general problems of the 2005 Nissan Altima - part 2

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2. 5 se which is becoming increasingly more difficult to start. Symptoms: when the key is turned, it will just turn over but not start. After a few tries, it does start. The motor does not cut off unexpectedly after it's started.

My wife wrecked her 2005 Altima. The car just all of sudden left the road and she couldn't control or stop it.

I took my 2005 Altima in for the sensor recall on 2/18/2008. It's been a month now and they still have not been able to fix my car. The recall was fixed but the computer will not take back in the car and the part is on backorder. If Nissan isn't making the part I'm curious if they are covering up a huge computer problem with the cars. The service dept has gave me a complete run around and can't tell me nothing. They gave me a rental car with no power options at all nothing comparable to what I had on my car. Finally decided to switch me into something else which they gave me a cheverolet to drive. That should tell me something. The main headquarters was unable to repsond to my email they must respond by phone and since my phone number was not updated in their system they just overlooked my email. I can't call in and talk to the specialist assigned to my car because they don't allow that. The specialist must call you. I would recommend not buying a Nissan it's more of a hassle and they are having to many recalls.

Got a letter stating that there was a recall that could cause engine to stop and cause a crash which has already happened to my car , it was a total loss.

I drove a 2005 Altima 2. 5s which I purchased new in April of 2005. It was maintained in accordance with Nissan recommendations. Current mileage approximately 21,000. No accidents ,and was in excellent to good condition. While driving to work I exited the highway and approached a traffic light. As I approached the light, the car began to jerk and stalled. Prior to the stall there was no indication of any problem with the car and no warning lights to signal a problem. Upon stalling the oil light came on and then quickly shut off again. I tried to start the car. The car started right away and began the same jerking motion. As I came to the next light I was able to turn right and pull the car over to the side of the road just as the car came to a stall a second time. I called Nissan. While on the phone, I noticed smoke coming out of the hood of my vehicle. In a matter of seconds the smoke became darker. I realized that the car was on fire. I exited the vehicle. While on the phone with the 911 operator,flames came out of the hood. Over the course of the last three and one-half weeks I have been in contact with Nissan regarding the car fire and warranty. Nissan took two weeks to send an engineer to look at the car, and it has been over a week since the engineer visited, and I still have not been told what recourse was available other than the fact that I may have to go to arbitration with Nissan to seek any damages. I have seen nothing but a complete disregard for professionalism and service from a company which touted itself as a service-oriented organization. I hope this complaint drew your attention to the need for a serious inquiry into potential problems associated with the 2005 Altima. Car fires which occur in new vehicles were a dangerous matter, and I am disappointed that Nissan has not dealt with this issue in a more appropriate way. Everyone involved was fortunate no one was injured or killed.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Altima brand new last year. The car has been in for service up to six times. The past two times has me concerned. The car drops to 20 mph with no warning. I am a single mother with a 2yr old son and I compute 60 miles on way to work on 2 busy interstate everyday. The dealership is replacing the computer system in my car this time but makes me aware that this make not solve the problem.

While driving down the highway I noticed my car was not accelerating when I stepped on the gas. My "service engine light" also went on. The car stalled, and had to be towed back to the dealer. This happened one week after purchasing the car. Since then I have had it back to the dealer six times for the same problem. The car is a 2005 Altima 2. 5sl. As I'm writing this my car is back at the dealer. . . . Again towed in!!!.