2005 Nissan Altima recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Nissan Altima; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 1,091 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #19 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints1,091

Crashes reported5in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 07V527000 · 14 Nov 2007

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 07E087000 · 25 Oct 2007

Problem: 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.

Risk: Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine14 · 35%

Unknown or other12 · 30%

Fuel/propulsion system8 · 20%

Electrical system6 · 15%

Engine and engine cooling6 · 15%

Structure5 · 12%

Power train5 · 12%

Air bags4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashing and 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…
Electrical system · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Unknown or other · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The engine began to stall out randomly when driving down the road. After two times the engine light came on it stated that the crankshaft sensor was off. Since then, the engine light turned off bu, the problem still persists. When driving at low speeds through a city area, will cut off randomly. I have contacted…
Engine · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 66 MPH, the temperature gauge started increasing as the vehicle started to shake. The contact stated that the dashboard was making an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle for 20 minutes, and waited for the…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20002

20012

200212

200310

201312

201510

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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