2005 Nissan Altima Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 259about this part
- Share
- 24%of 1,091 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 259 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 24% of the 1,091 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10319286, filed 2010-03, 50,437 miles“Summary: I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5l. The service 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”
NHTSA complaint #10456959, filed 2012-04, 105,026 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10364073, filed 2010-11, 110,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10312329, filed 2010-02, 74,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10278438, filed 2009-07, 57,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V527000Nov 14, 2007On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from…Covers: Nissan Altima 2002, 2005–2006, Sentra 2002, 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10208946Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10178245Jul 16, 2020Expiration Notification - 2.5 Liter Power Valve Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2005, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2004 Model Year…
- 10178225Jul 15, 2020VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE Service Campaign ID # P5202 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer…
- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
- 10033346Mar 19, 2010Nissan: revised vq35 engine timing chain procedures. Removal and installation procedures for the vq35 engine front timing chain case and timing chains (primary and secondary)…
- 10030089Jun 11, 2009Nissan: the mil is on and code p1402 egr open is stored in the ecm. Inspect the egr valve for metallic debris.
- 10025503Apr 21, 2008Airflowmeter service.
- 10022421Jul 17, 2007Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area.
- 10019613Mar 31, 2006Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10019626Mar 30, 2006Engine oil cooler gasket available.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 189 | 23% |
| 2005 | 259 | 24% |
| 2004 | 109 | 39% |
| 2003 | 450 | 51% |
| 2002 | 594 | 57% |
| 2001 | 59 | 37% |
| 2000 | 49 | 31% |
| 1999 | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 11% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 28 | 16% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Altima
351 complaintsEngine
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
115 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTires
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology