2005 Nissan Altima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,091 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 1,091 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,900 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light due to error code p0335 which is camshaft position sensor,my car hesitate to start,need more cranking, as per Nissan so many vehicles were recalled for this code but if I give my VIN # they said there is no recall, I am the original owner of this vehicle, all the maintenances are up to date and currently I have only 72000 miles, I am requesting to recall 2005 Nissan Altima as soon as possible”
NHTSA complaint #10849882, filed 2016-03, 72,000 miles“My wife was driving the car at 25 MPH and the car lost all speed as if the brakes were implied and almost caused a three car pile up. Now the car is stuck in 5th gear. I am really worried because my 2 year old daughter was in the car at the time. I have done research online and this is a major problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10596980, filed 2014-06, 88,000 miles“I own a 2005 Nissan. I rely on my car daily to get to medical appointments. The car stalls in park all lights start blinking then dies. Has happened while driving as well the car will move but you cant accelerate on the pedal this happened in a traffic circle my fiance and two friends were with me at the time. This is very dangerous I could get into a bad accident and die or even kill my passengers. I have had a mechanic reset my ECM but this keeps happening I have tried to fix the problem on my own and have had no luck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11099276, filed 2018-06, 148,990 miles“I have a 2005 Nissan Altima, I bought the car in 10/2008 a few months afterwards I started noticing the clutch would go all the way to the floor. I had a friend drive it after that incident and he said he didn't notice anything so I let it go. It would notice it happening again, usually when I'm driving around town in stop and go traffic. I took it to the mechanic who told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. This has happened to me soo many times now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458969, filed 2012-05, 81,000 miles“The clutch pedal in my 2005 Nissan Altima is engaging but lately while driving, the clutch suddenly presses all the way to the floor while I attempt to shift gear. The pedal won't come back on its own, and shifting becomes difficult if not impossible. I almost caused an accident maneuvering my foot to unstick the pedal from the floor, while in traffic the other day. Then, it suddenly went back to its typical function and operated smoothly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321154, filed 2010-03, 83,120 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 41 | 10% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 49 | 12% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 49 | 3% |
| 2008 | 35 | 3% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 42 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 34 | 28% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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