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2005 Nissan Altima body problems

351 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
351
of this car's complaints
32%
typical mileage
103,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    295
  • Frame and members: underbody shields
    12
  • Body: door
    6
  • Frame and members
    5
  • Body: roof and pillars
    2
  • Body: trunk lid
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Altima body problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Nissan Altima body

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Water leak 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 27, 2020 · Body · 83,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima s/sl. The contact stated the floorboard in the vehicle was corroded which caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle and giving consumer a headache. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic vehicle was repaired at an auto body shop or a dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. *ln*jb *bf the consumer stated thta nissan informed that nothing could be done as their vehicle is no longer in warranty.

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Body · 72,000 miles · IL

Saw something hanging from beneath the passenger side seat. Kneeing I found rusted metal hanging and carpeting hanging through a rust hole. Checking I found the same rusting on the drivers side floor board.

Filed Nov 20, 2019 · Body · 116,000 miles · NC

Got 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s, recently came to find out that my car has a feet sized rust holes showing floor carpet beneath driver and passenger seats. These rust holes at the bottom of car were not only causing safety risk for people in the car but also sends fumes, carbon monoxide, foul smells, humidity and road noise into the car interior causing health risks. I am very disappointed at quality of nissan's automotive and nissan authorized dealers who never informed about this defect after performing multi point inspections, even when my car was within extended warrranty period. I really hope to get justification.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Body · 127,000 miles · DE

There is corrosion and rusting underneath the body of the car on both the passenger and driver side. I am not the only person who has this issue with this car.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Body · MN

Floor rusting out on front driver & passenger side. Broken frame in rear. Just bought car. Upon fixing floor on driver side, discovered larger hole on passenger side. Thought issue in back was suspension, but but upon inspection broken frame.

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Body · 72,000 miles · IL

Saw something hanging from under the car. Got on my knees to see, and found a loose piece of metal about 4 inches square. Googled 2005 altima rusted floor iboards, and found out I have the same problem as many others. Upon further investigation I saw rusted hole in floorboards

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Body · 203,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact purchased the vehicle used from a private owner. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole on the bottom of the driver's side floor. The contact called luther nissan of inver grove (1470 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, 952‑479‑4974) and was informed that this was a known failure. The contact was informed that there was a repair kit to remedy the failure and was provided a repair estimate of $300. The contact refused to pay for the kit. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Body · 110,000 miles · NJ

Rusted floor panel driver side so far.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Body · 150,000 miles · MN

2005 altima 2.5sl, 150000 miles. The passenger side floorboard was sagging, so I looked under the car and it was gone. The floorboard had rusted itself away and the seat is at risk of falling off in a car accident. It has rusted more than any car of its age. I bought the car used and realised this not a year after.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Body · 116,671 miles · NE

Floorboards/undercarriage of vehicle under front driver and passenger seats is rotted/rusted away all the way through to the carpet. Vehicle has been maintained to the highest standards all of its years and now vehicle is unsafe due to poor manufacturing practice. Appears occupants of the front seats could at some point fall through.

Questions about the 2005 Nissan Altima body

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have body problems?

Owners have filed 351 complaints about the body of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 32% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Altima body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Altima body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most body problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (351 complaints), 2008 (312 complaints) and 2006 (221 complaints).

Other 2005 Nissan Altima problems

Engine 395Transmission 115Electrical 97Airbags 47Acceleration 42Brakes 37Fuel system 35Steering 31Suspension 21Tires 21Driver assistance 18Lights 14Visibility 14Seat belts 9Locks 7Seats 6Wheels 5

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