2005 Nissan Altima engine and engine cooling problems
259 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Nissan Altima — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and whining sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an…”
filed Jun 12, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that…”
filed Jul 23, 2024
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Altima | 44 | 9% |
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.