2005 Nissan Altima: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 27, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · NY · crash

Car engine cuts off. After that I have no power steering, no acceleration, brakes need to be pumped. The first years of me owning the car I had the sensors replaced by auto shop and dealership under extended car warranty. Pretty much been replacing the sensors ever since for the past 8 years. I believe I replaced over 10 sensors of the time I owned my Nissan. I can be on the hallway, streets anywhere with out any warnings my car engine will stop. It has to do with turning back on the car while it's warm. That's when I seen the problem the most.

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 90,000 miles · AZ

An existing recall on this vehicle should include the 3.5l engine as well as camshaft/crankshaft and TCM. All cause similar life-threatening symptoms while driving the vehicle suddenly powers completely off briefly losing all power to lights etc, decelerate rapidly and you lose steering control and speed control. Vehicles come up on you quickly at night and even if you get the vehicle restarted you have no power in transmission and merely limp on at an idle speed. Very very dangerous. Why it wasn't included in the original 2007 recall is nissan trying to save a buck. They used the same mfg & same parts as in the 2.5l. They knowingly withheld it from being included. I also contacted them about the TCM. Keep in mind the were biting their nails after being presented with a class action suite regarding the defective TCM. Luckily for them it was dismissed temporarily. But they never mentioned any similar complaints when they responded to me and never offered any resolution to the problem.

Filed Sep 22, 2012 · Steering · 64,119 miles · MA

I was driving home from work and my steering got very hard to steer to the left and right.

Filed Nov 5, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · NY

While driving on the I-95 I began to approach slower traffic. As I proceeded to slow down, all the dash lights came on, my steering got stiff, and the car was completely off. When I pulled over and attempted to start the car again it hesitated but eventually it started. However, the most recent incident that has occur, the car no longer starts at all and only cranks but won't turn over.

Filed Mar 18, 2011 · Steering · 108,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact was driving 35 MPH when steering wheel locked up abnormally causing a loss of steering capabilities. The contact stated that he would spray wd-40 on the steering knuckle to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where he was advised that the steering knuckle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned of the possibility of the failure causing a crash. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Steering · 72,000 miles · OH

I own a 2005 nissan altima, and I recently took the car in because the power steering seemed to be going out. The steering is very difficult once you turn the wheel more than 1/4 to the right or left. When the weather is warmer, the problem is not as serious; but in cold weather, the car becomes very hard to steer. The nissan service department indicated the u-joint on the lower section of the steering column is going bad and needs to be replaced. I did a search to see if other owners were having a similar problem, and I found several blogs indicating other owners are having the same exact problem at approximately the same mileage (75,000 miles).

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Engine · AL

Consumer have a 2005 nissan altima and is concerned about the use of a faulty cam and crank sensor. *nj while entering a busy intersection, the engine shut off. As a result, the consumer lost steering and braking control. After sitting in the vehicle for a half hour, the vehicle finally started again as if nothing ever happened. The consumer contacted the dealership and was informed the problem may have been a faulty cam and crank sensor which was a known problem with the consumers year and model. The consumer stated a recall was issued and she is seeking reimbursement.