2005 Nissan Altima engine problems
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Nissan Altima — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2005 Nissan Altima in active traffic with my [XXX] child, the vehicle suddenly stalled without any warning. The engine completely shut off while in motion, creating an immediately safety hazard in live traffic conditions. Immediately after the stall, I observed oil leakage and…”
filed Apr 28, 2026
“Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima | VIN: [XXX] To the Executive Team and Legal Counsel, I am writing this under extreme duress following a catastrophic, life-threatening vehicle failure on April 23, 2026, in Ripley, WV. While transporting my [XXX] son, my 2005 Nissan Altima suffered a sudden engine…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…Campaign 07V527000 · Nov 14, 2007
Engine problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 6 | 21% |
| 2022 Altima | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 Altima | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 Altima | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 Altima | 47 | 21% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Altima | 39 | 10% |
| 2016 Altima | 86 | 16% |
| 2015 Altima | 66 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 77 | 7% |
| 2013 Altima | 158 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.