2005 Nissan Altima: excessive oil consumption

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Engine · WV

Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima | VIN: [XXX] To the Executive Team and Legal Counsel, I am writing this under extreme duress following a catastrophic, life-threatening vehicle failure on April 23, 2026, in Ripley, WV. While transporting my [XXX] son, my 2005 Nissan Altima suffered a sudden engine stall, followed by the engine bay becoming saturated with oil and emitting heavy smoke. This event is the direct result of Nissan’s failure to remediate known federal safety defects, specifically the federal safety agency Recall 07V527000 (Crankshaft Sensor/Stalling) and the federal safety agency Recall 06V223000 (Oil Consumption/Fire Risk). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 92,000 miles · CA

This recall number, #03v084 describes my situation precisely. My vehicle currently has 97,000 miles on the odometer and I have been experiencing (over the last course of a year) severe oil consumption. Soon after I changed my oil in may of 2013, I began to notice unusual engine noise. I took my vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered that my motor was only running on a quart and a half of oil. The mechanic replenished my oil to its normal level and since then, the motor consumes oil at an abnormally rapid rate. According to the federal safety agency??s recall #03v084, the catalytic converter disintegrates and the particles of the converter are drawn back into the motor, which causes scaring on the cylinder walls. This problem is the only logical explanation for my vehicle's rapid oil consumption. It??s my intention to approach nissan of north america about this issue. I would greatly appreciate your support.

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 Oct 26, 2012 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MN

My 2005 nissan altima 2.5 4 cyl qrd25 engine has had constant problems including excessive oil consumption which lead to cylinder 1 throwing a rod. Researched this problems and found 1000's of other people with the same problem. Purchased a replacement engine with 60,000 miles and the same thing is happening. No oil leaks, just uses a quart of oil/per 60 to 100 miles. Nissan is aware of this situation and has replaced several engines. I see that they are now offering an extended warranty but does not wish to help. Would like to participate in a class action lawsuit if one has begun.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Engine · 51,570 miles · CA

I own a 2005 nissan altima with only 51,570 miles and I noticed a strange sound coming from the engine. I use top grade gas and have had the oil changed every 3000-3500 miles. I took it to a shop and found that it was the tentioner for the timing belt. Have he got to the item he showed me where the hard plastic clip had busted off and had the allowed the timing belt to become sloppy. Thank god I had a extended warranty so it was covered however, now I notice I am using excessive oil. I only now have 51,880 miles and had to add 1 qt oil. In checking with web sites it is a common problem with the pre-cats causing issues and nissan is aware but will not do a recall on the vehicle. It is a design flaw and should be covered by nissan.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Engine · CA

This year I am required to obtain a smog test for my 2005 nissan altima tha I purchased used from power volvo in california. My car is throwing off a p0420 code which requires a replacement to the pre-catalytic converter. Per the owners manual, my car should be covered under california emissions for 15 years, 150,000. Yet when I took it to the dealer to have the converter repaired, I was informed that my car originally came from new york and california emissions did not apply and therefore not covered under the states emissions warranty. I have owned the car for 4 years and have driven it and lived in california since I purchased the car. I can't believe that a dealer could be able to get out of a repair to this pre-cat defect because the car was "first sold in new york". I have filed a claim with nissan requesting assistance but have yet to hear back (claim #7271179). I have also started consuming oil which is not due to an outside leak and my driver's side floor board is rusting. Please help!

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Engine · TN

Oil consumption on 2005 v6 nissan altima.

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 Feb 19, 2009 · Engine · 65,333 miles · MD

Car arbitrarily stalled and cut off at low speeds and began to also jerk intermittently as if attempting to shut down while traveling at highway speeds...easily this could lend to a collision!!! Service engine soon indicator illuminated on dash and has remained lit. Dealer reprogrammed ECM only for stalling and jerking to continue, and service engine soon indicator to re-illuminate within 24-hours of initial "fix." also of note, dealer repairman noted that p0420 was diagnosed stating that the catalyst system is failing and engine may need to be replace depending on oil consumption level to be determined after 1000 miles driven. Canadian recall campaign code: r86 calls for p0335 kgb sensor to be replaced by dealer whereas niacin north america's only "corrective" action is for dealers to reprogram the ecma free of charge--which, consequently, does not remedy the problem--and instead attempts to divert the computer from diagnosing the problem--a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Catalytic converter failure (and related engine failure) covered per the federal emissions warranty until 80,000 miles.

Filed Oct 1, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Check engine light will come on and cause the car to stall as well as cut off and will have a hard time restarting. The ride becomes very rough and the car is noisy. I was told that this problem is common with nissans and that nissan is aware of the engine failures and excessive oil consumption.