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2005 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 231 repairs.
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2005 Nissan Altima other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

104000 mi

US $450
Broken lug nuts on multiple tires. Had the shop pull all 4 tires off and replace all broken or damaged lug nuts. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $21
Passenger side door handle broke while opening the door. Purchased a new one and installed it. 
111000 mi

US $25
Rear Driver side Door handle broke. Replaced the handle with a new one. 
120000 mi

US $160
Broken driver side door handle 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

55200 mi

US $200
Weld clutch pedal assembly 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

132100 mi

US $300
Passenger side mirror broke off. Unsure if this was from a collision or not. Broke off while driving. 
139380 mi

C $40
Previous owner had broken off gas cap cover release lever and bent/broken gas cap cover/lid, replaced both the lever and the lid, as well as the spring on the lid. Time for painting not included. 
107700 mi

US $75
Pin in door hinge was worn. Entire hing had to be replaced. 
85200 mi

US $550
Rear seatbelt retractor was starting to fail. Part was ordered and was to be repaired under warranty, however, Nissan shipped wrong part. 
86000 mi seatbelt retractor replaced under the car manufacturer's seatbelt warranty 
147000 mi

US $1700
Fuel door hinge is broken. Fuel door will not close completely. Indoor fuel door release is useless. 
66960 mi

C $20
Hood prop arm storage clip broken. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

56000 mi Completely lost all power. Vehicle shut down. When tried to crank up with the key in ignition, nothing. HOwever, when pop the remote, lights flashes. Battery full (checked by O'reilly AND Autozone). TomPeacock Dealer did not provide alternative vehicle Same problem eventhough the engine has been replaced! Vehicle shut down on freeway. TomPeacock on North freeway Houston,TX could not fix. The car has been shut down AGAIN. No response from deal even though tryin' 2 contact 'em. Already talked 2 NissanNort 

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2005 Nissan Altima Other Problems

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