Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Nissan Altima has 17 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2018 | SUSPENSION | FRONT PASSENGER SUB FRAME ROTTED FROM SALT USED IN NEW ENGLAND WINTERS. CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BE... |
| Sep 26, 2017 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FRAME BECAME SEVERE... |
| Mar 7, 2015 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CAR STOPPED THE CAM SHAFT SENSORS WERE BAD.AND THE RATTLE IN MY PASSENGER SIDE CANT FIND THE PRO... |
| Aug 7, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | THE FLOOR-BOARDS ON THE 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED EVER... |
| Jun 6, 2012 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | THE CLUTCH PEDAL LOST PRESSURE AFTER IDLING FOR OVER THIRTY MINUTES, WHILE IN TRAFFIC, AND AFTER THE... |
| Feb 9, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I PURCHASED MY CAR IN JANUARY OF 2006 USED WITH ABOUT 3,800 MILES. I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE SEVERAL TIM... |
| Oct 3, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL ... |
| Jun 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE TO INCLUDE BRAKES, TRUNK LEAK, REL... |
| Feb 2, 2009 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS | 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS ISSUES WITH TIRES AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CUSTOMER SER... |
| Sep 15, 2007 | SUSPENSION | AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER PURCHASE BUT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING WITH THE ... |
| Feb 19, 2007 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE HAD MY RIGHT FRONT STRUT REPLACED 2 TIMES. IT IS NOW BAD AGAIN. THEY HAVE ALSO RETORQUED T... |
| Nov 10, 2006 | SUSPENSION | THE ALTIMA'S STOCK OF FRONT STRUTS ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS SUBSTANTIATED BY A LOT OF NISSAN ALTIMA O... |
| Sep 7, 2006 | SUSPENSION | I TOOK MY CAR FOR AN ALIGNMENT, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME ON MY CAR IS BENT. THUS, TH... |
| Feb 26, 2006 | SUSPENSION | BACK PASSENGER CONTROL BAR (2 RODS) BROKE AT THE WELD WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED MY CAR TO SPIN OUT OF... |
| Jul 1, 2005 | SUSPENSION | THE QUALITY OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE 2005 ALTIMA IS POOR. THE BACK END OF THE CAR SAGS A LOT WI... |
| Mar 16, 2005 | SUSPENSION | BOTH STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THE MILEAGE WAS AT 11743 FOR THE RIGHT STRUT AND LEFT STRUT AT 16753 ... |
| Nov 28, 2004 | SUSPENSION | FAILURE OF PASSENGER FRONT STRUT AT 2600 MILES. DAILY DRIVING OF VECHILE IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. NO POT ... |