2005 Nissan Altima Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 351about this part
- Share
- 32%of 1,091 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 351 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 32% of the 1,091 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2005 Altima 2.5sl, 150000 miles. The passenger side floorboard was sagging, so I looked under the car and it was gone. The floorboard had rusted itself away and the seat is at risk of falling off in a car accident. It has rusted more than any car of its age. I bought the car used and realised this not a year after.”
NHTSA complaint #11192358, filed 2019-03, 150,000 miles“I started leasing my Altima in 2008 and purchased the car about 4 years later. I took it to have my muffler checked, because I heard noise, and it was found that the floorboard on the front , passenger side, is completely rusted out. The only thing between my passengers and the street is the carpet. Nissan said there is no recall. The car is only 11 years old!”
NHTSA complaint #10939033, filed 2017-01, 114,886 miles“Reporting rotting floorboard on my 2005 Nissan Altima. It's a possible safety concern as vapors could enter passenger area. This seems to be a design flaw and would hope Nissan as a self proclaimed top safety pick would stand behind this issue I believe there have been many complaints on this floorboard issue. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10959974, filed 2017-03, 112,756 miles“The floorboards on my 2005 Nissan Altima are corroding and rusting out. You can touch the floor carper from the bottom! This is happening on both sides of the car the driver and passenger side. This is supposedly a known issue with this car make/model and this has happened to a lot of people. I am not sure but the repair costs are very expensive for this type of work.”
NHTSA complaint #10917439, filed 2016-10, 80,000 miles“Saw something hanging from under the car. Got on my knees to see, and found a loose piece of metal about 4 inches square. Googled 2005 Altima rusted floor iboards, and found out I have the same problem as many others. Upon further investigation I saw rusted hole in floorboards”
NHTSA complaint #11256834, filed 2019-09, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10246452Nov 1, 2023Expiration Notification - Maxima/Altima Floor Pan ***** Dealer Announcement ***** On October 28, 2022, in connection with the court-approved settlement of class action litigation…
- 10246436Nov 1, 2023VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA; FLOOR PAN Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC926 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10226127Oct 28, 2022Maxima/Altima Floor Pan Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC) on 36,858 specific model year 2002-2006…
- 10226126Oct 27, 2022VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA FLOOR PAN PC926 will expire on November 1, 2023.
- 10226065Oct 27, 2022VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002-2006 ALTIMA AND 2004-2008 MAXIMA FLOOR PAN PC926 will expire on November 1, 2023.
- 10019885Mar 17, 2006Rear side member replacement.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 | 134 | 6% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 27 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 8% |
| 2009 | 90 | 6% |
| 2008 | 312 | 30% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
| 2006 | 221 | 27% |
| 2005 | 351 | 32% |
| 2004 | 42 | 15% |
| 2003 | 126 | 14% |
| 2002 | 128 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Altima
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 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.
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