10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
93,953 miles

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problem #295

Dec 172019

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima S/sl. The contact stated the floorboard in the vehicle was corroded which caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle and giving consumer a headache. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic vehicle was repaired at an auto body shop or a dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The consumer stated thta Nissan informed that nothing could be done as their vehicle is no longer in warranty.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #294

Mar 112020

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
Saw something hanging from beneath the passenger side seat. Kneeing I found rusted metal hanging and carpeting hanging through a rust hole. Checking I found the same rusting on the drivers side floor board.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #293

Nov 152019

Altima

  • 116,000 miles
Got 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, recently came to find out that my car has a feet sized rust holes showing floor carpet beneath driver and passenger seats. These rust holes at the bottom of car were not only causing safety risk for people in the car but also sends fumes, carbon monoxide, foul smells, humidity and road noise into the car interior causing health risks. I am very disappointed at quality of Nissan's automotive and Nissan authorized dealers who never informed about this defect after performing multi point inspections, even when my car was within extended warrranty period. I really hope to get justification.

- Apec, NC, USA

problem #292

Aug 302019

Altima

  • 127,000 miles
There is corrosion and rusting underneath the body of the car on both the passenger and driver side. I am not the only person who has this issue with this car.

- Dover, DE, USA

problem #291

Sep 262019

Altima

  • miles
Floor rusting out on front driver & passenger side. Broken frame in rear. Just bought car. Upon fixing floor on driver side, discovered larger hole on passenger side. Thought issue in back was suspension, but but upon inspection broken frame.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #290

Sep 202019

Altima

  • 72,000 miles
Saw something hanging from under the car. Got on my knees to see, and found a loose piece of metal about 4 inches square. Googled 2005 Altima rusted floor iboards, and found out I have the same problem as many others. Upon further investigation I saw rusted hole in floorboards

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #289

Sep 132019

Altima

  • 203,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact purchased the vehicle used from a private owner. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a hole on the bottom of the driver's side floor. The contact called luther Nissan of inver grove (1470 50th St E, inver grove heights, mn 55077, 952-479-4974) and was informed that this was a known failure. The contact was informed that there was a repair kit to remedy the failure and was provided a repair estimate of $300. The contact refused to pay for the kit. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #288

Apr 012019

Altima

  • 110,000 miles
Rusted floor panel driver side so far.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #287

Mar 202019

Altima

  • 150,000 miles
2005 Altima 2.5sl, 150000 miles. The passenger side floorboard was sagging, so I looked under the car and it was gone. The floorboard had rusted itself away and the seat is at risk of falling off in a car accident. It has rusted more than any car of its age. I bought the car used and realised this not a year after.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #286

Mar 212019

Altima

  • 116,671 miles
Floorboards/undercarriage of vehicle under front driver and passenger seats is rotted/rusted away all the way through to the carpet. Vehicle has been maintained to the highest standards all of its years and now vehicle is unsafe due to poor manufacturing practice. Appears occupants of the front seats could at some point fall through.

- Kearney, NE, USA

problem #285

Oct 172018

Altima

  • 119,478 miles
Underneath the floor boards on both sides are rusting out. The drivers side is especially bad. I have owned the car since it was new but just recently noticed this problem. Also the paint ont the hood, top and exterior review mirrors has faded. Otherwise the car seems to be in good shape. It has 119,560 miles on it and I planned on using it for a while longer. We have owned a total of 5 Nissan beginning in in 1989 and all have been good vehicles. We are currently leasing a rogue. I am hoping that Nissan will take care of this problem. Even though I have been a loyal Nissan owner for many years I'm not past changing brands, and will when this lease is up if they can't do something about these floor boards at the very least. I feel that this could cause issues in a number of ways. One is exhaust fumes entering the car, another would be objects from the road flying up through the floor and injuring the driver or passenger.

- Abingdon, VA, USA

problem #284

Feb 012010

Altima

  • miles
Front floorboards rusted through

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #283

Nov 232017

Altima

  • 116,000 miles
The floor panel on the front, driver and passenger side got rust and growing a hole.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #282

Nov 162017

Altima

  • 145,000 miles
There is a hole on the driver's side floor pan from the rust. This was not know until mechanic showed me.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #281

Nov 072017

Altima

  • 152,000 miles
Upon inspection prior to trying to privately sell my car, it was found that the floorboards were rusting out and there are actual hole on the underside of the car. Apparently, upon me googling, this is a known design issue (rather than normal wear and tear) for Nissan between 2002-2006. To fix the car will cost me more than it is worth. Not only that, but holes in the floorboards are also a huge safety concern.

- Bear, DE, USA

problem #280

Nov 012017

Altima

  • miles
Hole on passenger side due to rust/corrosion

- Fairview, NJ, USA

problem #279

Sep 282017

Altima

  • 152,000 miles
I had a big hole on my passenger side as well as driver side on floor. My passenger airbag lights on. If anyone can help me out that will be so useful for me. Please take an action as soon as possible. Thanks.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #278

Aug 012016

Altima

  • 105,000 miles
The drivers side floor board is rusted through. This is a known problem and a safety issue not to mention you can smell exhaust fumes. Nissanproblems, com says: "a class-action lawsuit filed in the northern district of Illinois" but Nissan is turning their back saying this is not a defect.

- Deforest, WI, USA

problem #277

Aug 102017

Altima

  • 150,000 miles
Floor boards drivers and passengers completely rusted threw. The rest of the car has no rust. Has been noted many times in 2002 to 2006 Altima's even a class action lawsuit filed against them. This is dangerous as there is a hole threw to the ground right under you feet when you are driving.

- Carol Stream, IL, USA

problem #276

Jun 152017

Altima

  • 83,200 miles
I am the original owner of 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5sl, paid $25000 and I also bought extended warranty on this vehicle, always serviced by Nissan dealer, I do have all the records of dealer visit.no body mentioned me up to now that there is a heavy rust under driver side.I have only 83000 miles on this car and always kept in garage.I went to Nissan dealer and they are asking $2500 to fix this issue, I am feeling unsafe to drive, I do see that every one have same issue.this is the biggest safety issue, I need your help for this recall as soon as possible.passenger side have same issue too. Now I do have a big hole under my carpet. My wife don't. want to drive and I am also scared to drive.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

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