The engine began to stall out randomly when driving down the road. After two times the engine light came on it stated that the crankshaft sensor was off. Since then, the engine light turned off bu, the problem still persists. When driving at low speeds through a city area, will cut off randomly. I have contacted Nissan regarding their recall about this exact problem of the crankshaft causing the engine to cut off but was simply told that my VIN number does not qualify under the recall even though it is exactly what the recall is for. Was also told that even if I were to get it inspected and checked for the problem that I would not be covered under the recall because they considered it "wear and tear." the car is only at 110000 miles and has this extremely dangerous problem, but Nissan refuses to help fix their mistake.
2005 Nissan Altima engine complaints
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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 66 MPH, the temperature gauge started increasing as the vehicle started to shake. The contact stated that the dashboard was making an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle for 20 minutes, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was restarted, the contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the temperature gauge was fluctuating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was diagnosed with radiator failure. The radiator was replaced. The contact stated several days the failure with the temperature gauge reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as cooling sensor and ignition coil failure. The ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that she then took the vehicle to Auto Zone where a diagnostic reader stated that the failure was the catalyst sensor needed replacement. The contact found the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V527000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and contacted the local Nissan dealer to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 229,000.
What is the deal with this engine? This car has less that 120k miles. It seems I get a lot of interference when I'm driving it. The car will randomly force speed causing me to swerve on the highway. When my phone is plugged in it seems to misfire and check engine lights come on. H2o sensors come on, cache files about the fuel system lands on my phone. Samsung has submitted tests on my spen that are affecting my safety. Fcc id a3lejpn970 fcc id a3lsmn970u. I have had several car accidents since buying samsung phones. The cars will increase speed as if I am ready to run into a brick wall. This car doesn't have a lot of mileage but something is going on with the timing and engine. I can be in motion or stationary, it is constantly affecting the fuel system.
At first we thought it was the belt because the belt from coming off you change the serpentine belt and then it would run for a little bit then it started to stop and not be able to get enough fuel to the gas pedal and I'd have to rev it up. We opened it up where the spark plugs were on the valve covers and it was halfway full of oil we got all the oil out when we ordered a new valve cover and spark plugs the car run fine for one day now it will not start again. The fan turns on like it is running but there is no power to the car at all. I read that after the oil gets into the valve covers there's really no fixing it after that. And every time that we fix it only last for one day and so it's very dangerous for me and my daughter to be driving around in that unreliable car what can I do about the recall.
Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off
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
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.
Catalytic converter! And precat!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on several occasions however, on several occasions the vehicle required a jump start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
Nissan altima 2005 2.5 engine will turn over but not start. Replaced cam and crank sensors, fuel pump,plugs,valve cover. When it does start you have turn push accelerator 2/3down and crank for over 15 seconds. Sometime start, maybe not. Also gas could plugs after sitting for while
I bought the car with the car letting out alot of exhaust.doesnt go past 35mph
Engine is having issues after having crank shaft position sensor and cam sensor replaced. The part that's having issues has been recalled.
I have had two altimas and on both the heads consistently goes out on them.
Oil service turned into 3k out of pocket cost in crossville tn when j and r serviced my car. They insisted on cracking open the engine block to replace gaskets that did not need repair. Caused smoking-improper pressure and other problems. Burns massive amts of oil now. Did not before the service- cyl4 floods w oil- massive problems w oil flooding since. Repaired twice- both times I was taken for more $$.
Looses momentum occasionally when driving down the road. In the last 2weeks it started. Vehicle has always been fine. Recently it just dies as your driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop, waited approximately 30 minutes, and restarted the vehicle. Once restarted, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the crankshaft position sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32409124. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I own a 2005 nissan. I rely on my car daily to get to medical appointments. The car stalls in park all lights start blinking then dies. Has happened while driving as well the car will move but you cant accelerate on the pedal this happened in a traffic circle my fiance and two friends were with me at the time. This is very dangerous I could get into a bad accident and die or even kill my passengers. I have had a mechanic reset my ECM but this keeps happening I have tried to fix the problem on my own and have had no luck. I own a 2005 nissan altima 3.5se v6 four door sedan and I feel unsafe driving. Something needs to be done I was hoping my experience would be awesome ive always liked the cars now honestly im scared to drive in it and wont reccomend anyone getting one. I havent had any accident or anything. Me having this car is required medically. Also check engine light came on one day stayed on for a month then just shut off so now I have no clue whats going on with my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to middletown nissan (1153 newfield st, middletown, ct 06457, (860) 632-6550) where it was diagnosed that the camshaft and crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,873.
Been having trouble with timing chain. Recently replaced it 2/6/2013 and I was just told that it went out again. Very frustrating cause it's not cheap to fix
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the same failure was diagnosed. The dealer (nissan of stockton, 3077 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95212) stated that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 29720363. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving 30 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle stalled on more than one occasion. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the crank sensor shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The crank sensor was replaced on the vehicle twice more, but the failure recurred. Burdick nissan in cicero, new york was made aware of the failure and replaced the crank sensor with an oem crank sensor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upstream oxygen sensor and the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2005 nissan altima1n4al11d... Slow to accelerate after a turn or from a full stop. Slow to accelerate when speedometer goes to zero during drive time. Vehicle speeds up even when brake applied causing jerking motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Car shuts down no power will not start. Back up on the freeway it just shuts off with no warning this is not the first time this problem will kill me or ppl around me on the road. It will stop and you can't put on your brakes nor steer to move to a save place
Transmission control module; vehicle suddenly has an unexpected loss of power on highway and will not change gears. Camshaft sensors; sudden loss of power traveling at high rate of speed, unexpected stalling or engine to shut down and not restart. Both very dangerous because you almost get run over by the vehicle behind you. They come up on you too fast, continuing their normal highway speeds not realizing your vehicles loss of power until theyre right up on you then have to either slam on their brakes or make sudden lane change without properly signaling warning other drivers. Timing chain guide and timing chain tensioners; wear out prematurely causing loosening of the timing chain, makes a very loud clanking or ticking sound asbit hits the guide and can cause damage to the engine. Struts mounts; corrode and wear out creating a rough and unstable steering control and clanking sound as the struts hit when driving over uneven roadways, cracks, driveways and speed bumps. Makes it more difficult to steer cause the vibration and rattling in the front end. This occurs in the 3.5 liter engine. There has already been service bulletins and recalls on the 2.5 liter engine but not 3.5. The issues are the same for both engines. The same parts/manufacturers are used on both yet the 3.5 liter wasnt included. Problems are ongoing daily. Its very unsafe.
Car stalling while in motion due to crank shaft sensor defect, also car is not shifting properly due to speed input sensor defect. Service engine light is on, codes given during diagnostics are p0335 and p0725.
Nissan used parts in the timing chain system which prematurely fail and will not cover the repair after warranty. The issue was not able to be discovered until it had already failed and in this case, is not a repair the owner can perform on their own. Certain mechanics have even chose not to perform this repair and the ones which are able to, charge in the $2000+ range. When contacting nissan about this issue, they were aware of this problem but had said it would have to have been repaired while under warranty. Once the timing is effected, the engine and drive train seem to have dropped in performance in which I have very sluggish acceleration and cannot ready speeds over 30 MPH. There is no way I was able to even check if the timing chain system had signs of going bad, and if there was a recall, this issue could have been avoided for myself and others. This faulty system creates an unsafe, unreliable machine which nissan should take full responsibility.
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