Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Nissan Altima

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1,370 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V527000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
653,910
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-14
Owners notified
2007-12-31

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body295104,704 mi
Engine and engine cooling19774,000 mi
Engine14397,000 mi
Electrical system7778,000 mi
Power train6292,000 mi
Unknown or other62110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4362,300 mi
Vehicle speed control4179,900 mi
Air bags3998,000 mi
Structure3387,000 mi
Steering2887,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2740,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1890,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system18130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1736,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1640,500 mi
Tires1517,852 mi
Suspension1372,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields12109,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1085,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline962,000 mi
Exterior lighting846,500 mi
Seat belts898,000 mi
Service brakes8110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor719,000 mi
Air bags: frontal673,000 mi
Structure: body: door621,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5110 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights51 mi
Seats587,000 mi
Structure: frame and members590,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly4130 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)445,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper419,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads424,000 mi
Suspension: rear45,000 mi
Visibility430,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery324,189 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3183,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)386,000 mi
Equipment314,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Fuel system, other345,544 mi
Latches/locks/linkages330,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch313,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt38,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module23,100 mi
Air bags: side/window22,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring231,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline21,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2103,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility2180,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system22,950 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter24,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly213,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars2—
Suspension: front238,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut22,600 mi
Tires: sidewall2100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system24,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear241,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly27,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels2135,000 mi
Wheels: rim2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module144,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay164,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid19,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor1210,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe19,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner195,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift12,820 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap14,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1400 mi
Power train: driveline135,000 mi
Seat belts: front115,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner126,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist150,750 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1700 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire12,820 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal181,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior140,000 mi
Wheels: hubcap/cover144,631 mi

The 2004 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.