2005 Nissan Altima: won't start

Filed Dec 24, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Aug 20, 2017 · 209,237 miles · CA

Takata recall my vehicle was in motion on the highway and my engine started to shake a little hard and when I pulled over the car turned off and wouldn't start anymore. I had to get a towing truck to get home and ever since my car doesnt start anymore it will just crank but wont start.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Fuel system · CA

My car has been checked thru a scanner since it wont start.at first it started not wanting to turn on on the first try. It did that for about a couple of months til I decided to just station it...and now it cranks as if it wants to start up but it doesnt start up. So ive replaced the camshaft sensor but it still wont start so I was told its the fuel pump that needs replacement so I was going to purchase one but was told theres a recall on such part for nissan altima 2005. What can I do to get it fixed?

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 176,000 miles · CT

I was driving myself and co worker home from work. While driving down a city street my car just stalled out and would not start. I could have been on the highway, our lives were put at risk due to a defect in the cam shaft position censor on my 2005 nissian altima. The consumer would like an update on the investigation into the camshaft position censor and the fuel pump. The consumer believed the failure was due to an incomplete recall that was performed on the camshaft censor.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · IL

Takata recall. Vehicle has had multiple issues with the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor. When dealer is notified, dealer refuses that there was a past recall on this part for the 2005 nissan altima with a 2.5 engine. Dealer will not help. This vehicle has turned off while in motion as well as stationary . This vehicle also would not start up. Local mechanic is quoted saying " vehicle's engine parts are the exact engine parts from when the car was made. The parts were never replaced.".

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

My car started making an engine rattling noise as if I needed oil. I took my car to a mechanic and had the oil and filter changed several times, but the noise continued and my check engine light came on and will not go off. The noise has gotten louder and my car hesitates when I try to accelerate. Sometimes when I try to start my car, it hesitates and will not start. The mechanic stated that it sounded like my crankshaft was going bad. I looked on the internet for those kinds of problem with my car and saw that there was a recall on this item, but my VIN didn't show that mine was one of the ones that was recalled. I am not the original owner of this vehicle, I bought it used from a car dealership. I need for this problem to be repaired without cost to me because this is not my fault.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 97,867 miles · KY

Vehicle died while coasting down the side street. Once I stopped the vehicle I put it in park and turned the key to off. When trying to restart the vehicle, the engine would crack, but would not start. This problem has been listed for a recall for the 2.5 engine but not for my 3.5 engine, and nissan will not do anything to help the situation.

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Body, Driver assistance · MS

My dashboard is cracking up n I found myself constantly buying glue it wont start even after I done had it serviced.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Acceleration · VA

After going to my destination for 35 min stopping a gas pump after getting back in the car in wouldn't crank only after 2 hours. After getting back on the highway within 5 miles in stopped on me in the middle of the highway going about 55. Sat on side of the road for 2 more hours before it started again.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Electrical · 106,500 miles · KY

If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. I have had this issue 5-7 times where the car wouldn't start or shut off while driving ( decreasing in speed).

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · IL

About 2 yrs ago the engine light came on in my nissan. I took it for a diagnostic and it came up with two codes that at this point I don't remember. However, what I was told is that I needed my crankshaft sensor replaced. I checked online for information about this sensor and I came across a recall for this sensor. Around the same time my headlights started burning out bulbs also. I also noticed there was a recall on a headlight issue. I contacted a local dealership to check my VIN to see if I qualified for the recall and I was told my VIN was supposedly one of the impacted ones. Which is too coincidental. My car stalls while running and at times will not start. And I say will, because, I brought it in to 2 different shops for replacement and neither could find a compatible sensor. They even ordered one from nissan and it did not fit and were unable to fix it. They apologized and said that I would be able to drive it but would eventually need to somehow replace it. I have since continued driving it, as it is the only vehicle I have. It has gotten worse and turns off my often. I am asking for some type of help. I am out of options. I am afraid it will one day shut off as I driving and cause a catastrophe.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 107,800 miles · FL

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.