2005 Nissan Altima: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 179,200 miles · MO · fire

Takata recall while driving on the highway my car started making a sound coming from the front of my car I turned down the music to listen to the sound. As I was driving the car made one last sound then the car shut off while I was driving so I had to pull over on the side of the highway. I got out to check the car and noticed it was smoking I looked under the car and noticed it was on fire. I grabbed my kids out the car and my belongings and walked down the side of the highway just in case the car blew up. I called the ambulance and notified them about the car. About 5 minutes later my whole entire car was in flames. As I was on the side of the highway someone stopped and let me and my kids sit in the car until my ride came. The fire fighters came and put the fire out. They towed the car and we left.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · TX · fire

The car's electrical system failed and while driving. The brake and battery lights kept going off and on. There was also a clanking sound. I stopped and let car cool. Continued driving and noticed fire from my rear view mirror. Ran out of car and it caught fire 30 seconds after followed by couple of explosions.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · TN · fire

My son was driving down the interstate when he heard a loud noise, then saw smoke and stopped the car, when he raised the hood the engine was on fire tried to put it out with water after he saw he could not stop the flames called 911 the care totally burned nothing left except frame the fire dept. Put out the fire but the car was already burned.

Filed May 9, 2015 · Engine · 71,000 miles · HI

The engine started to stall and the car won't move. There was smoke coming out from under the hood. Finally, the car simply stopped, and had to be pushed to a safe place to park.dharm

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 124,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and the engine was on fire. The entire warning panel illuminated. There were no injuries reported or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The three occupants exit from the vehicle immediately. The driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and flames were not present; however, parts of the engine detached onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to excessive low oil consumption and the engine needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic stated the failure was related to the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2013 · Engine · 97,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated after the brakes were applied, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated two coils had to be replaced. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued and the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that all of the coils and the wiring harness melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Engine · 71,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle began smoking and flames were coming from under the hood. The fire department was notified who came and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries but the vehicle was destroyed. The origin of the fire was unknown and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified of the fire who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Engine · 88,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there were unusual clouds of blue smoke coming from the tail pipe. In addition, the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic told the contact that there were no signs of an oil leak and could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic advised the contact to replace the engine and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to determine the cause of the failure but recommended having the engine replaced at the contact's expense. The dealer also stated that there was a possibility of an internal engine failure where the carbon in the engine oil was damaging the pistons. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Engine · 103,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. After the vehicle was turned on, she saw smoke under the hood. Within a few seconds, the engine was completely on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and concluded that the failure was caused by poor maintenance. The contact will call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was sitting idle in front of his residence, with the engine on, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The dealer advised the fire originated from a hole in the side of the oil pan. The contact confirmed the vehicle did not exhibit any signs of an oil leak. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2007 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · MD · fire

I drove a 2005 altima 2.5s which I purchased new in april of 2005. It was maintained in accordance with nissan recommendations. Current mileage approximately 21,000. No accidents ,and was in excellent to good condition. While driving to work I exited the highway and approached a traffic light. As I approached the light, the car began to jerk and stalled. Prior to the stall there was no indication of any problem with the car and no warning lights to signal a problem. Upon stalling the oil light came on and then quickly shut off again. I tried to start the car. The car started right away and began the same jerking motion. As I came to the next light I was able to turn right and pull the car over to the side of the road just as the car came to a stall a second time. I called nissan. While on the phone, I noticed smoke coming out of the hood of my vehicle. In a matter of seconds the smoke became darker. I realized that the car was on fire. I exited the vehicle. While on the phone with the 911 operator,flames came out of the hood. Over the course of the last three and one-half weeks I have been in contact with nissan regarding the car fire and warranty. Nissan took two weeks to send an engineer to look at the car, and it has been over a week since the engineer visited, and I still have not been told what recourse was available other than the fact that I may have to go to arbitration with nissan to seek any damages. I have seen nothing but a complete disregard for professionalism and service from a company which touted itself as a service-oriented organization. I hope this complaint drew your attention to the need for a serious inquiry into potential problems associated with the 2005 altima. Car fires which occur in new vehicles were a dangerous matter, and I am disappointed that nissan has not dealt with this issue in a more appropriate way. Everyone involved was fortunate no one was injured or killed.