2005 Acura RL vs 2005 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Acura RL | 2005 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 125 | 1,091 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 132 | 108 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RL | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 351 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 259 |
| Engine | 2 | 141 |
| Power Train | 3 | 115 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 97 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 47 |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 189 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 304 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 85 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Overheating | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
2005 Acura RL
2005 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.