Four problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2005 Altima.
Oil service turned into 3k out of pocket cost in crossville TN when j and r serviced my car. They insisted on cracking open the engine block to replace gaskets that did not need repair. Caused smoking-improper pressure and other problems. Burns massive amts of oil now. Did not before the service- cyl4 floods w oil- massive problems w oil flooding since. Repaired twice- both times I was taken for more $$.
My 2005 Nissan Altima 2. 5 4 cyl qrd25 engine has had constant problems including excessive oil consumption which lead to cylinder 1 throwing a rod. Researched this problems and found 1000's of other people with the same problem. Purchased a replacement engine with 60,000 miles and the same thing is happening. No oil leaks, just uses a quart of oil/per 60 to 100 miles. Nissan is aware of this situation and has replaced several engines. I see that they are now offering an extended warranty but does not wish to help. Would like to participate in a class action lawsuit if one has begun.
Car arbitrarily stalled and cut off at low speeds and began to also jerk intermittently as if attempting to shut down while traveling at highway speeds. . . Easily this could lend to a collision!!! service engine soon indicator illuminated on dash and has remained lit. Dealer reprogrammed ecm only for stalling and jerking to continue, and service engine soon indicator to re-illuminate within 24-hours of initial "fix. " also of note, dealer repairman noted that p0420 was diagnosed stating that the catalyst system is failing and engine may need to be replace depending on oil consumption level to be determined after 1000 miles driven. Canadian recall campaign code: r86 calls for p0335 kgb sensor to be replaced by dealer whereas niacin north America's only "corrective" action is for dealers to reprogram the ecma free of charge--which, consequently, does not remedy the problem--and instead attempts to divert the computer from diagnosing the problem--a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Catalytic converter failure (and related engine failure) covered per the federal emissions warranty until 80,000 miles.
Oil consumption on 2005 v6 Nissan Altima.