On multiple occasions while driving down a highway my vehicle shuts down and will not restart with the fuel gage showing 1/4 tank. It was determined the vehicle ran out of fuel which resulted in fuel line requiring cleaning and replacement of fuel pump. Multiservice eagle tire replaced multiple fuel pumps with no success. The local nissan dealership and maintenance shop expressed no resolution regarding this problem. Multi service eagle tire removed pump to check for bent float arm and everything looked okay. When testing resistance of fuel level sensor weird reading at bottom end of spectrum and in the middle saw a high resistance reading. Possible sending unit and/or gauge cluster concern. Additionally, when filling tank the fuel gage reflects 440 miles available; this reading is usually 330. After using all available resources, repair shop returned vehicle to customer without repair. I am concerned for the safety of driver and other vehicles if this event happens again. Currently, the vehicle is shared by three teenagers and two adults. I'm concerned an accident is inevitable during heavy traffic periods.
2005 Nissan Altima fuel system complaints
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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
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?
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.
Vehicle engine stoped while approaching traffic light.was a little late in starting up again.it just died.went to autozone,gave me a code po335,which indicated a fault in the crankshaft position sensor.call the local nissan dealer and asked for a ECM reprograming,which is covered on recall ro606,nothing was done.please help.
My gas guage read half, while turning car ran out of gas. Power steering and brakes failed when engine shut off. Fortunately I was turning into inside lane on 8 lane street because it took all 5 lines to safel roll to stop. After asking nissan 700 to check fuel system senso 4/bolt 1 plug solid piece. Went to aaa $150 to check and determined guage not sensor. $600 to maybe repair part. Called nissan 6 bolts 1 plug to replace guage module with 3rd party repaired used module from another state. Module has to be sent prior to 3rd party sending part. Internet horror stories. 6-60 day turn around and vehicle cannot be driven while part is out of car. Main reason: speedometer and odometer are part of module. Module requires reprogramming to current vehicle mileage before moving. Nissan should carry parts in stock due to both dangerous safety and mileage issues related to failure of either module ar fuel sensor. I am pretty strong although 66 but youger, female or older folks in similar situations could end up in building, tree or anothe vehicle. Not knowing when car is die without warning is a dire safet issue.. Recalls should be enforced by failure numbers, not %age of failures per model. 50% of a model that sold 200 is not as dangerous as 50% of 100,000 sold. The 2005 altima ser was a very limited model of altima but oem parts should be available until at least a majority of them are off the road when the relate to safety. Nissan seems to get away with out recalls for safety recalls, high frequency issues, service guaging and from what I hear known lemon problems. Why????
Rough idle. 3 years ago it did the same thing and I had the 0'2 sensors replaced and the crankshaft position sensor replaced. I drive it in town so in the 3 years I have put about 25,000 miles on it. The service engine soon light is on now and nissan told me that I need to take it to a dealership and pay them to check out the engine and send nissan the results and they "may" reimburse me for the cost of checking it out. I just replaced the spark plugs last week because I was told them needed replaced. It ran fine for a little while now back to same things. I have noticed that it leaks a little oil, about the size of a nickel over the course of 2-3 days. There is also oil round the crankcase. Wondering why might be. Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the fuel filler hose was corroded and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000.
Catalytic converter has gone bad on low mileage, single owner, well maintained car. This is a widespread problem with 2002-2005 nissan altima. What makes the problem worse is that the converter disintegrates and gets sucked into the engine and cause engine damage and stalling. Spoke to nissan customer care and escalated to executive response team at nissan, and they are unwilling to accept responsibility for a faulty part for which they had issued 3 tsbs but refuse to accept responsibility for the defective part and subsequent damage to engine. This should be a recall or at least a warranty extension.
I see in 2007 nissan recalled the crankshaft and I was never informed of this. I took my car to sears on march 31st and brought a battery because I thought this was the problem the check engine light was still on so I took my car to my mechanic today 4-1-14 and was told not only do I have to replace my crankshaft sensor, but my speed sensor and my fuel pump system which is going to cost me a total of $1395.66 to repair is there anything I can do about this since nissan never informed me of the problem with the crankshaft in 2007?
Car will not accelerate and creeps along in limp home mode. Its vehicle speed control problem is exactly the same as the federal safety agency recall 13v43000 of sept. 26, 2013, that affects nissan infiniti models. After stopping and restarting once or twice the problem will disappear. In traffic this is very dangerous. It happens 2 or 3 times a year.
The car stalled out... Almost got hit.... Had the throttle body replaced..looked online and saw there was a recall for this year model and part...got in touch with nissan and they said there was no recall on this particular VIN..from what I read all nissan altima's were recalled for this part..I also did not receive notice. Can someone check this VIN ast and let me know ...thank you...ps this car has very low mileage and is well maintained.
I would start the car and it would hesitate I took it in to goodyear they said it had a bad sensor have to do with the fuel senor they changed it and as time has passed it still does the same thing nissan wont fix it until the engine light goes on ive gone through these complaints here on this site and all are exactly like mine, you start the car and it seems like it wants to start but doesn't I have to try it a few times then it will start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel sensor and the fuel pressure regulator. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
While transporting with my 1 and 2 year old in my vehicle driving about 30mph my vehicle suddenly shuts off.
2005 nissan altima. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgw the consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. The dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. When the consumer arrived home with the vehicle, he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well. The consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. However, water was found in the spare wheel well again. Also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. The consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. *jb the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the rear wheel bearings replaced. However, the warranty company stated the bearings were not covered under warranty. The warranty company stated their denial of coverage was based on the fact, the vehicle was front-wheel drive. Updated 07/19/12
2005 altima - when moving forward after stopping, vehicle will jerk forward. I must immediately take my foot off the gas pedal. The occurs only in low gear, after a stop, and occurs 3 to 4 times a week.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, gasoline spewed back out from the filler tube. The contact stated the failure would occur often. The contact referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage) however the dealer advised his VIN was not included in the recall. The repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The contact inquired about taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic but was advised by the dealer that only an authorized dealer would be able to obtain the necessary part needed to make the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current was 62,000.
"sensor" problem" - from this approximate, back to purchase of this vehicle, it has been a night-mare. Insurance, insurance, insurance, sensor, sensor, sensor, emc, "check engine light (2xs), are just the m/o for the 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s. Please look into this matter before we have many more tradgedys!!! Do this for the people. The evidence is there. My personal opinion: "safety" was last & inferior parts were 1st. I have documentation. Please call for a more detail list. Some info I do not have due to me not knowing of past & recent recalls on parts on the vehicle, therefore the dealer, replaced the part with-out my knowledge. It was not until I reviewed past receipts that recall repairs were done. I am a very unhappy customer & I am getting the run around. I hope an investigation can be started for the "safety" of others. The bbb auto line, etc, was another avenue I was told to take. Please guide me thru this process. Thank you.
2005 nissan altima has defective crank sensor. The throttle stops working not allowing fuel to the engine therefore stalling the car even in motion. Nissan has redesigned replacements but are incorrectly redesigned. Even with warranty nissan refuses to remedy leaving people without cars.
Car stalling at in traffic, stop lights, and while driving. I was told to replace air filter and have fuel injector service. I did. Car began stalling again. I was told to have throttle body cleaned. I did. Engine light on . Hose put back on. Engine light on again. Was told there was code for idle valve but they didn't know how to address it. They reset computer. Car stalling again. Barely made it across intersection to get to dealership. Nissan replaced air filter, cleaned fuel injectors (again) and replaced crack shaft sensors. I just got car today. The car stalling while driving seems a bit dangerous.
Dt*: the contact stated the gauges that turn on the defroster cause the driver to take their eyes off of the road. The gas cap is at an awkward angle and too hard to turn. The contact has back problems and must sit in the driver seat at a 90 degree angle, causing the contact to be too close to the airbag. Updated 03/17/06.
Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle. There was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal. A local mechanic determined it was a broken catalytic converter. Based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose. This has not been addressed by the dealership. After 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. The transmission jerked, and hesitated in low gears. The dealership has not been able to diagnose the problem with the transmission. The front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger's side. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster.
I purchased my vehicle 3 months ago. At approxiamately 2950 miles, my service engine soon light came on. Immediatly after that my car became sluggish and is having acceleration problems and feels like it is dragging. Brought to dealer service and they said the problem is with the throttle body and they have to order a replacement part. They released the car to me. I asked them if it were okay to drive, and if doing so would it make the problem worse, they advised no, it is okay to drive. I called in 3 days later to see if the part was recieved, they stated it was not, they claim the part is on back order.
I had a gas leak from my gas tank. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer . The service people stated that they found " slash in fuel tank.... Appears to be claw mark from animal... Found hair from animal stuck on cross member". No other damage to vehicle besides the gas tank. Vehicle is still at dealer. Have contacted regional dealer parts and service manager. I am waiting for him to call me back, because of the story from the dealer that the tank was clawed open, because common sence would say that this is not possible. . My concern is that if an animal can claw the tank open the gas tanks need to be recalled.
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