I have a 2005 altima se-r 3.5 v6 I was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as I put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. The car reversed after a couple seconds and when I put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. No other gears were available. I parked the car and shut if off...after a few seconds I started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, I put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). I called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. So I waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after I reversed the car would die. I was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because I did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. After a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few I was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. I got on the boulevard and I was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. Luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. I restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then I see my rpms going up as speed going down. The transmission was not engaging and I knew something was definitely wrong at this point. I pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. I call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit. 20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. We later find out the transmission failed. Fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. Diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. The transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic.
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After driving in stop and go traffic on a very hot day, the clutch pedal lost pressure and was very difficult to use and shift gears. The pedal lost all but the last amount of pressure. This has happened multiple times since the first incident. Always occurs in warm, humid weather and heavy usage. Could be very dangerous if all pressure is lost and shifting is impossible. This must be corrected!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the recall had ended. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
The first time car stopped running while driving 35 MPH. The second time it stopped running while turning and the steer got real stiff. Thank god there was no accident but it was real scary!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted several minutes later and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor would need to replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 7/3/13
Vehicle suddenly turned off and dangerously stalled while driving at low speed without any warning. After several attempts of trying to start it, it finally did and I drove it for about 10 miles without no further incidents. *tr engine light came on and I took it to dealer who diagnosed it as the failure of the crank shaft position sensor which had earlier been reprogrammed in 2008 due to a recall to avoid such a sudden stall from happening. Nissan was not helpfull other than replacing the same sensor from and charge you a bomb for it. Nissan north america can a do a better job when addressing their recalls rather than providing a band aid solution to their recalls. During their recall campaign, they should have replaced this sensor from the get go rather than just reprogramming the ECM which still didnt address critical issue of safety for such a sensor failing without any warning.
Car felt hot even after sitting and when weather was cool. Car cut off on me at a stoplight, and another time while stopped. Car seemed to slip gears a few times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled and the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The engine restarted after several attempts and resumed normally. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The crank shaft position sensor and cam shaft position sensor were both replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I have a 2005 nissan altima that I bought in 2008 and has had nothing but problems, first had to replace the steering knuckle because the steering was going out ($400) than had to replace the motor mounts, struts, inner/outer tie rods, I have no heat when at idle, while putting new tires on again, I also learned my floor boards are almost rusted through, and now I can not even drive my car because about 3 weeks ago it started sucking down oil ( 4 qts within a 3-6 hour time frame) and it's smoking bad out the tail pipe because of the head gasket/piston rings caused by a faulty pre-cat, and told I need to replace the engine. I see there is a recall for the 2.5l engine for this issue but on a 2006 model, what about my 2005 model with same engine?? Searching the internet I find hundreds if not thousands of people having this same issues in 2002-2006 altima's, obviously there is a problem with these engines and nissan should be held accountable!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and was repaired. After the repair was performed, the contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the fuel pump, alternator and battery terminal cables would have to be replaced. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the ECM but the technician disagreed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technicians advised him that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 149,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact was successfully able to maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer informed him they were unsure what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. She was referred to a dealer and informed of the recall for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). A few weeks later the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was notified and informed the contact her VIN was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/05/13*lj updated 2/4/2013
While driving in the highway vehicle lost power and engine shut off, was barely able to get to the side of the freeway before the car came to a complete stop. It was the most scary experience I have ever had in my life. The ses light came on only after loosing all control. I was told at the shop that this is a common issue with some altimas and that they had a recall.
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.
Rattling noise in engine, unusual engine vibration and muffler sound coming from engine. This can be dangerous this screw is located in the engine and could cause $7500 dollars of damage. If this screw was to come loose it could ruin engine compressor, destroy the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and power valve plates. I search to see if there was a recall on this and it seem to be or talk of it. Call dealership to see if a recall was issued. Some website suggest there was one, what has happen to quality products. If there was one they are not upholding it. Recall should never expire, for public safety. *tr..updated 10/24/12 *bf the consumer would like to retract her complaint. The vehicle has since been repaired. Updated 10/25/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to squeal. The vehicle stalled several times before reaching the intended destination. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the idle control sensor had failed. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 35,821 and the current mileage was 36,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the engine. The vehicle stalled and suddenly restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
After 20 min or so of idling in traffic, then a 10 minute freeway drive at legal speeds I was approaching the off ramp and the clutch went to the floor, no hydraulic pressure. I was able to move out of the way of traffic without incident and pull over. After 10 min of talking to my insurance company for a tow, I noticed partial pressure restored and drove slowly home. Now, with research, I have seen this is extremely common and dangerous. Too many complaints have been filed online and with nissan, yet there is no resolution and what's worse, no specific answer to the problem. I hope the federal safety agency doesn't wait for a serious injury or death to occur before this is looked into, a google search of altima clutch recall brings up over a dozen forums with numerous complaints of the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the failure was with the crank shaft position sensor. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the crank shaft position sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no further assistance was provided. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however the contact's VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 86,981. The current mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The dealer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.
I bought a car, sold "as is", because the dealership advertised the car saying "everything under the hood is in perfect working condition." this was my first time buying a car and they took advantage of it. The car is missing 2 lug nuts on the front driver side, and back passenger side wheel(I don't know how the car passed inspection) it was sold to me with no transmission fluid, when I put some in it began to leak badly(I have pictures) the very next day after purchasing the car I noticed a knocking noise in the engine and everytime I started the car it began to shake for about 10 seconds. Everyday the cars engine would make new noises, by day four the car wouldn't start. Day five it started up but it was overheating within 5 minutes of being on(I didn't know how to read the hot/cold gauge yet being that this was my first car) I tried taking it back but the dealership will not take it back. I took it to a mechanic, they said the transmission is leaking severly, the head gasket is overheating and its warped 4.0.. Its missing lug nuts, the brakes are bad, and has moisture in the oil. I stopped driving the car unless it was a emergency and while I was on the freeway oneday, the car began to shake violently and started to jump back n forth and I couldn't press the gas because it would not go. I could have been killed on the freeway. I just recently took it to another mechanic shop called arrow's transmission. They declared the entire engine a total fail and unsafe.
Motor mounts failed. Replaced rt front in 2011. Replaced front and right in june 2012, now I am told all 4 need replacing 6 weeks after replacing two.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 25 MPH when he noticed that the vehicle had surged abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to pump the accelerator pedal in order to get the vehicle to start. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and received a code that stated that the shaft sensor was over heating and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for a second diagnosis. The failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and electronic control module were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that he smelled a foul odor emitting from the vehicle and took the vehicle to his personal mechanic. The pre catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors were replaced by the mechanic. After the repair, the vehicle began to briefly pause when accelerating. The contact was informed of a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 7/23/12
2005 nissan altima. Consumer requests recall reimbursement related to ECM replacement *tgw the consumer stated the crank sensor was replaced last june.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would become resistant to starting attempts. She later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The failure progressively became worse after the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer advised that the crankshaft sensor would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a remedy was not available for the failure. The failure mileage was 49,500 and the current mileage was 50,545.
While driving the clutch pedal will loose all pressure and will fall to the floor. The vehicle must be shut off and left prior the pressure building back up in the clutch. This is extremely dangerous as the driver is unable to shift gears or put the vehicle in neutral. This is a notorious problem with all nissan altima se-r with manual gear boxes. This problem will cause an accident and get someone killed. Tt
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