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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2007-11-13 · campaign 2007-364
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor can malfunction causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to prevent stalling.
Owner complaints (1,091)
Owners filed 1,091 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Nissan Altima (48 crashes, 18 fires, 62 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 234).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 351 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 259 | |
| Engine | 141 | |
| Power train | 115 | |
| Electrical system | 97 | |
| Unknown or other | 60 | |
| Air bags | 47 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 42 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Nissan Altima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Nissan Altima 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Nissan Altima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Altima 2.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Altima 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Altima 3.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Altima 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Altima 3.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.