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2005 Nissan Altima Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2005 Nissan Altima 31 Altimas, 8.6 months of data per Altima, average 101700 miles

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2005 Nissan Altima

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Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 60760   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 61380 855 Full brake repair. Lights replaced around the rear license plate. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 135000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 136000 522 wheel fell off car,damaged hub,rim,under wheel well. 

 

Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 114000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 115000 990 needed a new catalytic converter. however, this problem stems from the fact that less than a year ago i had the throttle replaced and the O2 sensor...i beleive this happened cause the sensor and throttle body had damage and stressed the cat 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 1300 Replaced A/C Compressor which had broken. 
Jul 2011 89700 520 Replaced leaking low pressure AC hose. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 65000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 67000 0 brakes squealing badly - dealer replaced pads and rotors 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 102000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 103300 150 AC was blowing hot air 
Mar 2012 115000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 58900   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 74400 2800 Transmission failed, needed to be totally rebuilt Alternator failed, needed to be replaced 
Dec 2010 81840 500 oxygen sensors 
Apr 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 18600   First odometer entry
May 2007 21700 0 Endlink in rear sway bar was loose and dealership replaced endlink under warranty 
Feb 2011 50220 750 AC was not working, they diagnosed the problem, fixed the leak and recharged the system 

 

Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 0 front strut replacement. covered under warranty. Also had broken cup holder replaced under warranty 

 

Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 250 A/C leak at junction of hard/soft underhood high- and low-pressure lines. Independent shop installed refurbished soft lines. 
Jul 2010 0 Tack weld on catalytic converter heat shield broke, causing heat shield to vibrate/rattle when the engine is under load (approximately 2800 rpm). Repair covered under long-term federal emissions warranty. 
Mar 2011 74500 500 Two power steering lines leaking. Hard and soft lines replaced at owner cost. 
Jul 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 104000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 106000 450 Broken motor mount causing a clunking noise when shifting into gear. Airbag light was flashing and indicated a bad seatbelt sensor. Broken lug nuts on multiple tires. Had the shop pull all 4 tires off and replace all broken or damaged lug nuts. Bad gas milage with 2.5 engine. Max of 22mpg on interstate, at 70mph, using cruise control. 

 

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2006 0 replace alternator under warranty 
Jul 2007 750 replace power steering pump 

 

Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 2200 blown head gasket- issue is more with customer satisfaction. Nissan would not consider any assistance even though the vehicle was only 1000 miles beyond end of 60,000 mile warranty on drive train. 

 

Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 86000   First odometer entry
May 2012 88500 25 Left blinker did not work. A wire was jammed and shorted inside left rear light. Wire replaced. 
Jun 2012 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Nebraska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 67000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 68000 800 mfg process leaves hole between the metal sheeting under the driver's & passenger's side floorbloards where water, snow, & salt collect causing premature rust-thru. Nissan North America will pay $250 toward $8800 repair. Not satisfied at all $650 estimate to cut out the affected sheetmetal and replace 
Mar 2012 71000 560 Driver's and Passenger's floorboards rusting through 

 

Nissan Altima in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 28520   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 45260 470 intake solenoid 
Sep 2012 49600   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Puerto Rico
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 38000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 58000 250 The engine started a whining noise, turned out that there is a TSB NTB07-042c for VQ35 engines, which describe that the problem is the secondary timing chain tensioners worn out. Very difficult job due to all the parts that have to come out 
Sep 2012 64000 20 Inner passenger side CV joint boot was broken and leaked grease. Part was replaced with a new one. 
Dec 2012 65000 160 Buzzing noise at rear of car. Increasing with speed. Rear wheel hubs replaced. Harsh ride at rear. Shock absorber replaced. 
Mar 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 23000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 25000 0 Transmission cooler leak. Now awaiting appointment to replace trans cooler. Engine undercover coming off. Dealer ordered new cover. Awaiting appointment to have replaced. 
Jul 2007 28000 0 Trans cooler leak, cooler replaced, problem gone Faulty air/fuel sensor, replaced, has not returned 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 130000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 136000 350 had to replace driver side axle due to failure. dealer notified me that passenger side axle is on its way out also and will need to be replaced soon. 
Mar 2008 148000 0 Taken to dealer because of hearing and feeling a clunk through brake pedal. Dealer reported that all engine components were in good shape except for engine mounts which are causing the clunk. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Puerto Rico
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2006 0 Replaced alternator and battery 
May 2008 65000 430 Radiator broke. Replaced it and the thermostat too. 
Jul 2008 67000 127 Front rotors were warped since car had 42,000 miles and were replaced and pads too. 
Jan 2009 75000 74 Fender undercover blew away and took with it the engine side cover. 
May 2011 100000 280 Replaced driver side front suspension ball bearing 
Nov 2011 105000 55 Replace rear driver side wheel hub 
Nov 2012 114500 330 Power steering power hose was leaking and was replaced. Engine mounts were damage and replaced all 4 
Mar 2013 116000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 110000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 111000 1500 High pitched whining noise diagnosed as a bearing on gears within engine that engage the timing chain/belt. TSB includes a kit which replaces timing belt/chain and several gears within engine (shotgun approach). Estimated cost for parts/labor $1,500. 

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 22000   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 24000 0 Replaced throwout bearing. 
Dec 2012 47000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Iraq
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 18600   First odometer entry
May 2011 19840 120 engine tend to stop while AC is on during idle speed,the problem was solved by replacing the fuel pump 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 158000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 173000 850 computer diagnostic code appeared and needed new exhaust header which contains a pre-catalytic converter inside it. Old pre-cat had failed. 
Mar 2013 175000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 27900   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 97340 400 brought in for a routine wheel alignment. Found inner tierods were shot. Had to order parts and bring back at a later date. 
Mar 2013 98580   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 138880   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 139180 40 Previous owner had broken off gas cap cover release lever and bent/broken gas cap cover/lid, replaced both the lever and the lid, as well as the spring on the lid. Time for painting not included. 
Dec 2012 141980 30 No brake assist until vehicle warmed up when outside temperature was below -11C. Vacuum hose from brake booster to engine needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 143840   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 104000   First odometer entry
May 2012 119000 25 Crankshaft sensor failed. Car hard to start and would start stalling 
Nov 2012 132300 300 Passenger side mirror broke off. Unsure if this was from a collision or not. Broke off while driving. O2 sensor failure 
Apr 2013 140000 400 Oxygen sensors and MAF due to P1275 

 

Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 26000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 32000 0 Audible gurgling noise under dashboard on acceleration. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 0 Car has never had the gas milage I expected and has had multiple issues with crank shaft sensors and transmission sensor 

 

Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 125 Standard problem as far as I recall... Replaced cam/crank shaft sensors (I think) - parts were cheap and labor is easy enough to do yourself, although I paid a Nissan master tech to do it for me. 
Apr 2013 123000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Delaware, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 40 Replaced Pre Cat due to SES light on with code P0420. Also replaced both O2 sensors Replaced Crank position sensor. 
May 2010 123500 148 Wheel Alignment. 
Sep 2012 173000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2006 0 rear door window regulator replaced under warranty 

 

Nissan Altima in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 69440   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 70240 93 replaced door speakers 
Oct 2010 75640 145 replaced rear stabilizer links and bushings 
Jul 2011 79980 600 Front links and left table (ball joint) replaced 
Mar 2012 87420 0 mechanic discovered floor rusted through on passenger side. estimated $3-500.00 to repair. I sold the car. 

 

Nissan Altima in Delaware, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 58000 960 Brake calipers no longer functioning properly, needed replacement. 
Mar 2013 80000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 26000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 30000 236 Transmission does not shift correctly, or intermittently shift correctly. Other than shifting car is working great. I fill they didn't correct the shifting problem maybe repaired ... Check engine light, failure of speed sensor replaced speed sensor, yet 
Apr 2008 31000 0 Transmission was replaced in Altima with a 2k mileage transmission from salvage yard. 
May 2009 46000 141 axle leaking (under factory warranty) cpu update-factory recall 
Feb 2010 56000 420 leaking oil seal on transmission, cracked steering belt plus usual oil change, filter etc 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 125000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 133000 200 Catalytic Converter efficiency - MIL set DTC P0420 requires new converter.  
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 98000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 98500 185 crankshaft sensor replacement 
Jan 2012 102300 400 rattling noise was being heard while braking. Rear Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced 
Jan 2013 109000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 84000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 96000 75 Pin in door hinge was worn. Entire hing had to be replaced. 
Sep 2011 106000 500 Replaced sensor mounted above gas tank 
Mar 2013 128000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 60000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 62000 450 work brakes/rotor 
May 2008 86000 610 Suspect broken/worn axle bearing. 
Jun 2008 87000 925 fuel pump shattered 
Nov 2008 95000 0 Mechanic suspected bearing inside universal joint has siezed. 
Apr 2009 104000 1200 Steering shaft needed to be replaced. Replaced catalytic converter to pass state emissions testing brakes were squeaking. mechanism other than pads/rotors adjusted. 
Dec 2009 119000 0 Suspected broken axle. 
Feb 2011 147000 1700 Check engine light was on. The car had difficulty starting and sometimes ran rough as if a sparkplug needed to be replaced. Car delayed getting into gear. Transmission fluid was flushed/replaced. From cold start, brakes would not engage until car was warm. Calipers were replaced. Heat shield was loose. Dealer said they removed it, but I still hear the same noise when car idles. Fuel door hinge is broken. Fuel door will not close completely. Indoor fuel door release is useless. Steering wheel shook when driven. Link was replaced/reseated. Tires were aligned and balanced. 
Mar 2011 148000 400 Failed the state of Illinois emissions testing. They replaced a sensor and an ignition coil. 
Jun 2012 177000 640 A/C not effective if outside temp > 80F. Recharged coolant. Left and right tie rods replaced. One larger (and more expensive) suspension part replaced as well. 
Mar 2013 194000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0 the rear window heater not work. the dealer figured that the control unit box needs to be replaced. the heater on the rear window didn't get heated. fixed under warranty 
Dec 2010 83700 300 daylight module is not functional; no hot air due to air in the cooler 
Feb 2011 83700 0 lost hot air, it was found that due to leak of coolant and the bracket was loosen. 
Mar 2012 96720 450 front tie rod left side 

 

Nissan Altima in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 55800   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 57660 425 Daytime running lights inoperative, passenger side High beam not working. Owner determined the problem was with the daytime running light module. Dealer confirmed diagnosis and ordered replacement module. Daytime running light module replaced. 
Mar 2011 59880 320 Camshaft position sensor replaced. covered under extended warranty. 96,000KM service completed 
Jun 2011 61380 620 Rear Rotors & pads and muffler replaced 
Jul 2011 61380 100 Rust on Passenger side rear wheelwell repaired and painted in affected area. 
Aug 2012 66960 90 Fault code 0725 & 0335. Replaced defective crankshaft position sensor. Pain in the butt to replace. Obviously designed by a laid off GM engineer. Smarten up Nissan! 
Sep 2012 66960 20 Hood prop arm storage clip broken. 
Mar 2013 67580   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 92380   First odometer entry
May 2011 93000 0 Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. I could see the pads were not having good contact on rotors(saw the rust on rotor braking surface). Only some of the pads were worn off. After repair the braking was noticeably better. 

 

Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 1375 Replaced cracked strut mount, leaking strut, and tie rod end. 
Jul 2010 106000 700 Replaced A/C compressor. 
Apr 2013 150000 1100 AC compressor and accumulator require replacement. 

 

Nissan Altima in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 101000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 103000 312 P0745 - bad solenoid in transmission, faulty wiring. Drop trany pan, clean, replace 1-2 solenoid and repair faulty wiring. Info attached to a TSB, found out with check engine light coming on. 
Oct 2010 104000 150 P0725 and P0335 error code on OBDII pointing to failure of camshaft and/or crankshaft position sensor(s). Replaced both. Car operated normally for 24 hours and then CEL returned with same problem. 
Dec 2010 108000 72 CEL indicating sensor problem, sensor replaced. 
Jun 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 39000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 49000 22 The camshaft position sensor needed replacing. I took it to Auto Zone to diagnose the problem, and got the replacement part for $22. I replaced the part myself after having to tow the car home. It works fine now. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 84000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 85500 550 Failure of ignition key interlock (could not remove key from ignition switch) necessitated the replacement of the entire gear shift selector assembly. There was a TSB on this issue, but we were responsible for the total cost of repair. Rear seatbelt retractor was starting to fail. Part was ordered and was to be repaired under warranty, however, Nissan shipped wrong part. 
May 2010 86000 0 seatbelt retractor replaced under the car manufacturer's seatbelt warranty 
Nov 2010 87700 60 Roof molding flew off of car while traveling highway speeds. I was not able to find the molding and it was replaced. 
Mar 2013 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 22000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 62000 500 A/C lines. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 37000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 42000 129 Evap problem, most likely loose gas cap even though it wasn't loose. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 42000 220 Thermostat and heat sensor. 
Mar 2009 42000 535 Transmission sensor and belts. 
Apr 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 30000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 36000 700 Both front struts replaced due to knocking noise when going over bumps. It was at the dealership for 2 days. I was 1.5 months out of warranty (by time, not miles). Nissan manufacturer warranty is 3/36. I contacted Nissan but they would not cover. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 40000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 56000 90 Completely lost all power. Vehicle shut down. When tried to crank up with the key in ignition, nothing. HOwever, when pop the remote, lights flashes. Battery full (checked by O'reilly AND Autozone). TomPeacock Dealer did not provide alternative vehicle Same problem eventhough the engine has been replaced! Vehicle shut down on freeway. TomPeacock on North freeway Houston,TX could not fix. The car has been shut down AGAIN. No response from deal even though tryin' 2 contact 'em. Already talked 2 NissanNort 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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