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2005 Nissan Altima electrical problems

97 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
97
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    5
  • Ignition: switch
    3
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    3
  • Wiring: front underhood
    2
  • Wiring
    2
  • Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
    1
  • Starter assembly: solenoid
    1
  • Starter assembly: relay
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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75k-100k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Nissan Altima electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Nissan Altima electrical

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

Fire or smoke 14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · WV

Hello, I am the owner now of this vehicle snd I see the recalls have not been taken care of? What do I do in order to get them repaired ?

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

The cars battery and brake lights came on while driving and then after about 10 mins my gas pedal stopped working and I almost got in a really bad car accident. If i rev the car over 3000 rpms the lights go out. So while i was cruising i had to shift to natural and rev the car and shift back to drive when i needed to go faster. I brought the car to the mechanic got a new alternator and battery. When driving it home after picking it up the same thing happened after about ten mins. When the mechanic got it back he said the alternator was dead it was only putting out 3.5 volts. He figured maybe he got a defective alternator so he replaced it again with another battery. Same thing happened for the 3rd time. He said he couldn't figure it out and recommend me to bring it to the dealership. So I did and just for them to look at your car is 150 walking in the door. I explained everything to them and told them don't tell me it's my alternator and charge me 150 for information I already know. The guy said he wouldn't and a few days later calls me and tells me it's the alternator and it would cost 1000 $ to replace it. I told him again I already changed it out 3 different times with a new battery. He told me in order for them to find the issue they would have to do the alternator first and then move on from there. So I asked him ok what's gonna be the next step after I pay a 1000s dollars for something that's not going to fix the issue. He said he couldn't tell me till they did the first step. So pretty much what I got out of it was they just want to run my pockets and get as much money as the possibly could. I asked him if he could just do what ever you would do after changing the alternator and he told me nope. Also I believe this should be a recall because when I look up forms online a ton of people have this same issue and can't get answers to fix it.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 15,300 miles · CO

Brought the car augv18th warranty ended sep 18th.inthat time car was taken back for engine related issues also no heat was .the car was taken back twice for repairs.then yesterday car stopped running completly on sept 23rd.they said the repaired the car and gave it back to me on sept 19th

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 66,104 miles · MA · crash

I was gifted this car back in april and since the car randomly stalls while in motion a z while driving with no notice. I've gotten into 1 accident due to this.

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 170,000 miles · CA

Recently ive been getting the red airbag signal that keeps flashing and wont go off. Ive checked the fuses. Wiring. Ran diahnostics on it for that and the following issues as well. The car makes a high pitch sound when its just ideling that seems to come feom underneath the car maybe towards back middle ive gotten a new fuel pump checked wiring fuses and bought other new parts and have been unable to figure out what it is. Also the gas gauge wont read after the half way point. Ive tried to reset it calibrate it and nothing. During cold days the gas gauge reads correctly until the car warms up. Mo ths have gone by and nothing so far

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 130,186 miles · AZ

My car started to overheat as I increase my speed, I have to drive at 30mph or less to keep me car from overheating on the highway to work.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 2 miles · CA

I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · PA

Takara recall. Sensors are malfunctioning also my muffler is going. Check engine has been on but started blinking when sensor's started acting up. Cant afford to fix this being how I'm a single mother and low income. I herd about this recall on my 05 altima. And had to check it out.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Electrical · 138,000 miles · NV

There is a recall for 2005 nissan altima because of over heating due to a failing crankshat/camshaft position sensor which causes car to stall unexpectedly and cause vehicle to crash. Well my vehicle is not on the recall list but yet have the same issue and almost was rear ended by another vehicle due to sensor getting hot and causing car to stall and decrease speed dramatically. And with nissan not recalling my VIN for the same obvious reasons for the recall. So I'm being forced to drive this unsafe car that I've let nissan know is defected, thus endangering myself and the public. It's as though I have to be in an accident and then have to sue nissan because of neglet and allowing one of their vehicles continue to operate knowing that there is an issue with its safety. So I may be forced to have problem fixed but would like to be reimbursed for repairs.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 181,000 miles · NC

Takata recall my car keeps dying out of no where. The battery light is on, the oil light is on, the service engine light is on. I went to oreillys and said it was the crankshaft position sensor:

Questions about the 2005 Nissan Altima electrical

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 97 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Altima electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Altima electrical?

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

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

The Nissan Altima model years with the most electrical complaints are 2009 (466 complaints), 2013 (159 complaints) and 2005 (97 complaints).

Other 2005 Nissan Altima problems

Engine 395Body 351Transmission 115Airbags 47Acceleration 42Brakes 37Fuel system 35Steering 31Suspension 21Tires 21Driver assistance 18Lights 14Visibility 14Seat belts 9Locks 7Seats 6Wheels 5

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