2005 Nissan Altima: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

Transmission shift erratic from 1 to second on upshifting and clunks hard from 2 to 1 on slowing down.

Filed Jun 1, 2017 · Transmission · GA

Transmission rough shifting between gears. It hesitates while accelerating and then stops or jerks.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Transmission · 50,167 miles · NY

My transmission slips and sometimes clunking noise when it shifts at low speed.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 134,000 miles · CA

While driving my 2005 nissan altima, it appears to have shifting issues that are known to nissan. Nissan needs to step up to the plate and stand by their product. Hard shift from 1st to 2nd at initial start up. Also have shifting issues from 3rd to 4th. The shifting from 3/4 is when vehicle is at operating temps. There is a very hard shift and delay in shift. I have called several dealers, and all claim not to have any recalls or bulletins, or deny hearing of any shifting issues. Very poor customer service. Going into 4th from 3rd, vehicle seems to have a delay and stalls, unit revs, and finally kicks into gear.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Transmission · 100 miles · CA

I purchased my 2005 altima 2.5 s december 2004 and within a couple of weeks I had taken it in to the dealer that I purchased it from for a clunking noise coming front the engine area and a feeling under my feet like someone was under my car striking it with a hammer, this occurs at take off, shifting gears and coming to a stop (still down shifting), I also felt as if the transmission shifted very rough for a new car, it just really always felt like my motor was about to drop on the ground. The dealership service advisor came out to me and said that the mechanic said he could not get the car to repeat it so it should be fine. As I drove away it happened again, I was heated and called the dealer when I got home, they made me another appt. And this repeated again and again and again and again, never being repaired. Now after hitting 100k my car is great except for this darn clunking, so I researched the internet and it seems to be a common issue, engine mounts broken, mainly passenger side. So I ordered parts and had them all replaced and sure enough, I am amazed I didn't loose my motor the passenger one was almost like nothing was there, obviously this is a part that has been broken for a really long time. With so many complaints and known issues, why has this not become a recall?

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 2,000 miles · NH

New 2005 altima 3.5 se bought august 2005 1st month I had noticed a vibration in the steering at high speeds, and the vehicle pulling/drifting from left to right. This concern makes the vehicle unsafe to drive because you do not have a sense of control when driving, in addition when driving on a highway for a long period of time the vibration in the wheel makes your hands and arms fall asleep. It is always necessary after an hour or hour and a half to pull over and give your arms/ hands a rest. The dealer addressed this concern by balancing the wheels by road force balance (corrected specs - 21lbs road force down to 7lbs) no alignment issues were noticed. After 3 tips to the dealership for the vibrations I had noticed a clunk in the front end, it ended up being a strut that needed to be replaced. With the next trip the dealership the vibration in the steering was now evident at all speeds, it was still drifting, and a new "hum" had developed at random times while driving. The dealer unable to verify any of my concerns suggested that I go for a ride with the service manger. After that ride he suggested that I have my tires swapped for new ones of another brand. On my next trip to the dealer they swapped all 4 of my tires for another brand name and re-aligned the front suspension and front end. Throughout the winter the car ran ok other than some electrical problems that would kill my battery and the rear pillar airbags coming out. It was not until the spring that I was forced to bring my car down again for the vibration in the steering wheel and the clunk in the front end. The dealer could not verify any clunk in the front end but agreed that there is again a vibration and remedied the problem by adjusting the steering rack pre-load. Initially the vibration was reduced, but within a month it was back. The service manager admitted that adjusting the steering rack pre-load was only a "temporary fix" a "bandaid for the problem".

Filed May 5, 2006 · Engine, Steering · NC

Purchased a 05 altima in june of 2004. I have had nothing but problems. I took the car in at 19,000 and told them my car shakes and there is a ticking in the front end. Sounds like it is coming from the engine. You can feel the shaking in the seats, gear shift and steering wheel. Not to mention the shaking continues to knock my windows out of place. The shaking happens when your are sitting at a stop light and while driving. They told me that I would need to replace tires and alignment. I did the alignment. They then said that the ticking was normal and the shaking was normal. So being a young female I was took them for there word. I then was driving about 35 MPH and the right front tire blew out. I was able to pull over, no one was hurt. Called nissan said tires were not covered under warranty. So I went to an outside tire dealer to have replaced, was told rim was bent. Again called nissan was told that was my problem. So I purchased a new set of rims. Just started to face the fact that I would have to deal with the shaking and noise. About 2 months ago returned to the dealer because along with the shaking and noise now there is a loud clunking on the right passenger side. Was told tires need to be replace, alignment and balance. Also get this right front passenger rim bent. Again! Said it was the roads. Took to tire dealer. Rim was bent. He did his part, took it back to dealer. They have had my car more times in the last 2 months then I care to remind myself. But has been no fix to any of my issues. At closing of repair ticket was told ticking noise they did not know where it was coming from but they were pretty sure it was not the engine. The shaking was from a broke rack and pinion. So now that I am over my 36,000 mile warranty. I need to pay over 1300.00 to have repaired. I feel like this car is a lemon and I am now stuck. I am very upset with this lack of concern nissan has with my issues. I need help getting my car repaired.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Transmission · 2,500 miles · GA

When accelerating, the car attempts to change gears and hesitates before changing into the next gear. When hesitating, the car loses acceleration and sometimes when it does change into the next gear, there is a loud clunk noise. It only happens occasionally. The dealership has already replaced the transmission solenoid pack but that has not fixed the problem.