2005 NISSAN Altima

There were frequent break downs, major one was when I had to redo my transmission when my CAR only had 62000 miles in 62 months. Other major ones was the transmission (catalytic converter failure). Now I have rust/hole on the driver side floor panel.

The floor boards have rusted through. This is a known issue that Nissan is turning their back to. Inexcusable, they need to recall this as it is a safety issue and exhaust is leaking through as well. On the website nissanproblems.com they mention the following. \"A class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois\".

Transmission shifts so hard it broke the transmission mount and the engine mounts. Will not accelarate.

Transmission shifts gears roughly. hesitates while accelerating and then stops or jerks.

Rusted through floor boards

The floor panels from passenger and driver are complete rusted with holes

The floorboards in my 2005 Nissan Altima are rusting out. There is a hole on the bottom on both the driver and passengers side. You can touch the carpet from the bottom it is very disturbing and worrisome.

Rusting floorboard front, drivers and passenger side.

Rusting from inside out under the driver and passenger seats. A widespread problem known by Nissan but one in which they refuse to issue a recall for. Just found out about it today during an oil change. Will check with some local body shops to get quotes for possible repair. Bought the car new in 2005. Love it! Am hoping to keep it for 20 years if this issue can be repaired/resolved…

I noticed my floorboard is rusted on the passenger side. Obviously this is not something that is safe. I don\'t know if it can keep going and get worse. I just went for a quote somewhere to see how much I can possibly get charged to get it fixed. I don\'t have $3000 to have this fixed the car is not even worth that much. I know cars that are older then mine different models and even same model cars and have not had this problem.

VERY BAD RUST ON BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANELS

The floorboard below the driver has a descent size hole in it due to rust/corrosion

Nissan is aware that the 2006 Nissan Altima Se-R is a part of a major transmission issue that has been caused in numerous models of their cars between 04-07. My car is experiencing the exact issue that was outlined in a class action lawsuit, which may or may not be open. The car began hesitating when going from reverse to drive, then jerked very hard when it began to accelerate. Now I also experience rough shifting between gears, as well as hesitation when slowing down and trying to accelerates again. Sometimes the car almost completely stops. I have not been able to try to repair it as of yet because my warranty company refuses to do anything until I find a shop to take the car to, I authorize someone to tear down the transmission, and then I get stuck with the bill if they decline repairing it. The Nissan dealership has confirmed there is an internal transmission issue. They company is and has been aware of the transmission issues and refuse to do I recall. I thought I was buying a quality car and I am going to be forced to pay a huge bill to fix the transmission and that’s not fair because the issue is directly because of Nissan. There are hundreds of people who have been and are in the exact same situation I am in and it is not right. It is unethical for Nissan to not acknowledge and fix these issues. Nissan should have to step up and take responsibility! They have pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars from us and we are stuck cleaning up their mess.

Car purchased from estate, where the car had been garaged for several years, so the actual date/mileage of the occurrence would be less.
Issue, passenger floor boards rusted through, an area approx 10×18 inches is impacted.
Current estimates put the repair cost between $1000-2000.

We learned in April 2015 that other Nissan Altima owners had issues with rusted floorboards on models around 2005. We couldn’t check ours out then as daughter had car at school but did take picture under car with cellphone in May 2015. Took car to dealer July 2015 and were told it was a major problem but Nissan would not pay for it. I feel Nissan should have advised owners years ago when they knew all the Altimas had problems; them perhaps the minor rust issue could have been fixed rather than allowing it to develop.

my transmission keeps slipping

Transmission hesitates several seconds before shifting from reverse to drive. The hesitation does not occur if shift from reverse to first then shift to drive when the car starts moving. I’ve mentioned the problem to mechanics several times, but none have found a problem. However, it doesn’t seem right to me, and seems to be getting more pronounced.

Hello I purchased my car almost 6 months ago and shortly after had some problems. The service center did some repairs and on something’s tried to go the cheaper route before going the expensive route. I’m having a problem with my trans and my engine. I was told by the mechanic that he was going to do a trans fish to see if that would fix the problem. It did not just only got worst. When I’m driving my car will pause then jump forward. It scares me bc I think I’m going to run into someone or the other way around. I am still covered under warranty but the machanic said there’s nothing wrong with my car and unless it breaks down or my engine blows he’s not repairing anything. I’ve tried to speak to management and the general manager himself told me he was not in charge the machanic was. It’s very frustrating bc this is my only means of transportation and it’s really not safe to drive it. My question to you sir is, if god forbid I get into an accident bc of the neglect on their part can I sue the dealership? And also what other options do I have in going about getting something done? Thank you so much for your time and attention on this matter!!! Hope to hear back from you very soon.( note:I was told to bring car in on Monday the 19th and was told repair would take 3wks. Machanic called me Wednesday the 21st to tell me he wasn’t fixing anything unless I broke down or my engine blew).

Vehicle shifts hard into 2nd gear.

Took car back 2 days after purchasing cause we hear noise in steering, car hard to steer, tires(front and rear) on drivers side keep wearing out, gear shifter is not going into park so the key wont come out of the ignition. Get car back from dealership and turn on the air conditioner and now it wont go off and the tires are still wearing out again on drivers side (front&rear).Taking car back to dealership and a few miles before I pull into the dealership driveway the car stalls and starts doing this slamming noise in the engine & trans. area and dies going down the road at about 45 miles an hour in the middle of congested traffic. I had to throw it in nuetral and try to restart the car and barely avoiding slamming into a workers in the road, and other cars. Very horrible feeling. Got car to start and drove into dealership they keep car for 1 wk. and replaced the tires on drives side,alignment,rack and pinion,and fixed shifter from sticking. Well that was about 50 days ago and guess what tires wearing out on drivers side (front&rear)still, shifter is still stuck can’t get keys out, and now there is antifreeze on the ground under car in my garage.

This car was bought new in December 2005. Since then, I have had two almost identical experiences with unintended sudden acceleration. The first time, I was pulling into a parking spot in a parking garage and the car accelerated and hit a concrete pole. The second time (March 2006), I was pulling into a parking spot in front of my apartment building (going about 10 mph). As I neared the front of the parking spot (the end where the front of my car would be), the car again accelerated suddenly. I hit a tree and ended up in the bedroom of my downstairs neighbor. Until now, I have had an excellent driving record. I am not crazy, senile, nor elderly (52). The insurance company engineer said the car’s black box indicated that the car was accelerating at the time of the second accident (I’ll say), so it looks like I had my foot on the brake. However, I have been hypersensitive to where my foot is when I brake since the first time the car shot forward in the parking garage.

Purchased 2005 Altima at Lokey Nissan in Clearwater Florida 4/2005 as a precertified Nissan. In July, the first time we traveled on the interstate for several hours and went to decrease speed to exit, car shuttered and staled. There are no indicator lights that appear and the car has been able to both start immediatly and need to sit for 10-20 minutes before starting. We have continued to have this problem with every interstate drive of more than 2 hours at a continual speed and when you decrease speed the car will stall. We have since had the car at 4 dealers including Lokey with the same explanation of “we cant duplicate the problem” while in the same breath stating they would not be willing to have a tech drive the car that distance and back. Then they will never duplicate the problem. Nissan states that we can continue to take it to the dealer to try and reapir the problem when this occurs but can not do anything unless the problem is duplicated. This coming from a consumer affairs supervisor at Nissan,Valerie, after making it clear to her they are not willing to drive the distance required to duplicate the problem. We have NO recourse at all! All 4 dealerships, Lokey of Clearwater, Brandon Nissan, Gainsville Nissan and Panama Cty Nissan have said the idle is incorrect and they have all reset it. They have no clue or care about this car. Without resolution to this there is great risk of serious bodily injured or death. I have a 2005 car that I can not travel in without this fear.

On 07/29/05 went in shop due to noise in rear end. They repaired the left rear ball joint. On 08/03/05 the problem was not corrected so they replaced the stabilizer bar as of 08/09/05 I do not have my car because the mechanic damaged the bumper of my car when taking down off of the lift. My car is now in the body shop getting repainted.

I PURCHASED THE CAR AT THE END OR MARCH. FIVE DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR IT STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT START.AFTER TOWING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY & ALTERNATOR. A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER THAT, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WENT INTO THE \"TCS\" & \"SLIP\" MODE AND I LOST ACCELERATION. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM I HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED CLOSE TO TEN TIMES SINCE I HAD HAD THIS CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND EACH TIME THEY SAY THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE RESET.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima about 8 months ago from CarMax. It had 13,000 miles when purchased. On 1/19/07, while visiting family in NYC, the car caught on fire while I was driving with my 5-year old daughter. It burned from underneath the front of the car and everything under the hood was also burned. I immediately contacted my insurance carrier (AAA – Keystone) to file a claim. After checking the vehicle, AAA indicates that the car is not totaled and estimates $6500 to repair. They attribute the cause of the fire to the main wire harness (an electrical component). They state that the car is in good condition. While the body of the car is intact, the mechanics were destroyed and we are uncomfortable getting back into an obviously defective vehicle. AAA states that we must attempt to fix the car first and if the cost to fix exceeds 80% of the car\’s value, then it would be considered a total loss. They value the car at $16000. The car is still under the manufacturer\’s warranty. AAA contacted a local Nissan dealer to request that they fix the car. The local dealer declined to service the car indicating that when it comes to fires and floods, there\’s always a problem and they want no part of it. Since the car is still under warranty, and it appears that the cause of the fire is directly related to a manufacturer\’s defect, I contacted Nissan to report the insurance company\’s findings. Nissan advised that they would open a file and send a Nissan specialist to check the car and make their own determination regarding the cause of the fire and if the cause is covered under the warranty. Nissan does not have any recalls on the Altima for the wire harness; however, they do have recalls on the Maxima for the same component indicating that it is known to cause fires. To date, Nissan has not looked at the car. They are still in the process of scheduling a specialist to check it. Meanwhile I have been using a rental, which will only be covered by AAA for 30 days (coverage ends 2/24/07), at which time, I will have to incur the entire cost to cover the continued use of a rental. In addition, since the car is financed, I have to continue making payments for a car that is not in my possession, non-functional, and no where near the point of being fixed. I spoke to the Nissan representative assigned to my file on 2/15/07 and he advised that they are still in the process of scheduling a Nissan technician to go and check the car. Nissan finally contacted me today to advise that a technician has been scheduled to look at the car on 3/5/07.

I am writing this letter in regards to a new 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 that I purchased on June 22, 2005, from Bommarito Nissan in St. Louis, Missouri. On Saturday, June 25th, 2005 I came out to my car, in the garage, and noticed that the back panel of my driver side seat had fallen off, and the back panel of my passenger seat was starting to bow out and come off, as well as the headrest on the passenger seat was not connected on the underside. I proceeded to contact Bommarito Nissan immediately and made them aware of the problems that I was having and they advised me that if I brought the car in to the service department that their turn around time would run me two to three days to repair, or I could contact Classic (their outsourced leather installer) and they could repair the seats immediately within an hour or so. On Monday morning I contacted Classic and made an appointment at their earliest convenience, which was Thursday, June 30th, 2005. Between my work schedule, and their hours of operation I took off work Thursday to bring it to Classic to have my repairs made. Once there, for an hour and a half, I was told that originally the seat backs were put on using carpenter screws, not official Nissan clips and that they would go ahead and put new clips on, and I should be on my way with no problems from there on out. Once the repairs were made, I proceeded out to my car to look over the seats to see if they had been repaired to my satisfaction before I left the premise. Immediately, I was dissatisfied with the work that had been done, there was still bowing on both of the front seats, and sections where the backing did not rest flush with the seat because there was too much gathering of the fabric. At this point I went back inside the warehouse and asked for a member of management so I could stress my concerns, and to come out to my car so I could physically show them. A manager came out to the car with one of the installers who had just previously worked on the car. At that time both of them agreed that the car was not repaired correctly and the manager said that he was going to go ahead and order a new seat kit for my car and call me when the kit was received and I could come back and they would fix the problems for good. I called Matt McManus, the sales manager we had worked with while originally purchasing the car at Bommarito, when I left Classic on Thursday and stressed my problems to him, stating that at this point I would rather he (Bommarito), deal with Classic from this point, regarding my leather seats. I also mentioned that for future reference, I would not suggest sending any of Bommarito Nissan

Takata recall automatic transmission went out.

2005 nissan altima. consumer seeks reimbursement for a crankshaft position sensor. *tgw the consumer stated the sensor needed to be replaced because the vehicle would intermittently cut off as described in the recall. the consumer was denied reimbursement because the recall only required reprogramming the ecm. the consumer stated the reprogramming of the ecm did not resolve the problem, because a few months later the stalling occurred. the problem was not resolved until the crankshaft position sensor was replaced. *jb

2005 nissan altima recall for electronic control module. consumer states that he has taken his vehicle to the dealership for the recall on four different times but they have not performed the recall. *nj the consumer stated there was always an excuse as to why the problem was not corrected.

Recall notice for 2005 nissan altima electronic control module. consumer does not understand why she had to pay for repairs and wants help with being reimbursed for repairs. *nj the consumer stated she had been having problems for months with the vehicle just coming to a stop. the consumer stated the dealer told her, they had fixed the recall, but if she wanted her vehicle to stop stalling, she would need to pay an additional amount. *jb

I own a 2005 altima for almost two years now. i have never had a problem with my previous nissan. however, i am having a problem with the passenger side air bag light. when i sit in the passenger seat, the air bag light stays on. i am 5'4 and weigh about 104 lbs. i have complained to autoway nissan (tampa, fl) twice about this problem. in order for the light to go off, i have to jump around in my seat several times until the light goes off. sometimes the light goes off and other times it doesn't. when the light goes off, most of the time it comes back on after 10 minutes or so. the service department at autoway nissan has not been able to find a solution, only telling me that it is a weight sensor that picks up at 100-110 lbs and that it can not be calibrated. i have even contacted nissan and started a file with them. it has been two days now, and i have not heard back from them. it doesn't make any sense for that sensor to pick up on weight only. my husband's '04 accord's sensor goes off when i sit in his passenger seat. i know i'm comparing apples with oranges, but you would think nissan would have taken this into consideration when building the vehicle. *nm

Dt: 2005, nissan, altima: the air bag light, the passenger side air bag light go off. once someone sits in the seat. the light will not gp\o off. dealer idicated that because his wife didn't weigh much the light may not go off. it occurred itermittently.*ak

This happened on saturday april 03, 2021. i had an accident with nissan altima 2005. i was driving about 55 miles per hour on a highway here in madison wisconsin, where all the sudden a road construction truck coming from the work area (center of the highway) tried to snick and crossed without looking at the upcoming traffic. then, i tried to brake, but no way to prevent the crash from happening, so i hit that truck from his passenger side. after the "t", my airbags did not deploy, so i have been severely injured that the ambulance took me to uw hospital for emergency care. therefore, i got exposed to the danger because my airbags did not deploy and protect me. so, the airbags were working in my car.

The fuel gauge failed to drop all the way to e. no warning light that fuel is low. while on a city street, on the on ramp to an interstate my car's engine just stopped, no sputter, no lagging just 3k rpm to 0 rpm. i was able to shift my automatic transmission to neutral and coast to the shoulder on the on ramp. unable to restart engine. cranked but nonstart. added fuel and car started right up. at the time of the stall the fuel gauge read approximately 33/8 of a tank of gas. prior to this occuring, when tank would get low the warning light came on around 1/8th of a tank.. about halfway been the 1/4 mark and e. since this occured i have tested the fuel pump, sending unit and fuel level float, and they all test ok.. when the tank was filled after this the fuel gauge moved back up to the full mark (slightly above,) so the needle is not stuck.

I have spent over $2,000.00 in repairs during the past month. i brought my car to george harte nissan in west haven, charged $711.00 problem not fixed. car is buring oil, hard to start and this is the 2nd catalotor conventor i put in the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side floorboard was extremely corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. the contact was informed that the manufacturer was not responsible for repairing the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

The engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Rusting floorboards, front, both drivers and passengers side

You have to do something about the this model stalling because of the cam shaft position sensor there are 1000's of people who have contacted you about this! go online! my daughter almost got killed because of this! there is something bad wrong here! either an entity is being paid off or the nhtsb is ignoring the issue i don't want to hear a damn lie in your response, the problem is real! and dangerous! this has happened twice in two weeks. i changed the sensor again today. i am a extremely qualified tech! no hack!

The car pick up to slow and then start picking up little by little

Vehicle engine stoped while approaching traffic light.was a little late in starting up again.it just died.went to autozone,gave me a code po335,which indicated a fault in the crankshaft position sensor.call the local nissan dealer and asked for a ecm reprograming,which is covered on recall ro606,nothing was done.please help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving down an incline at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 205,000.

Brought my 2005 nissan altima to mechanic for service. he noticed both driver side and passenger side floorboards rotted out. each side has a 6" - 8" wide x ~18" long rectangular hole in the floorboard underneath the carpet. you are able to push up on the carpet from underneath the vehicle on both sides. the only thing separating the driver or passenger's feet from the road in these areas is the carpeting.

Driver side floor board rusted through.

My car has been checked thru a scanner since it wont start.at first it started not wanting to turn on on the first try. it did that for about a couple of months til i decided to just station it...and now it cranks as if it wants to start up but it doesnt start up. so ive replaced the camshaft sensor but it still wont start so i was told its the fuel pump that needs replacement so i was going to purchase one but was told theres a recall on such part for nissan altima 2005. what can i do to get it fixed?

I am the original owner of 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl, paid $25000 and i also bought extended warranty on this vehicle,always serviced by nissan dealer,i do have all the records of dealer visit .no body mentioned me up to now that there is a heavy rust under driver side.i have only 83000 miles on this car and always kept in garage.i went to nissan dealer and they are asking $2500 to fix this issue,i am feeling unsafe to drive, i do see that every one have same issue.this is the biggest safety issue, i need your help for this recall as soon as possible.passenger side have same issue too. now i do have a big hole under my carpet. my wife don't. want to drive and i am also scared to drive.

Transmission problems... at about 100,000 miles, car began jerking while in motion from stop or red light.. would be fine for a while and then again began jerking. at approximately 100,000 miles, transmission completely not working.. car is fine when on reverse but will not accelerate beyond first gear when on drive "d". very expensive to fix a car that other than this is in great condition, car is not operable at this time.

Transmission rough shifting between gears. it hesitates while accelerating and then stops or jerks.

Nissan used parts in the timing chain system which prematurely fail and will not cover the repair after warranty. the issue was not able to be discovered until it had already failed and in this case, is not a repair the owner can perform on their own. certain mechanics have even chose not to perform this repair and the ones which are able to, charge in the $2000+ range. when contacting nissan about this issue, they were aware of this problem but had said it would have to have been repaired while under warranty. once the timing is effected, the engine and drive train seem to have dropped in performance in which i have very sluggish acceleration and cannot ready speeds over 30 mph. there is no way i was able to even check if the timing chain system had signs of going bad, and if there was a recall, this issue could have been avoided for myself and others. this faulty system creates an unsafe, unreliable machine which nissan should take full responsibility.

In 2008, my car stated having difficulty starting for a few weeks then my service engine light came on. my mechanic told me it was for the camshaft position sensor. i checked with nissan and found that there was a recall for 2005 altimas but my car was not part of the recall. the camshaft was replace. last week my car transmission started jerking and shortly after the service engine light came on. my mechanic told me it was the camshaft position sensor. i forwarded an e-mail to nissan asking what was the parameters of the recall as this was the second time my car had this problem. they responded that my car is not part of the recall and to seek assistance from my local dealer. i have dealt with the local dealership in the past and there customer service is horrible. i have read that this senor can cause my car to stall while driving. i am in fear this will happen on a nyc highway, in a deserted or high crime area. do i have any recourse that would make nissan pay for this $400.00 plus repair?

I own a 2005 nissan altima and both front driver and passenger floor boards rusted through totally. would not pass pa. inspection. per my mechanic rusted because how nissan routes the drain hose for the air conditioner cause the premature/unsafe holes. it was very dangerous to ride in the car, to where injury was certain. took to auto body shop and they also said the same cause for the rusted out floor boards. my nissan altima wasn't the first nissan altima they replaced the floor boards. again they stated very dangerous to operate this car! it cost me $528.94 for this repair! i want reimbursed! i only included the passenger picture of floor board due to size allowed to download. the driver side just as bad!

A person from my job at stericycle by the name of michael wygel who works as an i.t. technician at shred-it/stericycle located at 81 walsh road in parsippany nj, keeps illegally remotely hacking my car. the light comes on saying "tcs off" and another light comes on with it stating "slip." when he does this and these lights comes on, the car does not drive safely at all. the car doesn't go into gear easily and it seems to be very rough to switch gears. also the steering is completely off when he does this as well as the driving of the vehicle too. this light stays on while i am driving. i am very terrified. he has been stalking me online for months since i found out the i.t. dept put webcams in the computer stands at my job, and since he has been electronically stalking me-with this illegal sick remote car hacking being a part of his malicious behavior towards me in his efforts to clearly harm me. i am in fear for my life and safety. car hacking as you know is extremely dangerous and i do not want him to do this to me. his blue tooth # is: 44:00:10:ce:21:ae and his bluetooth name is: braven brv-1 and braven-brv-x(?)

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle lost power. the contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. the failure recurred multiple times. the service engine indicator also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor and cam shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Air bag signal on and off does not function in case of an accident or chock.

I was driving myself and co worker home from work. while driving down a city street my car just stalled out and would not start. i could have been on the highway, our lives were put at risk due to a defect in the cam shaft position censor on my 2005 nissian altima. the consumer would like an update on the investigation into the camshaft position censor and the fuel pump. the consumer believed the failure was due to an incomplete recall that was performed on the camshaft censor. *js

Same problem as many nissan altimas..just found out floor boards are rusted through on both sides of car.

Cars shuts off when traveling at low speeds without warning.

Recall manufacturer recall numberr0712 nhtsa recall number07v-527 recall statusrecall incomplete

Transmission shift erratic from 1 to second on upshifting and clunks hard from 2 to 1 on slowing down.

Vehicle briefly shut down while driving beginning 2014, like a hick-up, interruption of power. however it would continue. no real problems at first. then, began to completely power off, difficult to restart and i'd lose auto transmission function and have to manually shift which bucked every gear. park it for a while, restart and it'd drive just fine until the engine was warm then it'd power off...all over again.. mechanic stated it was the tcm. replaced it, service engine light went off, seemed fine. now it's stalling and same issues with tranny. now pulling a camshaft sensor code. ugh! i bought this car used in 2014 and it's only been drivable for 3 months. the biggest pain in my [xxx]. should've bought a horse instead. nissan you manufacture [xxx]poor products knowingly and hide!! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My altima is well maintained car bought all new from nissan dealership. state of pennsylvania needs state inspection done every year and this year my altima failed safety inspection. meaning, my car is deemed not safe to drive on the street because of nissan altima's design flaw making floor-board behind front wheels go rusted. i use the car to commute everyday to work, unknowingly exposing myself to unforeseen danger. nissan should have addressed this common issue happening to many other consumers before any life threatening incident occur to their so called "customers".

An existing recall on this vehicle should include the 3.5l engine as well as camshaft/crankshaft and tcm. all cause similar life-threatening symptoms while driving the vehicle suddenly powers completely off briefly losing all power to lights etc, decelerate rapidly and you lose steering control and speed control. vehicles come up on you quickly at night and even if you get the vehicle restarted you have no power in transmission and merely limp on at an idle speed. very very dangerous. why it wasn't included in the original 2007 recall is nissan trying to save a buck. they used the same mfg & same parts as in the 2.5l. they knowingly withheld it from being included. i also contacted them about the tcm. keep in mind the were biting their nails after being presented with a class action suite regarding the defective tcm. luckily for them it was dismissed temporarily. but they never mentioned any similar complaints when they responded to me and never offered any resolution to the problem.

I bought this '05 altima about 2 months ago. i don't drive at night a lot but when i did for the 1st time, i noticed the low beam headlights were in the trees. i found an adjustment screw on back of the headlight assembly and found that when i adjusted it, it turned both the hi and low beams down. when the low beams came close to level- the hi beams were now hitting the ground 15 ft in front of the car. i found a recall # on line for this very issue dating back to blogs in late 2004. it's # 07e087000. sunnyvale (ca) nissan turned me away this morning saying that based on my vin- there is no recall on the headlights. this is a hazard as i have little light on the road at night unless i drive with my brights on. can you help? thanks *tr

When i am at a light my car just turns off

Takata recall my 2005 nissan altima 2.5s shuts off while driving.i almost got into an accident on a city street...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer was notified of the recall and stated that the statute expired to receive the repair, and refused to schedule a recall repair appointment. the contact was to check with the manufacturer. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My 2005 nissan altima passenger side floorboard has rusted through. after speaking with a local welding shop i discovered that this is a "typical" issue with older nissan's. they informed me they have seen this on about 6 nissan's in my area. i feel even if a recall has not been called, i should have been informed somehow of the potential issue. there seems to be a design flaw as this is not just a rare occurrence. my vehicle has just under 107,000 miles and i am baffled how the other body areas show no signs of rust with the exception of one area of floorboard. i am not providing a photo as this has been reported nationally for some time now and it doesn't appear anything will be done about it. you can google "nissan floorboard rust" if you need a visual.

Rust through of undercarriage under passenger and driver seats. widely known problem that nissan is aware of but refuses to issue a recall on. the rust occurs from the inside out due to inadequate drainage of water. found out about it just today while getting an oil change.

I purchased a used 2005 nissan altima - only to find my passenger floor near the door is rotted/rusted out!! i do not have money to spend thousands to repair this. why isn't there a recall? i have seen many many posts on the matter but unfortunately only after i bought the car!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the vehicle was parked on an incline, the contact observed that the floorboard on the front passenger side was corroding through and a hole was forming. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Driver & passenger side floorboards rusted through resulting in: 1. increased road noise 2. air entering vehicle while driving 3. water entering the vehicle, and soaking the carpeting in rain storms, etc possibly creating mold 4. easy access for rodents/vermin

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the exterior front driver side door handle fractured and prevented the contact from entering the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Hi how are you? someone recently broke into my vehicle and since then there have been some incidents of remote vehicle hacking which are extremely scary to me and as you know, illegal. can you please check this for me? i read an article about this and was told to i did email the fbi too. my vehicle identification number is: [xxx] and i have a light green nissan altima 2005. my license plate number is: [xxx]. i believe the person who did this is someone in the information technology department at my job. i work at: [xxx] the information technology technician works remote in albany ny from his home. his name is [xxx]. his phone number is [xxx]. he has also been electronically stalking me 24/7. i don't want anyone remotely controlling my vehicle ever! this is scary! what kind of person would do that. please check this for me. i don't want anyone remotely controlling my car. please check this for me to ensure my safety and if necessary can i have new codes for my vehicle. i don't want this person to kill me on the road by turning my engine off. thank you so much. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Crankshaft and camshaft sensors are faulty. this is a very common problem with nissan altima's. this has been replaced two times already. stalled on highway while going 65mph.

The floor boards under the drivers feet are completely rotted through. the carpet is the only thing from keeping my feet from going through to the road. i have searched online and found this to be an extremely common problem on this model of car and yet, nissan will not resolve the problem. as a side note, my car is in immaculate condition, other than the condition of the floor boards.

When im driving and going to make a stop i press the brake and the car accelerates briefly until i lift my foot and repress my brakes and then car will stop sumtimes if not reaccelerate and i have to repress brake again.

What is the deal with this engine? this car has less that 120k miles. it seems i get a lot of interference when i'm driving it. the car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. when my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. h2o sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. fcc id a3lejpn970 fcc id a3lsmn970u. i have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. the cars will increase speed as if i am ready to run into a brick wall. this car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. i can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.

At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and i'd have to rev it up. we opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. the fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. i read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. and every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can i do about the recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled. the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor and electronic control module failed and needed to be replaced. the vin was included from nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 156,000.

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!

Sorry for my belated complaint. i just learned of your website. early evening aug 18, 2016 entire rear window of my 2005 nissan altima completely blew out for no apparent reason. fortunately -- nobody was sitting in back seat(s) of my car - no adults & no children !! what a big mess !! a clear & normal summer evening - no severe weather conditions to even provoke a crazy & sudden incident like this. luckily -- i was not on a highway. i was on a quiet suburban road with relatively low traffic. i was at stop light & suddenly heard a loud pop sound -- almost like a gun shot. i checked my rear view mirror & my entire car rear window was blown out with very large holes & tiny shattered glass pieces strewn all over inside back seat area of my car. some shattered glass even blew out all way to front section where i was seated !! i immediately got off the road & pulled over into nearby walgreens parking lot & called local police. policeman came & examined my car. he did not feel any foul play was involved nor any gunshot nor baseball thrown into my rear car window. i took 24 photos ? see 5 uploaded. he helped me gather most of broken & shattered glass into a plastic bag. we noted a few pieces had dark brown burn marks on them. he said most likely it indicated a "short" occurred in rear defroster electrical system. he could not prepare police report bcuz it did not involve any foul play. next day i called nissan consumer affairs (nca). they asked me to email my 24 photos to nca & only agreed to pay to replace rear car window. i told nca it was probably a short in rear defroster electrical system ? a serious nissan safety issue & defect. for me ? a scary incident !! i saved all shattered glass pieces with dark brown burn marks, but nca did not want them. unfortunately -- i can only upload 5 photos. if you want to view all 24 photos - call or text my cell [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My 2005 nissan altima has major rusting on the passenger side of the vehicle. this was found after the carpet on the inside of the car started falling through the floorboard. this issue almost had my wife's foot through the floor, without her knowing. this has been reported (via research and reports on the news) to both nissan and nhtsa and both state it is not a safety issue. how is this not a safety issue if you don't know about it and you could put your foot through the floor?

Something is wrong with the crank shaft. it runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off

Brought the car augv18th warranty ended sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was .the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on sept 19th

I remember getting into highway accelerating, it did not want to go to the next gear suddenly it feels like the vehicle is off. i freak out lose control of the vehicle and hit the wall of the bridge. i was hanging from the bridge. i called nissan affairs and they did absolutely nothing. my vehicle was a total loss... the case with nissan affairs case#38420940. bereniz and dakota were the investigators on the case.

Transmission slams from drive mode and then to reverse when hot in drive it slips trans mission slams when shifting at a stationary position ,slips when car is warmed up and driving on highway,slips more on inclidingroads

I was gifted this car back in april and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a z while driving with no notice. i've gotten into 1 accident due to this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima s/sl. the contact stated the floorboard in the vehicle was corroded which caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle and giving consumer a headache. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic vehicle was repaired at an auto body shop or a dealer. the dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *ln*jb *bf the consumer stated thta nissan informed that nothing could be done as their vehicle is no longer in warranty.*as

Catalytic converter! and precat! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle on several occasions however, on several occasions the vehicle required a jump start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Saw something hanging from beneath the passenger side seat. kneeing i found rusted metal hanging and carpeting hanging through a rust hole. checking i found the same rusting on the drivers side floor board.

Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashing and wont go off. ive checked the fuses. wiring. ran diahnostics on it for that and the following issues as well. the car makes a high pitch sound when its just ideling that seems to come feom underneath the car maybe towards back middle ive gotten a new fuel pump checked wiring fuses and bought other new parts and have been unable to figure out what it is. also the gas gauge wont read after the half way point. ive tried to reset it calibrate it and nothing. during cold days the gas gauge reads correctly until the car warms up. mo ths have gone by and nothing so far

Got 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s, recently came to find out that my car has a feet sized rust holes showing floor carpet beneath driver and passenger seats. these rust holes at the bottom of car were not only causing safety risk for people in the car but also sends fumes, carbon monoxide, foul smells, humidity and road noise into the car interior causing health risks. i am very disappointed at quality of nissan's automotive and nissan authorized dealers who never informed about this defect after performing multi point inspections, even when my car was within extended warrranty period. i really hope to get justification.

My car started to overheat as i increase my speed, i have to drive at 30mph or less to keep me car from overheating on the highway to work.

There is corrosion and rusting underneath the body of the car on both the passenger and driver side. i am not the only person who has this issue with this car.

I've called to see if there's a recall on the car fuel system to be exact fuel gauge is reading full is broken.reads full when there's only 5 to 6 gallons of gas.they won't even look at it free of charge to see what the issue is.this happens when i'm driving or sitting.

I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph

1. three handles on the nissan altima on my car have snapped off when opening. even after replacing them they still snap off probably because in cold weather they become brittle. if he handles were metal they would not snap off. my concern is if during an accident before emergency vehicles could arrive that if someone were to try to assist getting me out of the car the handles would snap off and they could not remove me from the car. this is extremely dangerous the handles on cars should not snap off and plastic handles are extremely dangerous in all climates. 2. i have had my front headlights cleaned three times and they always fog up within several weeks of cleaning. the dealership has said it is faulty design and to replace the headlamps is close to a thousand dollars with 1 year guarantee which is very cost prohibitive. i have seen cars less than two years old with opaque head lamps this is unaccetable and dangerous that lights can not project light appropriately and this is on most models of cars. if you are in rural areas and the lights do not project light this is a big problem. i can not believe that metal handles and durable headlight covers that don't fog are not required of these companies. until the last 15-20 years this was never a problem but car manufacturers are opting for cheap materials that can have lethal repercussions for crucial safety items. car handles and head lamps as far as safety are as crucial as proper airbag function. handles should not snap off in your hands and headlamps if cleaned should remain clean and not foggy and this does not happen. please address this concern.

Floor rusting out on front driver & passenger side. broken frame in rear. just bought car. upon fixing floor on driver side, discovered larger hole on passenger side. thought issue in back was suspension, but but upon inspection broken frame.

Hello back door not opening and it is not under jun tamonte it is carlos .

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact purchased the vehicle used from a private owner. upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole on the bottom of the driver's side floor. the contact called luther nissan of inver grove (1470 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, 952-479-4974) and was informed that this was a known failure. the contact was informed that there was a repair kit to remedy the failure and was provided a repair estimate of $300. the contact refused to pay for the kit. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. the manufacturer offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 203,000. the vin was unknown.

Nissan altima 2005 2.5 engine will turn over but not start. replaced cam and crank sensors, fuel pump,plugs,valve cover. when it does start you have turn push accelerator 2/3down and crank for over 15 seconds. sometime start, maybe not. also gas could plugs after sitting for while

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

I was on a back country road and my sunroof exploded

I have had two altimas and on both the heads consistently goes out on them.

Oil service turned into 3k out of pocket cost in crossville tn when j and r serviced my car. they insisted on cracking open the engine block to replace gaskets that did not need repair. caused smoking-improper pressure and other problems. burns massive amts of oil now. did not before the service- cyl4 floods w oil- massive problems w oil flooding since. repaired twice- both times i was taken for more $$.

Rusted floor panel driver side so far.

Takata recall automatic transmission went out.

Engine is having issues after having crank shaft position sensor and cam sensor replaced. the part that's having issues has been recalled.

Takara recall. sensors are malfunctioning also my muffler is going. check engine has been on but started blinking when sensor's started acting up. cant afford to fix this being how i'm a single mother and low income. i herd about this recall on my 05 altima. and had to check it out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

2005 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to cracked position sensor. *ld *js

The other day i got pulled over for having no lights on in there rear but my lights were on in the front i replaced the bulb. the license plate lights also my parking lights are still not working.

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. i own a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se v6 four door sedan and i feel unsafe driving. something needs to be done i was hoping my experience would be awesome ive always liked the cars now honestly im scared to drive in it and wont reccomend anyone getting one. i havent had any accident or anything. me having this car is required medically. also check engine light came on one day stayed on for a month then just shut off so now i have no clue whats going on with my car.

Airbag light stays on continually, when i asked dealer to look at this, while in for something different, he stated it was difficult to take apart the dash to see why light stayed on. my husband and i are concerned with this, that it may be a safety issue?11

On multiple occasions while driving down a highway my vehicle shuts down and will not restart with the fuel gage showing 1/4 tank. it was determined the vehicle ran out of fuel which resulted in fuel line requiring cleaning and replacement of fuel pump. multiservice eagle tire replaced multiple fuel pumps with no success. the local nissan dealership and maintenance shop expressed no resolution regarding this problem. multi service eagle tire removed pump to check for bent float arm and everything looked okay. when testing resistance of fuel level sensor weird reading at bottom end of spectrum and in the middle saw a high resistance reading. possible sending unit and/or gauge cluster concern. additionally, when filling tank the fuel gage reflects 440 miles available; this reading is usually 330. after using all available resources, repair shop returned vehicle to customer without repair. i am concerned for the safety of driver and other vehicles if this event happens again. currently, the vehicle is shared by three teenagers and two adults. i'm concerned an accident is inevitable during heavy traffic periods.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the contact's daughter was driving approximately 20-30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to middletown nissan (1153 newfield st, middletown, ct 06457, (860) 632-6550) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,873.

Over two months ago my grandson opened the outside driver side door of my nissan altima and the handle came off in his hand. the car was parked in my driveway. my son checked for recalls and said there where no recalls, even though he found that this had happened to other owners. he also found the prices for fixing with a dealer or other mechanic. after a few days of driving the vehicle without the handle being fixed, it occurred to me that this could be a safety hazard. if i were in an accident and passed out no one could open the door in a timely manner to remove me or others (if it was a passenger door) from the vehicle. i called nissan headquarters and filed a case a day or so later. i received a call within a day or two and explained the situation and my concerns but i was told the vehicle is too many months out of warranty and too many miles out of warranty. i explained problem and the safety concerns but nothing made a difference. i told the first agent who initially took my case, when asked what nissan could do for me, i said give me a discount on the repair/replacement of outside driver side door handle. a couple of weeks later i received an email survey from nissan headquarters and again expressed my concern regarding safety and also the concerns i recently had regarding the nissan dealership i had been dealing with since i originally purchased the car brand new from this particular dealer. i have not heard any more from nissan headquarters in more than a month. my son did glue the handle back for me, but just recently it came off again. i may need to have it professionally repaired. in order to get into the vehicle, i must unlock it with the remote (i think that is what it is called) and let the window down and reach in to open the door. after holding the door handle in my hand, i believe it is just made of plastic.

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.

Floorboards/undercarriage of vehicle under front driver and passenger seats is rotted/rusted away all the way through to the carpet. vehicle has been maintained to the highest standards all of its years and now vehicle is unsafe due to poor manufacturing practice. appears occupants of the front seats could at some point fall through.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights failed to operate and the vehicle could not be driven at night. the vehicle was taken to jim johnson nissan (2200 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 781-6770), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 230,000.

There is a recall for 2005 nissan altima because of over heating due to a failing crankshat/camshaft position sensor which causes car to stall unexpectedly and cause vehicle to crash. well my vehicle is not on the recall list but yet have the same issue and almost was rear ended by another vehicle due to sensor getting hot and causing car to stall and decrease speed dramatically. and with nissan not recalling my vin for the same obvious reasons for the recall. so i'm being forced to drive this unsafe car that i've let nissan know is defected, thus endangering myself and the public. it's as though i have to be in an accident and then have to sue nissan because of neglet and allowing one of their vehicles continue to operate knowing that there is an issue with its safety. so i may be forced to have problem fixed but would like to be reimbursed for repairs.

Been having trouble with timing chain. recently replaced it 2/6/2013 and i was just told that it went out again. very frustrating cause it’s not cheap to fix

Front floorboards rusted through

Looses momentum occasionally when driving down the road. in the last 2weeks it started. vehicle has always been fine. recently it just dies as your driving.

Fuel custer gage

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the vehicle was stationary, all three of the rear seat belt buckles malfunctioned. the contact stated that the webbing for each of the rear seat belt buckles became undone and the seat belts were unable to latch. byerly ford (4041 dixie highway, louisville, kentucky 40216) was made aware of the failure and stated that the seat belt replacement buckles were no longer available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 127,047.

Underneath the floor boards on both sides are rusting out. the drivers side is especially bad. i have owned the car since it was new but just recently noticed this problem. also the paint ont the hood, top and exterior review mirrors has faded. otherwise the car seems to be in good shape. it has 119,560 miles on it and i planned on using it for a while longer. we have owned a total of 5 nissans beginning in in 1989 and all have been good vehicles. we are currently leasing a rogue. i am hoping that nissan will take care of this problem. even though i have been a loyal nissan owner for many years i’m not past changing brands, and will when this lease is up if they can’t do something about these floor boards at the very least. i feel that this could cause issues in a number of ways. one is exhaust fumes entering the car, another would be objects from the road flying up through the floor and injuring the driver or passenger.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was stiff. the contact stated that the vehicle had been purchased and delivered to her residence by an unknown dealer. the dealer was informed of the failure and the mechanic was able to replace the rear passenger side caliper at the contact's residence. additionally, while driving 25 mph, smoke emitted from the front driver's side wheel. the contact was informed that the brake rotor and caliper needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the recent failure. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000. *tt consumer stated police informed the consumer the vehicle was not inspected. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the vehicle was stationary, the frame became severely rusted and corroded. the contact stated that the rear suspension (crossmember) was filled with holes and the vehicle failed to pass state inspection. freedom nissan of south burlington (1095 shelburne road, south burlington, vermont 05403) was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case numbers: 28264107 and 3338700. the contact referenced the manufacturer's service bulletin number: p5216 (reference number: ntb05-114c (subframe)) warranty replacement, but the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop, waited approximately 30 minutes, and restarted the vehicle. once restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32409124. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Nissan has recalled my car under recall campaign # 3213-3192, for rotted rear subframe due to north eastern north american winter climate and use of salt. nissan replaced the subframe . the recall should and must include the front subframe also. the exact problem with rotted subframe occurred with the front subframe that supports the front wheels, steering & braking. please investigate into nissan reason for not extending the recall campaign for the both subframes not one for identical conditions. at the minimum , nissan should have provided undercoating to protect the rest of the frame & submembers to this vehicle. i have already paid for the passenger side floor replacement & undercoating. it is obvious the car was not prepared for use in new england states at time of purchase. *dsy

“takata recall” dashboard intstrument light now remains on for the passenger airbag. i don’t know if it is safe to have a passenger in that seat when driving.

Front passenger sub frame rotted from salt used in new england winters. car is dangerous to drive because possiblity of separation of lower control arm to sub frame mounts. car frame was not properly coated for new england region.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan altima. while driving and approaching a stop sign, the driver’s side air bag deployed without warning or impact. as a result, the contact sustained shoulder, neck, and ear injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to tony nissan (94-1299 ka uka blvd, waipahu, hi 96797, (808) 680-7150), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was not available. *tt *tr

Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. the battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. i went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 25 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor failed. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the same failure was diagnosed. the dealer (nissan of stockton, 3077 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95212) stated that there was no recall associated with the vin. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 29720363. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution. the failure mileage was 57,000.

The floor panel on the front, driver and passenger side got rust and growing a hole.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 30 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. in addition, the vehicle stalled on more than one occasion. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the crank sensor shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. the crank sensor was replaced on the vehicle twice more, but the failure recurred. burdick nissan in cicero, new york was made aware of the failure and replaced the crank sensor with an oem crank sensor, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upstream oxygen sensor and the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

2005 nissan altima1n4al11d... slow to accelerate after a turn or from a full stop. slow to accelerate when speedometer goes to zero during drive time. vehicle speeds up even when brake applied causing jerking motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 65 mph, a warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Upon inspection prior to trying to privately sell my car, it was found that the floorboards were rusting out and there are actual hole on the underside of the car. apparently, upon me googling, this is a known design issue (rather than normal wear and tear) for nissans between 2002-2006. to fix the car will cost me more than it is worth. not only that, but holes in the floorboards are also a huge safety concern.

There is a hole on the driver's side floor pan from the rust. this was not know until mechanic showed me.

Car shuts down no power will not start. back up on the freeway it just shuts off with no warning this is not the first time this problem will kill me or ppl around me on the road. it will stop and you can’t put on your brakes nor steer to move to a save place

Hole on passenger side due to rust/corrosion

I had a big hole on my passenger side as well as driver side on floor. my passenger airbag lights on. if anyone can help me out that will be so useful for me. please take an action as soon as possible. thanks.

The car stalled while my daughter was driving at highway speed. called aaa and the car was towed to village auto in chester ny .there they replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors.i searched the internet and found many people reporting the same problems.some of the cars were voluntary recalled. i called nissan to report the problem and they told me the recall goes by vin number not by the make and model. i don't understand why i'm having the same problem of the recalled cars yet my car isn't being recalled. it's lucky that this didn't happen at night and my daughter was able to pull into a police turnaround and find a little safety.

Transmission control module; vehicle suddenly has an unexpected loss of power on highway and will not change gears. camshaft sensors; sudden loss of power traveling at high rate of speed, unexpected stalling or engine to shut down and not restart. both very dangerous because you almost get run over by the vehicle behind you. they come up on you too fast, continuing their normal highway speeds not realizing your vehicles loss of power until theyre right up on you then have to either slam on their brakes or make sudden lane change without properly signaling warning other drivers. timing chain guide and timing chain tensioners; wear out prematurely causing loosening of the timing chain, makes a very loud clanking or ticking sound asbit hits the guide and can cause damage to the engine. struts mounts; corrode and wear out creating a rough and unstable steering control and clanking sound as the struts hit when driving over uneven roadways, cracks, driveways and speed bumps. makes it more difficult to steer cause the vibration and rattling in the front end. this occurs in the 3.5 liter engine. there has already been service bulletins and recalls on the 2.5 liter engine but not 3.5. the issues are the same for both engines. the same parts/manufacturers are used on both yet the 3.5 liter wasnt included. problems are ongoing daily. its very unsafe.

Car was involved in one front end and two rear end accicdents over the years all requiring extensive body and bumper repair. in all cases the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was moving at the speed limit with the front end accident and at a slow speed approaching a traffic signal and other vehicles with the rear end incidents. direction was straight in all cases on local streets not highways. last incident is noted in "when did thid happen" data. seems unlikely that the bags would not have deployed ever. in light of the takata recall and other airbag system on/off problems with nearly every manufacturer i am concered with the safety of this vehicle. mention of this over the years was met with dismisal by repair shops and manufacture's dealer service department. how safe is this vehicle?

My car is being illegally remotely hacked by an i.t. technician by the name of [xxx] who is illegally hacking my vehicle with bluetooth. his bluetooth device number that comes up is [xxx] (wy stands for the first 2 letters of his last name, 23 is part of his date of birth which is [xxx].) his # [xxx]. his address: [xxx]. his email: [xxx]. [xxx] is dangerously hacking my vehicle several times a day. [xxx]is very dangerous he is hacking my car almost daily, several times daily. ***he does everything listed in the fbi ic3 articled called "motor vehicles increasingly vulnerable to remote exploits." *** he has disabled my engine even causing 2 car accidents recently in june & july 2017 (when i was driving under 10 miles per hour), he has disabled my brakes, he has hacked my traction at least 100 times and the light comes on stating tcs off/slip indicating that the traction is disabled-the police told me to press the button on the dashboard that says tcs off when this happens and it will reset itself-but it doesn't because [xxx] is remotely hacking my car. this happens when i am driving at a slow pace usually under 10 miles an hour is when he disables my engine completely remotely and he caused 2 car accidents by doing this. but he disables the traction at any speed or even before i turn the car on, he disables it with bluetooth and when i turn the car on, i have no traction. he is clearly trying to harm/hurt me. why else would anyone do this? he is clearly sick and his sick dangerous behavior is escalating. everyday illegally dangerously remotely hacks my vehicle multiple times, disabled the traction. as you know, car hacking is very dangerous-he doesn't care. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Takata recall my vehicle was in motion on the highway and my engine started to shake a little hard and when i pulled over the car turned off and wouldn't start anymore. i had to get a towing truck to get home and ever since my car doesnt start anymore it will just crank but wont start.

Floor boards drivers and passengers completely rusted threw. the rest of the car has no rust. has been noted many times in 2002 to 2006 altima's even a class action lawsuit filed against them. this is dangerous as there is a hole threw to the ground right under you feet when you are driving.

Car stalling while in motion due to crank shaft sensor defect, also car is not shifting properly due to speed input sensor defect. service engine light is on, codes given during diagnostics are p0335 and p0725.

The drivers side floor board is rusted through. this is a known problem and a safety issue not to mention you can smell exhaust fumes. nissanproblems,com says: "a class-action lawsuit filed in the northern district of illinois" but nissan is turning their back saying this is not a defect.

I just noticed my floorboard is rusted on the passenger side. i didn't notice this until maybe a couple weeks ago when a part of the rug t j at covers it came apart and when i looked through i can see the ground.

We noticed something hanging down from under passenger side and found that both sides of the floorboard are comepletely rusted out with big holes in the floor!! we have a 2005 nissan altima. we called a body shop and they said it would cost over $2000 to fix. how is this not a recall and safety issue?? nissan do you not care about your customers safety?? we were gonna buy another nissan maybe a nissan rogue but if this is how they(nissan) take care of their owners then im not so sure!! step up nissan and do the right thing!!!!!

The floorboards on my 2005 nissan altima are completely rusted through. you can see the carpet from the underbed on both sides (driver and passanger). i understand that this may be a flaw in the drainage system of my car and it’s pretty costly to get this repaired & to be perfectly honest, i can’t afford to get it repaired. i also understand that many people have reported the same problems with their altimas.

I noticed something hanging down under the vehicle directly under the drivers side. i had a neighbor who is a mechanic look under the car. he told me that the under carriage floor board was completely rusted through and was so bad it would be dangerous to continue driving it. i can't afford the repair. what can i do?

Saw something hanging down underneath driver side floor board. took in for oil change and was told both front floor pans rusted through and carpet showing underneath car.

As i was turning on a main road, car was in drive, started to turn right, gave little gas, car died immediately. no sputtering, just stopped. the person behind almost hit me.

Floor panels rusting completely through. tire mechanic noted that "driver foot well has rusted through and carpet is visible on underside of vehicle". internet search strongly suggests that this is a design flaw in the water drainage system of altimas made during this time frame (as you are aware). car runs beautifully otherwise, but i have to believe that having the carpet visible from underneath is a safety issue that should be addressed by nissan.

The floor boards on both the driver side and passenger side have rotted out. we discovered this problem when my wife accidentally pushed her foot through the floor while driving 70 miles per hour on the highway. fortunately she wasn't hurt. judging by the extent of the rust, this has likely been an unknown issue since before i bought it 3 years ago. i would guess that it was significantly rusted well before 100k miles.

Rusted floor panels on both sides up front

Deeply rotting floor board under passenger side. 2005 nissan altima with only 83000 miles.

Floor under the passenger seat rotted out, hole exposed to the outside.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. an independent mechanic noticed that the front passenger side floor was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. the service engine soon warning light illuminated. in addition, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000.

There is a rust/corrosion hole in the floorboard below the drivers feet. i'm sure it has been there for a while but i just noticed it recently because i saw a piece of the floor dangling below the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. after the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, it stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed to replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 204,000.

2005 nissan altima with 60,000 miles on it needed drivers side floor replaced, dealer tried to tell me this was from snow and salt. vehicle is located in philadelphia and not driven in this type of weather. nissan manufactures a replacement set of floor pans but does not recognize the defect. i had to buy the set so i have the passenger side for when that rust out. this was not a cheap fix and based on age, condition and mileage, this should never have happened.

My engine started making a loud rattling noise. it was especially loud when it was not moving but became a little more silent once the car was moving. took it to nissan to find the problem and they told me my timing chain tensioners were failing and that it had to be fixed very soon before the chain snaps and damages the engine.

From the auto body shop's diagnostic & estimate report: "rf interior foot space sunk in more" & "floor board rusted out on both front driver & passenger sides". in other words, the metal floor panels in front of both front seats have prematurely corroded to failure, in which the floor is no longer safely supports the occupants & the barrier between inside & outside the vehicle has been breached. upon investigation this problem is a common with vehicles of this make, model, & year. the metal floor panel & its corrosion resistance are the manufacturer's error & are a safety risk to the users. i am worried about the possibility of a foot or item falling through the floor, exhaust or other fumes entering the interior, & the car's performance in an accident.

My front floorboards rotted out resulting in a safety issue and a $1,200 repair bill. it was discovered at a rhode island state inspection.

Cpsc: many complaints are on the web from owners of nissan altima regarding floor boards rusting away. my 2005 nissan altima has such a problem even though it is garage kept. i am afraid that i will fall through the rusted out floor boards or my seat will fall through while i or any other driver is driving the vehicle. i first noticed how flimsy the floor boards were made after a week of having the car. this is a dangerous situation that the manufacturer should recall this car to fix. please see the following web site: https://consumerist.com/2015/04/06/nhsta-complaints-show-rusted-floorboards-in-older-nissan-altimas-create-fred-flintstone-cars/ my friend spent over $1000.00 to have the floor boards repaired and i know more. updated 01/24/17 *bf

My 2005 nissan altima uses about 3 quarts of oil between oil changes. i see no leaks so it is losing oil in the engine somewhere. there are thousands of complaints about this very problem, why is there nothing done about this?

My rear drivers side brake continues to have issues after 4 repairs the calipers , rotors, pads, lines everything has been replaced but they start to grind after 3 months of driving i have had 2 different shops work on itbut still having issues.

Front floor boards rusted out both sides. set a battery on floor board and it made floor cave in. i looked under car and half of the rusty floor board pieces fell on my driveway. no rust anywhere else on vehicle. this not safe and needs to be fixed.

Takata recall while driving on the highway my car started making a sound coming from the front of my car i turned down the music to listen to the sound. as i was driving the car made one last sound then the car shut off while i was driving so i had to pull over on the side of the highway. i got out to check the car and noticed it was smoking i looked under the car and noticed it was on fire. i grabbed my kids out the car and my belongings and walked down the side of the highway just in case the car blew up. i called the ambulance and notified them about the car. about 5 minutes later my whole entire car was in flames. as i was on the side of the highway someone stopped and let me and my kids sit in the car until my ride came. the fire fighters came and put the fire out. they towed the car and we left.

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

My car has a severe floor rust problem. specifically passenger side floor has big whole and mechanic suggested you may have your feet on road while driving. i just had a baby and i am really scared about this car. nissan sucks big time. i will never buy nissan again until and unless they own up the problem.

2005 nissan altima at recent annual safety inspection my mechanic informed me that the underside of my altima had severe rust/corrosion eating away at the frame and floorboards. it was bad enough that he had to call his service manager to understand what to do or was the car deemed safe to continue to drive. eventually the floorboards will fail, anyone know if this is normal for 2005 nissan altimas?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger side floorboard was corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Floorboards are rotting out. the vehicle has 120,000 miles on it. very dangerous to have a foot push through and even undermine body integrity of the vehicle.

The carpet on the driver side was wet after some heavy snow & rain involved this year. upon looking underneath, the floor pan was rusting out. the driver side and passenger side both have big holes underneath. right now, there is nothing protecting my feet from the concrete ground expect for a flimsy carpet since the rust has taken all of the structural support.

Multiple owners have complained about a rusting floorboard. this is a nissan defect. i learned today from the mechanic who did the cars oil change that i have the same problem on my nissan with both passenger and driver floorboards rusted and have hole in them. i have never seen this in a 10 year old modern car. just came from an oil change and the mechanic happened to see it. any help from you would be appreciated. the repair runs into the thousands with the car not even worth that much any more.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while pulling over the vehicle, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine, engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. no warning indicators illuminated. the driver side air bag deployed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. updated 04/08/16*lj updated 04/28/16. *jb

Takata recall. i bought my car exactly 11 months ago on february 2015. i first noticed when i bought my car that it jerked when putting it in drive and reverse, i talked to the dealership and the salesman convinced me it is nothing. it got worse over time. i finally took the car to a transmission shop who said motor mounts need replacing. i then found a nissan thread about the defective transmission and automatically was able to see that my car is doing 90% of the issues listed. it now jerks when i put in drive, reverse, when i'm coming to a stop, when i push the break, and when i exceed more then 60 mph it jerks. after reading tons of threads about this problem it seems to be very common amongst the nissan altima 05s. i am scared my transmission will go out and i don't know what to do, i was told this problem was nothing but now it definitely seems like an issue that nissan judged pushed under the rug and kept telling me was nothing.

The driver and passenger floors are seriously rusted with holes. i found the condition when i noticed something hanging under the car. it was some sort of plastic material that lined the metal floor inside the car.

The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out. this is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such. i was doing my reserach and from all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously. you can see the road thru the huge holes.

As the original owner of this altima, we were alarmed when our son said he could see the carpeting hanging through the bottom of the vehicle. we contacted our nissan dealer who said the repairs wouldn't be covered and to pursue it with nissan corporate. we paid out of pocket for the repairs (safety concerns) and formally requested reimbursement. i received a call and was told it was declined due to vehicle's age and due to the fact we're in the "north-east salt states". i asked why 2005 honda's, chevy's and buick's from the same locale aren't experiencing the same issue?? when i asked for a detailed denial of my claim (one citing the reasons i was being given verbally) i was told absolutely not and that nissan would only supply a "general" letter of denial. seriously?? does anyone else think this sounds like an unethical practice? all of these similar stories and yet nissan hasn't been called onto the carpet?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

"takata air bag" - nissan's vin server has been "down" for over 2 weeks, and do not answer their phone to check if our vehicle is effected by the takata air bag recall. also, this sites nhtsa vin search also crashes when searching for nissan vin numbers. nissan should be answering their phone, and fix their website so vin can be researched on this serious - life threatening issue!

My 2005 nissian altima has been giving me issues with the shifter when attempting to switch gear from reverse to drive it takes several minutes just for the car to go into gear and when doing so jerks extremely hard...i have also had many issues with it not wanting to start and i will have to place vehicle in neutral then force back into park many times before my car will start...this vehicle has been well maintained and kept very clean...while having car inspected i was informed of the floor boards rotting out...i have tried to contact nissan and discuss these issues...i have had 000 results in being able to do so...this is very dangerous...if i would have known of these issues i would have never purchased this vehicle...and with the treatment from nissan...will never purchase any vehicle from them again

Driver's side floor board has rusted through from the inside out. there is a drainage issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver's side floor board was rusted. in addition, there was a hole in the floor board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor board needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,998. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 50 mph, the sun roof shattered. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Undercarriage rust i am seeing everyone with 2002-2005 nissan altima are having this issue. this getting out of control

The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out. this is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such. from all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously. you can see the road thru the huge holes. when a vehicle that is only 10 years old and spent some of that time down south, away from any possibility of salt on the roads has rusted out floor boards, this is not 'normal' corrosion.

The floor boards under the passenger's feet are completely rusted out. this is a huge safety hazard and should be treated as such. from all the reports, it doesn't seem like nissan or nhtsa is taking this seriously. you can see the road thru the huge holes. when a vehicle that is only 10 years old and spent some of that time down south, away from any possibility of salt on the roads has rusted out floor boards, this is not 'normal' corrosion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact noticed a piece of metal hanging underneath the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the floor on the passenger side was totally rusted and there was a hole under the carpet. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Takata recall. vehicle has had multiple issues with the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor. when dealer is notified, dealer refuses that there was a past recall on this part for the 2005 nissan altima with a 2.5 engine. dealer will not help. this vehicle has turned off while in motion as well as stationary . this vehicle also would not start up. local mechanic is quoted saying " vehicle's engine parts are the exact engine parts from when the car was made. the parts were never replaced.".

Undercarriage (floor boards) on passenger & driver side rusted. holes with flooring carpet showing through.

Undercarriage of driver side is severely rusted. hole in driver's seat floor.

The timing chain tensioner is failing/has failed, there is an engine knocking noise that causes the 3.5l v6 to sound like a diesel, as others have described. it comes directly from the location of the timing chain. i don't have the funds or hours and hours it requires to replace the tensioner just yet. the problem has been ongoing for at least 15,000 miles. if the timing chain jumps because the tensioner was not a quality part and broke, the engine will lock up, as has happened to others, and possibly cause a wreck if other cars are around. nissan should issue a recall to investigate and fix this problem. that is all i ask. i wanted to report that i have the same issue for my vehicle as others of the same kind do, so it can get fixed before something dangerous happens to me or my wife.

The front seat floor rusted out.

My 2005 nissan altima has holes in the front driver's side and front passenger's side floorboard due to extreme rust.

Due to a known engineering flaw, water gets caught under the floor boards and rots/rusts out the flooring. my feet are about to fall through the floor of car. passenger side is worse. the dealer/nissan is well aware of the issue and still will not cover it. there should be a recall on this. there is a hole in each floorboard that was put there intentionally. since there is nothing structural to fill it water can get in when the undercoating develops cracks. once water gets in, it just lays under the asphalt insulation and between the sheet metal and rots from inside out. i had a warranty on it and the dealers i have taken it to, many times for many jobs and maintenance, etc. never once mentioned it. i just recently was made aware of it and nissan will not do anything to help. they are well aware of the issue and won't do anything about it unless made to.

This is a 2005 altima well maintained throughout all these years. i found a 10"x10" hole in passenger side floor pan. it was rusted very badly inside out. it must have been developing the rust for quite a few years. it is a safety hazard and there should be a recall as so many nissan owners are having the same issue.

I purchased my 2005 altima in 2009 from a family member( owner passed away). in 2013, the vehicle stalled numerous times in slow traffic but the "check engine" light never came on. i took the vehicle to the local dealership with whom the car was purchased originally. they could not duplicate problem but replaced both camshaft and crank shaft position sensors because both found to be sending incorrect signal to computer system. i was charged $505.83. i sent a letter to nissan corp with paperwork, receipt and the recall of 2007. this was faxed to roselle on aug 7 2013. nissan refused to reimburse me, stating it did not meet the recall requirements. now in 2015, the same problem is happening. no check engine light but car is stalling in slow traffic or when i slow down to take a turn. i went back to the dealership. they are saying it is not the same problem, but they suspected it was the intake tube that connects to the throttle body and they replaced the mass flow meter. this costs me $880.35. approx 1 1/2 weeks after this "fix", the car has stalled two more times. back to the dealership- who refused to reimburse me the $880- they kept the car for two days and cannot figure out the problem. so- i am driving a car that is destined to stall again and because the "check engine" light doesn't come on, the problem cannot be resolved? this car only has 114,000 miles. i will never buy a nissan product again.

Well maintained, garaged-kept altima had no visible body rust anywhere upon inspection last november. today i noticed rusty flakes on the floor of my garage, and upon looking underneath the car, found that one half of the driver's side floor pan was caving in. this rust is not noticeable to the consumer until the rust is all the way thru to the exterior, at which point the weight of the foot breaks it thru the undercoating. the passenger side floorpan was also caving in. when i took up the rubber mats, floormats, and carpet/pad, i saw large holes on both driver and passenger sides which only affected one half of each floorpan. these rusted halves have a type of hard "black shingle" stuck to the floor, and from what i observed also have a small 3"x3" silver paper completely covering what should have been a drain hole. the unrusted halves are painted, have no "shingles" and no rust whatsoever despite being butted right up to the rusted halves. these "shingles" appear to be the problem, the rusted metal was firmly attached to them. this must be a design defect or someone at nissan did not do thier job right (since the drain holes were covered up with silver paper). this rust obviously started invisibly from inside the car. i was able to easily push the rusted metal thru - i am glad i was able to discover this before someone could put thier foot thru the floor of a moving vehicle or fall asleep at the wheel due to fumes. this was fixed at at cost of $900 to me, because i have children and this is a hazard. we also have a 2000 chevy, and a 2005 dodge, and neither have such rust on/in the floorpans, despite being parked outside and driven in the same elements. i would like to be reimbursed for the altima's floorpan repair as the amount of rusting is not normal for the care taken, and also is not noticeable nor preventable by the consumer.

Crankshaft position sensor same thing is happening to the 2005 summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

While i was parked at home i was examining the underside of my 2005 altima and to my shock found a 12 inch by 10 inch section of rust with large flakes coming from the floor panel on my passenger side. there are holes in this section that are penetrating through the layers towards the inside of the car. the drivers side has the beginning of rust and cracking floor panel as well. i am cannot believe this, i am the second owner and have meticulously maintained the car just as the first owner had and there is no rust anywhere else on the body. i researched this rusted out floor paneling and found that there are news stories and that it is a nationwide problem that nissan needs to address! i do not feel safe structurally with the rust compromising strength and safety and i do not want to have any passengers ride in that seat. clearly there is a major issue that has been going on for some time to reach this extent! i believe this is a design flaw because of the rusting out of the floor panels from the inside out! i had the rusted out floor panels examined by a local body shop and they quoted me $2500+ that is outrageous and leaves me to deal with a problem that is not my fault, but failure of the materials.

I took my altima to the nissan dealership for regular maintenance and the mechanic noticed the common rusting problem in my front passenger side floor board. there is a hole about 3-4 inches and you can look up and see the carpet. i'm really upset and wasn't aware of this issue with altimas when i bought my car preowned six months ago. it is in otherwise excellent condition, completely pampered by the previous owner and myself, and shouldn't be rusting through at this age and with only 59k miles on it. despite what nissan might be claiming, having large holes in your floorboard is an absolute safety hazard and i really feel concerned for the altima owners who didn't catch the problem as early as i have, or even have yet to discover it! some of the holes that other people have experienced can fit more than a foot through!! i am also very concerned about the fumes creeping in. now that i am informed of the design flaw, i can 100% count on my drivers side to begin rusting out too. this is really expensive to repair and i shouldn't be repaired it as it is no fault of any of us drivers, nor the rain nor the salt. it is a safety design flaw and nissan should recall. thank you nhtsa for listening! *tr

Floor pan almost completely rusted out. vehicle was inspected today and reported severe rust, to the point that feet may be able to go through the floor soon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floor pan on the front passenger side was prematurely rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The driver and passenger side floor boards have rusted/ rotted out. it is only visible from underneath the car. it was discovered by my mechanic when the car was on a lift.

On a recent scheduled maintenance visit to the nissan dealership, i was informed that my 2005 nissan altima had a hole in the floor pan. my altima is in otherwise excellent condition with less than 42,000 miles. i was told this has been an ongoing issue with this year and model nissan, and it could cost thousands of dollars to fix it. it was also explained that nissan has a plate that could be ordered for $700, which would correct the problem. you can buy a new altima front floor pan from a company on the internet for $79.95. why is nissan gouging the consumer by charging $700. shame on you nissan for adding insult to injury. nissan should be responsible for this repair. this should certainly warrant a recall by nissan due to a manufacturing defect, thus causing a safety issue.

Part of the floor pan under the passenger side foot area fell off the car and onto my driveway. i now have a hole in my floorboard and can touch the rug.

Noticed a large piece of something hanging from undercarriage. took to body shop who stated both driver's and passenger's sides are severely rusted with multiple holes up to 6 inches totally through to carpet and interior. considered a safety risk due to exposure of fumes/gases from engine/exhaust as well as the risk of "falling through". rest of car looks good no visible rust on frame or rear. no history of collisions or impact damage. we are not in an area of great road salt need nor near an ocean. estimate to repair over $1000. advised not safe to drive or sell as is. noticed in complaints, this has been an issue since at least 2010. why has a recall not been issued?

I noticed rust flakes on the ground under the front of the car. there is a large rust hole (about 6"x6") in the front passenger side floorboard. the front driver side has a slightly smaller hole. the body shop estimate is $1425 to repair - they have seen other altimas with this problem. called 1-800-nissan1 to register a complaint and was told "there is nothing nissan can do at this time". i purchased the car new in june 2005.

Last year, i noticed my service engine light had appeared. i had the code checked and it was the crank shaft sensor. i had this part replaced and it drove fine for a while. about two months ago, this light came back on and the sensor had gone bad again. this causes my car so drive very sluggish and go dead when driving at a low rate of speed. i did some research and saw where nissan had a recall campaign for this part on the same year/make/model of my car. i contacted them and they said my car wasn't covered under their recall and they refuse to help me. this is the 2nd time this has gone bad. i think my car should be covered as well. they told me to report this issue to nhtsa.

My car has been rejected 2 years in a row during my routine inspection, due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle. i brought my nissan to kelly nissan of lynnfield in july 2014, after my local auto mechanic failed it [july 2014] due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealership passed my car in inspection and told us that there was no cause for concern about the floorboard. today, i brought my vehicle for inspection [past due] to my local auto mechanic, and they failed it due to rusted/rotted out floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle. they approximated the hole is 4 inches by 6 inches. i contacted nissan and created a case file. i am supposed to be contacted by a local representative by cob tomorrow. the manager of kelly nissan of lynnfield called me to tell me that he cannot do anything to help me until a determination is made by the local rep, and hopefully it will go through, as it appears that i have brought my car to their dealership enough to warrant them to do the repair. so that was the good news; that i have enough history with their dealership that i could potentially get it repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a state inspection, it was determined that there was severe corrosion underneath the driver side floorboard. in addition, there were large holes. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was not available. ma 10/22/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag light flashed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Severe rust on floor boards of 2005 nissan altima 2.5s. hole approximately 6" diameter has rusted through the floor boards, leaving the carpet wet after driving through rain. noticed de, 2014 also, engine oil pan has rusted through, oil leaking through the pan. no, not through the gasket or the seal, through a perforation in the oil pan. noticed at 80kmiles, aug, 2015

The nissan dealership, kelly nissan of stoneham ma, informed me that there was a hole in the floor board due to rust. the rust seems localized to an area about 1 foot x 1 foot on both the driver and passenger side floor boards. i believe this is a hazardous situation for driver and passenger. i believe this rusting is due to a manufacturing defect because of the localized nature of the rust.

Noticed metal hanging off bottom of car on the passenger side while it was parked in a parking lot. got home and discovered that the coating underneath the car is peeling off and that the floor board is rusting through. at 10 years old, this should not be happening. i have a 16 year old car and it is fine. this car was recalled and treated not long after i bought it because i live in a salt state. this is a safety issue as a passenger could fall through the bottom of the car. i will be contacting nissan on monday but i doubt they will do anything about it. (altima 3.5 sl-v6)

As you well know by now, the numerous documented issues with 2002-2006 nissan altima has alas reached my nissan altima. floorboard is rusting intensely but i am not do rich so can't afford the thousands of dollars that every mechanic (i paid to inspect by the way) is quoting me. nothing much to add to this description because no one is going to do anything about this anyway. issue has been on local newscasts so my insignificant contribution of filing complaint is strictly to join the cause in mind and spirit. by no means trying to sound insensitive instead truthful; it's clear someone will have to die before things change, just hope isn't is me.

The entire front passenger side undercarriage is rusted out. i purchased this car new from a nissan dealership and took it into the same dealership for 10 years every 3,500 miles. the dealership never mentioned that the undercarriage was rusting out. i only learned of the issue when i took the car to an independent mechanic for an annual safety inspection.

In 2013 i took my car to an auto body shop to have them fix my bumper and they realized a hole underneath my passenger floor . they told me it was completely rotted through and i had the problem fixed at the cost 700 dollars. now its 2015 and i'm having the same problem all over again. i don't really want to put this money back into this car if it's just going to happen again 2 years. nissan really needs to figure out what they're going to do with this problem. i see a lot of other people having the same problem and they're doing nothing about it this is a safety concern someone could possibly fall through the floor.

My car started making an engine rattling noise as if i needed oil. i took my car to a mechanic and had the oil and filter changed several times, but the noise continued and my check engine light came on and will not go off. the noise has gotten louder and my car hesitates when i try to accelerate. sometimes when i try to start my car, it hesitates and will not start. the mechanic stated that it sounded like my crankshaft was going bad. i looked on the internet for those kinds of problem with my car and saw that there was a recall on this item, but my vin didn't show that mine was one of the ones that was recalled. i am not the original owner of this vehicle, i bought it used from a car dealership. i need for this problem to be repaired without cost to me because this is not my fault.

The car had been shifting erratically for a while now and, though the transmission has been regularly service it now has failed. it began banging into gear when trying to put it into forward or reverse.it will not go into filth gear and nissan is aware of the problem with most of these transmission they have not voluntarily re-called them. there needs to be intervention via the government & a class action suit that will actually go forward as it seems like the last one was voluntarily dis-banned. it makes me wonder if the initiators were paid off.

My daughter was driving her 2005 nissan altima and over corrected in a curve. she hit a tree and the air bag in the steering wheel deployed. she was wearing her seat belt and was held back by the seat belt her head impacting the center or the steering wheel. the cover over the air bag blew out hinging itself at the top and making two very pointed and sharp edges on each bottom corner. the right bottom point pierced the skin between her nose and the corner of her left eye missing it by less than a sixteenth of an inch and breaking her nose. the dangerous part is the two sharp points on the flap where the air big deployed should be considered a design flaw.

My gas guage read half, while turning car ran out of gas. power steering and brakes failed when engine shut off. fortunately i was turning into inside lane on 8 lane street because it took all 5 lines to safel roll to stop. after asking nissan 700 to check fuel system senso 4/bolt 1 plug solid piece. went to aaa $150 to check and determined guage not sensor. $600 to maybe repair part. called nissan 6 bolts 1 plug to replace guage module with 3rd party repaired used module from another state. module has to be sent prior to 3rd party sending part. internet horror stories. 6-60 day turn around and vehicle cannot be driven while part is out of car. main reason: speedometer and odometer are part of module. module requires reprogramming to current vehicle mileage before moving. nissan should carry parts in stock due to both dangerous safety and mileage issues related to failure of either module ar fuel sensor. i am pretty strong although 66 but youger, female or older folks in similar situations could end up in building, tree or anothe vehicle. not knowing when car is die without warning is a dire safet issue.. recalls should be enforced by failure numbers, not %age of failures per model. 50% of a model that sold 200 is not as dangerous as 50% of 100,000 sold. the 2005 altima ser was a very limited model of altima but oem parts should be available until at least a majority of them are off the road when the relate to safety. nissan seems to get away with out recalls for safety recalls, high frequency issues, service guaging and from what i hear known lemon problems. why????

When i was working on the brakes on my 2005 nissan altima, i placed my floor jack underneath the car i realized the drivers side floor board is starting to rust through to the inside of the car. when i went to passenger side the floor board was starting to do the same thing. both sides are starting to rot all the way through to the inside of the car. i find this unbelievable that a car that is so well kept could have this problem. this is something nissan needs to recognize as a design flaw. i have had other vehicles that never had floor boards rust away so prematurely. if nissan does not recognize this as a design flaw this will be my last nissan bought from the car company. i have been very loyal to the brand. i can't even imagine what the repair cost would be.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there were holes in the floor board of the vehicle underneath the driver and passenger side area. the contact mentioned that the failure was due to corrosion. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the place where both front seats were attached had corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. ma 10/5

The floor boards under the driver and passenger seats have rusted so badly i can put my foot through the hole

I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima. my floor boards are rusted to a point that the carpet installation is hanging on the ground. if it rains and i ride over puddles i can feel the water.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector observed that the front driver's and passenger side floor board were rotted and rusted through. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was confirmed that the front driver's and passenger side floor boards were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 113,000. the vin was unavailable.

The car's electrical system failed and while driving. the brake and battery lights kept going off and on. there was also a clanking sound. i stopped and let car cool. continued driving and noticed fire from my rear view mirror. ran out of car and it caught fire 30 seconds after followed by couple of explosions.

The entire floor in front of the front seats is completely rusted through to the point that you can see the road underneath the car. ever since i purchased the vehicle the floor had holes in it (found right after i had already bought the vehicle). this is a hazard for the passengers, very common amongst nissan altimas and should be addressed by the manufacturer. this issue makes the car unsellable since it will never pass inspection unless a major repair is done to its body. it is unacceptable that a car would have structural issues like severe rust and nissan not do anything about it and the nhtsa not make nissan buy the affected vehicles back.

A mechanic, during an unrelated repair, reported he could see carpet from the underneath my car and upon further inspection discovered two holes in the floorboards on the drivers and passengers sides (front seat). i took this in for an estimate and it will cost $700-1000 to repair. this is a defect in the manufacturer's design...these floorboards should not rust completely through like this. i have children and am worried that road debris or something ripping through the carpet from the inside could cause injury or worse and this is a safety issue.

Noticed that the floor pan on passenger side has a big rust hole. drivers side floor pan is starting to show the rust coming thru also. ....updated 11/13/15 *bf updated 1/4/2016*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the passenger side floormat was visible from underneath the vehicle. the contact was informed that the lower structure of the vehicle had severe corrosion. the vehicle was not taken to be inspected nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp flashed intermittently and the vehicle misfired and stalled more than once. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the coil packs were replaced a year ago, but the failure recently recurred. the vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the coil packs were replaced again. within 20 minutes of leaving the repair shop, the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle was stalled. the vehicle was towed back to the repair shop where the contact was informed that they did not have the tools to perform the diagnostic testing. the contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. updated 10/06/15*lj updated 11/27/2017*cn

Driver side floorboard is rusted out

My transmission slips and sometimes clunking noise when it shifts at low speed.

I recently had my 2005 nissan altima in the shop for and oil change & front brake replacement. the tech reported a rust issue on the drivers & passenger side floor pans. he got a nearby body shop to give a repair quote, which is ~$700. i took a look under the car myself & was shocked to find floor rust ~18" x 9" on passenger & driver floor boards. the rust holes are almost identical. there are no other rust spots on the car, which leads me to believe there is a factory defect. a look on line showed what i suspected; an epidemic of rust in the same location on every altima! my car spent its first 8 years in southeast michigan. the last 2 have been in florida. the car has been garage-kept its entire life. the isolation of the rust is very obvious. this car has been probably the most reliable car i've ever owned, which makes this rust issue so disappointing. from the research i've gathered, nissan has no intention of standing behind this issue. i had plans to trade this car in on a nissan quest in 2016. i will be crossing nissan off the list.

Front floorboards rusting though, looking at other complaints this seems to be a common problem with this car.

The floor of my 2005 nissan altima has rusted out on both sides, this shoulld be a recall because i have read that other customers have the same problem

Front sub-fame severely rusted out, which supports engine and control arms, must be replaced. safety is compromised.....updated10/20/15 *bf updated 11/07/2017*

I brought my car to firestone to have numerous repairs done on my car 6/27/15-6/30/15. while they had the car up on the lift, the tech noticed and told me that my floor boards are rusting out and he could see clear through to my carpeting. my windows have been repeatedly getting dirty from the inside and i could never figure out why. i have asthma and i am very concerned about the fumes that are entering my vehicle. this now explains why i feel the need to use my inhaler more frequently when i'm in my car or getting out of my car on shorter trips. for instance, i have a 1.5 mile ride to the train for my commute to work. by the time i get to the train, i'll need to use my inhaler again already. my car is paid off. i had planned to keep this car as long as i possibly could so i can pay down debt. also, i had just this past weekend spent around $700 in repairs on my car. i've taken very good care of my car (i.e., regular oil changes, tire rotation, etc.). i just want nissan to fix the problem so i can keep my car. other than this issue, i love my car. i've had very few minor problems with it over the years and i'm overall very happy with it, except for this issue. i hope you can get them to help everyone similarly situated...updated 09/03/15 *bf updated 11/06/2017*cn

I had been aware there there was some rust on the driver's side floor pan. my altima was recently taken to my mechanic and put on the lift for some maintenance and my mechanic took pictures to show me how extensive the rust had become. a significant portion of the floor under the driver's feet is missing and a large piece of metal is hanging down. the mechanic also noticed that the passenger side now has a small patch of rust.

This past week i had my car to the dealer for an oil change and battery. then i took my car in for brakes. when i happened to look at the bottom of my car, i found that the floor on both the driver and passenger sides was rotting out. the dealer is always looking for problems when you take it in, but nobody mentioned the rust problem. now i have the unexpected expense of repairing the floor. after doing research, i found out that nissan has known of the problem for a long time now, but refuses to reimbursement or do a recall. it may not be a safety hazard, unless your foot goes through the floor, but something is not right.

Passenger floorboard rusted out and was repaired at a collision repair shop in dec. 2013. i felt branches and sticks through the floorboard. it was approximately 8" in diameter. in june 2015 i found where the drivers side is now rusted out. the car has been garaged the car has had deep rubber floor mats in the winter passenger side repair done at 122,000 miles driver's side repair done at 139,000 miles updated 11/08/2017*cn

Passenger floor board rotted out from rust in a well maintained car. no other signs of damaging rust are present.

Just found out my car's floor boards are rusted through. i did some research and saw this is a common problem with altima's from 2002-2006. it was not caught by my oil change people, and only came up today as i was getting it approved for a sale. this repair totals the car, which obviously put a financial hardship on me.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Floor board drivers side is rusting out.

Rusting floorboards

Vehicle has extensive rust under floorboards under driver's seat. i read about other altimas from this year having this problem and found the damage to my car by taking pictures with my cell phone under the car. the car was inspected at a nissan dealer service center about six months ago for an unrelated issue, but i believe the car would have been up on a lift, and the nissan service people did not advise me there was rust on the underside.

Rusted floor panel in the front part of the car going all the way through so there is a hole. driver and passenger side both affected.

After performing an oil change i noticed the bottom of the floor pans were rusted on both the driver and passenger side. upon further investigation there is a hole through the floor pan into the interior of the car. i asked nissan to fix it outside of warranty due to this being a common issue among several other nissan altimas between 2002 - 2007. nissan of america said they would not pay to fix it. i am hoping you (nhtsa) can help in this matter.

2005 nissan altima with 59,270 miles as of 06.07.15, has a rusted floor board on the passenger side consistent with the hundreds of other complaints to you, to nissan, and as outlined on the today show. car is in excellent condition, only owner, garaged since purchase and shortly due to nissan's design and engineering defects two things will happen: 1. the floor board will be completely rusted out and allow exhaust fumes and water into the car. 2. the value of my car which i have spent considerable time and effort maintaining will diminish significantly due to no fault of my own. it is absolutely criminal that nissan has not had a recall for qualified cars, and i 100% guarantee you that my car would qualify. so now every time it rains or i wash the car, due to nissan's design and engineering defects, i'm one step closer to having a built-in exhaust fume air conditioner. a modern day "flintstones" car if you will. criminal!

My vehicle is experiencing a whining noise at idle and also while driving. upon further review and extensive online research at maxima forum, i have found out there's a design flaw on the timing chain tensioners on these v6 engines. if not repaired can result in extensive repairs and possible loss of engine. however, my vehicle is past the warranty mileage. i don't know if nissan will grant the free repair since it is a design flaw by the manufacturer.

So besides the fact that my floor board on my drivers side has a huge hole in it, the crankshaft position sensor has cause me enough problems to where i believe nissan should be responsible for fixing this issue. the vehicle idles rough, when accelerating it feels like the car is about to shut off, and the check engine light will not go off no matter how many times you change the sensor. i've had mine changed four times. i am actually sick of this vehicle now and will never buy another nissan. to make it worse i can't take the car out of town because it will get hot then the clutch sticks to the floor. i have to lift it with my foot and it still won't engage, it loses all pressure. so driving long distance is out of the question. someone needs to fix this before there is an accident. i almost got hit because i couldn't get my car to go into third gear. when i do get in an accident i will sue nissan and anybody else who knew about these problems with this car and sat back and did nothing.

Car shuddered and rpm dropped and then came back up to current rpm level. came to stop light and vehicle was then put into limp mode. would not accelerate and rpm's would not go over 2000. pulled over and turned car off. restarted car and began to try and drive it again. service engine light came on and vehicle would not shift gears. tried to manually shift the automatic trans and it would hit hard upon gear shifts but was able to make it home the remaining few miles.. brought vehicle in to a mechanics shop the next morning and the codes indicate cam position sensor failures. i see numerous complaints and a recall for this under r2022 but of course my vehicle is not listed. this appears to be a common problem and all vehicles should be included in this recall as it is completely dangerous issue that comes out of nowhere while driving the vehicle. i am waiting for the vehicle to be repaired to see if the problem is completely resolved at my expense. any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Floor boards rotted from the inside out.

I am the original owner of this vehicle. i found out on line , that there is an inferior design flaw which is extremely dangerous,that involves water accumulation and severe rusting clear thru both the inner and lower floor boards, on most 2002 to 2006 nissan's. i checked my vehicle and found on the front passenger side,i have a 6 to 8 inch hole clear thru both the inner and lower floor boards. this condition is extremely hazardous in that in addition to someone possibly falling thru the hole , engine exhaust carbon monoxide fumes as well as water can enter the vehicle. there is also the possibility of an electrical short in the wiring that can cause a fire and result in death. in reading about this defect on line it stats that repairing this problem can cost thousands of dollars and nissan knew of this rust problem , poor water drainage condition and will not issue a recall since this condition happened after the warranty period. the inter net articles stated that hundreds of complaints have already been filed and advised persons affected by this problem to contact the national highway traffic safety administration administration. i thank you and appreciate your prompt attention,in looking into this matter and await your response.

I am driving a 2005 nissan altima se-r with approximately 140,000 miles on it. i was driving on a busy road and coming to a stop for a traffic light, probably at 5 to 10 mph. the engine shut off for no reason. i went to autozone and got the engine code and it is for can shaft position sensor. i browsed internet and this seems a common problem

Took car in for oil change at an independent shop. technician noticed that floor pans were rusted on both driver and passenger sides. in the 7-8 years car was being serviced at dealership there was never any mention of rust. researched on internet and found this is a common problem with nissan altima model years 2002-2005. called nissan consumer affairs 4-13-15 to report the issue and request they repair it since i remembered shortly after purchasing the vehicle, i had received a notice regarding possible corrosion of the rear sub-frame [not same part but still undercarriage related and perhaps manufactured by the same company]. was advised by 1st representative to take the car to the dealership to have it evaluated. dealership confirmed the rust and took pictures [i asked for a copies of the pictures but never got them]. called consumer affairs back [same day] and case was assigned to a representative. rep called 4-14-15 and told me to get an estimate [the dealership did not perform this type of repair so they could not give an estimate]. took car to a body shop and got an estimate of approximately $2,000.00. received decision from nissan rep 5-5-15. they would not be repairing due to the age and mileage on the car as well as the environment. according to information i have seen on the internet, it seems to be more of a design flaw and from what i've read a potentially dangerous one at that. can someone please take a look into nissan's stance on this issue? it seems quite ridiculous to ask the owner to pay for a repair that the manufacturer probably knew was faulty in the first place [and if they didn't surely they know by now]. thank you in advance.

I am placing a complaint against nissan motor company for faulty flooring in their altima models. i tried to have our car a 2005 nissan altima inspected today but it failed do to rusting floors under the front passenger and driver feet section. this is a well known issue now that nbc news has broke the story about this problem in one of the broad cast. nissan should not be let off the hook with this issue so i'm writing to you in hopes that will not happen . this company screwed up now people such as my family are left wondering how to pay for something that is no fault of their own. please do something !!!

Car was in shop for front end suspension and technician pointed out rust holes under both the passenger and driver seats. this seems to be a defect in the manufacturing of the body, and was looking to see if there is a recall. could cause potential dangerous situation if object in road is hit and comes up under the undercarriage.

While entering the vehicle my husband felt the passenger side floor collapses at which time he inspected the undercarriage of the vehicle and observed a large rusted through area under the passengers side. due to the advance rust and rot of the passenger side floorboard of the vehicle i believe it is a safety concern due to possible personal injury as well as vapors could enter the passengers compartment through the compromised passengers side floorboard. *tr

2005 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to defective rear door handles. *smd the consumer stated both rear door handles snapped off in feburary. the consumer stated the first time the door handle failed, her son was inured. *jb updated 09/10/15*lj

The engine started to stall and the car won't move. there was smoke coming out from under the hood. finally, the car simply stopped, and had to be pushed to a safe place to park.dharm

My son was driving down the interstate when he heard a loud noise, then saw smoke and stopped the car, when he raised the hood the engine was on fire tried to put it out with water after he saw he could not stop the flames called 911 the care totally burned nothing left except frame the fire dept. put out the fire but the car was already burned.

Floor boards are rotted all the way through. they both need replacment it's a safety issue. *tr

The floor boards are rusted through on my 2005 nissan altima. *tr

Rusted out floor pan on driver side of the car. *tr

Front drivers side and passenger side floor boards rusted through. car is stored in garage. original owner. *tr

Driver's side floorboard is nearly rusted out. this condition was discovered during recent vehicle inspection. *tr

1. precat failure which led to needing of a complete long block replacement. @ 49875 miles 2. clutch pedal assembly caused premature clutch failure and replacement of manual transmission.@ 94571 miles 3. passenger side floor has completely rotted thru!!!! @ 100000 miles, this cuts the cake! car is junk!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle's floorboards were rusted out on both the front passenger and driver sides. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Excessive rust on the front driver's side floorboard. the metal floor under the carpet is completely rusted through. i first noticed the problem a little over three years ago but it has gotten progressively worse. apparently, this is a common issue for 2002-2006 nissan altimas. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front floorboards on both the driver and passenger sides were rusted through. the contact stated that the vehicle also had a fractured engine mount. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 101,009. updated. 5/28/15 *ta the consumer stated the front floorboard was rusted through. the driver's side was rusty as well. the vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. updated 11/23/2015*js

The bottom of my driver's side floor panel is rusted through to the ground. underneath the carpet, just behind the gas pedal and brake pedal, the floor metal is completely rusted through. nothing happened that immediately caused this issue. it seems to be a real problem. it could be very dangerous if my feet were to touch the street while driving and rip my foot off. *tr

I already paid for rusted out passenger side floor pans and under. almost $500.00. they told me it was a design flaw in certain models because of two holes you can visibly see under the car on both sides. don't know why they designed it like that because what's happening is moisture goes up in there and flows over to the sides of the car under the doors and rusts. my car as not been run in the salt at all and i was told it wasn't necessarily salt but just water that settles and sits because of the design flaw, which has since been changed. i think they knew about this and are waiting for people to get rid of their cars so if they are ordered to do a recall, the numbers would be lower. i want reimbursement for this and the drivers side floor plan checked as well. my car is in excellent shape and had about 76,00 on it when i had the first side done. thanks and i was denied inspection because of this , stating it was a safety issue! also we just moved back to nh and have been living in southern states because of my husbands job. *tr

I purchased a 2005 nissan altima for my son in march of 2008 because he was learning how to drive for the first time. the vehicle only had 12,561 miles on it at the time and we really got a good deal on the car. my son has been the only driver of this vehicle from the first day we bought it, and now he uses it at school down in southern illinois. it has been a great car for him and he is really happy with it. he takes extremely good care of the car, making necessary repairs as they come up along with the routine maintenance. with only 75,522 miles on the vehicle we figured the car would probably last at least another 50,000 miles if not more. well, it would last that long if the floor boards on the vehicle weren't literally falling out from under him. this vehicle has been diagnosed with the same problem other nissan altima owners are experiencing, rotted out floor boards due to rust! i now have to take matters into my own hands to try to fix this problem because nissan won't step up and assume responsibility for faulty workmanship. we were hoping this car would last another 2 years until my son is done with college but i don't think we're going to be so lucky. he is already experiencing a hole in the floor board under his right heel under the gas pedal. right nissan, this isn't a safety issue at all!!! what about if his entire leg goes through the floor board while he's driving....do you think that might be an issue??? we maintain the vehicle and we know that it will last another 2 years but with this floor board rusting problem it may force us to buy my son another vehicle a lot sooner than we really anticipated doing. thanks for nothing nissan! *tr

Part of the front passenger side floor rusted away leaving about a 10" x 12" hole. this is right where one would probably place one's feet, getting in and out and while riding. gerweck nissan, in monroe, michigan verified the problem and reported it to nissan company. nissan company rep. in an e-mail discussion decided not to repair the floor. what i derived from my email correspondence, is when a nissan is nine years old and has high mileage if the metal rusts away it is normal and expected. *tr

We are the second owner of the car, a family member was the first and bought it new from a nissan dealership. one day in october 2014 my husband got in the passenger side and said it felt squishy. he stuck his hand under and could feel rot. we drove the 2.1 miles home and then he looked. that is when he discovered a hole at least 9 inches in the floor. i asked the previous owner if anything ever happened that would cause that and he said so it was never in an accident and the dealer who did all the maintenance work never mentioned seeing a rust spot. now the hole is huge and is going fast. we have to use this vehicle because we can't afford a new one. nissan says it is because it is an old car. my 1993 honda civic (over 210,000 wisconsin miles on it) and my husband's 2002 nissan sentra ser are older and they do not have rust underneath. we have to drive with a window open because the exhaust smell at a stop sign or when the wind is blowing against the passenger side of the car. we have 2 young kids that have to ride in this car as we no longer have the civic and the ser is small. wish nissan would own their mistake/design flaw and fix this for everyone. it would look good for them to take responsibility and set a "lead by example" initiative to all car manufacturers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front driver side floorboard was rusted and fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the floorboard needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on the front passenger side floorboard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Noticed rust. took it to nissan. floorboard rusted out. they said it is not covered. repairs run between $3,000 to $4500. now eating through to passenger compartment. have to avoid areas of floor board to not put foot through. also, i have had to replace the clutch pedal 3 times. it breaks and is cited on numerous web discussions. air conditioner quit at 36,500 mi. *tr

Excessive underbody rust in the passenger side footwell area. no sheetmetal remains in some areas, allowing for direct access to the passenger compartment and causing a safety concern for anyone seated there. this is a one-owner vehicle, which had auto armor underbody protectant applied at the time of purchase and is washed regularly, especially during salt months. *tr

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. i have been recommending the nissan too many people i love this car and now i am afraid to get another one and i had planned on getting another one so if this issue isn't helped and taken care of i will look to purchase a different kind of car. *tr

The floor boards has excessive rust. this occurs on the under side of the body. the location is approximately at the location where the driver and passengers feet sit on the floor. *tr

My 2005 nissan altima was being checked the whole underneath of the car was in real good shaped all except under the passenger floor board it is rusted through and a big hole is there it is going to have to be repaired it is like it was missed being undercoated in that spot. the hole is probably 12" x 18" that will have to be repaired. *tr

After seeing a report on the news this morning that nissan altimas are having systematic issues with rusting under the floorboards, i looked under my 2005 altima, and can see visible rusting under the floorboards. it has rusted, corroded and is flaking off. if you touch it, it falls apart. it has nearly rusted through. i understand nissan would like to take the position that this is not a design flaw or a safety hazard with these cars, but that does not make sense. if there are hundreds of these cars with the same problem, how could it just be coincidence? i am about to have a child, and do not feel safe driving a child around in this car. i also understand nissan issued a technical service bulletin with respect to this issue years ago, so they have been aware of the issue but have done nothing to address it for years. *tr

Defective drain system for water run off has caused passenger and driver side floor pan to rust completely through. there are holes in my floor where feet are placed. *tr

Upon inspection i noticed significantly rusted floorboards below the driver side of the vehicle floor is weak from extensive rust. *tr

The floor pan of the passenger and driver's side of the vehicle rusted out after only 5 years of owning the vehicle. it is now so bad that you can push your foot right through the floor pan of the vehicle to the pavement below. i go to great lengths to take care of my vehicles and even rinse the underbody of the car after storms to remove the salt. i've never had a car rust out so quickly and in such a . *tr

Driver side floor board rioted out about 10+6 area. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front passenger side floorboard was corroded. in addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal noise. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 91,279.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started to lose power after the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact continued to drive and the vehicle began to accelerate normally. the contact also stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the vehicle began to accelerate independently after the check engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on one other occasion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

The floorboards in the car have rotted and rusted causing holes in floorboard which is beyond normal wear and tear. the car floor starting rusting about 3 years ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact's foot went through the floorboard when he stepped into the vehicle. the dealer determined that the floorboards and floor pans on the vehicle were rusted through. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the floorboards were no longer under warranty. the dealer stated that the entire floorboard needed to be replaced. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 95,000.

The clutch will go to the floor. it will happen whenever it wants to. then it will go back to normal. it happens when you start it or in the middle of driving. no warning signs. it just happens. *tr

Passenger-side floorboard is experiencing the same pre-mature rust as many other similar altimas. rust area is approximately 8 inches by 12 inches, and has already began crumbling away. vehicle is otherwise in excellent condition and is well-maintained. this is clearly a manufacturing design flaw, and should be recalled by nissan. *tr

A few years ago i was alerted by my mechanic that the passenger floor boards were rusting at an advanced rate. my mechanic said the rest of the car was in great shape and it was a shame the floor was failing prematurely. he recommended i take it to the nissan dealership to see if there was a service recall or a service bulletin. i stopped by the dealership on a saturday and the service writer looked at the floor of my car and said that he had never seen such a thing on any nissan. he said there was nothing he could do and recommended we contact nissan. we contact nissan and never even got a response. at the time we searched the internet and found numerous people reporting the issue. so i find it hard to believe that nissan had never heard of the issue. my mechanic has kept an eye on the rust when i am in for service and he has mentioned it is getting worst at a rapid rate and that it is becoming a safety issue. i feel like this design defect and nissan should be held responsible. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the exhaust system was rusted and recommended replacement. the entire exhaust system was replaced; however, the rust spread to other parts, like the frame and a hole developed on the passenger side floor. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Was informed during routine service (oil change and winter/summer tire swap) that there was extensive rust in front floor panel and that the vehicle would not pass next year's safety inspection unless rusted area was removed and replaced.

I brought my car to my personal mechanic for an oil change and a yearly inspection. while doing the inspection the mechanic took notice of the severe rusting of the front driver and front passenger floor boards. he said that it passed inspection and that something will have to be done about the rust damage soon before it gets worse and i end up putting my foot through it. i immediately called nissan and they told me i live in a 4 season state and that it is normal do to salt erosion. i have had a garage kept vehicle and i am constantly cleaning the car during the winter because i know salt eats cars. here i am 2 months later and i see the out cry of other nissan altima owners on the today show. how can they be getting away with this. i plan to get a new car within the next year so in order to sell this one i will have to spend the money to fix it because no used car buyer would want to buy it in this state. why is nissan not standing behind their vehicles? i will never buy another nissan.

The floorboard under the front driver and passenger side is rotted out, centered around the drain plugs. the larger hole on the driver side is 6 inches by 12 inches and still expanding. this design flaw has been reported by thousands of other altima owners with similar-age cars. the rest of the undercarriage is fine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact noticed corrosion directly underneath the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

I recently purchased a 2005 nissan altima for my son who is going away to college. when seeing on the news about the rust issues with the altima's i immediately went and checked underneath the car to discover that both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted through to the inside of the vehicle. the car has been properly maintained and in excellent condition otherwise. due to the multiple issue in the 2002-2006 nissan altimas i believe this needs to be a safety recall due to the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the vehicle. at the very least nissan should provide a goodwill recall and stop trying to push the blame on other issues. *tr

I was backing into a space in a garage and the car just speed backwards on its own at high speed. the car was totaled. this is the second time this happened where the car seemed to go on its own. last year it went forward and i could not stop it right away. this happened in the same garage. luckily it finally stopped and i did not hit another car. *tr

Drivers side floor pan rust through. *tr

Friend in front passenger side of my altima, cut her ankle when her foot went thru my passenger floor board..this is a rott issue that nissan has ignored for years now... and its not a salt issue its a manufacture defect in the floor because of not being sealed good at factory...someone will eventually get hurt or killed ,, as this rott will eventuality speed into frame and suspension.. nissan is tryin to get out of a fix, just like the early pathfinder frame/shock tower rust issue.. where they now buy back the veh if it needs the recall... as always someone has to be killed before action is taken...nissan says veh age, will eventually rust,, but this issue has been known for years now .... look on nissan forums. complaints for years now.... *tr

The bottom of my 2005 nissan altima is rusting through to the floor boards. there is about a 10 inch round area on the passenger side where there is excessive rust. i am wondering if it is a defect as i even had rust proofing done at the time the car was purchased. the rust proofing may've slowed the progress but couldn't prevent the problem (and the warranty has expired). *tr

My nissan altima 2005 wouldn't pass inspection due to rust and corrosion underneath the passenger and driver side feet area. i was able to fix the passenger side but now the driver side is even worse and causing lots in damages. *tr

The floor pan on the driver and passenger side has severe rust and has rusted through in some spots. the rest of the car has no other rust problems and is in good shape. i keep my car in good maintenance and don't understand why only these areas are effected. *tr

Front passenger side floor boards are rusting out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving at 60 mph, the contact noticed fumes in the vehicle. the contact noticed corrosion and holes on the floorboards of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the floorboards needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 51,000.

After hearing on the today show this morning complaints against nissan regarding under carriage rust i thought i would file a complaint as well. in approx. 2012 while walking towards my car i noticed something hanging from the bottom of my passenger side. under further inspection i noticed severe rusting and it had actually rusted completely through the floor board. the only thing holding my feet in the car was the carpet. i immediately contacted nissan and was told oh well so sad not gonna help me because the car was no longer under warranty. i had pretty much always had the car serviced regularly at uftring nissan in peoria illinois. this was never mentioned in the 4 years prior to me in the many trips i made for routine oil changes and several strut repairs on this car. yes i have had strut issues with this car from day one. they have been replaced at least 6 times since i bought the car in 2008. anyhow, i took the car to my body guy and he replaced. the floorboard for 500 bucks and said the driver side is headed in the same direction. at this time i know of no issues with rusting on the drivers side. i personally check every time the car is lifted. however if it is rusting from the inside out it is more than possible that by the time i could visually see damage it will be completely through with carpet being the only thing keeping me inside. i absolutely want nissan to not only pay for the first replacement but fix the problem so i am not paranoid about the seat falling through when i am driving on the road. this is total negligence on nissans part. *tr

I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5. 128,000 miles on it, couple of weeks back i found out the floor boards are completed rotted out on both sides, so bad that one can stick their hands in and feel my carpet. the mechanics were so surprised how bad they were and this was the only part of the base which was rotten. now my car is junk and i wont even take or resell my car. nissan autobody says it will cost me 1200 per side totaling $2400 to fix the floor boards which is obviously a safety issue and should have been recalled a while ago!! i now have no vehicle to drive and im scared of driving it anymore. and do not want to invest $2400 dollars on something that is not a wear and tear issue, its a structural issue and should be recalled!!! *tr

Floor pans completely rusted through on front driver and front passenger sides. you can see the carpeting from the bottom of the car and its not even ten years old. *tr

Following a routine service appointment i was told that the floor on the front passenger side was completely rotted out and that it was unsafe to drive. it is a one owner car and i am a 75 year old female. the car had outstanding care. it was not garaged throughout its lifetime but it did get excellent care. floor repair is estimated to cost over $1,00.00 dollars. that is money that i cannot afford. *tr

Went to go start the car, pushed in clutch as normal, started fine, but when i went to go put the car in gear, it wouldn't go. i lifted the clutch and it was stuck on the floor. i had to manually lift it up with my hand. when i started it again it was fine. then when i am driving it does not go up all the way it drops about 2 inches and stays which grinds the clutch and causes premature wear! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact lifted the hood and the engine was on fire. the entire warning panel illuminated. there were no injuries reported or medical attention required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Pans on the underside of car are rotting out

I purchased someone else lemon! extreme use of oil with no visible oil leaks. i have to add oil at least once a week. no one can find an oil leak. i have looked online and 1000's of people are having the same issues. it is a known nissan problem that they refuse to address! *tr

The car stopped the cam shaft sensors were bad.and the rattle in my passenger side cant find the problem. *tr

During 2nd week of february,2015, the brake pedal got stuck. after some struggle, the brakes started working again. the air temperature was below 0 degree f. i called one of the local nissan dealers and discussed the problem. he said that it could be due to crud or ice built up in the brakes. on the following day, the temperature was in 20's. we got the car washed to get any crud or ice removed from the brakes. on 2/20/2015, the brake pedal got stuck again. the brakes started working again after some struggle. the air temperature was below 0 degree f. fortunately both times when the brake pedal got stuck, there was no traffic. on 2/20/15, the car was towed to a local nissan dealer. the dealer replaced the booster hose with valve. note: there was another car with the nissan dealer with similar problem.

My floorboards on my 2005 nissan altima are rotting through on my passenger side. the car has about 70k miles . it is in great condition. i'm worried that my passengers feet may go through the floor. i've owned a few cars and i've never seen floorboards rot like this.it is a known problem....just google it.... i have a 1991 toyota supra that has about 130k miles , drivien i the same conditions and ive never seen this. nissan doesn't want to help. ive tried nissan consumer affairs and they don't care. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine would suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the crank cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. no further information was available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 152,610.

The vehicle starting losing the paint for no reason ive always taken care of my cars theres no valid reason that this paint should have started to crack like this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled. in addition, the battery and the engine warning lights continuously illuminated. the vehicle restarted but the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both cam shaft position sensors and the vias swirl control valves needed to be replaced. the dealer informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,500.

Car starts and stalls/engine light on. was told it is the crank and cam sensor as well as the transmission input speed sensor. we noticed this is a big issue and many cars have been recalled for this issue but not all, including ours. if this is such a major issue why are only some being repaired by dealer. is there anything we can do to get the dealer to repair it. this is my father's car but it is my information below. he doesn't speak english. thank you very much. *tr updated 4/13/2015*js

First thing i noticed the rusting of the floor underneath the screw bolts holding down the driver seat to be completely rusted, my concern is that if that screw bolt snaps or pull away from the floor board there could possibly be a serious accident while making a turn and the seat slips out of place while turning. i questioned this at the nissan dealership this past december 2014 when i took my car in for the 61,000 mile check up. then i also was told that my steering had contamination in it, which from january of 2005 nissan is the only company that performs maintenance on my car. i came home and looked this up on the internet about any recalls on nissan concerning steering problems. i had read where there have been car wrecks concerning the steer going out while driving. *tr

I saw a tv news story about a problem with 2002-2006 nissan altimas having rusted out floorboards. i checked underneath my nissan altima and the floorboard is rusted out to the point where there is a hole in it. you can put your finger in it and chip away the metal in the floorboard. this is very dangerous. this hole is only going to get bigger as the metal will rust even more. *tr

On a recent trip for oil change i asked the dealership about a spot of rust on the rear quarter panel. they said a bracket was rusting that holds the rear quarter panel on. the real problem, they pointed out was the severe rust under the front floorboards, both passenger's and driver's side. i was hoping to get about 6,000 for the car toward the purchase of a new one. i have always had my car serviced at the dealership. the engine runs great it is very upsetting to know that it is dangerous to drive. the nissan dealership told me there is nothing they can do. they said there is no warranty on the rust. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side door handle fractured while attempting to open the door. the failure recurred in cold weather. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. due to corrosion on the frame of the vehicle, a hole developed on the driver side floorboard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the rust must be removed and a metal plate must be welded to repair the hole. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 3/24/15*cn updated 9/18/2017*cn

I was waiting at a traffic light to turn green and when i started going and my car made a loud noise so i thought somebody hit me. i got out of the car,but no hit to my car. i thought that was weird because i didn't know what happened. it didn't happened again until a few months later. most of the time when i start driving i hear a boom sound and i feel that my engine is going to break down. it feels like my gears are not connecting from first to second or if the transmission is not connecting with my engine. if i start driving and then i speed up, my car makes the boom noise. the same happens when i'm coming down the road at a regular speed and i slow down because traffic is slowing, but then we continue at the regular speed my car makes the boom noise like the gears didn't connect. my car is an automatic. i took my car to my mechanic and he told me to check with nissan for any recalls because my car gave him a motor code p0726 which has to due with the motor's crankshaft. he told me that my engine and transmission are not connecting. i search to see if anybody else had that problem and it has been people complaining about the same problem, but no recall has been issue for this problem. hopefully there's a recall soon to prevent any accidents due to this problem. *tr

2005 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle rust damage to the floor pan. *smd the consumer stated the passenger side floor pan had a hole measuring approximately 12 inches by 18 inches. it appeared the rust originated from inside the vehicle due to a design defect. the rust damage was directly below the passenger seat extending 18 inches forward. *jb

While driving my 2005 nissan altima, it appears to have shifting issues that are known to nissan. nissan needs to step up to the plate and stand by their product. hard shift from 1st to 2nd at initial start up. also have shifting issues from 3rd to 4th. the shifting from 3/4 is when vehicle is at operating temps. there is a very hard shift and delay in shift. i have called several dealers, and all claim not to have any recalls or bulletins, or deny hearing of any shifting issues. very poor customer service. going into 4th from 3rd, vehicle seems to have a delay and stalls, unit revs, and finally kicks into gear. *tr

Floor boards underneath passenger sides are rotting through...why??!!!!!!!!! *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the undercarriage of the vehicle had excessive rust and a hole was developing underneath the driver side floorboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

I bought a 2005 altima 2.5 s brand new and it has always been garaged and kept in perfect condition. my headlights have started to oxidize horribly but only on the inside, this seems like a poorly made product, if after only about 5 years my headlights start failing to perform with no warranty? *js

I purchased my 2005 altima 2.5 s december 2004 and within a couple of weeks i had taken it in to the dealer that i purchased it from for a clunking noise coming front the engine area and a feeling under my feet like someone was under my car striking it with a hammer, this occurs at take off, shifting gears and coming to a stop (still down shifting), i also felt as if the transmission shifted very rough for a new car, it just really always felt like my motor was about to drop on the ground. the dealership service advisor came out to me and said that the mechanic said he could not get the car to repeat it so it should be fine. as i drove away it happened again, i was heated and called the dealer when i got home, they made me another appt. and this repeated again and again and again and again, never being repaired. now after hitting 100k my car is great except for this darn clunking, so i researched the internet and it seems to be a common issue, engine mounts broken, mainly passenger side. so i ordered parts and had them all replaced and sure enough, i am amazed i didn't loose my motor the passenger one was almost like nothing was there, obviously this is a part that has been broken for a really long time. with so many complaints and known issues, why has this not become a recall? *js

At 80k miles, the 3.5l infinity/350z motor that has been *very* well taken care of had a known issue occur which caused the valve to come loose in the engine. there is a problem where some screws which hold a butterfly valve together wiggle loose and is ingested into the engine. this causes the valve to get damaged and fall out resulting in total engine failure. nissan knows this occurs and is unwilling to help me with the repair. when this occurred to me, i was in a very bad situation and nearly lost control of the car, i was lucky enough to gain control again however there was some damage to the car when i nearly went into the ditch. i have a police report as well. so nissan knows their top of the line engines can with no warning fail which at any speed can be a potential serious accident. the fix is simple to prevent it, secure those screws with some glue or lock tight, but if they admit this is a design flaw, then they'd be responsible for the damaged engines and they seem to prefer to deny it. i just spent a week trying to get them to take some responsibility and they wont. this is beyond a warranty issue in my opinion if it can cause the driver to loose power and loose control of the car. it happens quickly and the impact on control is immediate. not safe at any speed. so this complaint is one of safety and one of having to cover a total engine failure no matter how well you take car of your engine. *tr

My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. she was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. my vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. to add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities. when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. i would not have purchased it if so. in doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. the car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. in my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors. i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. i am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case..,.updated 12/03/14 *bf *tr updated 9/7/2017*cn

My 17 year old daughter was involved in an accident with my 2005 nissan altima on may 21, 2014. she was hit by another vehicle in which she received back, leg and knee injuries. my vehicle was hit hard on the front passenger side in which the airbag did not deploy when clearly it should have by the impact of the accident and the speed of the other driver. to add, my daughter was wearing her seat belt and thank god there were no fatalities. when i purchased the vehicle i had no idea that there had been recalls on the vehicle for airbag issues. i would not have purchased it if so. in doing research i am finding out about the airbag issues affecting past and current nissan models. the car was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. the airbag system should deploy when the restraint controller detects a moderate to severe frontal collision. in my research, i have found that some airbags fail to deploy because auto manufacturers attempts to cut costs associated with their airbag systems, which in turn reduces the quality or the quantity of the airbag sensors. i would like the nhtsa to investigate this issue. i am out a car and strongly considering retaining an attorney to handle the case. *tr

Bought my 2005 nissan altima new and regularly serviced at the nissan dealership in crystal lake, il. it has 111,000 miles on it, garage kept and in pristine condition. on october 15, 2014 a private party informed me of my rusted floorboards. the dealership in all 9 1/2 years never mentioned this to me. contacted nissan corp who put me in touch with regional rep. photos were taken and estimate obtained but nissan refuses to fix the problem. i am told a tsb was issued. *js

A couple of weeks ago i noticed something hanging underneath my car. i had assumed it was a branch or something as simple. i asked a couple of co-workers if they wouldn't mind checking it out for me. both told me it was a piece of metal hanging below the passenger side floorboard. i took my car to the auto body shop where it was put on a lift to be inspected. i also looked at the car along with the shop's owner and other mechanic. the passenger floorboard has rusted completely through to the interior, a hole large enough to put one's foot through if it weren't for the carpeting. the rest of the undercarriage was examined then the body. there is absolutely no sign of rust on this vehicle whatsoever. i have read hundreds of similar complaints against this model for the exact same type situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the temperature gauge illuminated and the engine stalled without warning. the failure recurred once. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. the technician stated that the crankshaft position sensor had overheated and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to another mechanic who stated that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Had my nissan in for a oil change and it was discovered that both the drivers and passengers side floor boards were rotted out. there is not another spec of rust on this car. thank goodness for carpet and floor mats as that is all that is between me and the road. called nissan to report issue/ask for repair and was told no. they stated that my car has never been in for service and is old therefore they would not be offering me any assistance. explained that my b/f is a mechanic and has been the one maintaining this car and would be happy to provide them with all the service records, but nissan didn't care. continued to tell me that because my car was old they would not be offering assistance. i let him know through my research that people were having luck getting nissan to pay for the repairs and he said he wouldn't confirm that which is when he pointed out my service records at a certified nissan dealership. i asked him if that is why nissan wouldn't cover the repairs - b/c i hadn't given nissan all my hard earned money for the past 10 years - there was silence on the other end. for a multi-million dollar company they sure need to work on their customer service and taking care of their current customers. i have done some research on this and it appears to be a fairly common problem for 2005 nissan altima's. i am the 17th person is the past 2 months to complain about this issue for this make/model/yr of car on this site alone. there are many other complaints on other sites. i see a pattern here!!!!! *tr

Rough idle. 3 years ago it did the same thing and i had the 0'2 sensors replaced and the crankshaft position sensor replaced. i drive it in town so in the 3 years i have put about 25,000 miles on it. the service engine soon light is on now and nissan told me that i need to take it to a dealership and pay them to check out the engine and send nissan the results and they "may" reimburse me for the cost of checking it out. i just replaced the spark plugs last week because i was told them needed replaced. it ran fine for a little while now back to same things. i have noticed that it leaks a little oil, about the size of a nickel over the course of 2-3 days. there is also oil round the crankcase. wondering why might be. thanks *tr

Floor pan is completely rotted out this car is only 9 years old, i contacted nissan and they did not want to help... this company chooses profit over customers that is why they moved all their offices to india for cheap labor... * do not buy nissan* go honda!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled at a traffic light and the check engine light illuminated. the failure occurred daily. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced, but it was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Passenger side floor boards are rotting through, rest of my altima is rust free....why??...i see this http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/nissan/altima/structure/problem.aspx. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact mentioned that the fuel filler hose was corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 204,000.

Vehicle died while coasting down the side street. once i stopped the vehicle i put it in park and turned the key to off. when trying to restart the vehicle, the engine would crack, but would not start. this problem has been listed for a recall for the 2.5 engine but not for my 3.5 engine, and nissan will not do anything to help the situation. *tr

My 2005 nissan altima has two rust holes in floor pan which seems unacceptable and a defect in workmanship and has been occurring among other nissan altima owners the car exterior is in great shape mechanically and body wise except for the faulty floor pan rust holes!!! *tr

Took the car to repair shop for o/c and was told i had slight rust underneath passenger door. was told it should be alright for another inspection. when i went for inspection i was told they couldn't inspect it because the rust had gotten so bad in that same area. i paid close to $500. for repair and was also told by others that it was a common complaint for that year car and that it was a design flaw and has been since changed.car has never been run in the salt and was told it was water getting up inside the are mentioned because of the design flaw and sitting there to cause the rust. was really upset about this considering the car is in fantastic shape .. i think nissan should help for the repairs... i also was told i because it was a safety issue the car didn't have the 10 grace period from registration to inspection , so i did it immediately. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to be restarted. the dealer stated that the cam and crankshaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

When restarting my car when driving for a while. i restart my car and it hesitate to crank over the engine shakes like it misfiring. engine service light turns on and engine crawls to a halt and turns off. i took it to meineke they said it was a bad cam sensor cost me 130 to replace and engine worked fine for 4 months. same problem again took it's to nissan of manhattan they said the computer needed to be reprogrammed. worked for about 4 more months now looks like i'm going to need the crank sensor replaced again. there a recall on my model car but not my vin number. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side floorboards were rusted and created large holes on both sides. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

On august 18, 2014, after dropping my son off at school. i came to stop at a traffic light and when the light changed, i started to take off and noticed the car has shut down. i eventually made it home with the car going a very low speed and then speed up, but when car to a start the engine stalls. the vehicle was put on a computer to see what the diagnosis were and it was the camshaft sensors and crankshaft sensor costing $80 dollars for two and $70 for another, however these items has been changed along with a tune up and the car is doing the same. after doing some research on the computer, i noticed there were recalls on the crankshaft sensors and the ecm. i contacted nissan dealer, an appointment was made and i was told that my vin number is not showing so the problem had to been done, because i'm the second owner. it's funny how this problem comes about after 4 1/2 years of having this vehicle and the recall suppose to have been taking care of with the first owner. this is an inconvenience and it's frustrating. there is also rusting of the floor under the car, you can see the floor coming down from under the car on the passenger side. this is an outrage and something needs to be done at the cost of the dealers and not the owners. this is dangerous, you can be driving at a speed and the car just stop, which can cause a very bad accident. *tr

I have had the car since new and the floor boards especially on the drivers side have rotted out and my carpet is getting ruined from the wet roads because it has gotten so bad, i am afraid i may fall thru the floor. *tr

Floor pan on both driver's and passenger's sides has rusted through. both holes approximately 6"x14" in size. can see to the ground under gas flap lever. first noticed at 159000 miles. *tr

Floorboards are completely rotted through on both driver and passenger sides. no rust anywhere else on car. carpet can be seen from underneath of car. my mechanic noticed it while working on car. *tr

Vehicle floor boards have rusted through. this was discovered when i brought the vehicle in for service and was advised by the mechanic not to drive the vehicle as there were 12 inch holes in the floor boards on both the driver's and passenger sides and it was not safe. i filed a complaint with nissan customer service and was informed that they will not provide any assistance in repairing the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue where it was informed that the driver's side floor pan was completely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

2005 nissan altima with 80,000 miles on it. my father took his car into be inspected and they will not pass it because of the floor boards completely rusted out. after researching this online, there are millions of dissatisfied nissan owners who are battling this very problem. now, if my father cannot get his car to pass inspection, he cannot use it. so far, nissan has not done anything to help with his issue. my father has called countless repair and body shops and no one will repair any rust. not even the dealership. the customer service rep at the nissan dealership was nothing more than rude and insensitive but did tell my dad that there have been numerous complaints and repair questions about rusting floor boards. i have seen people call nissan corporate headquarters with the same "sorry" response. nissan is looking at a very large class action lawsuit which i will pursue to the fullest because of their lack of respect for their customers and for their craftmanship, lack of concern, lack of solutions. i hope i am joined by anyone else who is battling this problem, leave your complaint here, and hopefully some help will be coming soon! *tr

My 2005 nissan maxima bought used didn't even have it for six months transmission failed. when ever it is driven for 15 or so minutes it wont shift gears and when coming to a stop it feels like someone slammed into me from behind. i feel very unsafe in this vehicle. i noticed that this is a common problem with this make and model. what is going to be done about this? *tr

Took my car in for state safety inspection and was told the passenger side floor was rusted thru - i couldn't believe it - had to have the repair completed to pass inspection, now reading numerous complaints that it happen to others - nissan needs to rethink the recall on this or reimburse for the repair - not cheap to have done!!!! *tr

This car has very little milage only 25000 miles (42000km) and the passanger floor board is rotted out. i believe that this weakens the body integrity of the car. the rest of the car has not rust what so ever. this seems to be a design fault in the car as thier are quite a lot of complaints on floor boards rotteing out on nissan altima 2002 to 2006. i feel nissan should admit to having design problems for having floor boards rotting out prematurely. *tr

Engine shut down while driving home and making a left turn in rush hour traffic. "service engine soon" light came on. we are only fortunate not to have been hit by oncoming vehicles! long beach hooman nissan said there was no code when the diagnostic test was performed and although the same thing happened to the technician the next day when they test drove my car, they've washed their hands from it. service rep said we can contact nissan north america. we called and got a call center in the philippines. nissan was supposed to call me on an expedited basis but i have not received a call after leaving 3 messages for tel. 615-725-7569. i am without a drivable safe car and stuck in a phone messaging black hole! what am i to do after only 58,000 miles? do i have to be in an accident and injured before nissan will pay attention? in addition, the dealer replaced my transmission at the tune of $4000 in july 2013 because of a similar engine stall issue when the service engine soon light came on. this car is still unsafe and not drivable and we wasted $4000 for a transmission unnecessarily, since the same issue is recurring. this car has original manufacturer defects. various dealers concluded different diagnoses at different times but no dealer has been able to fix it permanently. nissan north america not only put out an unsafe vehicle, but also deceived me as a loyal customer all these years paying the dealers for bogus repairs. please help me.

My car failed ma inspection because the driver side floor pan is rusted out. the hole is approximately 12 by 10 inches. i found many complaints on the web for the same problem. nissan refuses to take responsibility. nissan claims it is caused by salt in the north east, but if that was true, the entire floor pan would have rust, not just isolated to the front driver side. let me repeat, the rest of the floor pan is flawless, no signs of rust whatsoever. clearly this is a design or manufacturing flaw. some customers have both front sides rusted out. my passenger side is fine as the assembly line "hole" has been properly filled in. i have to assume the driver side was left open. there are many pictures on the web showing earlier phases of this problem showing that the rust started at the assembly line hole. basically, this small hole (1 inch diameter) allows water into the interior. the noise dampening material and carpet soak it up. the wetness goes undetected by the driver because the floor mat has rubber backing, thereby showing no signs of wetness. as with any perpetual metal wetness problem, rust eventually becomes a major problem. please make nissan take ownership of this problem. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floor board on the driver and passenger sides was severely corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician stated that the vehicle should be deemed totaled. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 73,300.

Dropped car off for state inspection. was told the driver side and passenger side floor boards were rusted through. not able to pass inspection because of this safety issue. it allows fumes to enter the car and weakens the floor for possibly putting foot or feet through floor board. definitely a design flaw and safety issue. nissan should pay or help pay for this defect. *tr

Just found out the undercarriage of the car is rusted, after researching the issue, i learn that most nissan altima owners experience this same safety issue! this is extremely dangerous as the inside floor becomes weak and can cave in from the rust if not repaired. repair of this issue is costly and i've read that nissan does not consider this a craftsmanship issue but normal wear and tear. i've never heard of 20th century cars rusting out in this manner, i'm very disappointed in nissan not backing their product!! *tr

Trying to leave for work one morning and my car stops at a traffic light. i put my car in park and try to turn it on, and it does but as i start speeding up it turns off again (at the intersection) and now the check engine service light comes on. it almost caused the car behind me to rear end me but he swerved to avoid an accident. i found out it was a faulty crankshaft from the mechanic and told me to call the dealership because he thought there was a recall. l called the dealership and they said there was a recall but not on my car (different year), instead they said they could change the part for $350 with labor. so i could have seriously injured someone or vise versa and it's not their fault? i'm am so upset about how they are not at fault for making parts that don't work and at the end they aren't liable...updated 09-24-14 *bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving 65 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. two occupants sustained injuries and required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 16,100.

My dashboard is cracking up n i found myself constantly buying glue it wont start even after i done had it serviced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 12 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and was able to resume to normal. the failure recurred five times. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Yesterday, august 6th 2014 i had a gentleman come up to me with my friends. he told me his wife had the same model nissan altima that i have. he looked under my car and told me, his wife had this same problem of rusting out floor pans under the drivers seat and passenger seat. i called nissan and got a case number, in the meanwhile i had my mechanic look at the car and it is not just rust, there is a hole under the passenger seat. my mechanic said it is a design flaw and it is dangerous! i bought this car from my ex husband's estate. he bought it new from gerald nissan in north aurora, il . he had regular maintenance done on the car. i got it when the mileage was 39,000 miles. i did proceed to have the nissan mechanics look it over to report back to nissan and it is the whole pan covering the bottom of my car, cost $3,000. i listed a consumer complaint, but nissan does not see these. there are numerous complaints on my exact car on this site. i do not think that having my safety threatened by this company's neglect is a laughing matter. i am a real estate broker and use my car for business. this is a dangerous situation and being a corporate entity, they do not feel that they have to account for their errors. i am 68 years old and i want to live. can you help me?

Vehicle engine stops. nissan will only fix part of the cause. expects clients to fix the actual sensor. wouldn't recommend another nissan. *tr

2005 nissan altima with 108k. just noticed that both driver and passenger floor boards are gone. rusted all the way through, the only thing there is the carpet backing material showing under the car. this is crazy to have a car with just over 100k and have the steel floor gone. most certainly a safety issue. *tr

I was looking at my car and notice that the floor panels for the passenger and driver are rotted away. after looking at the rest of the car its clear that its not your everyday rust. after doing research online there are hundreds of other people with nissan altima's that have the same problems. how is this not a recall by now. *tr

Engine cut off all by itself and the check engine light went on. mechanic said the problem was with my camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor. i've had problems with those same parts two years ago as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. the vehicle restarted however, the vehicle would not restart the day after the initial failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that there was antifreeze on the spark plugs, which indicated that the cylinders under the timing belt were cracked as a result, the head gasket needed to be replaced. the mechanic also stated that the catalytic converter failed and that the debris from the catalytic converter was drawn up into the engine causing damage to the cylinders in the motor, which caused the vehicle to have a blown head gasket. the catalytic converter was replaced, however the motor was not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.....updated 04/08/15 *bf

My car failed inspection because the floorboards are rusted out. i was told this is very common problem and nissan needs to have a recall because this is ridiculous. i have never seen a car of this age with the amount of rust it has. *tr

My 2005 failed safety inspection because the floor boards are rusted through. there have been several complaints on the issue. every mechanic i brought it to for a quote said there should be a recall. nissan is not willing to help it customers with the repairs. when are you guys going to step in and force nissan to address this safety issue? *tr

I have a 2005 altima 2.5s. i had the severe driver and passenger side floorboard rust problem. the rust is all the way to the floor mat. a big hole on the driver's side. i called the dealer brought the car for inspection and they send me to nissan north america (800) nissan-1 or 800-647-7261). they've referred me to with nissan regional consumer affairs regarding the rusted out floorboards. i appreciated their "surprise" and "never heard of this before". when i told him it how bad the driver's and passenger side floor rust problem she said they are not doing anything right now with that because it's normal environmental problem. they will not help on the repair and send me to body shop. the replacement/fix of hold floorboard will cost $1700 including parts and labor. i looked my company 1998 mazda truck, it has been driven a lot in muddy roads and snow, and no rust at all under the floorboard. i found there are a lot of complaints on the 2002-2006 nissan altima floorboard rust problem on google, and nissan refused to take a recall for this most complaint problem. this is a design/manufacturing defect that nissan refuses to acknowledge. fyi: http://www.nissanforums.com/general-altima-stanza-discussion/137783-altima-rust-shocker-5.html i served my car many times in nissan dealership, including oil changes and whole car inspection. they never mentioned the floorboard rust problem at all to me until i found it. i do believe this is very dangerous problem for a car driven on the road, especially on the highway,and the floorboard can fall anytime. i really hope this can get an attention for everyone who has 02-06 nissan altima as well. get the car repaired soon to reduce the potential fatality incident. i hope nissan can take the responsibility for that repair. thank you! *tr

I own a 2005 nissan altima 2.5s with 127,000 miles. i noticed rust particles on my driveway and inspected the bottom of my car and discovered that the floor boards on the driver and passenger sides have completely rotted/rusted out. this should not be happening on a car that has been properly maintained. this is a safety issue because of the possibility of fumes and the instability of the car's floor. nissan should be held accountable for this defect and should pay for the necessary repairs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start once the key was turned in the ignition. the key needed to be turned at least ten times before the vehicle would start. the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled before resuming normal acceleration. the failure occurred daily. a local mechanic stated that the crank shaft and engine sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact state during a routine inspection, she was advised by dealer that the floor boards on the driver side and passenger side were completely corroded. the technician stated that floor boards needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The car started hesitating while driving and the head gasket was blown due to the pre cat system clogging up this is a very high cost repair for this vehicle and all these vehicles should be repaired at nissan cost due to the amount of vehicles this has happened to and there being class action law suites over it. this is their fault not mine why should i be responsible for this cost when it has happened to numerous 05 altima. they should man up and fix this issue. i have owned 3 other nissan vehicles with no problems besides maintenance, but this is the last nissan i will ever own, i was going to get an infinity but since nissan makes those i will not be purchasing one of those either and will research before i purchase any vehicle to make sure nissan doesn't have anything to do with the vehicle name. i'm done with nissan and would not recommend anyone to purchase one they do not stand behind their name anymore. also the vehicle has always been services at a nissan dealership. *tr

My 2005 altima was in the driveway when my son noticed a large piece of rust under the passenger front floor. i pulled up the carpet and found a 6" by 16" hole in the floor. i contacted nissan for goodwill which was declined. i was a nissan certified master technician for 21 years and a service manager for the last 2. my wife and i have personally owned 10 nissan's and my immediate family owns 3 more. nissan said its an environmental issue. my car is in a garage and in otherwise great shape. during my tenure with nissan i've seen multiple altimas with this issue. i believe its not environmental but actually because of the sunroof drains draining directly into that area of the floor to drip out of a seep hole. this is a very dangerous condition. if something comes up off the road the only thing protecting you is the carpet, not to mention the fact your feet can go through to the ground below. *tr

While changing my oil i inspected the underbody of my car and noticed a rusted out area of floorboard on the drivers side. i checked further saw that an area the size of a large grapefruit is completely rusted out. i looked at the passenger side and see the start of the same damage due to rust. there appears to be a drain hole where the rust starts. on the passenger side you can see the original drain hole and the rust starting around it. on the driver's side, the rust is extensive enough that the drain hole is simply gone. in talking with repairs shops and checking the internet i can see this is a common issue with nissan altima's of my design - 2002- 2006. since this is a safety issue (allows fumes in the car if carpet wasn't there and could be structural in case of an accident) caused by a design issue (open drain hole in the floor trapping salt/water), i'd like to see nissan issue a recall to repair. thanks *tr

The airbag suddenly came on while parked. also, the light indicating that a passenger is seated does not register that person. dealership says there is no recall for my vehicle. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan altima with 121,000 miles on it. i am the original owner, this car has been well taken care of and garaged most of its life. i was shocked to find out last week, that while a oil change was being done, that both the drivers side and passenger side floor pans are rusted out. after doing some research, it appears this is a huge problem and nissan is not accepting responsibility for a manufacturing defect. i have had most of the maintenance of this vehicle done at the nissan dealership. never once did they point out this problem, which has been evident for many years based on the damage. i could have made arrangements to fix this sooner. it is a huge safety problem in my opinion. i do not feel it is safe for my family members to drive due to fumes and the instability of the floor. i am in disbelief nissan has not been held accountable. i do have pictures if anyone would be interested in seeing them. *tr

Driver side floor rotted out,hole in floor passenger side as well. *tr

I have owned my nissan since 8/2004 purchased it new from nissan 104th federal heights, co. recently i found out the my passenger floorboard had rusted out. nissan told me that it was only warranted for 4 years after that it was my problem. i took it to a collision shop and they said on this year car it never should have happened. i had it repaired for $500. then i found out that there were other cars for nissan altima's from 2004 also that had rusted thru the internet. i would like the money back due to negligence of nissan. also this car has always been repaired by nissan most of the time. what were the mechanics looking at only to spot this issue when the car is 9 years old. *tr

After going to my destination for 35 min stopping a gas pump after getting back in the car in wouldn't crank only after 2 hours. after getting back on the highway within 5 miles in stopped on me in the middle of the highway going about 55. sat on side of the road for 2 more hours before it started again. *tr

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. *tr

The vehicle would overheat causes the radiator to leak, while driving vehicle would stall for few minutes, vehicle would hard turn the starter and the engine light check would flash off and on while driving. nissan dealership tends to try erase the code but has not fix the crankshaft position of the vehicle in june 2012. *js

My car has had deteriorating floorboards since i purchased it. it is now to the point that they are completely rusted out and the only thing between my feet and the road is a bit of carpet and a piece of plastic. *tr

When performing maintenance on my nissan altima, noticed two large rust areas originating from drain holes located underneath front driver and passenger side floorboards. the rusting is severe, with large flakes breaking away when touched. the vehicle has no rust anywhere unusual on the body or the chassis, and where there is rust (along weld points of chassis) it is not comparable to the degree of corrosion. contacted nissan usa, they instructed me to seek dealer review. dealership service manager reviewed and photographed, then denied assistance by citing the age of the car. i forward the decision to nissan usa, and they contact me by phone to politely inform me that they are rejecting due to the car being out of warranty. i informed that this is a very common issue and that the vehicle is otherwise structurally sound, but she repeated that regardless if the rust originated from a defect from nissan, the fact that it is out of warranty leaves her unable to assist. the vehicle is owned and driven in the mid-atlantic region where there is surface snow in the winter, but the undercarriage is sprayed down regularly to remove corrosive salt spray. this rusting was not visually present as of 6 months ago, but is now rapidly eating away at the metal at the surface. *tr

This issue has actually happened several times since i've had the car. the issue is with the clutch pedal bracket assembly and the clutch master cylinder in the 3.5 se-r model of the car. the clutch pedal bracket since 2009 when i bought the car has broken 8 times. the clutch master cylinder has needed replacing 5 times. the most recent incident (may 2014) the master cylinder failed 2 months after getting it fixed and then again 3 days later after that. the last 2 times, it was replaced by the dealership, and when it failed i was in heavy traffic on the highway. when it fails it's impossible to put the car into gear. honestly, i'm actually surprised i wasn't killed in traffic. *tr

Front passenger side floor board is rusting out badly with a big hole in the floor.i am worried that either someone's feet will fall through floor or there could be a case of carbon monoxide poison. i contacted nissan headquarters and mastria nissan dealer on 5-30-14 and was told," there is no recall on this, so they will not fix this issue".the dealer did say," they have heard about this issue on many altimas and have fixed it in the past for a cost of $755.00 per floor panel".i told them," if you know about this issue,why should i pay to fix it." *tr

I contacted nissan usa to try and get them to open an investigation for the floor boards rotting away in my car. did some research online and found out that i am not alone in my problem with the floor boards. numerous people online with 2002-2006 nissan altima have the same problem where there is a snow covered winter. the women that answered the phone from nissan usa was very polite took my information and looked into what i would have to do next to start things off. she told me that i would need to have the vehicle diagnosed by my local dealer. so i made the appointment. a few days later had my estimate for repairs which is one thousand dollars plus tax. i called nissan usa back and she politely filled in the details of the repair and instructed me i will be getting a call from a regional specialist. a few days later get a call from said specialist only to find out that they will not help me because my car no longer has warranty coverage. i explained that i want to have this investigated as the floor boards of a car that is built in 2005 no matter what should not resemble a 1960 chevy floor boards. again was just told there is nothing nissan is able to do i have no warranty. this is a safety issue as the floor boards that are rotting away are directly where you feet are in the front seats. please look into this as it is an issue for i am sure thousands of nissan owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the vehicle did restart after numerous attempts. this failure has occurred intermittently four times over a period of a six months. the vehicle was taken in for diagnostic testing but no results were given as contact did not want to pay for the testing. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but the vin was included in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. i have had this issue 5-7 times where the car wouldn't start or shut off while driving ( decreasing in speed). *tr

Catalytic converter has gone bad on low mileage, single owner, well maintained car. this is a widespread problem with 2002-2005 nissan altima. what makes the problem worse is that the converter disintegrates and gets sucked into the engine and cause engine damage and stalling. spoke to nissan customer care and escalated to executive response team at nissan, and they are unwilling to accept responsibility for a faulty part for which they had issued 3 tsbs but refuse to accept responsibility for the defective part and subsequent damage to engine. this should be a recall or at least a warranty extension. *tr

Was driving at about 45mph when the engine stalled as i was about to take a turn. the steering locked up, and i had to brake hard to avoid going off the road. luckily there was no fatal injury. had to get car towed to dealer where they replaced the crankshaft, cam sensor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the bottom frame on the passenger side was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000 and the current was 150,000. updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer the floor boards and carpet on the driver side were wet. updated 08/19/14

I took my nissan altima for inspection. the mechanic found the driver side floorboard to be rusted out. i am the original owner of the car and it was purchased with the dealer undercoating included. i am glad it was found before my foot went through the floor while i was driving. i checked with the nissan dealer i bought the car from and he was familiar with the problem. he informed me that nissan has not issued a recall for this problem. *tr

I'm adding my 2005 nissan altima to the countless others with rusted through floorboards. during a recent oil change, the tech showed me where the floorboard had completely rusted away on the driver side. i counted over 120 complaints for this same problem reported to nhtsa for the 2005 nissan, but the websphere is full of many more complaints starting with the 2002 model year. nissan needs to acknowledge this problem and a recall should be issued before someone is injured or killed. *tr

I noticed rust under my car, upon closer inspection i noticed two large areas of rust under the passenger and driver side floor pan. the rust is almost completely through the floor and will need repair. *tr

After hearing a suspicious noise on the driver's floor, i checked underneath. the driver's side appeared to be ok, but pushing down on the carpeting you can feel the damaged metal. underside the front passenger side there is a 24" long badly rusted through area that will have to be repaired. i'm guessing the noise on the drivers side is from rusted flooring as well. this car has been owned since new, well-maintained and garaged nightly. but it has been driven for 9 winters in the snow belt. still, the rest of the vehicle is in excellent condition with no rust other than in those two frequently complained of areas. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan altima se-r the car has a clean carfax and i purchased this vehicle used form the local nissan dealer with 15,000 miles. i am a automotive technician and noticed about 8 months ago while performing a routine oil change vehicle had around 101,000 miles that there was 2 rusted spots underneath the front of the vehicle where the front passengers floor boards are the floor board was cracked slightly. i took note of it and continued on my way. well i just performed my routine oil change now have 105,000 miles on the vehicle and again noticed those same 2 rust spots are now rotted with a hole about the size of a soda can, there is nothing i can do to prevent this from happening also note that the part of the undercarriage that is rotting was treated from the dealer with a coating to prevent this from occurring. obviously this should be a defect from the dealer and should be recalled as it will continue to rot the passenger floor out of the vehicle. anyone with a 2002-2006 altima should have there vehicle checked for this as there have been numerous complaints about this over the internet. contact the nissan cooperation and complain we together should be able to get this recalled. *tr

Premature transmission failure x2. *tr

We were told last year there was a hole the size of a grapefruit in the underbody, under where the passenger's feet would rest. i looked into getting it repaired and noticed a lot of similar complaints online, with others asking why it was not recalled due to the volume of such defects. today i brought my car in to check on a noise, and was told the hole has increased to the size of a breadbox and that the brake calipers are therefore rubbing on it. the first estimate i received to repair the hole is $2500, as the body shop will have to cut out the affected area and solder in a new piece. while i live in the midwest, we wash the underbody in winter, and i don't think this should be happening on a 9 year old car. *tr

The transmission is stuck in 5th gear, even if you try to downshift it manually it wouldn't come out of 5th gear. *tr

During other service work mechanic found the engine cradle is rotting away. *tr

About 2 yrs ago the engine light came on in my nissan. i took it for a diagnostic and it came up with two codes that at this point i don't remember. however, what i was told is that i needed my crankshaft sensor replaced. i checked online for information about this sensor and i came across a recall for this sensor. around the same time my headlights started burning out bulbs also. i also noticed there was a recall on a headlight issue. i contacted a local dealership to check my vin to see if i qualified for the recall and i was told my vin was supposedly one of the impacted ones. which is too coincidental. my car stalls while running and at times will not start. and i say will, because, i brought it in to 2 different shops for replacement and neither could find a compatible sensor. they even ordered one from nissan and it did not fit and were unable to fix it. they apologized and said that i would be able to drive it but would eventually need to somehow replace it. i have since continued driving it, as it is the only vehicle i have. it has gotten worse and turns off my often. i am asking for some type of help. i am out of options. i am afraid it will one day shut off as i driving and cause a catastrophe. *tr

I took my 2005 nissan altima into my local mechanic for an oil change and he informed me that my floor boards (on both sides)were so badly rusted out that he could see and feel my carpet from underneath. he also informed me that this was a safety issue and my car would not pass inspection. there is no rust on the body of my car so its disturbing to me that in a 2005 vehicle it can be that badly rusted underneath. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was approximately 109,000.

Erratic idle, random misfire, bad mpg, car is sluggish i believe the power valve is the issue. *js

Nissan said my vin was not part of the recall for the camshaft and sensor..which had to be replaced..due to the vechile just stalling all of a sudden...very dangerous..if there is a recall for a part...then there is a recall..it cannot be either or. please respond

Car would completey shut down while driving 55 plus.at about 20 miles or more and on freeway was very dangeours. would not turn on untile 20 mins. later and notice if engine was warm it shut it down. hopefully this works but car has to have motor mounts replace and being handicap need this car.iv notice 2.5 has same problems and recalled. if i had been in middle lane or no area to pull over accident would of happen plus you lose all power steering. *tr

I see in 2007 nissan recalled the crankshaft and i was never informed of this. i took my car to sears on march 31st and brought a battery because i thought this was the problem the check engine light was still on so i took my car to my mechanic today 4-1-14 and was told not only do i have to replace my crankshaft sensor, but my speed sensor and my fuel pump system which is going to cost me a total of $1395.66 to repair is there anything i can do about this since nissan never informed me of the problem with the crankshaft in 2007? *tr

I took my nissan altima to my nissan dealer to have an "check engine light" repaired. they told me that my floorboards had rusted out and would not pass state inspection. the car shows no visible sign of rust anywhere on the body. this must be a design defect because cars do not rust out anymore. how can you help me? thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 25-30 mph and attempted to avoid crashing into a small animal that crossed into the roadway however, crashed into a ditch instead. the seat belts failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained sharp bodily pains to the shoulders, ribs, neck and head. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not alerted of the failure. the failure mileage and vin was unavailable.

Problem begun by my vehicle being hard to start. you could attempt to start the car for 5 or so minutes without success. you could wait about 10 minutes and try again and the vehicle would eventually start but run pretty rough. it would also perform with poor power during operation. the problem got worse when the "service engine soon" light came on. now the engine shuts down while you are driving. this has happened on 4 to 5 different occasions. the engine will re-start but runs rough. i'm afraid that this could happen at the wrong place and time my wife and family can be hurt or killed. i read a recall on defect of the crank position sensor which causes the identical symptoms that my car has but when i took it to cannon nissan at jackson ms. the service manager told me that my 2005 nissan altima was not included in that recall. what can be done to correct this? please give me a response on this if you can at [xxx] or [xxx]. thank you in advance for your care and assistance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was notified that the floorboards were corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. *tr

I was driving down i-95 south, just north of exit 13. cloudy, rainy evening commute about 5:50pm. i was slowing down in preparation to get off the highway at my exit and i was traveling in the second to right lane. all of a sudden i heard a bang and was hit simultaneously in the left side of the head and neck. at first i thought something had come through the window and hit me in the side of the face. it took me a few seconds to figure out what had happened - the curtain and side airbags on both the drivers side and passenger side had deployed with no warning or collision. fortunately i was able to maintain control of the vehicle and was able to pull off the highway. i was lucky that the airbags deploying spontaneously did not cause a serious accident resulting in injuries or death. i was also lucky that my 17 month old daughter was not in the vehicle when this malfunction occurred. upon examining the exterior of the vehicle there was no impact damage anywhere to have caused the deployment. the vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership. we contacted nissan usa and they have determined it is not their problem. we have comprehensive insurance and they have determined it was an electrical or mechanical malfunction and it is not their problem. the repairs have been quoted by the dealership at about $6000 (the car isn't worth that much). we have taken care of the vehicle as could be reasonably expected and it seems to me that this is outside the scope of reasonable care though none of the parties seem interested in addressing it further. *tr

I was driving and my car went through a puddle which caused my driver's side left wheel tire and wheel cover to break completely. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, he was advised that the floor boards on the passenger's side were corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 102,000.

Crankshaft position sensor overheated causing brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor engine stoped running causing me to lose control. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the mat sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Motor mount failure. this is a continuing problem starting at 20000 miles. there are numerous internet and blogs with other nissan owners experiencing the same problem causing hundreds of dollars in repairs and other safety problems like exhaust manifold cracks leaking into the environment. *tr

I took my car in for routine maintenance (oil change), an hour later i was notified from the mechanic with photos of the undercarriage of my 2005 nissan altima ser ((((shocked))). he said the floor pans were completely rusted out. explaining this further, he said he could put a screwdriver through the rusted area into the carpet on the passenger side and that it was almost to that same point on the driver side. i contacted nissan and was told my vehicle was over mileage and out of warranty. my mechanic said this car is unsafe to operate and gave me some options to fix my car......unreal and costly!!!! this issue is extremely scary to think that the floor pans could rust out at any time and cause senseless fatalities. i further investigated and after viewing online complaints was disturbed to se this is a worldwide issue. this issue should be recalled and fixed by nissan immediately. *tr

Floor boards are getting rusty per state inspection. *tr

Hi, i am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima. i have owned this car since 2008. i reviewed service records from 2005 prior to my purchase. there has been an extremely large amount of issues with this vehicle. the most recent of which is the "grey" area of the ecm issue in coordination with famous the camshaft crankshaft fault p0355 & p0131. i'm an engineer and fully understand the mechanics of a vehicle. this sensor was a faulty design from the beginning in which oil could enter inside the sensor, therefore causing a short and disabling the entire vehicle while in motion. this actually happened to me and was a terrifying experience. to fix the issue cheaply, nissan issued a recall to reprogram the ecm in order to recognize the ?faulty? crankshaft sensor part. but in order to save millions of dollars, nissan would not include the warrantied replacement of the faulty crankshaft sensor design (magnet sensor). instead, the consumer (myself) would have to pay between $300 & $450 to have the sensor replaced with the ?new & improved version?. new and improved means the properly designed version. the initial design should have been recalled but it wasn't. it doesn't take an engineer to figure this out but i am one and fully understand the ?big picture? of the recall and lack of inclusion of the crankshaft sensor repairs. i am requesting nissan to cover the full cost of the camshaft & crankshaft sensor & the associated labor. i was put in harm?s way during the initial recall issue in which my car shut off while on the highway. that is a bad enough experience. i am not willing to also pay nissan $400 to repair the faulty sensor which was a large part of why this occurred in the first place. *tr

The floor pan for my nissan altima have rusted out making it dangerous. after spending 5 mins on the internet, i learned this is very common, affecting 1,000's of 2005 altimas. it is always in the same spot and nissan refusing to acknowledge poor craftsmanship and defective product. holes allow exhaust fumes into my car, making dangerous for my children to ride in car. totally unacceptable. *tr

We noticed rust colored stains on the garage floor where my car is parked, so my husband jacked up the car and saw a huge rusted area in the front passenger side floorboard. it was so badly corroded that he easily put his foot through it! we bought our 2005 altima new in 12/2004 and it only has 81k miles on it. the car has always been garaged and washed and detailed regularly. apparently we are not alone based on what we've read online. a nine year old car should not have rusted out like that! *tr

I recently experienced my vehicle stalling as i was driving. it took several minutes for me to restart leaving me venerable to a vehicle crash. the same evening i learned of recall# 07v527000. the following day i brought my vehicle to a nissan dealership to have the recall resolved. they advised the recall only covers reprogramming computer not replacing defective crank sensor. i feel that reprogramming computer will not resolve safety issue as the sensor is defective and could fail even with reprogramming computer. i was charged 96.00 dollars to have problem diagnosed. dealer refused to replace defective part. to my understanding many other altima owners experience this same problem and are forced to pay for defective parts that fail.dealer did not offer to reprogram computer they insisted that only replacing the defective part would resolve my issue which was not covered by recall. *tr

Floors on both driver and front seat passenger sides of my 2005 nissan altima are rusted right through. *tr

Driving to work...at 25 mph .... the engine came on .....along with the oil light....and all of the light on the dashboard....and then the car came to a complete stop i the middle of street. there were five cars behind that had to swerve to avoid hitting my car.

Driver's and passenger floor boards rusted completely though, holes in floor. car was well maintained.

This recall number, #03v084 describes my situation precisely. my vehicle currently has 97,000 miles on the odometer and i have been experiencing (over the last course of a year) severe oil consumption. soon after i changed my oil in may of 2013, i began to notice unusual engine noise. i took my vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered that my motor was only running on a quart and a half of oil. the mechanic replenished my oil to its normal level and since then, the motor consumes oil at an abnormally rapid rate. according to the nhtsaÂ??s recall #03v084, the catalytic converter disintegrates and the particles of the converter are drawn back into the motor, which causes scaring on the cylinder walls. this problem is the only logical explanation for my vehicle's rapid oil consumption. itÂ??s my intention to approach nissan of north america about this issue. i would greatly appreciate your support. *tr

Floorpan on this vehicle is completely rusting through! car has less than 100k miles on it and was a car-fax one owner! *tr

I have a 2005 altima and i have been having problems. i repalced the senors based on the diagnostic reading from two reputable repair shops. my check engine light keeps coming back on. i googled and found out that several altima owners have experienced the exact same problem. i called nissan and was told based on my vin #, i'm not part of the recall. that makes no sense. the dealer wants to charge me an arm and a leg and will only do it for free if nissan says so. i'm so frustrated right now. i will never buy another nissan.

During a routine tire rotation, my mechanic noticed that both of my floor boards are rusted through. i have only owned this car for two years. i have seen several complaints on the same issue from other people. *tr

My floor of my car has rusted out. i have taken my car to nissan for regular maintenance at the dealership where it was purchased. the floorboard has rusted so bad it is not safe to put anyone in the passenger seat. this car is well cared for, garaged nightly, washed weekly and all maintenance appointments kept. it has one driver over age 60 so it is not used for speed or derby driving. i did not build this car and as i am not an auto service person would have no way of knowing that my undercarriage and floorboards were rusted to the point of being a safety hazard. they have placed my car on the blocks and lifted every time yet never told me there was a problem. this is negligence of the highest form and they did not want to cover this under warranty so they remained silent about a known safety issue. as a layperson i have been fraud and my safety jeopardized for the sake of saving a few dollars. i will now take this problem public to any and everyone who will listen. i ask and encourage the nhtsa to hear the complaints of consumers and require nissan make this right. obviously these floorboards were not treated for rust protection. i am not a litigious person but will now seek to become one as a result of this grave act of negligence. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while having an oil change performed, he was notified that the floor boards on both the passenger and driver's sides were completely corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 98,000.

The floor boards have rusted through on the passenger side. there is no rust anywhere else on the vehicle but is through the floor. there are many issues reported for this issue and it stems from a design flaw that leaves an open area between 2 plates on e floor boards such that rust will inevitably form in an environment that has winter. upon asking for assistance from nissan they acknowledged that they understood my concern but they would be able to help because the vehicle opus outside of warranty. it is completely unacceptable that they will not fix their design flaw that poses a safety issue (fumes may enter the cabin) because of the warranty period. the rust clearly formed many years ago but was not recognized while the warranty was still valid. *tr

After reading some blogs about people discussing nissan altima floorboard rust issues, i checked my 2005 altima ser and noticed that both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted through. this vehicle has been parked in a garage and has been well maintained. it appears that numerous people have reported this problem to nhtsa and to nissan but nissan has not issued a recall. this is a safety issue because exhaust fumes can enter the cabin. *tr

Rusted floorboards. *tr

In high traffic area, 4 lanes of traffic and in the far left lane moving about 45, the car dies. i can not get my car to start. cars were flying on all sides of me even in the turning lane next to me on the left. i could not get out of my car. i called the police because i thought i could be killed. the police said that this was dangerous and managed to stop all lanes of traffic. they bumped my car off the road and called a tow truck. the tow truck took me and my car to nissan dealership. i had to pay $634.35 for the tow truck and the crankshaft sensor replacement. no recall. terrible experience with nissan customer specialist in tn. today on 10/9/13 after calling everyday since 9/13/13, i was told that the part is outside of warranty. they will not take responsibility. it is just what happens in maintaining the car. i had just spent almost $1000 in a regular maintenance. the team leader used the example of replacing the timing belt. don't see why this is the same. i almost got killed and someone might have already lost their life. this is a major safety issue for nissan! if i was on i 75 i would have been hit by another car. this is a safety issue! *tr

Car will not accelerate and creeps along in limp home mode. its vehicle speed control problem is exactly the same as nhtsa recall 13v43000 of sept. 26, 2013, that affects nissan infiniti models. after stopping and restarting once or twice the problem will disappear. in traffic this is very dangerous. it happens 2 or 3 times a year. *tr

Undercarriage rust (2005 altima 3.5 se) - thankfully i went to get my oil changed at a new place where they use a lift versus just servicing from underneath the service deck.once the car was raised, the mechanic noticed my passenger side floor board was completely rusted through!! my uncle had just told me he experienced the same thing with his 2004 maxima. after searching the internet, this is a very common problem for us nissan owners. i find it so hard to believe nissan will not issue a recall for this known problem. how can the cars not have any rust anywhere else, but specific passenger and/or driver undercarriage areas?? what a safety hazard! please take responsibility nissan and do the right thing!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the floorboards were rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 74,000.

Took car for state inspection only to find out that my drivers side floor board is completely rusted through to the carpet. this is a serious safety issue nissan should have addressed a long time ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. the contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however after receiving the recall service, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 111,000 and the current mileage was 111,143.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle was shaking and hesitating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the catalytic converter had detached and caused engine damage. the engine would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 183,300. *jb

While getting the oil changed, the passenger side floor pan was found to have excessive rust. took the car to the nissan dealership to get an assessment of the damage. they confirmed the rust was abnormal and was caused by improper water drainage. unfortunately the car was about 4 months out of the 5 year rust warranty. the dealer would not take any action and urged me to create an incident report with nissan corporate. i did, and upon review of the case, nissan's refused to help with the problem and recommended me to take the car to an auto body shop to get repaired on my dollar. i understand cars rust, but there is no way the rust happened overnight. based on the extent of the rust, the floor pan was most likely severely rusted prior to the expiration of the rust warranty. nissan should stand by there product and repair the damage that appears to be widespread and model specific. nissan should not only fix those vehicles where the owners have been lucky enough to have been notified by a good samaritan changing the oil. i feel penalized for not personally climbing under my car and periodically inspecting it. suffice it to say, there is only carpet separating the passengers feet and the pavement below. not a reassuring feeling..... *tr

Recently while getting new tires installed at a tire shop, i was informed by the service technician that there was floor pan rust on both the driver and passenger side of my car. this rust couldn't of happened overnight since the rust is about to break through the carpet as if it were a 15-20 yr. old car. the rust is located in the same spot on each side by the driver and passenger floor mats. on a shop lift you can see that the rust initially formed on each side where the drain holes were installed. at nissan's request, i took my car (bought new) to the nearest nissan for inspection. my complaint with nissan corporate was that there should be a recall on floor pan rust as it is a safety concern i.e the seat can malfunction and also carbon dioxide could get inside the car. i also mentioned that i was aware any kind of rust was out of warranty and that the reason for the rust has nothing to do with living in high salt state. after extensive research, it became apparent that this has to be a design flaw by nissan and that there are thousands of complaints on mainly 2nd gen. altimas having this adv. floor pan rust in the exact same areas!! if the rust was sporadic, then salt would most likely be a cause, and if wet snowy shoes was the problem then there would be rust under the rear floor pans. as a result, as noted on the nissan forum website, a more valid cause is design flaw, drain holes were improperly installed allowing water to congregate and rust to form. after nissan investigated my file,they stated that there was nothing they could do to help. not even partial reimbursement. i find this unbelievable and unacceptable.this 2nd generation altima floor pan rust is so common that even my neighbor's 05 altima has the same rust spots as well. what also disappoints me is that i have had all of my oil changes done by nissan and rust was never mentioned once.

Floor board on passenger side front has rusted severely. my car has been in for service to hoffman nissan in west simsbury ct at least twice every year and they never mentioned a problem. this is now a safety issue. i was made aware of the rust after i had an oil change at the local garage who recommended an auto body shop down the road. i had the auto body shop look at it today 8/28/13. they told me that this problem has been ongoing for 3 to 5 years. they told me that every time it was put on a lift it was obvious. what do they look at for safety?? every visit for scheduled maintenance i am told that i need additional work - always over $500 worth. i am convinced this was is a defect that should have been taken care of years ago. how many repairs did i approve that didn't really need to be done. sad to say that i will never again trust the hoffman dealership. the consumer stated the dealer has done an amazing job at trying to resolve the floorboard rust board. the dealer and the consumer came to an amicable agreement on the repair of the floorboard. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed a loud grinding sound as the brake light illuminated. the brakes would not respond while depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the brake booster would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000. *tr

Took my altima in for service and mechanic informed me and showed me that both passenger and driver floor boards have rusted through. *tr

There is a rust hole on the passenger side and the carpet is lowering down. i am not sure how to get it fixed. seems like many other have the similar issue. *tr

The front passenger side floor panel rusted completely through from the inside out. large gaping hole underneath the carpet. vehicle has been garaged since new. weather conditions during winter months have been mild. vehicle was pa inspected december 2012 and passed then . defective structural sheetmetal steel. other similar complaints on record through nhtsa. *tr

The car stalled out... almost got hit.... had the throttle body replaced..looked online and saw there was a recall for this year model and part...got in touch with nissan and they said there was no recall on this particular vin..from what i read all nissan altima's were recalled for this part..i also did not receive notice. can someone check this vin ast safercar.gov and let me know ...thank you...ps this car has very low mileage and is well maintained. *tr

The floor-boards on the 2005 nissan altima are clearly defective. this vehicle has been garaged ever since day one, and has been taken care of extensively. two giant rust holes on the driver and front passenger floor-boards have developed due to poor materials and design. this is a serious safety concern and shouldn't be overlooked. the rust affects the vehicles crash tolerance, and structural integrity. nissan should be held responsible, and should issue a recall to fix the defective floorboards. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated after the brakes were applied, the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated two coils had to be replaced. after the vehicle was repaired the failure continued and the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that all of the coils and the wiring harness melted. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the three occupants exit from the vehicle immediately. the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and flames were not present; however, parts of the engine detached onto the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician stated that the failure was contributed to excessive low oil consumption and the engine needed to be replaced. an independent mechanic stated the failure was related to the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the failure. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90090. upated 09/17/13*lj

Got the "service engine soon" light on 07/31/2013 and the nissan altima 2005 suddenly stopped while waiting in the red signal. the local mechanic told the code p0335 was being returned which meant crankshaft position sensor has failed. since there was a campaign for the same model and problem, i contacted the nissan customer care and they said this vin was not part of the campaign. going to check with the local dealer to reprogram the ecm. *tr

Went to get an oil changed and when completed the technician told me there was corrosion and rust in the floor under the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. after inspecting it, the floor board seems to be completely rotted/rusted through and you can see the inside of the car. he told me that it's wear and tear and maybe an autobody shop can fix it or i should trade in as soon as possible. this seems to be a design flaw and a very big safety issue. this is a body defect that needs to be addressed. why doesn't nissan realize this is not just one case. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the crankshaft position sensor had failed. the contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number:07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the campaign. the failure mileage and current mileages were 54,000. *tr

Dear sir/madam, i was checking outstanding recalls for nissan altima 2005 sl models and i found out that there is a recall for all altima's built-in jan'14 2004 - oct23 '2006. for crankshaft sensor issue. i see a letter in safercar.gov for 49 cfr part 573. i see correspondence letters between nissan and national highway traffic safety administration. can you please suggest nissan to fix my car for this recall. i am seeing "service engine soon" and error code i am seeing is p0335 i.e for same recall. you can reach me at[xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I purchased this car brand new. a little after it was 3 years (08)that i had it the transmission went out. nissan told me that the car was over mileage so i was responsible out of pocket. so i took it to a mechanic 1200 dollars out of pocket, a little over a year (09), same problem another 1200, in 2012 once again another 1000 and now as of last month transmission number 4 another 1000. as of today july 30. 2013 the car once again is stalling. friend of mind told me bout the class action lawsuit bout the nissans trans. as a woman who depends on her car alot i can tell you that owning this car has not been pleasant at all. i have had it stall on me at busy intersections, highways, and in the middle of the nite while working. nissan doesn't seem to realize that their way of doing business and hiding the truth behind their defective vehicles is and continues to put people lives in jeopardy. all they care about is their product being out on the street. if i would have known that such a pretty car was a piece of crack, i would have spent alot less than 20000 dollars on a new car that was so called good quality. *tr

I have rust holes in the floor panel of my 2005 altima. it will not pass inspection and while driving the hole is big enough that i can feel it under my foot through the carpet. i talked to my mechanic about a fix and he said he has done about 8-10 of these cars for the exact same problem. looking online, this is a common flaw that many altima owners have and it is an incredible safety concern. there should be a class action suit against nissan based on the responses they are giving people who are asking them for help with the repair. *tr

I just noticed that floorboard are extremely rusted and rotted. i probably not noticed and this has happened long time ago since rust is that deep. need help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while sitting at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (crank shaft position sensor) however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated issue and they noticed there was a hole covered with rust on the front passenger's side floorboard. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 99,817.

Went to get an oil change today for car and when the car was on the lift i had noticed some discoloring in the floor under the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. after inspecting it, the floor board seems to be completely rotted/rusted through and you can see the inside of the car. this seems to be a very big safety issue. exhaust fumes can enter the car while in park or stopped. a foot can go through the floor and cause a very dangerous situation. this is a body defect that needs to be addressed. *tr

Rust holes in driver and passenger floor boards due to design flaw. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima with fuzion hri tires, size: 225/60r16. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the traction failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage on the vehicle and tires was 50,000. *tr

Car was bought in utah and used in utah and colorado mainly. the driver side floor pan is rusted through and needs fixing / replacement. this is a structural safety issue. car is less than 10yrs old and shouldn't show this issue this early. *tr

Nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor with regard to above recall details, when i provided the vin to nissan dealership, they don't see any recalls for it. but it is quite dangerous to drive with this mechanical problem in the car. appreciate if appropriate safety care is taken by manufacturer. *tr

I was driving a 2005 nissan altima (se-r v6 with only 66,000 miles on it) at approximately 35-40 mph when all of a sudden the engine shut down without warning in the middle of the road with my wife and our 2 year old daughter in the back seat. i tried to start the engine right away. it's now hard to start unlike before and it sounds like starting a car with a weak battery on it but i know my battery is still good that's why i suspected something went wrong with the engine. finally after 3 seconds the engine started but the "service engine soon" light turned on. when i hit the gas pedal, the car didn't accelerate as it did before this incident happened. the following day i brought my car to the dealership where i bought it. after running some diagnostics, they found out that the camshaft position sensors and crankshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. i ask if there was any recall issue regarding this problem and they said none. the calculated total cost was $631.00. after further negotiation the price went down to $550.00. while waiting for the service to be finished i browsed the net and found out that there were also the same problems encountered by other nissan altima owners. i asked the dealership again if there's really no recall for this despite of many consumer complaints and they even printed me a result that there have been no campaign for this issue. i went home wondering why there is no "recall" made to fix this serious safety issue. what if i was driving in a highway at 70 mph and the engine suddenly shut down? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle recurrently failed to start. the vehicle was taken to a private repair mechanic, who determined that failure was caused by the crankshaft position sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), however the vin was not included. the failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Nissan is garage kept with no rust on vehicle. muffler on since 2006 and floorboards completely rusted through - muffler still good. contacted nissan consumer affairs and they would not cover. paid dealer $1755 to repair since cheaper than new car and will drive until wheels fall off. since no injuries yet, is this the reason nothing is being done. seems to be many complaints on altima from 2003-2006. check out youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7f1efhb00. *tr

2005 nissan altima floor boards have rusted through which can lead to exhaust fumes entering the car, a safety issue. the floor panels should not rust completely through in 9 years. while living in new england does expose the car to salt, i would go through the car wash on a regular basis. during a routine oil change, i was informed the car would not pass inspection and that there were holes in the floorboard. i took photos documenting the issue. the rest of the undercarriage is in good shape but the area under the floor boards is completely bowed out and eaten through. this is shoddy materials and (lack of) craftmanship. i have seen many other similar issues posted to the database and wanted to lodge a complaint as part of my claim to nissan. i have also replaced the oil pan which is also quite prone to rusting quickly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the recall had ended. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. *tr

After driving in stop and go traffic on a very hot day, the clutch pedal lost pressure and was very difficult to use and shift gears. the pedal lost all but the last amount of pressure. this has happened multiple times since the first incident. always occurs in warm, humid weather and heavy usage. could be very dangerous if all pressure is lost and shifting is impossible. this must be corrected! *tr

During my ri state inspection today, i was notified that my driver side floor board was completed rotted through. my car will not pass inspection without fixing that. the car is only 8 years old so having that much rot is very unusual. will nissan repair this damage or reimburse me for the cost of repair? *tr

I have a 2005 altima se-r 3.5 v6 i was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as i put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. the car reversed after a couple seconds and when i put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. no other gears were available. i parked the car and shut if off...after a few seconds i started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, i put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). i called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. so i waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after i reversed the car would die. i was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because i did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. after a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few i was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. i got on the boulevard and i was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. i restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then i see my rpms going up as speed going down. the transmission was not engaging and i knew something was definitely wrong at this point. i pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. i call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit. 20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. we later find out the transmission failed. fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. the transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic. *tr

Both the drivers side and passenger side floor pans have rotted through. *tr

The first time car stopped running while driving 35 mph. the second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!! *tr

Floorboards on nissan completely rusted from outside in. carpeting inside of car still looks like new. numerous complaints on vehicles of this year, but nissan consumer complaints will not cover cost of repair. purchased the car new in may 2006 - was 2005 model. summer 2009 put a bike hitch on car and muffler bolts were rusted but underside of car still looked great. muffler still on the car, but floorboards completely rusted through. almost $2000 to repair. car was never in accident, never in flood and always cleaned and maintained. i found a piece, almost a sheet of rust on the floor of my garage. undercoating on the piece was still there, but rust couldn't hold it together any longer. when pointed out what this actually was shocked. feet on the pavement when driving was the next step. see video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi7f1efhb00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted several minutes later and operated as designed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need to replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 84,000. updated 7/3/13 *cn

Vehicle suddenly turned off and dangerously stalled while driving at low speed without any warning. after several attempts of trying to start it, it finally did and i drove it for about 10 miles without no further incidents. *tr engine light came on and i took it to dealer who diagnosed it as the failure of the crank shaft position sensor which had earlier been reprogrammed in 2008 due to a recall to avoid such a sudden stall from happening. nissan was not helpfull other than replacing the same sensor from and charge you a bomb for it. nissan north america can a do a better job when addressing their recalls rather than providing a band aid solution to their recalls. during their recall campaign, they should have replaced this sensor from the get go rather than just reprogramming the ecm which still didnt address critical issue of safety for such a sensor failing without any warning.

I have a 2005 altima with 49500 miles. when i recently got new tires, it was discovered that the front passenger seat floorboard was completely rusted. this is a safety issue, whether its fumes getting into the car or debris from the floorboard falling in the road. i contacted nissan national and they sent me to a nissan dealership to get an estimate and have it sent to nissan national. nissan national said my issue would go to nissan consumer review, who decided the floorboard rusting out was environmental. are car owners in wintry states forewarned that if they have a nissan the floorboards might rust out? my car is clean with no other rust. *tr

Car felt hot even after sitting and when weather was cool. car cut off on me at a stoplight, and another time while stopped. car seemed to slip gears a few times. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. the engine restarted after several attempts and resumed normally. the failure occurred on two separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the crank shaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor were both replaced. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The vehicle will stall while driving at different speeds. at times thevehicle takes several attempts to start. *tr

The floor boards on my car are rusted through. i have had it estimated at multiple auto body shops and they knew before seeing the car that it was a nissan. i did lots of online research and it is a common problem and defect with the nissans. i also saw that after filing this complaint with nhtsa, that some customers had this problem repaired by nissan at no cost. this is a widespread safety issue and nissan should take responsibility for this problem. this car is garaged and regularly washed. *tr

The wheel well liner on the front passenger side came loose and after flapping against the tire, road, and engine compartment; became totally disconnected and fell onto a county highway. it was replaced by a nissan dealership's mechanics, and three months later the same thing happened on a city street! *tr

Noticed floor pan on passenger side of my 2005 altima has rusted out. the hole is clean through to the inside of car. approximate 8" hole. *tr

Brought my vehicle in for state inspection to local nissan dealership and was told the floor boards were too soft to pass inspection. inspected the vehicle more closely myself and noticed the floor boards had been rotting. the vehicle only has 85k on it. heard this is a major problems with a lot of nissan altimas and felt i should report this since nissan has done little or nothing to fix the problem which is a major safety hazard since i'm not one of the flintstones. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver's side floorboard would become wet whenever it would rain. the contact ran water down the windshield and opened the hood to see if water was entering through the dashboard area, but to no avail. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 134,000. *tr

Owner of 2005 nissan altima. two weeks ago mechanic had up on rack for oil change. brought to my attention significant rusting of both driver and passenger side floor pans. i called nissan and filed a claim, but vehicle is out of warranty. while they were sorry to hear i was having this problem, they would not help me. the nissan representative i talked to said he had never heard of this problem before. i don't believe that due to the number of posts on nhtsb website and other blogs. it is a design flaw that leads to a safety issue. i think nissan should stand behind this repair. *tr

I have nissan altima 2005. i took my car to get inspected and it failed due to rust and rotting under the car. nissan, does not repair this. in doing research i have found numerous of individuals online with the same problem with models from 02 - 06. all of japanese cars will have this problem. i had my car from 05 brand new, i'm the only owner with no accidents. i think nissan should do a recall on all cars with this problem and fix it. they charge you all this money for cars, they know soon will have this problem, because they don't protect the car with the under coating. shame, shame, shame on nissan!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima, equipped with vredestein tires (n/a), line ultrak tecnara (n/a), size: 225/45/18. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the sidewall on the front passenger tire became separated. the road conditions were dry and the weather was extremely hot. the contact replaced the failed tire with the spare however, the sidewall on the front driver's side tire also became separated. the retailer where the tires were purchased was contacted and the contact was awaiting a response. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance due to an expired warranty. the approximate tire failure mileage was 3,100. the approximate failure and current mileage was 91,000. the vin was not available.

I was starting my car on 03/23/2013 and it would not turn over at all so i tried three additional times and then the check engine light came on i called nissan regarding the recall for the crankshaft issue only to be told that my car is not under warranty or a recall and i have read several post of people having the same issue and nissan is not owning up to and taking care of the issue furthermore when i am driving the engine starts to want to stall but thankfully i was going at a decent speed for it not to do that i did go to have a test ran on the engine light coming on and it came back to be a speed control sensor and crankshaft i went to o'reilly's auto parts and when i told the nissan rep he says that the machine at o'reilly's was only taking a guess but i dont believe that one bit. *tr

I would like to know how the nhtsa and nissan can ignore my complaints and calls that myself and my husband have made regarding my faulty airbags and my seat belts. i was going 45 miles per hour when i struck another vehicle that pulled out in front of me. my seat belts along with my 2 children that were in the car with me at the time didn't lock for them either. my airbags didn't deploy. we suffered from medical issues because of this. my car has been totaled because of the severity of the damages. i would like to know how nissan nor anyone else for this matter will take responsibility for faulty equipment. i'm thinking its time that i might have to take this matter to the media and also the better business bureau. i had put my trust in these manufactures that have failed to protect us as they said they would. yet when it comes down to it they really don't care. can anyone give any other advice? *tr

Went to get my first inspection after purchasing the car and it failed and i could not get sticker. it failed because i have large rust holes on both the drivers and passengers side floor pans. on the driver side, the carpet is exposed to the underside of the vehicle which presents a safety risk as my foot could go through it while driving. *tr

Vehicle was in for repair at local automotive repair shop for crankshaft position sensor replacement. during repair, mechanic had vehicle up on lift and noted severe rust to the floorboard area of both driver and passenger side. rust damage is so severe it is rusted all the way completely through. upon my personal investigation via the internet, i found numerous complaints from other individuals noting the same severe rust damage to the same location (floorboard) of their nissan altimas as well. it is my opinion that this is a safety issue and should be addressed immediately by nissan.

I just discovered that the floor boards of both passenger and driver side in the bottom is fully rusted. it seems after looking on line that i am not the only owner of the 2005 altima with the same issue in which could lead to a safety problem with the structural integrity of the vehicle. *tr

I had discovered the floor on the passenger side of my altima rusting through from the inside. when originally purchased new the auto was discover to have a water leak soaking the carpeting on the drivers side and the passenger side of the car. nissan (dealer) had indicated that they found the source of the leak but evidently had not with the floor rusting through from the inside of the vehicle as stated. it seems after looking on line that i am not the only owner of the 2005 altima with the same issue in which could lead to a safety problem with the structural integrity of the vehicle.

We have been going around and around with nissan about a front passenger seat air bag sensor. (faulty) the only repair that can be made is an entire new seat bottom to the tune of $2,200.00. now i'm ok without the air bag not working at that location, but the indication from the dealership is when there is a fault the entire system shuts down not just the passenger front seat. this to me is a complete design flaw that now jeopardizes the entire car safety system. *tr

I have a 2005 nissan altima that i bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, i have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, i also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now i can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of the head gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told i need to replace the engine. i see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine?? searching the internet i find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!! *tr

My wife was driving at 45mph when a expedition made an illegal left turn in front of her causing an accident. the front of her nissan altima was crushed in with moderate damage according to the police report. her airbags did not deploy nor did the seatbelts lock. my wife sustained whip lash, and bruising on her chest from hitting the steering wheel. she also had both knees hit the front dash board and sustained injuries. my daughter sitting in the front passenger had sprained wrists from putting her hands out onto the dash trying to stop from hitting the dash/windshield. my son sitting in the left rear passenger seat had sprained wrists and a sprained shoulder from hitting the front driver seat. spoke to nissan and had the vehicle inspected by their engineers, with information downloaded from the computer and photographs taken. nissan had responded, that the vehicle operated under their standards and no further issues. i can't believe that a vehicle doing 45 mph with moderate front end damage hit an expedition and the airbags/seatbelts failed to work. however nissan feels that the vehicle performed up to their standards. this matter needs to be further investigated............ *tr

I was driving about 30 miles/per hour through an intersection and a driver drives to make a left hand turn i front of me. my car was struck mostly in the front towards the driver side. my airbag (driver side) did not deploy, but the other driver's did. after the accident my car was in-drivable and had to be towed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle jerked as it changed gears. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 57,000.

I am original owner of a 2005 altima. we recently discovered both the driver and passenger side floorboards are rusted out/through. this car has been well cared for and this is a major concern and safety issue. i have researched this and seen numerous on-line blogs and formal complaints filed to nhtsa on the same issue for nissan owners. i did personally contact nissan consumer affairs and filed a claim with them on this matter. they very politely turned me down on any support for the structural issue and said the car is too old (7 yrs) and not under warranty anymore. the quote to fix this issue is $1,100.00 that i don't have and i am very disappointed in nissan to not stand behind this structural issue. i hope the nhtsa can help me in this matter and other owners facing the same problem. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was repaired. after the repair was performed, the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the fuel pump, alternator and battery terminal cables would have to be replaced. the contact believed that the failure was caused by the ecm but the technician disagreed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technicians advised him that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 149,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. she was referred to a dealer and informed of the recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). a few weeks later the vehicle failed to start. the dealer was notified and informed the contact her vin was not part of the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. updated 01/05/13*lj updated 2/4/2013*js

While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and engine shut off, was barely able to get to the side of the freeway before the car came to a complete stop. it was the most scary experience i have ever had in my life. the ses light came on only after loosing all control. i was told at the shop that this is a common issue with some altimas and that they had a recall. *tr

I already went though p0420 issue few years back and i got it again. nissan dealer charged me whole lotta money to fix the issue and the warning sign came back again. went to local auto zone and it show p0420 again. please help. i read so many articles online and it turns out all altima has this issue (crankshaft, o2 sensor, etc.). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact was successfully able to maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer informed him they were unsure what was causing the failure. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would investigate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.

My 2005 nissan altima floor board is badly rusted. i cannot pass the state inspection and it will cost me so much money to fix my car just to pass the inspection. i did some research on line and i see that most 2005 model has this issue. i feel that the dealer needs to do a recall and fix this problem immediately. i will most definitely not recommend this make and model to anyone else. *tr

Severe rusting on driver and passenger floorboards that is resulting in weakened frame and structure. need help getting nissan to fix this know issue with this make and model. thank you. *tr

Clutch pedal began to creak when depressed and would begin to engage very close to the floor when car was driven in town and reached normal operating temperature. first failure was shortly after that when returning from a family trip to missouri to colorado. clutch pedal fell to floor and remained there, preventing a downshift or to neutral. "floated" the transmission into neutral and pulled pedal back up with my foot. was able to get the car home by lifting the pedal after every shift. replacement of the clutch master and slave cylinders, and welding the housing of the clutch pedal due to (stress fractures) resolved the issue for about 11 months/15,000 miles, when the issue began again. after a few more months the entire clutch system; clutch plate (not worn out), clutch cover, flywheel assembly, master and slave cylinder, pedal assembly and rubber hydraulic line were replaced. the system was thoroughly flushed and bled for trapped air. issue was resolved until a few weeks ago (6 months after replacing the system) when the problem resurfaced. bleeding of the system was again performed with no change: pedal will fall to the floor and stay there if held for 1-2 seconds. if the pedal is depressed about 1-2 inches and help for a few seconds, it will begin to pull itself to the floor with no assistance from the driver at all. i am planning to replace the entire hydraulic system once again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan maxima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle began to decelerate and shift out of gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the transmission would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, she noticed that her pants had become wet. after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that there were holes in the frame under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. the corrosion was so severe that the vehicle was deemed as unsafe to drive. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was notified and advised that the corrosion failure was to be expected because she resided in the new england area. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 64,000.

Fully rusted driver and passenger floor boards. can see interior rug underneath vehicle. have done a lot of research and this appears to be a known issue with nissan from 2002 and 2005 related to cars in salt states. have seen many comments that defective steel was used. we have been advised that the structural integrity of our car is compromised. dealer wants $1200 to cut out rotted floor boards and weld in new floor panels. have contacted nissan customer care and opened case. regional manager called and refuses to offer any coverage for this issue. also, nissan as a corporation has decided that they are not going to offer any assistance to owners with this widespread problem. *tr

My 2005 nissan altima 2.5 4 cyl qrd25 engine has had constant problems including excessive oil consumption which lead to cylinder 1 throwing a rod. researched this problems and found 1000's of other people with the same problem. purchased a replacement engine with 60,000 miles and the same thing is happening. no oil leaks, just uses a quart of oil/per 60 to 100 miles. nissan is aware of this situation and has replaced several engines. i see that they are now offering an extended warranty but does not wish to help. would like to participate in a class action lawsuit if one has begun. *tr

I took my vehicle for an oil change and the technician showed me that my floor boards under my driver and passenger side seats were rusted out and forming holes into the cabin of my car. he was able to poke all the way through and push up my carpet on my driver side floor. i was issued a factory recall around 2008 from nissan about living in a road salted state (nj) and the undercarriage needed to be replace. i brought my car in for the recall in nov 2009. it seems they did not replace all the affected areas. i contacted nissan today via their 1-800 # and was told there was no longer a warranty or recall out for my vehicle concerning this issue. i drive the nissan as my main transportation for my children and i can not afford to fix this issue out of my own pocket. it is unsafe and unexpected from a 7 year old car purchase brand new. *tr

When i wen't to trade my car for a new one i was told by the dealer they wern't interested in my car because of rusted floor boards.they said this was a problem with nisan altimas and there should have been a recall.why wasn't nisan required to have a recall since this is a serious safty problem with altimas?other nisan cars don't seem to have this problem.now i fear for my families safty when i drive this car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated while traveling 55 mph the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck and back injuries. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 170,000.

I purchased my 2005 nissan altima on october 6, 2012 with the assurance from the dealership that the transmission was good and strong. my wife drove the vehicle home and upon arriving home she said that it was driving rough. not knowing anything about vehicles, she stated that it drove like someone learning to drive a manual car. she said that it was jerking and shifting hard like it was in the wrong gear(especially upon accelerating between 1st and 2nd gear and when coming to a stop, downshift is really hard. also coming from reverse to drive, it would idle as if in neutral when pressing the gas then suddenly jump very hard into actual drive). she became to frightened to drive the car. in meanwhile i took the vehicle to a local nissan dealer(not the nissan dealership it was purchased from) to have it checked out and it was said that i needed to replace the transmission. i called the nissan dealership out in gwinnett, georgia where i purchased the vehicle and told them of the problem. they told me to bring it in and have them check it. i took it not knowing if it would even make it. they checked it out and indeed it was the transmission needing to be replaced. the nissan dealership would not resume any responsibility for fixing my vehicle because i bought it "as is". as i read the cmplaints on this site and about a pending class action suit against nissan for faulty transmission design in the 2005-2006 altimas and other nissan vehicles, it is apparent to me, that they need to do a recall before someone gets into an accident and gets killed. nissan knows this transmission is poorly designed and have done nothing but take peoples money in replacing the transmission a $3,000-$4,000 cost. usually at the customers expense because car is out of warranty. one more thing, there is no warning that anything is wrong with the car, no service engine soon light -nothing. help!! *tr

Floor boards on both driver's and passenger's side severely corroded; affected area ~8x12 inches. boards and sheet metal rusted through completely on both driver's and passenger's side, forming ~2x2 inch holes. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed by an authorized dealer, it was found that the front passenger and driver side floor boards were severely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph, a loud banging noise emitted from the transmission as the gears failed to shift properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the defective transmission. two years later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a transmission auto center where the transmission was being rebuilt. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 113,800. ...updated11/21/12 *bf updated 11/30/2012 *js

Rattling noise in engine, unusual engine vibration and muffler sound coming from engine. this can be dangerous this screw is located in the engine and could cause $7500 dollars of damage. if this screw was to come loose it could ruin engine compressor, destroy the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and power valve plates. i search to see if there was a recall on this and it seem to be or talk of it. call dealership to see if a recall was issued. some website suggest there was one, what has happen to quality products. if there was one they are not upholding it. recall should never expire, for public safety. *tr..updated 10/24/12 *bf the consumer would like to retract her complaint. the vehicle has since been repaired. updated 10/25/12

Vehicle floor under body below passenger and driver seat has rusted and about to get a hole. i called nissan service center and they say its not in warranty. but its a safety issue and the model is just 7 years old with 89000 miles on it. *tr

I was driving home from work and my steering got very hard to steer to the left and right. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the engine. the vehicle stalled and suddenly restarted independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

After 20 min or so of idling in traffic, then a 10 minute freeway drive at legal speeds i was approaching the off ramp and the clutch went to the floor, no hydraulic pressure. i was able to move out of the way of traffic without incident and pull over. after 10 min of talking to my insurance company for a tow, i noticed partial pressure restored and drove slowly home. now, with research, i have seen this is extremely common and dangerous. too many complaints have been filed online and with nissan, yet there is no resolution and what's worse, no specific answer to the problem. i hope nhtsa doesn't wait for a serious injury or death to occur before this is looked into, a google search of altima clutch recall brings up over a dozen forums with numerous complaints of the same problem. *tr

I believe a recall should be placed for this problem. when the temperature falls below 10 degrees f, the brake pedal is hard and won't move therefore the brakes won't apply. this could cause a serious injury or death. it happens intermittently. since other less serious problems warrant a recall why wouldn't this? it seems to be a common problem not only on 05 models. just search the internet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to squeal. the vehicle stalled several times before reaching the intended destination. the vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the idle control sensor had failed. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 35,821 and the current mileage was 36,300.

Floor board on passenger side front has rusted out. car is always washed, and this is the only signs of abnormal rust on the car. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan altima. i currently had an oil change at a local garage and was informed that my floor boards are rusted with holes starting to form. my car only has 85,000 miles and is kept in the garage and washed often. this is the only spot on my car that i have any rust. i contacted nissan about this issue and was informed that this is a common issue with the altimas. i had just had a sticker put on by nissan and also a 72 point inspection and was never informed by them that there was holes underneath my car! nissan said they would go half on the cost of repairing both front floorboards which would cost me $400.00 which i do not have. my main concern for this issue is come winter time, i will have holes through my floorboards and with two small children in my car, i am extremely conserned about having toxic fumes enter into my car which could lead to passing out or the fact that my foot could go right through the floor. this is a major safety issue and nissan should be backing up their products as this is a common issue with the manufacturing of their metal. *tr

When having my oil changed the garage noted extreme root on the front drivers and passenger floor boards. the mechanic informed me that they could see the interior carpeting that would allow exhaust fumes to leak into the vehicle. *tr

I brought my car to be serviced at glick nissan, the diagnostic report said that the left and right sides of the floor under passenger and driver seats are rusted out. i brought my car for a second opinion from another mechanic and his report said the rust is severe and in 6 months my car will be worth nothing! upon further investigation, i find that thousands of other nissan customers are experiencing the same problem due to a defective product used by nissan. i filed a claim with nissan north america, they are claiming zero responsibility, labeling the issue as an "environmental concern" and will in no way assist with repairs. nissan should take responsibility for this issue. *tr

I was changing the oil on my 2005 nissan altima and realized the floorboards are nearly completely rusted through. i lifted the carpet inside the cabin and realized it is rusted through. i had my oil changed at the local nissan dealership for oil changes. when i inquired about the floorboards they stated nissan altima 2005 had a 5 year corrosive warranty for the underbody and it is out of warranty for this repair. i am concerned of the safety of driving this model. the rusted floorboards are near the front driver seats. i am also concerned because of water or mold near the front floor vents could enter the cabin through the rusted floorboards. the fort wayne nissan stated they did not notice this rust during my oil changes. i began changing my oil when the car was just out of warranty. i immediately realized the rusty floorboards. this is a common problem in all 2002-2005 nissan altima problems. i would like nissan of north america to address and resolve this issue. *tr

I took my car in to get an oil change. while my car was on the lift we noticed a huge rust spot under the passenger side. they were able to easily put a screwdriver inside the hole and it lifted my carpet. and what i don't understand is that one month earlier my car was in the shop putting on new tierods and bushings, and there was no rust at all. so in one month the undercoating was gone and a huge rust hole appeared. i took my car to the dealer and they said my warranty was over and it would be about $900 to fix. this is crazy. i've never had any major problems with this car and it only has 62,000 on it. nissan needs to make this a recall because this is happening to alot of the altimas. this is a major safety problem. and if this is not resolved i will no longer be buying from nissan. *tr

The clutch pedal lost pressure after idling for over thirty minutes, while in traffic, and after the engine has gotten hot and being driven for a couple of hours. the pedal will fall to the floor and you cannot switch gears. the stick shift won't even move into neutral and the car jerks really hard. it will sometimes cut off in the middle of driving if you don't reach down and pull the pedal up with your hand. this has cause me to run off the road because i could not down shift or go into neutral, i recently ended up tapping the rear of someone elses vehicle at which my daughter is still complaining her neck hurts. this is a defective part dealing with the hydraulics and is very dangerous. a lawsuit is sure to be on the way now that i have wen to several dealerships only for them to tell me nothing is wrong with the car because it won't do it for them. all nissan forums are filled with customers having the same issues with these year model cars. nissan is about to kill somebody. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. the dealer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 62,000.

I got used 2005 nissan altima, when i got i didn't check under car. after few months i was at dealer for recalls and they told me that my car has rusted floorboard pan and its big hole in body , through that we can touch the carpet of inside car, and that kind of 2 big( approx. 8-10 inch) spot , one driver side and one passenger side, i tried to contact nissan consumer affairs , but they said its not covered with warranty or any kind of recalls , means i have to fix them by myself. its weird that its not that old car and only particular two spots not anywhere else under whole car so its kind of design mistake , some says its water drainage is holding water on that spots and that's why its getting rusted. but may be nissan company must know exactly what is wrong with design and how to solve because its not just 10-15 , its all customers problem who owns 2005 nissan altima. *tr

It was noticed during inspection that the passenger side floorboards were starting to peel away. this is a known problem with this vehicle. contacted nissan about correcting the problem and they did not want to take responsibility for their poor engineering and materials of the vehicle. they should make good on the problem but they said because they didn't have enough service history , the car was out of warranty, it had to many miles. all reasons that have nothing to do with poor materials and workmanship. i think nissan should take responsibility and correct the problem they should be investigated about the problem. this is not an isolated problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change when the mechanic advised her that there were holes in the front driver and passenger side floorboards. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they would not assist with the repair costs. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 107,000. updated 11/27/12*lj the consumer stated there are wholes on equal places on both the driver and passenger's side floor board. updated 11/28/2012 *js

I noticed a loose piece of hanging metal from underneath the front passenger side of my 2005 nissan altima. i looked underneath and quickly found that approximately an 8" x 20" floorboard section behind the front right wheel was completely rusted out and crumbled to the ground upon touching it. the approximate mileage is 135,000 miles. this appears to be a common complaint with this make and model and nissan needs to acknowledge that this is a manufacturing defect. it is expected this would be an issue 40 years ago, but not with today's cars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the check engine light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the failure was with the crank shaft position sensor. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the crank shaft position sensor. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no further assistance was provided. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however the contact's vin was not included. the failure mileage was 86,981. the current mileage was 140,000.

Clutch loses pressure and sits on the floor. shifting is minimal and extremely forced to get in to gear. this happened from a stop, getting on a highway. a month later, it is happening again. with two small children, this makes me nervous to drive with them in the car. i have researched and found an unacceptable amount of complaints regarding the same exact problem. why has this not been a recall issue yet?? i suggest it becomes one, before numerous lawsuits, from accidents, occur..... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front floorboards were completely rusted and the ground was visible through a substantially sized hole. the contact also stated that the interior and exterior of the vehicle was in excellent condition. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the floorboards would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 8/22/12 *cn status update. 09/12/12

The floor is all rusted out and will not pass inspection. *tr

Motor mounts failed. replaced rt front in 2011. replaced front and right in june 2012, now i am told all 4 need replacing 6 weeks after replacing two. *tr

I bought a car, sold "as is", because the dealership advertised the car saying "everything under the hood is in perfect working condition." this was my first time buying a car and they took advantage of it. the car is missing 2 lug nuts on the front driver side, and back passenger side wheel(i don't know how the car passed inspection) it was sold to me with no transmission fluid, when i put some in it began to leak badly(i have pictures) the very next day after purchasing the car i noticed a knocking noise in the engine and everytime i started the car it began to shake for about 10 seconds. everyday the cars engine would make new noises, by day four the car wouldn't start. day five it started up but it was overheating within 5 minutes of being on(i didn't know how to read the hot/cold gauge yet being that this was my first car) i tried taking it back but the dealership will not take it back. i took it to a mechanic, they said the transmission is leaking severly, the head gasket is overheating and its warped 4.0.. its missing lug nuts, the brakes are bad, and has moisture in the oil. i stopped driving the car unless it was a emergency and while i was on the freeway oneday, the car began to shake violently and started to jump back n forth and i couldn't press the gas because it would not go. i could have been killed on the freeway. i just recently took it to another mechanic shop called arrow's transmission. they declared the entire engine a total fail and unsafe. *tr

After jacking up my mother's car for an oil change, while i was placing jack stands behind the front wheels in the appropriate jacking points, i noticed that the floor panels looked swollen underneath the rust proofing material. i began to poke at it with my finger, and my finger pushed through the rust proofing and all kinds of severely rusted metal began to fall out on the garage floor. the steel floor panel, had basically turned to rusted dust. i was able to push my finger up through the floor panel until i could feel the bottom of the carpet. noticing no other rust anywhere else near by, i figured it had to be a manufacturing defect, so i decided to check the driver's side same location, and sure enough, was able to push my finger through the rust proofing and through rotted steel like it was nothing. this is obviously a manufacturer defect as there is absolutely no rust anywhere else on the car. the car has very low mileage, and has been very well maintained, as well as garage kept. nissan needs to acknowledge this as a manufacturing defect, and a safety issue. *tr

I had my 2005 nissan altima at my local mechanic to have some rattling underneath my car looked at. there was a loose heat shield that the mechanic fixed and he also notified me that there were large areas of rust along both floorboards. this vehicle has been meticulously maintained and washed in the winter. the last time the car was at there mechanic, there was no rust evident. unfortunately my car is no longer under warranty and i would like nissan to acknowledge that this is a manufacturing defect. *tr

My vehicle is a low mileage garaged 2005 nissan altima which is in perfect condition except that the driver and passenger side floor boards are rotted out so that you can step through. vehicle has been garaged and meticulously maintained with fresh water cleaning of the undercarriage when washed and especially in the spring. this is a serious safety hazard with potential for injury stepping through and possible death from exhaust fumes causing unconsciousness while driving. this is an obvious vehicle defect and should be recalled. i have read numerous incidents of this problem both on this nhtsb site and in owner forums so it is a well known problem that needs top be addressed. *tr

Today while performing an oil change on my girlfriends 2005 nissan altima i noticed a large hole in the floor of the car. there is a large rusted out hole, only on one side of the vehicle that goes completely through to the inside. in exactly the same place on the opposite side of the car there is no rust at all. this car is washed regularly, and has no rust on the paintwork anywhere. upon looking it up on the internet there appears to be many many people with this issue, and nissan is trying to cover it up and not cover the replacement of parts that are clearly defective. please help me hold them accountable. *tr

I have recently discovered the driver and passenger side floor boards are severely rusted through to the bottom of the carpet! this is a serious safety hazard with potential for injury from stepping through and possible death from exhaust fumes causing unconsciousness while driving. there is absolutely no rust anywhere else on the car?! to my knowledge there are numerous consumer complaints about this very problem with no record of a recall on file to correct the structural problem of the vehicle. *tr

My 2005 nissan altima 2.5s has 88,500 miles on it. it is in excellent condition, except for the floor pans under the vehicle (driver and passenger sides) that are rusting through. it is apparent that this is a known problem for these vehicles and nissan has not issued a recall. i need this fixed, as this is a safety concern for 2 reasons: structural integrity and fumes entering vehicle. i was informed by my local nissan dealer that the only proper repair is to completely replace the floor pan metal. the estimate for this was around $2500. i have a 2 year old son and a daughter on the way. i cannot afford a new vehicle at this time, and nissan needs to step up and fix this! *tr

Rusted floor pan on passengers side had a 12" hole. *js

I would start the car and it would hesitate i took it in to goodyear they said it had a bad sensor have to do with the fuel senor they changed it and as time has passed it still does the same thing nissan wont fix it until the engine light goes on ive gone through these complaints here on this site and all are exactly like mine, you start the car and it seems like it wants to start but doesn't i have to try it a few times then it will start. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact was driving 25 mph when he noticed that the vehicle had surged abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. the contact had to pump the accelerator pedal in order to get the vehicle to start. the contact diagnosed the vehicle and received a code that stated that the shaft sensor was over heating and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for a second diagnosis. the failure mileage was 98,000. the vin was unavailable.

Passenger side floor panel is rusting. car is only 7. yrs old. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and electronic control module were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that he smelled a foul odor emitting from the vehicle and took the vehicle to his personal mechanic. the pre catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors were replaced by the mechanic. after the repair, the vehicle began to briefly pause when accelerating. the contact was informed of a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. updated 7/23/12 *cn

2005 nissan altima. consumer requests recall reimbursement related to ecm replacement *tgw the consumer stated the crank sensor was replaced last june. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would become resistant to starting attempts. she later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the failure progressively became worse after the recall repairs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer advised that the crankshaft sensor would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that a remedy was not available for the failure. the failure mileage was 49,500 and the current mileage was 50,545.

Noticed an object hanging from underside of passenger floor area. upon examination found floorpan area completely rusted through and hanging piece was part of rusted floor pan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a trade-in and the contact was informed that the floor boards on the passenger side of the vehicle were rusted. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was dangerous to drive and they would not take the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and advised him to contact the dealers. the failure mileage was 89000.

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 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. the contact made several unsuccessful attempts to restart the vehicle and move it onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to the residence and then to pep boys. the mechanic performed a diagnostic test and stated the crankshaft position caused the failure to occur. the mechanic stated there was a recall on the crankshaft position and it should be taken to an authorized dealer. nhtsa recall campaign id number: 07v527000, engine and engine cooling was related to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the crankshaft position at the contacts expense for $486. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall due to the high mileage. the manufacturer was notified who stated due to the high mileage they will not repair the vehicle per the recall. the contact filed complaint#7925515 with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 100,730.

I own a 2005 nissan altima with only 51,570 miles and i noticed a strange sound coming from the engine. i use top grade gas and have had the oil changed every 3000-3500 miles. i took it to a shop and found that it was the tentioner for the timing belt. have he got to the item he showed me where the hard plastic clip had busted off and had the allowed the timing belt to become sloppy. thank god i had a extended warranty so it was covered however, now i notice i am using excessive oil. i only now have 51,880 miles and had to add 1 qt oil. in checking with web sites it is a common problem with the pre-cats causing issues and nissan is aware but will not do a recall on the vehicle. it is a design flaw and should be covered by nissan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact was unable to start the vehicle until after several attempts. the failure recurred intermittently. approximately two months later while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the crank shaft position sensor and the speed sensor would have to be replaced. the contact stated that he replaced the crank shaft position sensor himself but the failure continued. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they stated that the ecm sensor needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the contact then noticed the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were 101,770.

While driving the clutch pedal will loose all pressure and will fall to the floor. the vehicle must be shut off and left prior the pressure building back up in the clutch. this is extremely dangerous as the driver is unable to shift gears or put the vehicle in neutral. this is a notorious problem with all nissan altima se-r with manual gear boxes. this problem will cause an accident and get someone killed. tt

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. i will be driving and their would be no pressure in the clutch, it would go all the way to the floor and all the time i'd have to use my feet to pop it back up. one incident happened when i was parked. i turned my car on and put my foot on clutch, no pressure. usually i could put it in gear, drive it around for 10 mins (popping the clutch back up) the whole time and the pressure would start to come back after a couple drives around the block. this time, i couldn't even put the car in gear. i was stuck for almost 30 mins, trying to pump the clutch, turning the car on and off, doing everything possible. finally i was able to put it in gear and drove it around the block and then straight to the mechanic. who told me nothing. basically he bled system, and so forth and so forth. just yesterday, this happened again while driving in busy street in my city. it is very, very dangerous and as i began to research online, i noticed that others are having the same problems. i don't know how much money i've put into trying to "fix" this problem but their should be a recall for this vehicle. to ensure that no lives are lost or in danger, someone from nissan needs to look into this matter. *tr

While jacking my 2005 nissan altima up upon looking underneath i noticed a 4 inch by 4 inch patch of rust. after further inspection i noticed that it was rusted all the way through to the carpet inside the car. six months ago when i was working on my car there was not rust at all. i take care of my car and inspect the car for any problems. there are no recalls for this by nissan and this needs to be fixed. after researching i found this is a common problem with 02 - 05 altimas and is a serious safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when the mechanic advised the contact that there were rust spots under the driver and passenger seats, underneath the vehicle. in addition, the mechanic discovered rust over the entire front end of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they could provide no assistance because the warranty was expired. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 56,903.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results indicated a faulty ecu and crank position sensor. the contact also noticed a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle did not qualify for the recall due to the vin. the failure mileage was 108,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel was illuminated. the vehicle restarted and the contact was able to resume driving. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was being diagnosed by an authorized dealer. nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) was related to the failure; however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Clutch failure - repeated, temporary clutch failure. frequency is unpredictable and random - sometimes months apart between occurances. duration of occurance has not exceeded 10 minutes, then clutch behavior is normal and can drive normally. petal "sticks" to floor and must be pulled up by hand in order to engage and change gears. all parts of clutch assembly have been replaced (petal, master and slave hyd. cylinder, corroded bleeder valve) and problem continues to happen. *tt

I have a 2005 nissan altima sl and took my car into conicelli nissan back in february of this year for an order change and something else minor. conicelli nissan brought to my attention that the floor pan was rusted on the passenger side front. i was told to contact the body shop of conicelli which i did and they in turn told me that they can not do the repair because of the rust and they didn't want to be held accountability for it and perhaps risk a law suit further down the line. my complaint is the car is only 8 years old with 60,000 miles on it and i have taken it to two different body shops and they are amazed that the floor pan has rusted already being that the car is only 7 years old and in very good condition. this seams like a known problem with nissan cars and it doesn't make any sense and the customers want answers now. it will cost me at least $1,000 to get this taken care of and i don't have that kind of money. i need someone to contact me to get to the bottom of this ongoing issue. *js

Make: nissan model: altima model year(s): 2005 nhtsa campaign id number : 07v527000 component: engine and engine cooling my car started having problems and it would not pass inspection because of the engine light alert. the reason was due to the crankshafts which i replaced but kept having the problem. the mechanic suggest to look up any outstanding recalls and i found the above campaign which describes my problem exactly. all i need to do is take it to the dealer to reprogram the ecm. the dealers states that my car is not part of the recall and want to charge to get it reprogram. why should i pay for a manufacture defect when there is an outstanding recall on this problem. the cars has no other problems and the only reason why it won't pass inspection is because of the problem described above. i don't see why this should be and i need a recall notice to take to the dealer to get the car ecm programmed. or do i have to be involved in accident before the problem can be corrected. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration and stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who replaced the alternator and battery, but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to lose power and stall. the was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after several moments. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the malfunction was contributed to the crank shaft position sensor. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test. the failure was located at the fuel sensor and the fuel pressure regulator. the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

I have a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se. it's a one-owner, and was brand new when i bought it. this car has been relatively dependable--my issue is this: i noticed a metal "whirring" sound around 50000mi whenever i would pull out from an idle position. i inquired about the noise through a mechanic employed with the dealership i bought the car from--of course, the mechanic said--"those things tend to be a little noisy by nature, on occasion!" so, i continued to drive my "occasionally noisy" altima for another 58000 miles. just paid the thing off 2 months before my major issue occurred. i apparently was a fortunate nissan owner (even though i don't feel like it)--because apparently altimas and maximas are notorious for timing chain failure. seems the chain gets a little "used" and begins making the noise i experienced, and then can ultimately completely fail. needless to say...i have a $2,000.00+ repair on my hands.the mechanic i am hiring said that most nissans with timing chain issues fail long before mine did (mileage-wise!).my problem is with nissan, because nissan is aware of these timing chain failures, and does nothing about them. my car should have been on a recall thousands of miles ago, but wasn't...because nissan has been allowed to overlook some very important mechanical issues. i need a timing chain, or my car is of no use whatsoever to me.the replacement part for my timing chain is not the original part that was put on my car from the factory! imagine that! nissan knows that they put "bum" parts on our altimas and maximas when they were built in their factories! --- i say nissan should be forced to replace every single timing chain that they put on our american-bought nissan cars--at no cost to the consumers. they should be forced to recall. *tr

While driving down the highway, at 70 mph, my car bucked and then shut down. losing all control, it completely turned off. while off you lose power-steering, abs etc. luckily i was on a straight stretch of highway when this occurred. came to a coasting stop. when to start my car again, and it took a while for it to turn over. the service engine light came on. the car would routinely buck, and hiccup as if it were trying to shut itself off. i called the nissan dealer, have the ecm reprogrammed, as they thought that would be the issue. got it done, and a day later, same thing happened, my car shut off in the middle of the highway. i got it running, and then as i got nearer home, the car shut down again at an intersection. i was lucky i didn't get in a wreck. furiously, i called the nissan dealer, and brought it back in. after doing some research, it was noted the cam/crankshaft sensors were bad. this is a known issue by nissan, as there has been a recall for 2000 - 2003 models of their cars in the past. i got them replaced and paid out of pocket to do so. i contacted nissan and they were disrespectful and not helpful at all. they know that the issue is still ongoing with their vehicles. its a life threatening situation and should not be up to the consumer to fix the issue as its a flaw in their electrical system. there needs to be a recall for this right away as there are thousands of people this has happened to. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 40 mph. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately thirty minutes. the failure had since recurred twice. the contact also stated that the vehicle shook when he drove the vehicle after the failures. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Crankshaft position sensor bad, part has a known defect from the supplier yet nissan will not replace or call recall notice. car can shut down while driving, high risk for fatality. *tr

My car would not start normally. immediately the check engine light turned on. had a code with a failed crankshaft sensor. nissan was informed and rudely refused to help with the replacement even though it had a recall on it. said my vin number was not included. seems like nobody's vin # was included in this recall. this is a safety hazard. i replaced the sensor but it cost me $170.00 for something that nissan should have happily handled. never buy a nissan. my floorboard on the passenger side is also completely rusted out. there is a hole in my floorboard. same story page after page of complaints can been seen online with this problem. car has been serviced at uftring nissan in peoria, illinois and not once did anyone bring my attention to the fact that this car had rusted all the way through from the inside out. nissan refuses to handle this issue either. *tr

The air bag light in my 2005 nissan altima comes on when the car is started and blinks while driving. i had the car repaired back in 2009. the problem is now happening again, so i had an estimate at the nearest nissan dealership. in order to be repaired they said, i would have to show there had been a previous work order in arrange for the repair to be covered under warranty? i called the other nissan dealership where the repair happened and apparently, there is no paper trail the work order actually occurred? the copy of my paperwork shows there was a report and a custom part ordered, but no actual receipt showing this happened. i called the parts department that shows a custom part was ordered, however, it was never returned and it is no longer in the parts department.. so, no one knows seems to know about this mysterious missing part or what happened to the part? i know what happened to the part, it was installed in my car.. so, now i am told a sensor under the passenger seat is bad and needs to be repaired, which is under the passenger seat. it will cost me $1500 to repair. this is the second time this has occurred. i should not have to pay anything. what is more interesting is to find there are other car owners suffering from the same situation. therefore this is not just my car... but a manufacture defect that should be covered under warranty!!!!!! car owner in ca, san bernardino county frustrated. *js

Passenger side underbody rusted completely through. *js

I have a 2005 nissan altima that i just took in for a front end check and was notified that the floorboard on the driver side is completely rusted out, i can actual touch the carpeting through this large hole. i can not believe this, the car is only 7 years old. i have searched this on the internet and it seems to be a very common complaint, why isn't nissan do anything about this? how many complaints need to be made before something is done about this? obviously this a manufacturer defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number:07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and offered no further assistance. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who repaired the crank shaft position sensor. the current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileage was 75,000.

I purchased my car in january of 2006 used with about 3,800 miles. i've taken my vehicle several time to nissan dealer for my 15,000 mile service and also they replace my suspension on a recall. i discovered today that my front passenger floorboard is completely rusted out, i mean if it wasn't for the interior carpet i could put my whole arm down in the hole. i've done research and it seem to be a very common problem with model and year. nissan has lifted my car numerous time and has not once mentioned seeing rust, which at this point is now out of warranty. this could've been fixed and still under warranty months ago. i was my car all the time and even in winter, i understand that rust is natural on a car, but when you see that this happens more than often on this particular model they should do something about it. either extend the warranty out further or recall. my car is no even that old and this is upsetting that i going to shell out some major bucks to get this fixed properly. *tr

One morning i stated the car and stated hearing strange noise from the engine compartment. apparently it's the timing chain noise. car only had 84000, had a 02 maxima same engine over 100k never had a problem reading review looks like a lot of people have the same issue with 05 nissan with 3.5 timing chain should be good at least for 100k, that's why it's not a belt suppose to be more reliable. nhtsa should look at having nissan offer a recall on the 3.5 made in 05. *tr

Tl* 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 *bf the brakes were replaced, as well as the ac line that was leaking. updated 03.05.12

My car's "service engine soon" light initially came on sunday, january 29th. shortly after, my car was beginning to jerk while driving on the highway and felt as if the engine was sputtering while on local roads. we took it to auto zone for a diagnostic and two issues were discovered: the speed signal circuit as well as the crankshaft position sensor has been malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. after some research, we found that several thousand 2005 nissan altimas were recalled due to the crankshaft position sensor malfunctioning with a possibility of damage and injury. we contacted nissan village and were informed that my vin number was not on the list of recalled vehicles. i have owned quite a few cars and i have never heard of this part needing to be replaced. my local nissan dealer wants to charge $300-$400 to repair this issue and i believe, even though this recall was initiated back in december 2007, these repairs should be covered as this is not a maintenance issue but rather a serious overall defect in this particular make, model and year. we have no choice but to get the vehicle repaired as we have children but wanted to make sure this complaint was lodged for reporting purposes. we will also be contacting nissan to inform them of this issue and our dissatisfaction with the fact that the nissan dealership wants to charge us for a repair that should be covered under a past recall. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle violently jerks while accelerating and decelerating. the failure occurred at all speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the motor mounts were replaced; however, the failure continued. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

The car was parked in a driveway for 6 hours in 10 degre weather. it was required to move the car to allow another vehicle to leave when the nissan was driven forward to re-park the vehicle and the brakes were applied the peddle was rock hard and no brakes were available causing a collision with a garage door. the dealership diagnosed the problem as a vacuum valve, integral with a vacuum hose. the dealer tested the car at 7:30am on 1/16/2012 when the car had been sitting for over 24 hours in 23 degree weather, the brake pedal was hard (however not rock solid) once the pedal was pumped twice the brakes worked accordingly. the theory was the valve was not functioing in the cold weather. the dealer tested the theory by removing the faulty part and placing it in the cold weather for approximatley 30 minutes and reinstalled part back intot he car and created a similar scenario where the brake pedal was hard with limited brakes (temperature was 22 degrees). the part has been replaced and appears to have solved the issue. i am dissapointed that the nissan altima can potentially have brakes in extreme cold weather as i live in a cold climate. *tt

Car doesnt start. car doesnt maintain connection. while driving in a tunnel, upon acceleration to go uphill, car stalled. *tr

Beginning in december 2011 i noticed that the plastic on the buckles where the seat belt connects was discolored and starting to crack. i also had issues with the driver's seat belt not retracting correctly and one rear seatbelt fraying.this prompted me to call nissan at their 1-800 number and received a file number. i was told to take this number to a dealership to have the car inspected. i did this at the earliest possible time since it it law that i wear my seatbelt and this is a safety system of the car. i went in to have it looked at on jan 6, 2012. the dealership, frank fletcher nissan in joplin, mo was nice but stated they saw the issue with the seatbelt retracting and other issues with the belts, but could not replace them till they failed completely due to what nissan had stated. i had no choice but to leave with the issue not fixed and was told to call nissan to voice my complaint. i used my file number and was assigned a regional specialist. she worked with me until she found out that i was taking my car to a dealer not in her region. at that time i was assigned a new specialist and have not heard back from him since 1/7/12. i have called and left voicemails and also talked to other representatives and they say he has called me back and left voicemail. i have not received any voicemail and i have called back at lead once each day to have another representative tell me they can not help me and the only person that can is the person assigned to my case. they then say they will send and internal message and have them call me back. i have fought this for over a two weeks and not gotten any resolution. all i want is my car fixed so that the safety equipment in my vehicle works correctly. i have mentioned this on the phone with various representatives and they say that it is ok and to not use my car or just not wear my seatbelt. that is illegal and dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact started the vehicle while shifting in reverse gear and the vehicle began to jerk excessively. the similar failure also occurred when the vehicle was idle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice who replaced the oxygen and wheel speed sensors at different times for the similar failure. the defect recurred three months after the repair. the contact will have the vehicle repaired again. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000. rvk

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated the driver and passenger side floor panel was completely covered with rust and the only thing holding it in place was the carpet. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised him that the floor panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and he had not received a response. the failure and current mileage was approximately 103,000.

Car purchased new ,05 altima ser 3.5, $30,000 price tag. noticed rust at approx 3/11, took to dealer they claimed never having seen anything like it before told me to contact nissan corp and file complaint, i did ( file #[xxx]) dealership also took pictures and sent them to nissan. " [xxx]" nissan regional specialist ( ex: # 457225) stated it was not there problem "rust happens". rust in floorboards on passenger side of vehicle. vehicle has now 67,000 miles and now carries my new born son, born 5/09/11. why isn't this being addressed, where's is the governments prot