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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 234 repairs.
2005 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 40 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
| 61380 mi C $855 |
Lights replaced around the rear license plate. |
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Airbag light was flashing and indicated a bad seatbelt sensor. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 62500 mi US $1300 |
Replaced A/C Compressor which had broken. |
| 90000 mi US $520 |
Replaced leaking low pressure AC hose. Replaced leaking low pressure AC hose. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53620 mi C $750 |
AC was not working, they diagnosed the problem, fixed the leak and recharged the system |
| 101060 mi | There was a reported leak in one of the hoses to the A/C unit. We were told that it would have to be repaired in the spring and we'd have to do a recharge. |
| 102700 mi US $150 |
AC was blowing hot air |
| 74400 mi C $2800 |
Alternator failed, needed to be replaced |
| 62000 mi US $250 |
A/C leak at junction of hard/soft underhood high- and low-pressure lines. Independent shop installed refurbished soft lines. |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
alternator died need to be replaced |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi | replace alternator under warranty |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
AC Compressor return hose was leaking. Replaced with new genuine one. |
| 103000 mi US $40 |
Solenoid on original starter began to fail intermittently. Replaced complete starter with a new one. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced alternator and battery |
| 78000 mi US $450 |
upper AC hose was leaking where the metal fitting attached to the hose. |
| 250000 mi US $1000 |
BATTERY RADIATOR BEARINGS/HUBS FRONT AXLES |
| 88200 mi US $25 |
Left blinker did not work. A wire was jammed and shorted inside left rear light. Wire replaced. |
| 157900 mi US $400 |
bad alternator |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 53000 mi US $75 |
Replaced blower motor resistor. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | the rear window heater not work. the dealer figured that the control unit box needs to be replaced. the heater on the rear window didn't get heated. fixed under warranty |
| 83700 mi C $300 |
daylight module is not functional; no hot air due to air in the cooler |
| 20000 mi | rear door window regulator replaced under warranty |
| 69440 mi C $93 |
replaced door speakers replaced door speakers |
| 81840 mi C $500 |
Climate control thermostat replacement |
| 84940 mi C $1200 |
The AC pump broke and started making noise. AC no longer works and the broken pump causes the car to idle low and drive rough. |
| 180000 mi US $1000 |
In addition the starter was going bad as it was very difficult to start the car multiple times in a day. I ended up getting rid of this car two days later and buying a new one. |
| 140000 mi US $700 |
AC compressor seized, and since it was belt driven, it caused the engine to shut off after being on for just a few seconds. Had to have it towed to the repair shop, where they replaced the compressor. Also had them replace my spark plugs. |
| 143000 mi | AC compressor died. After been replaced only 4 months before. |
| 57660 mi | Daytime running lights inoperative, passenger side High beam not working. Owner determined the problem was with the daytime running light module. Dealer confirmed diagnosis and ordered replacement module. Daytime running light module replaced. |
| 89780 mi C $500 |
replaced alternator |
| 104160 mi C $1000 |
rear window motor |
| 177000 mi US $140 |
A/C not effective if outside temp > 80F. Recharged coolant. |
| 194000 mi US $90 |
Grounding cables were replaced. Connecting areas disintegrated. |
| 107800 mi US $700 |
Replaced AC compressor. Replaced A/C compressor. |
| 150000 mi US $1100 |
AC compressor and accumulator require replacement. |
| 157000 mi US $350 |
Compressor expansion valve replaced. |
| 135000 mi | Switch that operates power windows |
| 32000 mi | Audible gurgling noise under dashboard on acceleration. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 62000 mi US $500 |
A/C lines. |
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