2005 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,091 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 1,091 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 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.
“1) had trunk of car open to load suitcases 2) 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”
NHTSA complaint #10127337, filed 2005-07, 800 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10255131, filed 2009-01, 30,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10293270, filed 2009-11, 82,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10156550, filed 2006-05, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 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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