Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Nissan Altima has 2 recalls, 1089 complaints.
2
Recalls
1089
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
07E087000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN TYC HALOGEN TYPE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES P/N 20-6644-00 SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2005-2006 NISSAN ALTIMA PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PHOTOME...
07V527000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTP...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Nissan Altima 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and dep... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Hello, I am the owner now of this vehicle snd I see the recalls have not been taken care of? What do... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car shuts off while driving. |
| May 16, 2023 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I was in an accident in 2006 Airbags did not open. I worry about valve cap and if it is safe.... |
| Jan 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car did a jerk while I was driving in the interstate never lost speed didnt hit anything it was like... |
| Aug 19, 2022 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Car engine cuts off. After that I have no power steering, no acceleration, brakes need to be pumped.... |
| Jul 26, 2022 | ENGINE | The engine has a hole in it and I bought the car without knowing the engine had a whole in it and I ... |
| May 11, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The cars battery and brake lights came on while driving and then after about 10 mins my gas pedal st... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Open Safety Recall Check October 25, 2007 07e087000 Exterior Lighting:headlights Certain TYC Halogen... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 66 MPH, the te... |
| Oct 3, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle would have a hesitation sensat... |
| Aug 16, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle... |
| Aug 15, 2021 | ENGINE | The engine began to stall out randomly when driving down the road. After two times the engine light ... |
| Jun 26, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The Air Bag Warning Light is Flashing |
| Apr 3, 2021 | AIR BAGS | THIS HAPPENED ON SATURDAY APRIL 03, 2021. I HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH NISSAN ALTIMA 2005. I WAS DRIVING A... |
| Mar 13, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DROP ALL THE WAY TO E. NO WARNING LIGHT THAT FUEL IS LOW. WHILE ON A CITY S... |
| Dec 31, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN IM DRIVING AND GOING TO MAKE A STOP I PRESS THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATES BRIEFLY UNTIL I ... |
| Sep 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BROUGHT THE CAR AUGV18TH WARRANTY ENDED SEP 18TH.INTHAT TIME CAR WAS TAKEN BACK FOR ENGINE RELATED I... |