2005 Nissan Altima Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,091 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 1,091 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Forward is rusting underneath on 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 with hundreds of Nissan Altima owners with these year models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10705214, filed 2015-04, 200,000 miles“Hello in 2006 august, my 2005 brand new Altima's battery exploded and it was a miracle that me and my friend did not get hurt. When I called the dealership they told me warranty doesn't cover the battery. I had to get it towed to a third party shop where they replace my battery fuse (which I was told caused the explosion) and my battery. When I went over the dealership later they told me I should've brought the car over there. They claimed I was lying wheni said I was told by their service department that they don't cover the battery and did not even look at the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176181, filed 2006-12, 14,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10139104, filed 2005-10, 2,820 miles“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! …”
NHTSA complaint #10108071, filed 2005-01“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”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 7 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Altima
351 complaintsEngine cooling
259 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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