further or recall.my car is no even that old and this is upsetting that i going to shell out some major bucks to get this fixed properly.
On august 18, 2014, after dropping my son off at school. I came tostop 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 costing $80 dollars for two and $70 for another, however these items has been changed along with a tune up and the car is doing the same. After doing some research on the computer, i noticed there were recalls on the crankshaft sensors and the ecm. I contacted nissan dealer, an appointment was made and i was told that my vin number is not showing so the problem had to been done, because i'm the second owner. It's funny how this problem comes about after 4 1/2 years of having this vehicle and the recall suppose to have been taking care of with the first owner. This is an inconvenience and it's frustrating. There is also rusting of the floor under the car, you can see the floor coming down from under the car on the passenger side. This is an outrage and something needs to be done at the cost of the dealers and not the owners. This is dangerous, you can be driving at a speed and the car just stop, which can cause a very bad accident.
Rusting floorboards, front, both drivers and passengers side
While jacking my 2005 nissan altima up upon looking underneath i noticed a 4 inch by 4 inch patch of rust. After further inspection i noticed that it was rusted all the way through to the carpet inside the car. Six months ago when i was working on my car there was not rust at all. I take care of my car and inspect the car for any problems. There are no recalls for this by nissan and this needs to be fixed. After researching i found this is a common problem with 02 - 05 altimas and is a serious safety issue.
Rust through of undercarriage under passenger and driver seats. Widely known problem that nissan is aware of but refuses to issue a recall on. The rust occurs from the inside out due to inadequate drainage of water. Found out about it just today while getting an oil change.
Upon inspection i noticed significantly rusted floorboards below the driver side of the vehiclefloor is weak from extensive rust.
Both the drivers side and passenger side floor pans have rotted through.
After hearing a suspicious noise on the driver's floor, i checked underneath. The driver's side appeared to be ok, but pushing down on the carpeting you can feel the damaged metal. Underside the front passenger side there is a 24" long badly rusted through area that will have to be repaired. I'm guessing the noise on the drivers side is from rusted flooring as well. This car has been owned since new, well-maintained and garaged nightly. But it has been driven for 9 winters in the snow belt. Still, the rest of the vehicle is in excellent condition with no rust other than in those two frequently complained of areas.
I purchased a 2005 nissan altima for my son in march of 2008 because he was learning how to drive for the first time.the vehicle only had 12,561 miles on it at the time and we really got a good deal on the car.my son has been the only driver of this vehicle from the first day we bought it, and now he uses it at school down in southern illinois.it has been a great car for him and he is really happy with it.he takes extremely good care of the car, making necessary repairs as they come up along with the routine maintenance.with only 75,522 miles on the vehicle we figured the car would probably last at least another 50,000 miles if not more.well, it would last that long if the floor boards on the vehicle weren't literally falling out from under him.this vehicle has been diagnosed with the same problem other nissan altima owners are experiencing, rotted out floor boards due to rust!i now have to take matters into my own hands to try to fix this problem because nissan won't step up and assume responsibility for faulty workmanship.we were hoping this car would last another 2 years until my son is done with college but i don't think we're going to be so lucky.he is already experiencing a hole in the floor board under his right heel under the gas pedal.right nissan, this isn't a safety issue at all!!!what about if his entire leg goes through the floor board while he's driving....do you think that might be an issue???we maintain the vehicle and we know that it will last another 2 years but with this floor board rusting problem it may force us to buy my son another vehicle a lot sooner than we really anticipated doing.thanks for nothing nissan!
The nissan dealership, kelly nissan of stoneham ma, informed me that there wasa hole in the floor board due to rust. The rust seems localized to an area about 1 foot x 1 footon both the driver and passenger side floor boards. I believe this is a hazardous situationfor driver and passenger. I believe this rusting is due to a manufacturing defect becauseof the localized nature of the rust.
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 brought my car in for the recall in nov 2009. It seems they did not replace all the affected areas. I contacted nissan today via their 1-800 # and was told there was no longer a warranty or recall out for my vehicle concerning this issue. I drive the nissan as my main transportation for my children and i can not afford to fix this issue out of my own pocket. It is unsafe and unexpected from a 7 year old car purchase brand new.
The driver and passenger side floor boards have rusted/ rotted out. It is only visible from underneath the car. It was discovered by my mechanic when the car was on a lift.
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 death from exhaust fumes causing unconsciousness while driving. This is an obvious vehicle defect and should be recalled. I have read numerous incidents of this problem both on this nhtsb site and in owner forums so it is a well known problem that needs top be addressed.
Floor boards underneath passenger sides are rotting through...why??!!!!!!!!!
Noticed a large piece of something hanging from undercarriage.took to body shop who stated both driver's and passenger's sides are severely rusted with multiple holes up to 6 inches totally through to carpet and interior.considered a safety risk due to exposure of fumes/gases from engine/exhaust as well as the risk of "falling through". Rest of car looks good no visible rust on frame or rear. No history of collisions or impact damage. We are not in an area of great road salt need nor near an ocean. Estimate to repair over $1000.advised not safe to drive or sell as is. Noticed in complaints, this has been an issue since at least 2010.why has a recall not been issued?
After hearing on the today show this morning complaints against nissan regarding under carriage rust i thought i would file a complaint as well.in approx. 2012 while walking towards my car i noticed something hanging from the bottom of my passenger side.under further inspection i noticed severe rusting and it had actually rusted completely through the floor board.the only thing holding my feet in the car was the carpet.i immediately contacted nissan and was told oh well so sad not gonna help me because the car was no longer under warranty.i had pretty much always had the car serviced regularly atuftring nissan in peoria illinois. This was never mentioned in the 4 years prior to me in the many trips i made for routine oil changes and several strut repairs on this car. Yes i have had strut issues with this car from day one.they have been replaced at least 6 times since i bought the car in 2008.anyhow, i took the car to my body guy and he replaced. The floorboard for 500 bucks and said the driver side is headed in the same direction.at this time i know of no issues with rusting on the drivers side.i personally check every time the car is lifted.however if it is rusting from the inside out it is more than possible that by the time i could visually see damage it will be completely through with carpet being the only thing keeping me inside.i absolutely want nissan to not only pay for the first replacement but fix the problem so i am not paranoid about the seat falling through when i am driving on the road.this is total negligence on nissans part.
I started leasing my altima in 2008 and purchased the car about 4 years later. I took it to have my muffler checked, because i heard noise, and it was found that the floorboard on the front , passenger side, is completely rusted out. The only thing between my passengers and the street is the carpet. Nissan said there is no recall. The car is only 11 years old!
Deeply rotting floor board under passenger side. 2005 nissan altima with only 83000 miles.
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 design flaw and a very big safety issue. This is a body defect that needs to be addressed. Why doesn't nissan realize this is not just one case.
Vehicle was brought for routine inspection. 2 holes were discovered in floor panels that prevented it from passing vt inspection. Corrosion was from inside out under both front seats not visible from vehicle interior. Vehicle has been garaged since purchase 6/25/04. Corrosion is excessive for age and mileage even in an area prone to road salt corrosion. Multiple complaints have been filed on model years 2001-2005 yet no recall. The problem is extremely expensive to repair and if not recognized can allow carbon monoxide into passenger compartment.
Got 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s, recently came to find out that my car has a feet sized rust holes showing floor carpet beneath driver and passenger seats. These rust holes at the bottom of car were not only causing safety risk for people in the car but also sends fumes, carbon monoxide, foul smells, humidity and road noise into the car interior causing health risks.i am very disappointed at quality of nissan's automotive and nissan authorized dealerswho never informed about this defect after performing multi point inspections, even when my car was within extended warrranty period. I really hope to get justification.
My nissan altima 2005 wouldn't pass inspection due to rust and corrosion underneath the passenger and driver side feet area.i was able to fix the passenger side but now the driver side is even worse and causing lots in damages.
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 exhaust fumes can enter the cabin.
I have bought brand new 2005 nissan altima 3.5se in october of 2004. Just yesterday during my oil change i have noticed a hole underneath the car and rusted area in the diameter of a foot or so. Flooring rusted and it was obviously result of not forced damage but defective materials used to make the car flooring. I am finding forums and loads of complaints that right after the warranty is expired car's flooring simply start to rust. I do not know what to do and i am sure dealership will turn me away as the car is not under warranty and they usually do not have body shops. Who can help me as i spent about $33,000.00 for this car (last 6 years of paying it off.... Help!!?!?
From the auto body shop's diagnostic & estimate report: "rf interior foot space sunk in more" & "floor board rusted out on both front driver & passenger sides". In other words, the metal floor panels in front of both front seats have prematurely corroded to failure, in which the floor is no longer safely supports the occupants & the barrier between inside & outside the vehicle has been breached. Upon investigation this problem is a common with vehicles of this make, model, & year. The metal floor panel & its corrosion resistance are the manufacturer's error & are a safety risk to the users. I am worried about the possibility of a foot or item falling through the floor, exhaust or other fumes entering the interior, & the car's performance in an accident.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed corrosion directly underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
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 monthsago 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. I took note of it and continued on my way. Well i just performed my routine oil change now have 105,000 miles on the vehicle and again noticed those same 2 rust spots are now rotted with a hole about the size of a soda can, there is nothing i can do to prevent this from happening also note that the part of the undercarriage that is rotting was treated from the dealer with a coating to prevent this from occurring. Obviously this should be a defect from the dealer and should be recalled as it will continue to rot the passenger floor out of the vehicle. Anyone with a 2002-2006 altima should have there vehicle checked for this as there have been numerous complaints about this over the internet. Contact the nissan cooperation and complain we together should be able to get this recalled.
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.
My altima is well maintained car bought all new from nissan dealership. State of pennsylvania needs state inspection done every year and this year my altima failed safety inspection. Meaning, my car is deemed not safe to drive on the street because of nissan altima's design flaw making floor-board behind front wheels go rusted. I use the car to commute everyday to work, unknowingly exposing myself to unforeseen danger. Nissan should have addressed this common issue happening to many other consumers before any life threatening incident occur to their so called "customers".
Rust holes in driver and passenger floor boards due to design flaw.
The floor is all rusted out and will not pass inspection.
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima.my floor boards are rusted to a point that the carpet installationis hanging on the ground.if it rains and i ride over puddles i can feel the water.
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, 2014also, 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
My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. She was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. My vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. To add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities.when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. I would not have purchased it if so. In doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. The car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company.the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. In my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors.i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. I am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case.
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).
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 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.
While changing my oil i inspected the underbody of my car and noticed a rusted out area of floorboard on the drivers side.i checked further saw that an area the size of a large grapefruit is completely rusted out.i looked at the passenger side and see the start of the same damage due to rust.there appears to be a drain hole where the rust starts.on the passenger side you can see the original drain hole and the rust starting around it.on the driver's side, the rust is extensive enough that the drain hole is simply gone.in talking with repairs shops and checking the internet i can see this is a common issue with nissan altima's of my design - 2002- 2006.since this is a safety issue (allows fumes in the car if carpet wasn't there and could be structural in case of an accident) caused by a design issue (open drain hole in the floor trapping salt/water), i'd like to see nissan issue a recall to repair.thanks
Floors on both driver and front seat passenger sides of my 2005 nissan altima are rusted right through.
Hole on passenger side due to rust/corrosion
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.
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 to acknowledge that this is a manufacturing defect.it is expected this would be an issue 40 years ago, but not with today's cars.
I just noticed my floorboard is rusted on the passenger side. I didn't notice this until maybe a couple weeks ago when a part of the rug t j at covers it came apart and when i looked through i can see the ground.
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 made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Floor board drivers side is rusting out.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the place where both front seats were attached had corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Ma 10/5
Rusted floor panels on both sides up front
Car was in shop for front end suspension and technician pointed out rust holes under both the passenger and driver seats. This seems to be a defect in the manufacturing of the body, and was looking to see if there is a recall.could cause potential dangerous situation if object in road is hit and comes up under the undercarriage.
The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out.this is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such.from all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously.you can see the road thru the huge holes.when a vehicle that is only 10 years old and spent some of that time down south, away from any possibility of salt on the roads has rusted out floor boards, this is not 'normal' corrosion.
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 floor and cause a very dangerous situation. This is a body defect that needs to be addressed.
I recently purchased a 2005 nissan altima for my son who is going away to college.when seeing on the news about the rust issues with the altima's i immediately went and checked underneath the car to discover that both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted through to the inside of the vehicle.the car has been properly maintained and in excellent condition otherwise.due to the multiple issue in the 2002-2006 nissan altimas i believe this needs to be a safety recall due to the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.at the very least nissan should provide a goodwill recall and stop trying to push the blame on other issues.
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 believe that due to the number of posts on nhtsb website and other blogs.it is a design flaw that leads to a safety issue.i think nissan should stand behind this repair.
The carpet on the driver side was wet after some heavy snow & rain involved this year. Upon looking underneath, the floor pan was rusting out. The driver side and passenger side both have big holes underneath. Right now, there is nothing protecting my feet from the concrete ground expect for a flimsy carpet since the rust has taken all of the structural support.
Following a routine service appointment i was told that the floor on the front passenger side was completely rotted out and that it was unsafe to drive.it is a one owner car and i am a 75 year old female.the car had outstanding care.it was not garaged throughout its lifetime but it did get excellent care.floor repair is estimated to cost over $1,00.00 dollars.that is money that i cannot afford.
I would like to report a situation i had with my leased 2005 altima that could be a serious problem for drivers and i think you should look into for a possible call back. Seven (7) of the clips ( part 01553-09321) came off the car while driving, causing the lower engine cover to fall down and hanging by the remaining clips. Not knowing the problem, i was startled and had to quickly pull over to see what the problem was. I had to tape the lower engine cover with duct tape in order to be able to drive the car. The cover is being held on by clips rather than bolts. If bolts or screws were in it, it would not have happened. I have been told that the service department that they replaces a lot of these clips. It seems to me that if you are replacing a lot of clips, they are not doing the job. If lower engine cover falls down, it could cause a major accident if the car is going at a high speed. I think it is incumbent on you to look into this matter, before there is a major accident. I am now very nervous about using the car, because if it happened once, it could happen again. The dealer is staten island nissan 222 parkinson ave, staten island, new york 10305 (718) 447-3878. I spoke to nissan and they claim that there was a scrape on the bottom and that it was my fault that it happened. If clips can pop that easy, there is definitely something wrong. It could not happen if they used bolts.
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 floorfor possibly putting foot or feet through floor board. Definitely a design flaw and safety issue. Nissan should pay or help pay for this defect.
Reporting rotting floorboard on my 2005 nissan altima.it's a possible safetyconcern as vapors could enter passenger area.this seems to be a design flaw and would hope nissan as a self proclaimed top safety pick would stand behind this issuei believe there have been many complaints on this floorboard issue.please advise.
Underneath the floor boards on both sides are rusting out. The drivers side is especially bad. I have owned the car since it was new but just recently noticed this problem. Also the paint ont the hood, top and exterior review mirrors has faded. Otherwise the car seems to be in good shape. It has 119,560 miles on it and i planned on using it for a while longer. We have owned a total of 5 nissans beginning in in 1989 and all have been good vehicles. We are currently leasing a rogue. I am hoping that nissan will take care of this problem. Even though i have been a loyal nissan owner for many years i'm not past changing brands, and will when this lease is up if they can't do something about these floor boards at the very least.i feel that this could cause issues in a number of ways. One is exhaust fumes entering the car, another would be objects from the road flying up through the floor and injuring the driver or passenger.
I have a 2005 nissan altima sl and took my car into conicelli nissan back in february of this year for an order change and something else minor.conicelli nissan brought to my attention that the floor pan was rusted on the passenger side front.i was told to contact the body shop of conicelli which i did and they in turn told me that they can not do the repair because of the rust and they didn't want to be held accountability for it and perhaps risk a law suit further down the line.my complaint is the car is only 8 years old with 60,000 miles on it and i have taken it to two different body shops and they are amazed that the floor pan has rusted already being that the car is only 7 years old and in very good condition.this seams like a known problem with nissan cars and it doesn't make any sense and the customers want answers now.it will cost me at least $1,000 to get this taken care of and i don't have that kind of money.i need someone to contact me to get to the bottom of this ongoing issue.
Driver & passenger side floorboards rusted through resulting in:1. Increased road noise2. Air entering vehicle while driving3. Water entering the vehicle, and soaking the carpeting in rain storms, etc possibly creating mold4. Easy access for rodents/vermin
Front drivers side and passenger side floor boards rusted through. Car is stored in garage. Original owner.
Drivers side floor pan rust through.
'2005' nissan altima 2.5 sl. Noticed a large area of rust under the passenger front floorboard when car was on a lift. Did a search online and found that there were numerous complaints for this same problem. Affected years '02' - '06'. Many others have contacted nissan and they have refused repair.
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.
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.
Undercarriage of driver side is severely rusted.hole in driver's seat floor.
While entering the vehicle my husband felt the passenger side floor collapses at which time he inspected the undercarriage of the vehicle and observed a large rusted through area under the passengers side.due to the advance rust and rot of the passenger side floorboard of the vehicle i believe it is a safety concern due to possible personal injury as well as vapors could enter the passengers compartment through the compromisedpassengers side floorboard.
There is a rusted hole on the passenger side floor of the car. The hole is the size of a softball with rusted metal around the area of the hole. Apparently this is common on 2002-2006 nissan altimas. The car has never been in an accident and has been well maintained.
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!!!
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.
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 for us nissan owners. I find it so hard to believe nissan will not issue a recall for this known problem. How can the cars not have any rust anywhere else, but specific passenger and/or driver undercarriage areas?? what a safety hazard! please take responsibility nissan and do the right thing!!
Driver's side floorboard is nearly rusted out.this condition was discovered during recent vehicle inspection.
Floor panels rusting completely through. Tire mechanic noted that "driver foot well has rusted through and carpet is visible on underside of vehicle". Internet search strongly suggests that this is a design flaw in the water drainage system of altimas made during this time frame(as you are aware). Car runs beautifully otherwise, but i have to believe that having the carpet visible from underneath is a safety issue that should be addressed by nissan.
1. Precat failure which led to needing of a complete long block replacement. @ 49875 miles2. Clutch pedal assembly caused premature clutch failure and replacement of manual transmission.@ 94571 miles3. Passenger side floor has completely rotted thru!!!! @ 100000 miles, this cuts the cake! car is junk!
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 this problem and fix it.they charge you all this money for cars, they know soon will have this problem, because they don't protect the car with the under coating.shame, shame, shame on nissan!!!
Rusted floor panel in the front part of the car going all the way through so there is a hole. Driver and passenger side both affected.
The entire floor in front of the front seats is completely rusted through to the point that you can see the road underneath the car. Ever since i purchased the vehicle the floor had holes in it (found right after i had already bought the vehicle). This is a hazard for the passengers, very common amongst nissan altimas and should be addressed by the manufacturer. This issue makes the car unsellable since it will never pass inspection unless a major repair is done to its body. It is unacceptable that a car would have structural issues like severe rust and nissan not do anything about it and the nhtsa not make nissan buy the affected vehicles back.
Defective drain system for water run off has caused passenger and driver side floor pan to rust completely through.there are holes in my floor where feet are placed.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated thedriver and passenger side floor panel was completely covered with rust and the only thing holding it in place was the carpet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised him that the floor panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and he had not received a response. The failure and current mileage was approximately 103,000.
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 other mechanic.the passenger floorboard has rusted completely through to the interior, a hole large enough to put one's foot through if it weren't for the carpeting.the rest of the undercarriage was examined then the body.there is absolutely no sign of rust on this vehicle whatsoever.i have read hundreds of similar complaints against this model for the exact same type situation.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a trade-in and the contact was informed that the floor boards on the passenger side of the vehicle were rusted. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was dangerous to drive and they would not take the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and advised him to contact the dealers. The failure mileage was 89000.
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.
2005 nissan altimaat recent annual safety inspection my mechanic informed me that the underside of my altima had severe rust/corrosion eating away at the frame and floorboards.it was bad enough that he had to call his service manager to understand what to do or was the car deemed safe to continue to drive.eventually the floorboards will fail, anyone know if this is normal for 2005 nissan altimas?
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 unsafe to drive. The dealer was notified but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified and advised that the corrosion failure was to be expected because she resided in the new england area. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 64,000.
I noticed something hanging down under the vehicle directly under the drivers side. I had a neighbor who is a mechanic look under the car. He told me that the under carriage floor board was completely rusted through and was so bad it would be dangerous to continue driving it. I can't afford the repair. What can i do?
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 class action suit against nissan based on the responses they are giving people who are asking them for help with the repair.
Passenger side underbody rusted completely through.
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.
There is a rust/corrosion hole in the floorboard below the drivers feet.i'm sure it has been there for a while but i just noticed it recently because i saw a piece of the floor dangling below the car.
Undercarriage rusti am seeing everyone with 2002-2005 nissan altima are having this issue. This getting out of control
Well maintained, garaged-kept altima had no visible body rust anywhere upon inspection last november. Today i noticed rusty flakes on the floor of my garage, and upon looking underneath the car, found that one half of the driver's side floor pan was caving in. This rust is not noticeable to the consumer until the rust is all the way thru to the exterior, at which point the weight of the foot breaks it thru the undercoating. The passenger side floorpan was also caving in. When i took up the rubber mats, floormats, and carpet/pad, i saw large holes on both driver and passenger sides which only affected one half of each floorpan. These rusted halves have a type of hard "black shingle" stuck to the floor, and from what i observed also have a small 3"x3" silver paper completely covering what should have been a drain hole. The unrusted halves are painted, have no "shingles" and no rust whatsoever despite being butted right up to the rusted halves. These "shingles" appear to be the problem, the rusted metal was firmly attached to them. This must be a design defect or someone at nissan did not do thier job right (since the drain holes were covered up with silver paper). This rust obviously started invisibly from inside the car. I was able to easily push the rusted metal thru - i am glad i was able to discover this before someone could put thier foot thru the floor of a moving vehicle or fall asleep at the wheel due to fumes. This was fixed at at cost of $900 to me, because i have children and this is a hazard. We also have a 2000 chevy, and a 2005 dodge, and neither have such rust on/in the floorpans, despite being parked outside and driven in the same elements. I would like to be reimbursed for the altima's floorpan repair as the amount of rusting is not normal for the care taken, and also is not noticeable nor preventable by the consumer.
Upon inspection prior to trying to privately sell my car, it was found that the floorboards were rusting out and there are actual hole on the underside of the car. Apparently, upon me googling, this is a known design issue (rather than normal wear and tear) for nissans between 2002-2006. To fix the car will cost me more than it is worth. Not only that, but holes in the floorboards are also a huge safety concern.
There is corrosion and rusting underneath the body of the car on both the passenger and driver side. I am not the only person who has this issue with this car.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i just took in for a front end check and was notified that the floorboard on the driver side is completely rusted out, i can actual touch the carpeting through this large hole. I can not believe this, the car is only 7 years old. I have searched this on the internet and it seems to be a very common complaint, why isn't nissan do anything about this? how many complaints need to be made before something is done about this? obviously this a manufacturer defect.
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 offering me any assistance.explained that my b/f is a mechanic and has been the one maintaining this car and would be happy to provide them with all the service records, but nissan didn't care.continued to tell me that because my car was old they would not be offering assistance. I let him know through my research that people were having luck getting nissan to pay for the repairs and he said he wouldn't confirm that which is when he pointed out my service records at a certified nissan dealership.i asked him if that is why nissan wouldn't cover the repairs - b/c i hadn't given nissan all my hard earned money for the past 10 years - there was silence on the other end. For a multi-million dollar company they sure need to work on their customer service and taking care of their current customers.i have done some research on this and it appears to be a fairly common problem for 2005 nissan altima's.i am the 17th person is the past 2 months to complain about this issue for this make/model/yr of car on this site alone.there are many other complaints on other sites.i see a pattern here!!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact's foot went through the floorboard when he stepped into the vehicle. The dealer determined that the floorboards and floor pans on the vehicle were rusted through. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the floorboards were no longer under warranty. The dealer stated that the entire floorboard needed to be replaced. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 95,000.
On a recent scheduled maintenance visit to the nissan dealership, i was informed that my 2005 nissan altima had a hole in the floor pan.my altima is in otherwise excellent condition with less than 42,000 miles.i was told this has been an ongoing issue with this year and model nissan, and it could cost thousands of dollars to fix it.it was also explained that nissan has a plate that could be ordered for $700, which would correct the problem.you can buy a new altima front floor pan from a company on the internet for $79.95.why is nissan gouging the consumer by charging $700.shame on you nissan for adding insult to injury.nissan should be responsible for this repair.this should certainly warrant a recall by nissan due to a manufacturing defect, thus causing a safety issue.
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.
Rusting floorboards
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was being examined by an independent repair shop for a state inspection when she was informed that there was a very large hole in the frame under the vehicle. The hole was the result of severe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer and the failure was confirmed. A complaint was also filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 11/22/11*ljthe consumer stated the failure was repairedat a cost of $400 with no assisstance. The vehicle could not pass inspection until repairs were complete. The floor was rotted from the inside out. It did not show on exterior until the undercoating failed. Updated 06/14/2014
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 carpetingthat would allow exhaust fumes to leak into the vehicle.
Floor boards rotted from the inside out.
We noticed something hanging down from under passenger side and found that both sides of the floorboard are comepletely rusted out with big holes in the floor!! we have a 2005 nissan altima. We called a body shop and they said it would cost over $2000 to fix. How is this not a recall and safety issue?? nissan do you not care about your customers safety?? we were gonna buy another nissan maybe a nissan rogue but if this is how they(nissan) take care of their owners then im not so sure!! step up nissan and do the right thing!!!!!
Floorboards are completely rotted through on both driver and passenger sides. No rust anywhere else on car. Carpet can be seen from underneath of car. My mechanic noticed it while working on car.
Driver side floor board rusted through.
The floor pan on the driver and passenger side has severe rust and has rusted through in some spots. The rest of the car has no other rust problems and is in good shape. I keep my car in good maintenance and don't understand why only these areas are effected.
To whom it may concern: i purchased a 2005 nissan altima in july 2009. Recently, i had my car inspected and a rust perforation was noticed on the underside of the passenger side. It is the size of a baseball which is through the first layer of metal. I spoke with the dealer, where i purchased the vehicle, and they stated that my warranty for perforation was 5 years and has expired. I had planned on repairing it myself; however, upon online research i found that this is a common problem with the 2002-2006 altima models. The perforation on these cars appears on the passenger side floor exactly where mine is. The floor is designed with two pieces of sheet metal with a gap in between which, unfortunately allows water to become trapped. This is a design error which causes premature rust to form. I am concerned that if i repair the rust, it will inevitably return.i contacted nissan canada and was told the same story regarding my expired perforation warranty. I explained the numerous complaints online concerning this matter and was surprised that the service agent was unaware of this issue. I understand that my warranty has expired; however, it is unacceptable that the floor of the car rusted prematurely due to a design flaw. I take pride and care of my vehicle and i expect nissan to acknowledge this flaw and enact a recall for the floor on all 2002-2006 nissan altimas or, at a minimon pay for the repairs on my vehicle. Thank you for consideration in this matter, [xxx] (bhs, rtmr) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*cc
My 2005 nissan altima has major rusting on the passenger side of the vehicle.this was found after the carpet on the inside of the car started falling through the floorboard.this issue almost had my wife's foot through the floor, without her knowing.this has been reported (via research and reports on the news) to both nissan and nhtsa and both state it is not a safety issue.how is this not a safety issue if you don't know about it and you could put your foot through the floor?
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.
The floor boards has excessive rust. This occurs on the under side of the body. The location is approximately at the location where the driver and passengers feet sit on the floor.
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 this. Nissan doesn't want to help. Ive tried nissan consumer affairs and they don't care.
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 major safety hazard since i'm not one of the flintstones.
When i was working on the brakes on my 2005 nissan altima, i placed my floor jack underneath the car i realized the drivers side floor board is starting to rust through to the inside of the car. When i went to passenger side the floor board was starting to do the same thing. Both sides are starting to rot all the way through to the inside of the car. I find this unbelievable that a car that is so well kept could have this problem. This is something nissan needs to recognize as a design flaw. I have had other vehicles that never had floor boards rust away so prematurely. If nissan does not recognize this as a design flaw this will be my last nissan bought from the car company. I have been very loyal to the brand. I can't even imagine what the repair cost would be.
I brought my car to be serviced at glick nissan, the diagnostic report said that the left and right sides of the floor under passenger and driver seats are rusted out. I brought my car for a second opinion from another mechanic and his report said the rust is severe and in 6 months my car will be worth nothing! upon further investigation, i find that thousands of other nissan customers are experiencing the same problem due to a defective product used by nissan. I filed a claim with nissan north america, they are claiming zero responsibility, labeling the issue as an "environmental concern" and will in no way assist with repairs. Nissan should take responsibility for this issue.
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 as i am not an auto service person would have no way of knowing that my undercarriage and floorboards were rusted to the point of being a safety hazard. They have placed my car on the blocks and lifted every time yet never toldme there was a problem. This is negligence of the highest form and they did not want to cover this under warranty so they remained silent about a known safety issue. As a layperson i have been fraud and my safety jeopardized for the sake of saving a few dollars. I will now take this problem public to any and everyone who will listen. I ask and encourage the nhtsa to hear the complaints of consumers and require nissan make this right. Obviously these floorboards were not treated for rust protection. I am not a litigious person but will now seek to become one as a result of this grave act of negligence.
I have just discovered that my 2005 nissan altima is rusting under the driver side and also under the passenger side. Under the driver side the rusting is worse, i can just peel off the the rusting area with my bare hands. I know that this type is problem is common with these vehicles, i have seen several pictures published by other nissan altima owners on the internet. My car has 86000 miles on it and it is 6 years old. I did not expect such a serious defect on a relatively young car, which was garaged a well cared for ever since a bought it new.
While i was parked at home i was examining the underside of my 2005 altima and to my shock found a 12 inch by 10 inch section of rust with large flakes coming from the floor panel on my passenger side. There are holes in this section that are penetrating through the layers towards the inside of the car. The drivers side has the beginning of rust and cracking floor panel as well. I am cannot believe this, i am the second owner and have meticulously maintained the car just as the first owner had and there is no rust anywhere else on the body. I researched this rusted out floor paneling and found that there are news stories and that it is a nationwide problem that nissan needs to address! i do not feel safe structurally with the rust compromising strength and safety and i do not want to have any passengers ride in that seat. Clearly there is a major issue that has been going on for some time to reach this extent! i believe this is a design flaw because of the rusting out of the floor panels from the inside out! i had the rusted out floor panels examined by a local body shop and they quoted me $2500+ that is outrageous and leaves me to deal with a problem that is not my fault, but failure of the materials.
I already paid for rusted out passenger side floor pans and under. Almost $500.00. They told me it was a design flaw in certain models because of two holes you can visibly see under the car on both sides. Don't know why they designed it like that because what's happening is moisture goes up in there and flows over to the sides of the car under the doors and rusts. My car as not been run in the salt at all and i was told it wasn't necessarily salt but just water that settles and sits because of the design flaw, which has since been changed. I think they knew about this and are waiting for people to get rid of their cars so if they are ordered to do a recall, the numbers would be lower. I want reimbursement for this and the drivers side floor plan checked as well.my car is in excellent shape and had about 76,00 on it when i had the first side done.thanks and i wasdenied inspection because of this , stating it was a safety issue! also we just moved back to nh and have been living in southern states because of my husbands job.
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.
Front floor boards rusted out both sides. Set a battery on floor board and it made floor cave in. I looked under car and half of the rusty floor board pieces fell on my driveway. No rust anywhere else on vehicle. This not safe and needs to be fixed.
Passenger floor board rotted out from rust in a well maintained car. No other signs of damaging rust are present.
Rusted floor pan on passengers side had a 12" hole.
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 11/27/12*ljthe consumer stated there are wholes on equal places on both the driver and passenger's side floor board. Updated 11/28/2012
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side door handle fractured while attempting to open the door. The failure recurred in cold weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
2005 nissan altima.consumer writes in regards to defective rear door handles. The consumer stated both rear door handles snapped off in feburary. The consumer stated the first time the door handle failed, her son was inured.updated 09/10/15*lj
The door is not align right could the center beam be bent? also molding inside of door is not staying on the center beam? dealership marlborough nissan is confused on the problem. Also paint problems nice spider web on the paint and paint peeling on passenger mirrow.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the exterior front driver side door handle fractured and prevented the contact from entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while entering the vehicle thesharp lower corner edge of thefront driver side door injured her leg.she was transported to the hospital. The front passenger door exhibits the same defect.she was injured twice after the failure. The failures haven't been remedied. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 36,049.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact opened the driver's side door and the sharp point at the bottom edge severely cut her right leg.she was taken to the doctor for treatment.the failure occurred on three separate occasions.the contact was taken to the emergency room twice due to her leg injuries.the contact stated that this was a manufacturer design defect.she was highly concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 27,000. Updated 11/07/08 updated 11/07/08.
Iowna 2005 nissan altima and within 3 months of the purchase of the vehicle in 2005 the weatherstipping or molding on the roof on the exterior of the car had come off.while driving on the freeway i heard a sound similar to a banging on the roof.the molding was hitting the top of the car causing minor damage to the paint on the roof.i took it back to be fixed ,and i assumed it was glued back on.after waiting a day to pick up the car from the dealership i was driving home and the weatherstripping came off again.i took it back and they fixed it again. I recently took the car to a car wash and when i got the car back i noticed the molding had come off again, and this time ,the molding was totally bent out of shape ,and it looksedterrible. I plan to take it back to the dealership again this week.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the radio and cd player began working intermittently and then stopped working entirely.when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, she was advised to go to another repair shop.she was informed that the fee to repair the radio and cd player would be free; however, she was charged $185.44.the contact took the vehicle to nissan and they were equipped to perform the repair, but the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, has yet to diagnose the failure.they could only inform her that the failure was internal.the powertrain and failure mileage were unknown.the current mileage was 47,135.updated 3/5/08 the dealer stated rear window operates really slow, and pillar/roof keeps coming a loose. Updated 03/05/08
I just purchased a 2005 nissan altima from cooper nissan in easton, pa.problem: the trunk lid is poorly designed and it will not stay up on a sloping driveway.when i purchased the car and opened the trunk on my driveway. The trunk lid would not stay up, when parked on my driveway. About a 15 degree incline. The trunk lid has fallen on me several times but i was not cut.i contacted the cooper service dept and they ordered new torsion bars. After they were installed it appeared to work. On 8/14/04 i washing vacuuming out my trunk. The trunk lid fell down on my and caused a puncture wound to the back of my head and the blood started flowing&. Eventually with a compress the blood flow stopped after about an hour but the headache lasted for hours! i called the cooper service dept and they essentially said" they couldn't do anything, thats the way its designed- sorry"i then called the national nissan consumer affairs dept and they reviewed my complaint and suggested a course of action of checked my car against others on the lot and to replace the torsion bars as needed. But i had already done that. And their final postion was " thats the way its designed and thats all they could do, sorry it doesn't work on your driveway - you'll just have to hold up the lid when you use the trunk"and what happens when you need two hands to put something in your trunk???i have repeatly asked for a cheap , easy fix to add additional strength to the trunk lid but i been stalled by the nissan personnel. They don''t even want to try to solve the problem. I don't care if it was an offical nissan fix, i just wanted a fix. So that i can safely use my trunk without being injured.
The safety and durability of liquid filled engine mounts needs to be examined. They are a total and utter failure. The manufacturers know this, but are making the consumer pay for replacement for premature failures and related damages. This is why you have engine run always. The electronics aren't meant for this much vibrations. With a solid, or even semi-solid mount, the frame absorbs some of this energy. Best replacement mounts should be a semi-solid, honey comb neoprene core, with cable reinforcement.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was stationary, the frame became severely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that the rear suspension (crossmember) was filled with holes and the vehicle failed to pass state inspection. Freedom nissan of south burlington (1095 shelburne road, south burlington, vermont 05403) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case numbers: 28264107 and 3338700. The contact referenced the manufacturer's service bulletin number: p5216 (reference number: ntb05-114c (subframe)) warranty replacement, but the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Dt*:the contact stated there is a special service campaign # p5216 for the sub frame.the dealership will not have the equipment or parts available to perform the special service campaign until february of 2006. Updated 2/13/2006 -
My wife's 2005 nissan altima was in for a routine oil change when we discovered the passenger side floor pan is rusted through to the interior carpeting.there's not a mark on the car otherwise and my wife loves her car.she purchased it new from the dealership. I called the original dealer .he has never heard of it and wants to see it for himself.i find that hard to believe with so much noise on the internet regarding this safety defect.
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*ljthe consumer the floor boards and carpet on the driver side were wet. Updated 08/19/14
Driver's and passenger floor boards rusted completely though, holes in floor. Car was well maintained.
I took my car in for routine maintenance (oil change), an hour later i was notified from the mechanic with photos of the undercarriage of my 2005 nissan altima ser ((((shocked))).he said the floor pans were completely rusted out. Explaining this further, he said he could put a screwdriver through the rusted area into the carpet on the passenger side and that it was almost to that same point on the driver side. I contacted nissan and was told my vehicle was over mileage and out of warranty. My mechanic said this car is unsafe to operate and gave me some options to fix my car......unreal and costly!!!! this issue is extremely scary to think that the floor pans could rust out at any time and cause senseless fatalities.i further investigated and after viewing online complaints was disturbed to se this is a worldwide issue.this issue should be recalled and fixed by nissan immediately.
My 2005 nissan altima was being checked the whole underneath of the car was in real good shaped all except under the passenger floor board it is rusted through and a big hole is there it is going to have to be repaired it is like it was missed being undercoated in that spot. The hole is probably 12" x 18" that will have to be repaired.
I took my car in to get an oil change. While my car was on the lift we noticed a huge rust spot under thepassenger side. They were able to easily put a screwdriver inside the hole and it lifted my carpet. And what i don'tunderstand is that one month earlier my car was in the shop putting on new tierods and bushings, and there was no rust at all. So in one month the undercoating was gone and a huge rust hole appeared. I took my car to the dealer and they said my warranty was over and it would be about $900 to fix. This is crazy. I've never had any major problems with this carand it only has 62,000 on it. Nissan needs to make this a recall because this is happening to alot of the altimas. This is a major safety problem. And if this is not resolved i will no longer be buyingfrom nissan.
Was informed during routine service (oil change and winter/summer tire swap) that there was extensive rust in front floor panel and that the vehicle would not pass next year's safety inspection unless rusted area was removed and replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle had excessive rust and a hole was developing underneath the driver side floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
I have recently discovered the driver and passenger side floor boards are severely rusted through to the bottom of the carpet!this is a serious safety hazard with potential for injury from stepping through and possible death from exhaust fumes causing unconsciousness while driving.there is absolutely no rust anywhere else on the car?!to my knowledge there are numerous consumer complaints about this very problem with no record of a recall on file to correct the structural problem of the vehicle.
The floor boards on my car are rusted through.i have had it estimated at multiple auto body shops and they knew before seeing the car that it was a nissan.i did lots of online research and it is a common problem and defect with the nissans.i also saw that after filing this complaint with nhtsa, that some customers had this problem repaired by nissan at no cost.this is a widespread safety issue and nissan should take responsibility for this problem. This car is garaged and regularly washed.
Took car in for oil change at an independent shop. Technician noticed that floor pans were rusted on both driver and passenger sides.in the 7-8 years car was being serviced at dealership there was never any mention of rust. Researched on internet and found this is a common problem with nissan altima model years 2002-2005.called nissan consumer affairs 4-13-15 to report the issue and request they repair it since i remembered shortly after purchasing the vehicle, i had received a notice regarding possible corrosion of the rear sub-frame [not same part but still undercarriage related and perhaps manufactured by the same company]. Was advised by 1st representative to take the car to the dealership to have it evaluated. Dealership confirmed the rust and took pictures [i asked for a copies of the pictures but never got them].called consumer affairs back [same day] and case was assigned to a representative.rep called 4-14-15 and told me to get an estimate [the dealership did not perform this type of repair so they could not give an estimate].took car to a body shop and got an estimate of approximately $2,000.00. Received decision from nissan rep 5-5-15.they would not be repairing due to the age and mileage on the car as well as the environment.according to information i have seen on the internet, it seems to be more of a design flaw and from what i've read a potentially dangerous one at that.can someone please take a look into nissan's stance on this issue?it seems quite ridiculous to ask the owner to pay for a repair that the manufacturer probably knew was faulty in the first place [and if they didn't surely they know by now].thank you in advance.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of thehead gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told i need to replace the engine. I see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine??searching the internet i find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!!
Forward is rusting underneathon the driver side and passenger side,have always had my car serviced when needed oil changes regularly washed regularly taken care of very well an all highway miles majority of the time. Keep having to repair the air conditioning system as well been spending lots of money lately i understand problems arise over time but the rust underneath the vehicle is a safety hazard considering i drive a lot of miles on the freeway. Found out this is a major problem happening withhundreds of nissan altima owners with these year models. I have been recommending the nissan too many people i love this car and now i am afraid to get another one and i had planned on getting another one so if this issue isn't helped and taken care of i will look to purchase a different kind of car.
Front passenger sub frame rotted from salt used in new england winters. Car is dangerous to drive because possiblity of separation of lower control arm to sub frame mounts. Car frame was not properly coated for new england region.
2005 nissan altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment.consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. *njthe consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return.the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.
I took my car for an alignment, only to be told that the rear sub-frame on my car is bent.thus, the wheel alignment could not be completed.i was told that the cause was either a rear-end collision, damaged during transport of the vehicle to the dealership, or a manufacturers defect.i cannot say which of the latter two is the cause, but i am most certain that it is not due to the first, a rear-end collision (or any type of collision), as this vehicle has not been in any type of accident since purchased.my 2005 nissan altima was purchased as new in march 2005. I took the car to the nissan dealership where i purchased the car.they have refused to look at the car without charge to me. Therefore, nissan has not inspected my car.to add, my car is still under 36k/36 months and should be covered under the warranty. I just pray that i am not on the highway should anything give due to the sub-frame being bent.an official complaint was filed with nissan's headquarters, which i am still waiting to receive a response.
Front sub-fame severely rusted out, which supports engine and control arms, must be replaced. Safety is compromised.....updated10/20/15 updated 11/07/2017*
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 should be held responsible, and should issue a recall to fix the defective floorboards.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of thehead gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told i need to replace the engine. I see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine??searching the internet i find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!!
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine inspection when he was advised that the undercarriage was rusted at the front.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the mechanic would perform repairs to the vehicle.the failure mileage was 166,000.
Nissan has recalled my car under recall campaign # 3213-3192, for rotted rear subframe due to north eastern north american winter climate and use of salt. Nissan replaced the subframe . The recall should and must include the front subframe also. The exact problem with rotted subframe occurred with the front subframe that supports the front wheels, steering & braking. Please investigate into nissan reason for not extending the recall campaign for the both subframes not one for identical conditions. At the minimum , nissan should have provided undercoating to protect the rest of the frame & submembers to this vehicle. I have already paid for the passenger side floor replacement & undercoating. It is obvious the car was not prepared for use in new england states at time of purchase.*dsy
The clutch pedal lost pressure after idling for over thirty minutes, while in traffic, and after the engine has gotten hot and being driven for a couple of hours. The pedal will fall to the floor and you cannot switch gears. The stick shift won't even move into neutral and the car jerks really hard. It will sometimes cut off in the middle of driving if you don't reach down and pull the pedal up with your hand. This has cause me to run off the road because i could not down shift or go into neutral, i recently ended up tapping the rear of someone elses vehicle at which my daughter is still complaining her neck hurts. This is a defective part dealing with the hydraulics and is very dangerous. A lawsuit is sure to be on the way now that i have wen to several dealerships only for them to tell me nothing is wrong with the car because it won't do it for them. All nissan forums are filled with customers having the same issues with these year model cars. Nissan is about to kill somebody.
The car stopped the cam shaft sensors were bad.and the rattle in my passenger side cant find the problem.
An accident happened after purchase but it has nothing to do with the problems i am having with the car ... I have problems starting car , shocks, struts, heat, shifting and removing keys from ignition .... The car was supposed to be certified pre owned and was not.
I purchased my car in january of 2006 used with about 3,800 miles. I've taken my vehicle several time to nissan dealer for my 15,000 mile service and also they replace my suspension on a recall.i discovered today that my front passenger floorboard is completely rusted out, i mean if it wasn't for the interior carpet i could put my whole arm down in the hole.i've done research and it seem to be a very common problem with model and year.nissan has lifted my car numerous time and has not once mentioned seeing rust, which at this point is now out of warranty. This could've been fixed and still under warranty months ago.i was my car all the time and even in winter, i understand that rust is natural on a car, but when you see that this happens more than often on this particular model they should do something about it.either extend the warranty out further or recall.my car is no even that old and this is upsetting that i going to shell out some major bucks to get this fixed properly.
I have had my right front strut replaced 2 times.it isnow bad again.they have also retorqued the suspension and replaced the strut mount.the noise doesn't stop.problem started at 29,000 miles and continues at 43,000.the noise continues to get worse and nissan only repairs it because of better business bureau arbitration on the vehicle.
The altima's stock of front struts are defective.this is substantiated by a lot of nissan altima owners.
Both struts have been replaced the mileage was at 11743 for the right strut and left strut at 16753 miles the car still drives bad. Front of car still make noise the left bounces like a basketball when driven especially on the highway.car pull on the left and right side. Get stuck on left turn.
Failure of passenger front strut at 2600 miles.daily driving of vechile in light traffic.no pot holes, etc. Hit.
The quality of the rear suspension on the 2005 altima is poor. The back end of the car sags a lot with only one passenger in the back seat. When i have more then one passenger in the rear, the exhaust bangs on the pavement when pulling out of my driveway or parking lots. I've noticed this on all 2005 altimas.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the vehicle was stationary, the frame became severely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that the rear suspension (crossmember) was filled with holes and the vehicle failed to pass state inspection. Freedom nissan of south burlington (1095 shelburne road, south burlington, vermont 05403) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case numbers: 28264107 and 3338700. The contact referenced the manufacturer's service bulletin number: p5216 (reference number: ntb05-114c (subframe)) warranty replacement, but the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Back passenger control bar (2 rods) broke at the weld while driving and caused my car to spin out of control, causing damage to the tire, and the rear housing. I had my car towed to a nissan dealership, this was the poorest customer service ever, i was then told it would not be covered under either warranty that i carry. I was told to turn it over to my insurance company. I feel that nissan is not taking responsibility for something that was a manufacturersproblem. This same part has a recall in other states, just not florida? how is this possible? i have been told because of weather conditions, how many excuses can they get away with? florida does and will always have weather conditions! i have owned 4 cars, 3 of them being nissan. I guess this says that i'm loyal and there not! i feel like it doesn't pay to be a nissan customer. I have never been so upset and disappointed with nissan. My car is now at a second nissan dealership and i have to say customer service is no better there. I feel i have been taken for a ride. I believe all there in for is a sell! it doesn't pay to purchase thewarranty, it's a sell and nothing more!
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgwthe consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle,he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well.the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
While in park, car rolled off jack onto even surface pavement during tire change. Automobile is 2005 nissan altima and nissan has been informed. Owners manual recommendations were followed. Had the tire not been left on the vehicle, or had legs or arms been under chassis, injury may have occurred.
The floor of my 2005 nissan altima has rusted out on both sides, this shoulld be a recall because i have read that other customers have the same problem
The floorboards on my 2005 nissan altima are completely rusted through.you can see the carpet from the underbed on both sides (driver and passanger).i understand that this may be a flaw in the drainage system of my car and it's pretty costly to get this repaired & to be perfectly honest, i can't afford to get it repaired.i also understand that many people have reported the same problems with their altimas.
My 2005 nissian altima has been giving me issues with the shifter when attempting to switch gear from reverse to drive it takes several minutes just for the car to go into gear and when doing so jerks extremely hard...i have also had many issues with it not wanting to start and i will have to place vehicle in neutral then force back into park many times before my car will start...this vehicle has been well maintained and kept very clean...while having car inspected i was informed of the floor boards rotting out...i have tried to contact nissan and discuss these issues...i have had 000 results in being able to do so...this is very dangerous...if i would have known of these issues i would have never purchased this vehicle...and with the treatment from nissan...will never purchase any vehicle from them again
While driving on the i-95 i began to approach slower traffic. As i proceeded to slow down, all the dash lights came on, my steering got stiff, and the car was completely off. When i pulled over and attempted to start the car again it hesitated but eventually it started. However, the most recent incident that has occur, the car no longer starts at all and only cranks but won't turn over.
Front floorboards rusting though, looking at other complaints this seems to be a common problem with this car.
Doors leak water, especially driver's side door - water pools after rain.
Takata recall. Vehicle has had multiple issues with the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor. When dealer is notified, dealer refuses that there was a past recall on this part for the 2005 nissan altima with a 2.5 engine. Dealer will not help. This vehicle has turned off while in motion as well as stationary . This vehicle also would not start up.local mechanic is quoted saying " vehicle's engine parts are the exact engine parts from when the car was made. The parts were never replaced.".
The entire floor in front of the front seats is completely rusted through to the point that you can see the road underneath the car. Ever since i purchased the vehicle the floor had holes in it (found right after i had already bought the vehicle). This is a hazard for the passengers, very common amongst nissan altimas and should be addressed by the manufacturer. This issue makes the car unsellable since it will never pass inspection unless a major repair is done to its body. It is unacceptable that a car would have structural issues like severe rust and nissan not do anything about it and the nhtsa not make nissan buy the affected vehicles back.
Recallmanufacturer recall numberr0712nhtsa recall number07v-527recall statusrecall incomplete
Takata recallmy vehicle was in motion on the highway and my engine started to shake a little hard and when i pulled over the car turned off and wouldn't start anymore. I had to get a towing truck to get home and ever since my car doesnt start anymore it will just crank but wont start.
At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and i'd have to rev it up. We opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. The fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. I read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. And every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can i do about the recall.
The car's electrical system failed and while driving. The brake and battery lights kept going off and on. There was also a clanking sound. I stopped and let car cool. Continued driving and noticed fire from my rear view mirror. Ran out of car and it caught fire 30 seconds after followed by couple of explosions.
There is a recall for 2005 nissan altima because of over heating due to a failing crankshat/camshaft position sensor which causes car to stall unexpectedly and cause vehicle to crash. Well my vehicle is not on the recall list but yet have the same issue and almost was rear ended by another vehicle due to sensor getting hot and causing car to stall and decrease speed dramatically. And with nissan not recalling my vin for the same obvious reasons for the recall. So i'm being forced to drive this unsafe car that i've let nissan know is defected, thus endangering myself and the public. It's as though i have to be in an accident and then have to sue nissan because of neglet and allowing one of their vehicles continue to operate knowing that there is an issue with its safety. So i may be forced to have problem fixed but would like to be reimbursed for repairs.
A person from my job at stericycle by the name of michael wygel who works as an i.t. Technician at shred-it/stericycle located at 81 walsh road in parsippany nj, keeps illegally remotely hacking my car. The light comes on saying "tcs off" and another light comes on with it stating "slip." when he does this and these lights comes on, the car does not drive safely at all. The car doesn't go into gear easily and it seems to be very rough to switch gears. Also the steering is completely off when he does this as well as the driving of the vehicle too. This light stays on while i am driving. I am very terrified. He has been stalking me online for months since i found out the i.t. Dept put webcams in the computer stands at my job, and since he has been electronically stalking me-with this illegal sick remote car hacking being a part of his malicious behavior towards me in his efforts to clearly harm me. I am in fear for my life and safety. Car hacking as you know is extremely dangerous and i do not want him to do this to me. His blue tooth # is:44:00:10:ce:21:aeand his bluetooth name is: braven brv-1 and braven-brv-x(?)
Driver's side floor board has rusted through from the inside out. There is a drainage issue.
I purchased a 2005 nissan altima in 2006, and in 2007 i started having trouble with the car just stopping when i was driving, this has happened several times,thank god i have not had any serious injuries because of this. My mechanic stated that this was a problem with something dealing with my engine computer resulting in circuit malfunction with my crankshaft, and engine speed sensor, the problem with the crankshaft resulted from me having to restart my car after just stopping on me.i don't feel like i should have to be responsible for repairs if there has been a recall on the very part of this vechicle that has resulted and lead up to the problem that i am having at this time.i have mentioned this to nissan and explained the problem that i am having, and seems to me that the company is just trying to get out of their responsibility of the mistake that was made when building this vehicle.the recall letter clearly states that if the dealer fails, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, i may contact the national consumeraffairs department.thank you for you time in this matter, and hope that it can be resolved in a timely matter.
The nissan dealership performed a recall on our vehicle on 06/10/2008 for the r0712 ecm program recall and the p5216 recall.since that work, the service engine soon light has been on in the vehicle which reported a valve problem.prior to this work being done, the light did not go on.we have had the car serviced 4 times for the the repair of the valve, and now a full diagnosis needs to be done to figure out why the valve keeps shorting out.it appears it is going to be something electrical or with the computer.
I had been aware there there was some rust on the driver's side floor pan. My altima was recently taken to my mechanic and put on the lift for some maintenance and my mechanic took pictures to show me how extensive the rust had become. A significant portion of the floor under the driver's feetis missing and a large piece of metal is hanging down. The mechanic also noticed that the passenger side now has a small patch of rust.
Crankshaft position sensor same thing is happening to the 2005summary:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence:if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
I had a big hole on my passenger side as well as driver side on floor. My passenger airbag lights on. If anyone can help me out that will be so useful for me. Please take an action as soon as possible. Thanks.
Sunroof blew away while we were driving on highway at 65 mph. Already subject to voluntary safety recall:holland 700 and hollandia 900.we did not have the info. Webasto is unhelpful in getting car repaired.
My car is a lemon.
Upon inspection prior to trying to privately sell my car, it was found that the floorboards were rusting out and there are actual hole on the underside of the car. Apparently, upon me googling, this is a known design issue (rather than normal wear and tear) for nissans between 2002-2006. To fix the car will cost me more than it is worth. Not only that, but holes in the floorboards are also a huge safety concern.
The vehicle would overheat causes the radiator to leak, while driving vehicle would stall for few minutes, vehicle would hard turn the starter and the engine light check would flash off and on while driving. Nissan dealership tends to try erase the code but has not fix the crankshaft position of the vehicle in june 2012.
2005 nissan altima with 59,270 miles as of 06.07.15, has a rusted floor board on the passenger side consistent with the hundreds of other complaints to you, to nissan, and as outlined on the today show. Car is in excellent condition, only owner, garaged since purchase and shortly due to nissan's design and engineering defects two things will happen: 1. The floor board will be completely rusted out and allow exhaust fumes and water into the car. 2. The value of my car which i have spent considerable time and effort maintaining will diminish significantly due to no fault of my own.it is absolutely criminal that nissan has not had a recall for qualified cars, and i 100% guarantee you that my car would qualify. So now every time it rains or i wash the car, due to nissan's design and engineering defects, i'm one step closer to having a built-in exhaust fume air conditioner. A modern day "flintstones" car if you will. Criminal!
Hello back door not opening and it is not under jun tamonte it is carlos .
I was on a back country road and my sunroof exploded
While driving the clutch pedal will loose all pressure and will fall to the floor. The vehicle must be shut off and left prior the pressure building back up in the clutch. This is extremely dangerous as the driver is unable to shift gears or put the vehicle in neutral. This is a notorious problem with all nissan altima se-r with manual gear boxes.this problem will cause an accident and get someone killed.tt
Transmission rough shifting between gears. It hesitates while accelerating and then stops or jerks.
Catalytic converter! and precat!
Car was in shop for front end suspension and technician pointed out rust holes under both the passenger and driver seats. This seems to be a defect in the manufacturing of the body, and was looking to see if there is a recall.could cause potential dangerous situation if object in road is hit and comes up under the undercarriage.
I brought my car to my personal mechanic for an oil change and a yearly inspection. While doing the inspection the mechanic took notice of the severe rusting of the front driver and front passenger floor boards. He said that it passed inspection and that something will have to be done about the rust damage soon before it gets worse and i end up putting my foot through it.i immediately called nissan and they told me i live in a 4 season state and that it is normal do to salt erosion. I have had a garage kept vehicle and i am constantly cleaning the car during the winter because i know salt eats cars.here i am 2 months later and i see the out cry of other nissan altima owners on the today show. How can they be getting away with this. I plan to get a new car within the next year so in order to sell this one i will have to spend the money to fix it because no used car buyer would want to buy it in this state. Why is nissan not standing behind their vehicles? i will never buy another nissan.
I was driving my 2005 nissan altima se-r 6 speed manual when the clutch just sank to the floor i was in rush hour traffic and head could not go at the light. After a couple of times the clutch went back to normal pressure. About 30 minutes later it happened again, but the clutch never went back to pressure i have been reading forums online, and this happens to be a problem for most 02-06 nissan altima owners with manuals. Nissan needs to own up to the problem and fix this safety hazard.
The floor boards under the driver and passenger seats have rusted so badly i can put my foot through the hole
My car has been rejected 2 years in a row during my routine inspection, due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle.i brought my nissan to kelly nissan of lynnfield in july 2014, after my local auto mechanic failed it [july 2014] due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle.the dealership passed my car in inspection and told us that there was no cause for concern about the floorboard.today, i brought my vehicle for inspection [past due] to my local auto mechanic, and they failed it due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle.they approximated the hole is 4 inches by 6 inches.i contacted nissan and created a case file.i am supposed to be contacted by a local representative by cob tomorrow.the manager of kelly nissan of lynnfield called me to tell me that he cannot do anything to help me until a determination is made by the local rep, and hopefully it will go through, as it appears that i have brought my car to their dealership enough to warrant them to do the repair.so that was the good news; that i have enough history with their dealership that i could potentially get it repaired.
I recently had my 2005 nissan altima in the shop for and oil change & front brake replacement. The tech reported a rust issue on the drivers & passenger side floor pans. He got a nearby body shop to give a repair quote, which is ~$700. I took a look under the car myself & was shocked to find floor rust ~18" x 9" on passenger & driver floor boards. The rust holes are almost identical. There are no other rust spots on the car, which leads me to believe there is a factory defect. A look on line showed what i suspected; an epidemic of rust in the same location on every altima!my car spent its first 8 years in southeast michigan. The last 2 have been in florida. The car has been garage-kept its entire life. The isolation of the rust is very obvious. This car has been probably the most reliable car i've ever owned, which makes this rust issue so disappointing. From the research i've gathered, nissan has no intention of standing behind this issue.i had plans to trade this car in on a nissan quest in 2016. I will be crossing nissan off the list.
The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out. This is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such. I was doing my reserach and from all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously. You can see the road thru the huge holes.
I received a notice from you guys after the fact. My car dealership(service guy). I went to the repair shop for something else and that's how i found out of the recall. Something could've happen to me or someone else while driving this car without warning. They did reprogram the car module. But i don't think that's the issue the car is still driving as it did before and i hope i did not purchase one of your many cars i've heard of as a lemon. I really need to know my next steps in looking into getting a upgrade on this vehicle because i really love these altimas. I don't want to have to go to a dealership and go through the whole process again. Please let me know if i can take this car to a nissan dealership to switch it out i only have 34,399 miles on this car. This was the second recall on this car and i only had this car a year i traded in my galant 01 and that only had 59,732 miles on it so i'm not hard on cars i take care of things. My safety is very important to me i don't want to hurt no one and i don't want no one to hurt me or get killed. I'm bringing this matter to your attention first asking you to also don't put my safety or nobody else in jeopardy. Please respond back to me so this matter can be resolved quickly. Thank you ,alfreda thomas
I took my 2005 nissan altima into my local mechanic for an oil change and he informed me that my floorboards (on both sides)were so badly rusted out that he could seeand feel my carpet from underneath. He also informed me that this was a safety issue and my car would not pass inspection. There is no rust on the body of my car so its disturbing to me that in a 2005 vehicle it can be that badly rusted underneath.
I am driving a 2005 nissan altima se-r with approximately 140,000 miles on it. I was driving on a busy road and coming to a stop for a traffic light, probably at 5 to 10 mph. The engine shut off for no reason. I went to autozone and got the engine code and it is for can shaft position sensor. I browsed internet and this seems a common problem
Overtwo months ago my grandson opened the outside driver side door of my nissan altima and the handle came off in his hand.the car was parked in my driveway.my son checked for recalls and said there where no recalls, even though he found that this had happenedto other owners. He also found the prices for fixing with a dealer or other mechanic.after a few days of driving the vehicle without the handle being fixed, it occurred to me that this could be a safety hazard.if i were in an accident and passed out no one could open the door in a timely manner to remove me or others (if it was a passenger door) from the vehicle.i called nissan headquarters and filed a case a day or so later. I received a call within a day or two and explained the situation and my concerns but i was told the vehicle is too many months out of warranty and too many miles out of warranty.i explained problem and the safety concerns but nothing made a difference.i told the first agent who initially took my case, when asked what nissan could do for me, i said give me a discount on the repair/replacement of outside driver side door handle.a couple of weeks later i received an email survey from nissan headquarters and again expressed my concern regarding safety and also the concerns i recently had regarding the nissan dealership i had been dealing with since i originally purchased the car brand new from this particular dealer.i have not heard any more from nissan headquarters in more thana month.my son did glue the handle back for me, but just recently it came off again.i may need to have it professionally repaired. In order to get into the vehicle, i must unlock it with the remote (i think that is what it is called) and let the window down and reach in to open the door. After holding the door handle in my hand, ibelieve it is just made of plastic.
A mechanic, during an unrelated repair, reported he could see carpet from the underneath my car and upon further inspection discovered two holes in the floorboards on the drivers and passengers sides (front seat).i took this in for an estimate and it will cost $700-1000 to repair.this is a defect in the manufacturer's design...these floorboards should not rust completely through like this.i have children and am worried that road debris or something ripping through the carpet from the inside could cause injury or worse and this is a safety issue.
Hi how are you? someone recently broke into my vehicle and since then there have been some incidents of remote vehicle hacking which are extremely scary to me and as you know, illegal. Can you please check this for me? i read an article about this and was told to i did email the fbi too. My vehicle identification number is: [xxx] and i have a light green nissan altima 2005. My license plate number is: [xxx]. I believe the person who did this is someone in the information technology department at my job. I work at: [xxx] the information technology technician works remote in albany ny from his home. His name is [xxx]. His phone number is [xxx]. He has also been electronically stalking me 24/7. I don't want anyone remotely controlling my vehicle ever! this is scary! what kind of person would do that. Please check this for me. I don't want anyone remotely controlling my car. Please check this for me to ensure my safety and if necessary can i have new codes for my vehicle. I don't want this person to kill me on the road by turning my engine off. Thank you so much. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
As you well know by now, the numerous documented issues with 2002-2006 nissan altima has alas reached my nissan altima. Floorboard is rusting intensely but i am not do rich so can't afford the thousands of dollars that every mechanic (i paid to inspect by the way) is quoting me. Nothing much to add to this description because no one is going to do anything about this anyway. Issue has been on local newscasts so my insignificant contribution of filing complaint is strictly to join the cause in mind and spirit. By no means trying to sound insensitive instead truthful; it's clear someone will have to die before things change, just hope isn't is me.
I've called to see if there's a recall on the car fuel system to be exact fuel gauge is reading full is broken.reads full when there's only 5 to 6 gallons of gas.they won't even look at it free of charge to see what the issue is.this happens when i'm driving or sitting.
I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph
Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off
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 not on a highway. I was on a quiet suburban road with relatively low traffic. I was at stop light & suddenly heard a loud pop sound -- almost like a gun shot.i checked my rear view mirror & my entire car rear window was blown out with very large holes & tiny shattered glass pieces strewn all over inside back seat area of my car. Some shattered glass even blew out all way to front section where i was seated !! i immediately got off the road & pulled over into nearby walgreens parking lot & called local police. Policeman came & examined my car. He did not feel any foul play was involved nor any gunshot nor baseball thrown into my rear car window. I took 24 photos ? see 5 uploaded. He helped me gather most of broken & shattered glass into a plastic bag. We noted a few pieces had dark brown burn marks on them. He said most likely it indicated a "short" occurred in rear defroster electrical system. He could not prepare police report bcuz it did not involve any foul play. Next day i called nissan consumer affairs (nca). They asked me to email my 24 photos to nca & only agreed to pay to replace rear car window. I told nca it was probably a short in rear defroster electrical system ? a serious nissan safety issue & defect. For me ? a scary incident !! i saved all shattered glass pieces with dark brown burn marks, but nca did not want them. Unfortunately -- i can only upload 5 photos. If you want to view all 24 photos - call or text my cell [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My daughter was driving her 2005 nissan altima and over corrected in a curve. She hit a tree and the air bag in the steering wheel deployed. She was wearing her seat belt and was held back by the seat belt her head impacting the center or the steering wheel. The cover over the air bag blew out hinging itself at the top and making two very pointed and sharp edges on each bottom corner. The right bottom point pierced the skin between her nose and the corner of her left eye missing it by less than a sixteenth of an inch and breaking her nose. The dangerous part is the two sharp points on the flap where the air big deployed should be considered a design flaw.
The entire front passenger side undercarriage is rusted out.i purchased this car new from a nissan dealership and took it into the same dealership for 10 years every 3,500 miles.the dealership never mentioned that the undercarriage was rusting out.i only learned of the issue when i took the car to an independent mechanic for an annual safety inspection.
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 see that the rust initially formed on each side where the drain holes were installed. At nissan's request, i took my car (bought new) to the nearest nissan for inspection.my complaint with nissan corporate was that there should be a recall on floor pan rust as it is a safety concern i.e the seat can malfunction and also carbon dioxide could get inside the car. I also mentioned that i was aware any kind of rust was out of warranty and that the reason for the rust has nothing to do with living in high salt state. After extensive research, it became apparent that this has to be a design flaw by nissan and that there are thousands of complaints on mainly 2nd gen. Altimas having this adv. Floor pan rust in the exact same areas!! if the rust was sporadic, then salt would most likely be a cause, and if wet snowy shoeswas the problem then there would be rust under the rear floor pans. As a result, as noted on the nissan forum website, a more valid cause is design flaw, drain holes were improperly installed allowing water to congregate and rust to form.after nissan investigated my file,they stated that there was nothing they could do to help. Not even partial reimbursement. I find this unbelievable and unacceptable.this 2nd generation altima floor pan rust is so common that even my neighbor's 05 altima has the same rust spots as well. What also disappoints me is that i have had all of my oil changes done by nissan and rust was never mentioned once.
Same problem as many nissan altimas..just found out floor boards are rusted through on both sides of car.
So besides the fact that my floor board on my drivers side has a huge hole in it, the crankshaft position sensor has cause me enough problems to where i believe nissan should be responsible for fixing this issue. The vehicle idles rough, when accelerating it feels like the car is about to shut off, and the check engine light will not go off no matter how many times you change the sensor. I've had mine changed four times. I am actually sick of this vehicle now and will never buy another nissan. To make it worse i can't take the car out of town because it will get hot then the clutch sticks to the floor. I have to lift it with my foot and it still won't engage, it loses all pressure. So driving long distance is out of the question. Someone needs to fix this before there is an accident. I almost got hit because i couldn't get my car to go into third gear. When i do get in an accident i will sue nissan and anybody else who knew about these problems with this car and sat back and did nothing.
I remember getting into highway accelerating, it did not want to go to the next gear suddenly it feels like the vehicle is off. I freak out lose control of the vehicle and hit the wall of the bridge. I was hanging from the bridge. I called nissan affairs and they did absolutely nothing. My vehicle was a total loss... The case with nissan affairs case#38420940. Bereniz and dakota were the investigators on the case.
1. Three handles on the nissan altima on my car have snapped off when opening.even after replacing them they still snap off probably because in cold weather they become brittle.if he handles were metal they would not snap off.my concern is if during an accident before emergency vehicles could arrive that if someone were to try to assist getting me out of the car the handles would snap off and they could not remove me from the car.this is extremely dangerous the handles on cars should not snap off and plastic handles are extremely dangerous in all climates.2.i have had my front headlights cleaned three times and they always fog up within several weeks of cleaning.the dealership has said it is faulty design and to replace the headlamps is close to a thousand dollars with 1 year guarantee which is very cost prohibitive.i have seen cars less than two years old with opaque head lamps this is unaccetable and dangerous that lights can not project light appropriately and this is on most models of cars.if you are in rural areas and the lights do not project light this is a big problem.i can not believe that metal handles and durable headlight covers that don't fog are not required of these companies.until the last 15-20 years this was never a problem but car manufacturers are opting for cheap materials that can have lethal repercussions for crucial safety items.car handles and head lamps as far as safety are as crucial as proper airbag function.handles should not snap off in your hands and headlamps if cleaned should remain clean and not foggy and this does not happen.please address this concern.
My 17-year-old daughter has a 2005 nissan altima.a week ago the car began shutting itself off while she is driving it.the codes said we needed to replace the crankshaft sensor and we did so.this did not stop the problem.on the way home from the auto parts store today her car stopped and she was almost rear-ended by a truck.after researching this problem on the internet it appears that nissan altimas have a history of this sort of problem.someone is going to get killed if this problem is not fixed.
I was slowly pulling into a parking spot in front of my apartment building. As i reached the front of the spot (the end where the front of my car would be), my 2005 nissan altima bucked backward slightly, then suddenly accelerated. The car hit a tree, then continued forward until it stopped in the bedroom of my downstairs neighbor. My foot was on the brake the whole time. I am sure of this, as this is the second time in a year that this has happened to me. The first time, i was pulling into a parking spot in a parking garage, and the car accelerated into a concrete pole. Repairs to the auto body (only) were completed, but it seemed as though the engine was downshifting very hard. I had nissan check it out, and was told there was nothing wrong.i am not nuts. I am not senile. I am not elderly (52). I have been driving for 34 yrs. And have had an excellent driving record (until now). The car was bought in december 2004, and in less than 18 months, i have had 2 almost identical accidents (same malfunction; same approach to the parking spot).
Check engine light due to error code p0335 which is camshaft position sensor,my car hesitate to start,need more cranking, as per nissan so many vehicles were recalled for this code but if i give my vin # they said there is no recall, i am the original owner of this vehicle, all the maintenances are up to date and currently i have only 72000 miles, i am requesting to recall 2005 nissan altima as soon as possible
Crankshaft and camshaft sensors are faulty. This is a very common problem with nissan altima's. This has been replaced two times already. Stalled on highway while going 65mph.
2005 nissan altima1n4al11d... Slow to accelerate after a turn or from a full stop. Slow to accelerate when speedometer goes to zero during drive time. Vehicle speeds up even when brake applied causing jerking motion.
Car stalling while in motion due to crank shaft sensor defect, also car is not shifting properly due to speed input sensor defect.service engine light is on, codes given during diagnostics are p0335 and p0725.
Dt:the caller's vehiclewas accelerating from a stop light going10 mph when it stalled. She could not get it started ,and had to have it towed to dealer.the battery light and the brake light came on. When she called the manufacturer, she was told she could drive the vehicle. There was no other indication that this was going to happen. Dealer has vehicle now and will call her when theyhave check it. Manufacturer was contacted and will call her back.
The car stalled out... Almost got hit.... Had the throttle body replaced..looked online and saw there was a recall for this year model and part...got in touch with nissan and they said there was no recall on this particular vin..from what i read all nissan altima's were recalled for this part..i also did not receive notice. Can someone check this vin ast safercar.gov and let me know ...thank you...ps this car has very low mileage and is well maintained.
On august 18, 2014, after dropping my son off at school. I came tostop 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 costing $80 dollars for two and $70 for another, however these items has been changed along with a tune up and the car is doing the same. After doing some research on the computer, i noticed there were recalls on the crankshaft sensors and the ecm. I contacted nissan dealer, an appointment was made and i was told that my vin number is not showing so the problem had to been done, because i'm the second owner. It's funny how this problem comes about after 4 1/2 years of having this vehicle and the recall suppose to have been taking care of with the first owner. This is an inconvenience and it's frustrating. There is also rusting of the floor under the car, you can see the floor coming down from under the car on the passenger side. This is an outrage and something needs to be done at the cost of the dealers and not the owners. This is dangerous, you can be driving at a speed and the car just stop, which can cause a very bad accident.
While transporting with my 1 and 2 year old in my vehicle driving about 30mph my vehicle suddenly shuts off.
Car shuddered and rpm dropped and then came back up to current rpm level.came to stop light and vehicle was then put into limp mode.would not accelerate and rpm's would not go over 2000.pulled over and turned car off.restarted car and began to try and drive it again.service engine light came on and vehicle would not shift gears.tried to manually shift the automatic trans and it would hit hard upon gear shifts but was able to make it home the remaining few miles..brought vehicle in to a mechanics shop the next morning and the codes indicate cam position sensor failures.i see numerous complaints and a recall for this under r2022 but of course my vehicle is not listed.this appears to be a common problem and all vehicles should be included in this recall as it is completely dangerous issue that comes out of nowhere while driving the vehicle.i am waiting for the vehicle to be repaired to see if the problem is completely resolved at my expense.any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
I own a 2005 nissan. I rely on my car daily to get to medical appointments. The car stalls in park all lights start blinking then dies. Has happened while driving as well the car will move but you cant accelerate on the pedal this happened in a traffic circle my fiance and two friends were with me at the time. This is very dangerous i could get into a bad accident and die or even kill my passengers. I have had a mechanic reset my ecm but this keeps happening i have tried to fix the problem on my own and have had no luck. I own a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se v6 four door sedan and i feel unsafe driving. Something needs to be done i was hoping my experience would be awesome ive always liked the cars now honestly im scared to drive in it and wont reccomend anyone getting one. I havent had any accident or anything. Me having this car is required medically. Also check engine light came on one day stayed on for a month then just shut off so now i have no clue whats going on with my car.
The following is a detailed account of the automobile accident that occurred on february 24, 2011. At approximately 11:30am, while driving my father's 2005 nissan altima 2.5s, which i regularly drive, i pulled into the parking lot of a local shopping center. I pulled into a parking space in which my vehicle was separated by a curbed sidewalk in front of the building. I placed the gear shift into park while the engine was still running. I glanced to the right of me at the passenger's seat to make sure i had my belongings.my hands were neither on the steering wheel or the gear shift when unexpectedly the vehicle instantly launch forward. It jumped the curb and hit into the shopping carts which were between my vehicle and the building's wall. The car began to lurch back and forth violently, ramming into the shopping carts, causing my body to also be tossed back and forth in the same manner. I placed the gear shift into reverse to try and remove the vehicle from the sidewalk. Immediately after i was able to remove the vehicle from the sidewalk i put the gear shift back into park. However the vehicle continued to move backwards with as much force and velocity as it exerted when it first launched forward. I found myself speeding backwards so rapidly that i had no means of stopping the car. The car finally came to a stop after it struck two vehicles that were parked across the parking lot.
Dt:car just stopssometimes and it will not start.consumer almost has to flood the engine before it starts. Dealer toldconsumer she needed to pump the gas 3 times before she started the car. She had vehiclein therepair shop because the car was idling very fast. They put a throttle chamber in it, then it started to do the same thing again . Dealer said it was unsafe because it was racing too high;they ordered a new partfor the car. It is still doing the same thing. Updated 02/07/06.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While drivingapproximately 10 mph the vehicle experienced difficulty accelerating and a check engine light illuminated on the dashboard.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the throttle position sensor needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,000.
Dt: the ownerhad problems with the car since the day of purchase. In the middle of driving the check engine light comes on, the car stalls. There isno acceleration and the gas pedal does not work. The check engine light does not come on before the stalling begins. Thishappened three times. The first time this happened the owner thought it ran out of gas. There has never been an accident as a result. The vehicle has been into the repair shop three times, and the repair have been unsuccessful. The dealership replaced the accelerator position sensor, throttle chamber, and air volume learning procedure. The second time the accelerator position sensor was replaced again. The third time the accelerator position sensor and engine control module were replaced. Again, this did not appear to have repaired the problem, the owner is not confident with this vehicle. The dealership would not guarantee this would never happen again.
The clutch pedal in my 2005 nissan altima is engaging but lately whiledriving, the clutch suddenly presses all the way to the floor while i attempt to shift gear.the pedal won't come back on its own, and shifting becomes difficult if not impossible.i almost caused an accident maneuvering my foot to unstick the pedal from the floor, while in traffic the other day.then, it suddenly went back to its typical function and operated smoothly.i've experienced twoof these occurrences within the past 3 days ; the car has been fine up to this point and has been well maintained ( 83,000 miles; one owner ).
Nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 summary:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensorwith regard to above recall details, when i provided the vin to nissan dealership, they don't see any recalls for it. But it is quite dangerous to drive with this mechanical problem in the car. Appreciate if appropriate safety care istaken by manufacturer.
My wife was going to wendy's. She turned into wendy'sparking lot, she went around wendy's to the other sideand went to the last parking spot when the car accelerated on its own. Car jumped curb and hit a tree. Witness said they saw a puff of smoke , there were no tire marks anywhere. Almost $ 5000.00 damage. Car was taken nissan dealer, but they could not find any thing wrong. I have filed a complaint with nissan.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 40mph, the driver engaged the brakes and the vehicle failed to stop.he attempted to engage the emergency brake and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The cruise control was not engaged. There were no warning indicator lights present during, before or after the crash occurred.the contact was unable to stop or gain control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver had back injuries in three places. A police report and photos are available. The police report indicated that they observed the driver attempting to stop for two hundred feet. After the vehicle was destroyed, the contact received a recall notice. The recall notice stated that there is a possibility that the engine may stop running while being driven due to the computer and could cause a crash without warning. The current and failure mileages were 31,000.
Make: nissanmodel: altimamodel year(s): 2005nhtsa campaign id number : 07v527000 component: engine and engine cooling my car started having problems and it would not pass inspection because of the engine light alert. The reason was due to the crankshafts which i replaced but kept having the problem. The mechanic suggest to look up any outstanding recalls and i found the above campaign which describes my problem exactly. All i need to do is take it to the dealer to reprogram the ecm.the dealers states that my car is not part of the recall and want to charge to get it reprogram. Why should i pay for a manufacture defect when there is an outstanding recall on this problem.the cars has no other problems and the only reason why it won't pass inspection is because of the problem described above.i don't see why this should be and i need a recall notice to take to the dealer to get the car ecm programmed. Or do i have to be involved in accident before the problem can be corrected. Thank you
Car accelerates in an uncontrolled fashion while driving .
Crankshaft position sensor same thing is happening to the 2005summary:on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence:if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
The first time car stopped running while driving 35 mph. The second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. Thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!!
Crankshaft position sensor bad, part has a known defect from the supplier yet nissan will not replace or call recall notice.car can shut down while driving, high risk for fatality.
The transmission is stuck in 5th gear, even if you try to downshift it manually it wouldn't come out of 5th gear.
Car will not accelerate and creeps along in limp home mode. Its vehicle speed control problem is exactly the same as nhtsa recall 13v43000 of sept. 26, 2013, that affects nissan infiniti models. After stopping and restarting once or twice the problem will disappear. In traffic this is very dangerous. It happens 2 or 3 times a year.
I was starting my car on 03/23/2013 and it would not turn over at all so i tried three additional times and then the check engine light came on i called nissan regarding the recall for the crankshaft issue only to be told that my car is not under warrantyor a recall and i have read several post of people having the same issue and nissan is not owning up to and taking care of the issue furthermore when i am driving the engine starts to want to stall but thankfully i was going at a decent speed for it not to do that i did go to have a test ran on the engine light coming on and it came back to be a speed control sensor and crankshaft i went to o'reilly's auto parts and when i told the nissan rep he saysthat the machine at o'reilly's was only taking a guess but i dont believe that one bit.
The car pick up to slow and then start picking up little by little
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).she called the dealer and was informed that the recall repair would only involve reprogramming the computer, rather than repairing the crankshaft, which really needed to be replaced.the contact's concern was that the recall repair only stalled the failure instead of providing a remedy.on july 10, 2008, the vehicle completely shut down at a stop sign.the vehicle lost total power and no warning lights were illuminated.after waiting two minutes, the vehicle was able to be restarted.when the contact turned off the vehicle to pump gas, it would not restart.the vehicle would also surge occasionally.the current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000.
An existing recall on this vehicle should include the 3.5l engine as well as camshaft/crankshaft and tcm. All cause similar life-threatening symptoms while driving the vehicle suddenly powers completely off briefly losing all power to lights etc, decelerate rapidly and you lose steering control and speed control. Vehicles come up on you quickly at night and even if you get the vehicle restarted you have no power in transmission and merely limp on at an idle speed. Very very dangerous. Why it wasn't included in the original 2007 recall is nissan trying to save a buck. They used the same mfg & same parts as in the 2.5l. They knowingly withheld it from being included. I also contacted them about the tcm. Keep in mind the were biting their nails after being presented with a class action suite regarding the defective tcm. Luckily for them it was dismissed temporarily.but they never mentioned any similar complaints when they responded to me and never offered any resolution to the problem.
While driving at highway speed the car stalled for a second and then was fine. Check engine light came on. Next day coming to a stop at light and car stalled again. Would not restart took five minutes to start. Every time you crank carit take thirty seconds to five minutes to start.
My wife was driving the car at 25 mph and the car lost all speed as if the brakes were implied and almost caused a three car pile up. Now the car is stuck in 5th gear. I am really worried because my 2 year old daughter was in the car at the time. I have done research online and this is a major problem.
After going to my destination for 35 min stopping a gas pump after getting back in the car in wouldn't crank only after 2 hours. After getting back on the highway within 5 miles in stopped on me in the middle of the highway going about 55. Sat on side of the road for 2 more hours before it started again.
2005 altima - when moving forward after stopping, vehicle will jerk forward.i must immediately take my foot off the gas pedal.the occurs only in low gear, after a stop, and occurs 3 to 4 times a week.
Dt: had the vehicle 3 months and transmission replaced.noticed when driving the vehicle it accelerated, then when letting off the accelerator was pulling back like a rubber band effect. Currently,that the transmission been replacedwhen making a right turn it makes a clanking noise . Also, can feel every bump in the road.
About 2 yrs ago the engine light came on in my nissan. I took it for a diagnostic and it came up with two codes that at this point i don't remember. However, what i was told is that i needed my crankshaft sensor replaced. I checked online for information about this sensor and i came across a recall for this sensor. Around the same time my headlights started burning out bulbs also. I also noticed there was a recall on a headlight issue. I contacted a local dealership to check my vin to see if i qualified for the recall and i was told my vin was supposedly one of the impacted ones. Which is too coincidental. My car stalls while running and at times will not start. And i say will, because, i brought it in to 2 different shops for replacement and neither could find a compatible sensor. They even ordered one from nissan and it did not fit and were unable to fix it. They apologized and said that i would be able to drive it but would eventually need to somehow replace it. I have since continued driving it, as it is the only vehicle i have. It has gotten worse and turns off my often. I am asking for some type of help. I am out of options. I am afraid it will one day shut off as i driving and cause a catastrophe.
Cars power started fluttering around 45-50 mph, like it was wanting to die. It had previously died while idleing..codes were checked they came up as bad crank and cam sensor..and bad speed sensor.and catalytic converter..noticed car was under re-call..towed it to dealer they flashed ecm..when we were driving car home all problems re-occurred..had codes checked at another garage all the same ones came up..called dealer they were no help at all and wanted to charge us to check codes told them we already had them and they said its not their problem...they have no interest in addressing the real issues or fixing what the real problem is, what a rip-off..
I have a 2005 nissan altima, i bought the car in 10/2008 a few months afterwards i started noticing the clutch would go all the way to the floor.i had a friend drive it after that incident and he said he didn't notice anything so i let it go.it would notice it happening again, usually when i'm driving around town in stop and go traffic.i took it to the mechanic who told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. This has happened to me soo many times now.i will be driving and their would be no pressure in the clutch, it would go all the way to the floor and all the timei'd have to use my feet to pop it back up.one incident happened when i was parked.i turned my car on and put my foot on clutch, no pressure.usually i could put it in gear, drive it around for 10 mins (popping the clutch back up) the whole time and the pressure would start to come back after a couple drives around the block.this time, i couldn't even put the car in gear.i was stuck for almost 30 mins, trying to pump the clutch, turning the car on and off, doing everything possible.finally i was able to put it in gear and drove it around the block and then straight to the mechanic.who told me nothing. Basically he bled system, and so forth and so forth.just yesterday, this happened again while driving in busy street in my city.it is very, very dangerous and as i began to research online, i noticed that others are having the same problems.i don't know how much money i've put into trying to "fix" this problem but their should be a recall for this vehicle.to ensure that no lives are lost or in danger, someone from nissan needs to look into this matter.
My 2005 nissan altima front windows roll down while i am away from the car.i have no idea why this happens, but i am worried my car will get stolen or rained on/in.
2005 nissan altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment.consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. *njthe consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return.the consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.
My 2005 nissan altima front windows roll down while i am away from the car. I have no idea why this happens, but i am worried my car will get stolen. It has been raining often and the wood grain is damaged, the interior of the vehicle is exposed to criminals and natures elements.
The headlights on my 2005 nissan altima look like they are burned on the inside and foggy looking. At night they are very dim, almost as though i was driving in a constant thick fog. The front windshield has foggy looking circles all over inside the glass and makes visibility hard.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle.there was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal.a local mechanicdeterminedit wasa brokencatalytic converter. Based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose.this has not been addressed by the dealership.after 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. The transmission jerked,and hesitated in low gears.the dealership has not been able to diagnose theproblem with the transmission.the front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger'sside.the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster.
Dt*:the contact stated the gauges that turn on the defroster cause the driver to take their eyes off of the road.the gas cap is at an awkward angle and too hard to turn. The contact has back problems and must sit in the driver seat at a 90 degree angle, causing the contact to be too close to the airbag.updated 03/17/06.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began making a loud noise and the service engine light illuminated.she was able to drive to a service station and the mechanic stated that there was no oil or oil plugs in the vehicle.he refused to make the repair.she had the vehicle towed to nissan, where it was regularly serviced every 3,000 miles.the dealer stated that she needed a new engine and that they were not responsible for the vehicle not having oil or oil plugs.they also informed her that someone had tampered with her vehicle.the contact has spoken with nissan on several occasions and has been without her vehicle for two months.she believes they are giving her the run-around.the current and failure mileages were 41,000. * updated 12/12/07 the dealer stated passenger window makes noise, and remote switch is inoperable. Updated 12/12/07 updated 03-04-08
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 not on a highway. I was on a quiet suburban road with relatively low traffic. I was at stop light & suddenly heard a loud pop sound -- almost like a gun shot.i checked my rear view mirror & my entire car rear window was blown out with very large holes & tiny shattered glass pieces strewn all over inside back seat area of my car. Some shattered glass even blew out all way to front section where i was seated !! i immediately got off the road & pulled over into nearby walgreens parking lot & called local police. Policeman came & examined my car. He did not feel any foul play was involved nor any gunshot nor baseball thrown into my rear car window. I took 24 photos ? see 5 uploaded. He helped me gather most of broken & shattered glass into a plastic bag. We noted a few pieces had dark brown burn marks on them. He said most likely it indicated a "short" occurred in rear defroster electrical system. He could not prepare police report bcuz it did not involve any foul play. Next day i called nissan consumer affairs (nca). They asked me to email my 24 photos to nca & only agreed to pay to replace rear car window. I told nca it was probably a short in rear defroster electrical system ? a serious nissan safety issue & defect. For me ? a scary incident !! i saved all shattered glass pieces with dark brown burn marks, but nca did not want them. Unfortunately -- i can only upload 5 photos. If you want to view all 24 photos - call or text my cell [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima.the radio and cd player began working intermittently and then stopped working entirely.when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, she was advised to go to another repair shop.she was informed that the fee to repair the radio and cd player would be free; however, she was charged $185.44.the contact took the vehicle to nissan and they were equipped to perform the repair, but the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, has yet to diagnose the failure.they could only inform her that the failure was internal.the powertrain and failure mileage were unknown.the current mileage was 47,135.updated 3/5/08 the dealer stated rear window operates really slow, and pillar/roof keeps coming a loose. Updated 03/05/08
Side view mirrors are made of cheap lightweight plastic and they deteriate and become very foggy and driver can not see out of them.
I bought a nissan altima july 2005.on december when the weather in florida start to be nice i open the sunroof and it start making a rattling noise.i took the car to the dealer, the first time they said that it need to go to the body shop to be fix, the second appt. Was at the body shop they call me and said that it was fixed. While driving back home, the noise was there i took it the next morning and after 4 days now they are telling me that the rail is bent and the sunroof assembly needs to be changed and it is not a defect from the car soit is not under the warranty.this car only has 9,000 miles and they don't want to cover something that happened under the first year warranty.
The contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the sun roof shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield rubber came off while driving 50 mph under normal road conditions.there was a half an inch gap between the windshield and the frame where the wipers were connected.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the windshield, but the problem persisted.
Corresopndence i will mail to you describes what i consider to be defective unsafe and unhealthy'air conditioning system of the 2005 nissan altima.namely for 3 air conditioning control positions the air conditioning cannot be shut off without unsafely stopping the car's engine; this unsafe procedure is actually documented in the owner's manual.
I bought a car, sold "as is", because the dealership advertised the car saying "everything under the hood is in perfect working condition." this was my first time buying a car and they took advantage of it. The car is missing 2 lug nuts on the front driver side, and back passenger side wheel(i don't know how the car passed inspection) it was sold to me with no transmission fluid, when i put some in it began to leak badly(i have pictures) the very next day after purchasing the car i noticed a knocking noise in the engine and everytime i started the car it began to shake for about 10 seconds. Everyday the cars engine would make new noises, by day four the car wouldn't start. Day five it started up but it was overheating within 5 minutes of being on(i didn't know how to read the hot/cold gauge yet being that this was my first car) i tried taking it back but the dealership will not take it back. I took it to a mechanic, they said the transmission is leaking severly, the head gasket is overheating and its warped 4.0.. Its missing lug nuts, the brakes are bad, and has moisture in the oil. I stopped driving the car unless it was a emergency and while i was on the freeway oneday, the car began to shake violently and started to jump back n forth and i couldn't press the gas because it would not go. I could have been killed on the freeway. I just recently took it to another mechanic shop called arrow's transmission. They declared the entire engine a total fail and unsafe.
I was driving and my car went through a puddle which caused my driver's side left wheel tire and wheel cover to break completely.
Car would stall at low speeds or when stopped. I took the car to the dealership, they explained to me that my crankshaft position sensor was failing and that they would replace it for approximately $600. I then took the car to a private mechanic who replaced the sensor for $222.91. Car purchased in 2004. Additional work required: engine replacement, wheel bearings replacement, transmission replacement, and interior panels replacement. I found information of this campaign (07v527000) through www.nhtsa.gov and i've contacted nissan. Nissan claimed that there was no such campaign and they could not help me. The campaign that they show for the crankshaft position sensor is for the 2002-3 altima models.
All of my the rims of my vehicle have rusted.normally this happens, i was told from accumulation of salt do to snow storms.we have not had that many snow storm for this condition.can you please explain.
Purchased a 05 altima in june of 2004. I have had nothing but problems. I took the car in at 19,000 and told them my car shakes and there is a ticking in the front end. Sounds like it is coming from the engine. You can feel the shaking in the seats, gear shift and steering wheel. Not to mention the shaking continues to knock my windows out of place. The shaking happens when your are sitting at a stop light and while driving. They told me that i would need to replace tires and alignment. I did the alignment. They then said that the ticking was normal and the shaking was normal. So being a young female i was took them for there word. I then was driving about 35 mph and the right front tire blew out. I was able to pull over, no one was hurt. Called nissan said tires were not covered under warranty. So i went to an outside tire dealer to have replaced, was told rim was bent. Again called nissan was told that was my problem. So i purchased a new set of rims. Just started to face the fact that i would have to deal with the shaking and noise. About 2 months ago returned to the dealer because along with the shaking and noise now there is a loud clunking on the right passenger side. Was told tires need to be replace, alignment and balance. Also get this right front passenger rim bent. Again! said it was the roads. Took to tire dealer. Rim was bent. He did his part, took it back to dealer. They have had my car more times in the last 2 months then i care to remind myself. But has been no fix to any of my issues. At closing of repair ticket was told ticking noise they did not know where it was coming from but they were pretty sure it was not the engine. The shaking was from a broke rack and pinion. So now that i am over my 36,000 mile warranty. I need to pay over 1300.00 to have repaired. I feel like this car is a lemon and i am now stuck. I am very upset with this lack of concern nissan has with my issues. I need help getting my car repaired.
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