Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/23/2011 | 70000 | ||
| While transporting with my 1 and 2 year old in my vehicle driving about 30mph my vehicle suddenly shuts off. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 3 | 05/21/2011 | |
| 2005 nissan altima. consumer states several problems with vehicle to include brakes, trunk leak, relay switch *tgw the consumer stated when he purchased the vehicle, it had been traded two days prior, and the safety inspection had not been performed. the dealer told the consumer, he could keep it over the weekend and bring it back the next business day for the safety inspection so they could repair any problems. when the consumer arrived home with the vehicle, he noticed a cover for the seat belt connector was not attached and there was standing water in the spare tire wheel well. the consumer was informed the trunk problem was fixed. however, water was found in the spare wheel well again. also, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty gas relay switch. the consumer stated two weeks later, the brakes started squealing. *jb | |||
| 08/31/2010 | 78732 | ||
| I was driving north on the muskogee turn pike around mile marker 9 when i heard a noise. i felt shuttering and looked in the rear view mirrow and saw a large piece of tire flying through the air. i immediately pulled over and changed the tire. all of the tread was missing and the tire was still inflated. this caused over $1,800 in damage to my car and cause me to have to buy a new set of tires. | |||
| 05/14/2010 | 40000 | ||
| 2005 altima - when moving forward after stopping, vehicle will jerk forward. i must immediately take my foot off the gas peddle. the occurs only in low gear, after a stop, and occurs 3 to 4 times a week. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/28/2007 | 83350 | 3 | 03/31/2005 |
| 2005 nissan altima has defective crank sensor. the throttle stops working not allowing fuel to the engine therefore stalling the car even in motion. nissan has redesigned replacements but are incorrectly redesigned. even with warranty nissan refuses to remedy leaving people without cars. *jb | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 2950 | 1 | 05/14/2005 |
| I purchased my vehicle 3 months ago. at approxiamately 2950 miles, my service engine soon light came on. immediatly after that my car became sluggish and is having acceleration problems and feels like it is dragging. brought to dealer service and they said the problem is with the throttle body and they have to order a replacement part. they released the car to me. i asked them if it were okay to drive, and if doing so would it make the problem worse, they advised no, it is okay to drive. i called in 3 days later to see if the part was recieved, they stated it was not, they claim the part is on back order. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan sentra. the contact stated while refueling the vehicle, gasoline spewed back out from the filler tube. the contact stated the failure would occur often. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v269000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage) however the dealer advised his vin was not included in the recall. the repairs would be at the expense of the owner. the contact inquired about taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic but was advised by the dealer that only an authorized dealer would be able to obtain the necessary part needed to make the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current was 62,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 4 | 07/26/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the fuel system and cluster module had to be replaced with less than 800 miles on the vehicle. there was a pinging noise coming from under the mid section. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated this noise was normal. a local mechanic determined it was a broken catalytic converter. based on complaints on a website she felt that a clamp nut may be loose. this has not been addressed by the dealership. after 90 minutes in the vehicle the contact became dizzy by what she felt may be related to the exhaust system. the transmission jerked, and hesitated in low gears. the dealership has not been able to diagnose the problem with the transmission. the front windshield defroster partially defrosts the driver's side, but did not work at on the passenger's side. the vehicle has not been seen by the dealership for the defroster. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 4000 | 1 | 07/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the gauges that turn on the defroster cause the driver to take their eyes off of the road. the gas cap is at an awkward angle and too hard to turn. the contact has back problems and must sit in the driver seat at a 90 degree angle, causing the contact to be too close to the airbag. updated 03/17/06. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/07/2010 | 87900 | 1 | |
| Sensor problem - from this approximate, back to purchase of this vehicle, it has been a night-mare. insurance, insurance, insurance, sensor, sensor, sensor, emc, check engine light (2xs), are just the m/o for the 2005 nissan altima 2.5 s. please look into this matter before we have many more tradgedys!!! do this for the people. the evidence is there. my personal opinion: safety was last & inferior parts were 1st. i have documentation. please call for a more detail list. some info i do not have due to me not knowing of past & recent recalls on parts on the vehicle, therefore the dealer, replaced the part with-out my knowledge. it was not until i reviewed past receipts that recall repairs were done. i am a very unhappy customer & i am getting the run around. i hope an investigation can be started for the safety of others. the bbb auto line, etc, was another avenue i was told to take. please guide me thru this process. thank you. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2006 | 45544 | 15 | 03/31/2005 |
| Car stalling at in traffic, stop lights, and while driving. i was told to replace air filter and have fuel injector service. i did. car began stalling again. i was told to have throttle body cleaned. i did. engine light on . hose put back on. engine light on again. was told there was code for idle valve but they didn't know how to address it. they reset computer. car stalling again. barely made it across intersection to get to dealership. nissan replaced air filter, cleaned fuel injectors (again) and replaced crack shaft sensors. i just got car today. the car stalling while driving seems a bit dangerous. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 9710 | 10/28/2004 | |
| I had a gas leak from my gas tank. i had the vehicle towed to the dealer . the service people stated that they found slash in fuel tank.... appears to be claw mark from animal... found hair from animal stuck on cross member. no other damage to vehicle besides the gas tank. vehicle is still at dealer. have contacted regional dealer parts and service manager. i am waiting for him to call me back, because of the story from the dealer that the tank was clawed open, because common sence would say that this is not possible. . my concern is that if an animal can claw the tank open the gas tanks need to be recalled. | |||