Check a VIN

2005 Nissan Altima transmission problems

115 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,498. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
115
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
65,498
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Manual transmission
    27
  • Automatic transmission
    16
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    4
  • Clutch assembly
    4
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    2
  • Driveline
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Nissan Altima transmission problems in other years

19931995200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Nissan Altima transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 31Hesitation 23Transmission failure 10Harsh shifting 8Whining noise 6Won't shift 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · WV

Hello, I am the owner now of this vehicle snd I see the recalls have not been taken care of? What do I do in order to get them repaired ?

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

The cars battery and brake lights came on while driving and then after about 10 mins my gas pedal stopped working and I almost got in a really bad car accident. If i rev the car over 3000 rpms the lights go out. So while i was cruising i had to shift to natural and rev the car and shift back to drive when i needed to go faster. I brought the car to the mechanic got a new alternator and battery. When driving it home after picking it up the same thing happened after about ten mins. When the mechanic got it back he said the alternator was dead it was only putting out 3.5 volts. He figured maybe he got a defective alternator so he replaced it again with another battery. Same thing happened for the 3rd time. He said he couldn't figure it out and recommend me to bring it to the dealership. So I did and just for them to look at your car is 150 walking in the door. I explained everything to them and told them don't tell me it's my alternator and charge me 150 for information I already know. The guy said he wouldn't and a few days later calls me and tells me it's the alternator and it would cost 1000 $ to replace it. I told him again I already changed it out 3 different times with a new battery. He told me in order for them to find the issue they would have to do the alternator first and then move on from there. So I asked him ok what's gonna be the next step after I pay a 1000s dollars for something that's not going to fix the issue. He said he couldn't tell me till they did the first step. So pretty much what I got out of it was they just want to run my pockets and get as much money as the possibly could. I asked him if he could just do what ever you would do after changing the alternator and he told me nope. Also I believe this should be a recall because when I look up forms online a ton of people have this same issue and can't get answers to fix it.

Filed Jan 28, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 111,111 miles · TX · crash

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Something is wrong with the crank shaft. It runs rough it stalls and the gas mileage is very off

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Transmission · 152,773 miles · PA

Transmission slams from drive mode and then to reverse when hot in drive it slips trans mission slams when shifting at a stationary position ,slips when car is warmed up and driving on highway,slips more on inclidingroads.

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · AL

Takata recall automatic transmission went out.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 154,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While attempting to shift the vehicle from park into drive, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle had been purchased and delivered to her residence by an unknown dealer. The dealer was informed of the failure and the mechanic was able to replace the rear passenger side caliper at the contact's residence. Additionally, while driving 25 MPH, smoke emitted from the front driver's side wheel. The contact was informed that the brake rotor and caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. *tt consumer stated police informed the consumer the vehicle was not inspected.

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Transmission · DC

2005 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to cracked position sensor. *ld

Filed Dec 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 121,500 miles · FL

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.

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · AZ

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.

Questions about the 2005 Nissan Altima transmission

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 115 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Nissan Altima, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Altima transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,498 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Altima transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have bad transmission?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (506 complaints), 2016 (235 complaints) and 2014 (209 complaints).

Other 2005 Nissan Altima problems

Engine 395Body 351Electrical 97Airbags 47Acceleration 42Brakes 37Fuel system 35Steering 31Suspension 21Tires 21Driver assistance 18Lights 14Visibility 14Seat belts 9Locks 7Seats 6Wheels 5

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2005 Nissan Altima?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history