Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on November 14, 2007 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Altima?

Owners have filed 1,091 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (351 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (259).

How many 2005 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?

48 of 1,091 complaints report a crash and 18 a fire; 62 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

1 recall and 1,091 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Altima.

recalls

1,091

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Nissan Altima recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 07V527000 · reported November 14, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 653,910 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure351
Engine and engine cooling259
Engine141
Power train115
Electrical system97
Unknown or other60
Air bags47
Vehicle speed control42
Steering31
Service brakes, hydraulic29

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 28, 2026 · Engine · fire reported
While driving my 2005 Nissan Altima in active traffic with my […] child, the vehicle suddenly stalled without any warning. The engine completely shut off while in motion, creating an immediately safety hazard in live traffic conditions. Immediately after the stall, I observed oil leakage and smoke entering the cabin…

Apr 27, 2026 · Unknown or other
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima | VIN: […] To the Executive Team and Legal Counsel, I am writing this under extreme duress following a catastrophic, life-threatening vehicle failure on April 23, 2026, in Ripley, WV. While transporting my […] son, my 2005 Nissan Altima suffered a sudden engine stall, followed by the engine…

Jun 12, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding and whining sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown diagnosis was…

Jul 23, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled…

Sep 7, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
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 ?

Altima model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	5	1,047	29	28
2003	4	883	41	13
2004	1	276	14	3
2005	1	1,091	48	18
2006	3	824	43	14
2007	3	471	28	22
2008	4	1,030	54	13

Across all years, the 2013 Altima has the most complaints (2,313). All Nissan Altima years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on November 14, 2007 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Altima?: Owners have filed 1,091 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (351 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (259).
How many 2005 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?: 48 of 1,091 complaints report a crash and 18 a fire; 62 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 28, 2026.