Noises During Shifting problems of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Five problems related to noises during shifting 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.

1 Noises During Shifting problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2014

My transmission slips and sometimes clunking noise when it shifts at low speed.

2 Noises During Shifting problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 20 mph, a loud banging noise emitted from the transmission and the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the defective transmission. Two years later, the similar failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a transmission auto center where the transmission was currently being rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800. Js.

3 Noises During Shifting problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2006

: the contact stated while accelerating the transmission hesitates to shift. And when it shifts, it is a rough transition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the ground wire. This did not correct the problem therefore the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while depressing the brake pedal the brakes squeaked and when driving at 10 mph the brakes made a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions. The first time dust was blown off the brakes. On the second and third visit the brake pads were replace. The fourth time, the brakes were determined to be 'glazed' and nothing could be done to repair the problem.

4 Noises During Shifting problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2005

I purchased my 2005 Altima 2. 5 s December 2004 and within a couple of weeks I had taken it in to the dealer that I purchased it from for a clunking noise coming front the engine area and a feeling under my feet like someone was under my car striking it with a hammer, this occurs at take off, shifting gears and coming to a stop (still down shifting), I also felt as if the transmission shifted very rough for a new car, it just really always felt like my motor was about to drop on the ground. The dealership service advisor came out to me and said that the mechanic said he could not get the car to repeat it so it should be fine. As I drove away it happened again, I was heated and called the dealer when I got home, they made me another appt. And this repeated again and again and again and again, never being repaired. Now after hitting 100k my car is great except for this darn clunking, so I researched the internet and it seems to be a common issue, engine mounts broken, mainly passenger side. So I ordered parts and had them all replaced and sure enough, I am amazed I didn't loose my motor the passenger one was almost like nothing was there, obviously this is a part that has been broken for a really long time. With so many complaints and known issues, why has this not become a recall?.

5 Noises During Shifting problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2004

While drive at 25 mph, consumer heard a pop noise and vehicle didn't shift from the first gear to the second gear. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, mechanic indicated the cable broke. Consumer indicated don't know which cable was broke and she will provide further information.




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