Used 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Stuck with a Lemon
joeloeb, 11/25/2004
Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My brand new Altima, less than 1K miles started making a loud noise, coming from the engine. Took it back to the dealer, they said it was the alternator. They had to order a new one. 4 weeks later still no part and the car is undriveable. I have received little satisfaction dealing with the dealership and even less dealing with Nissan USA. They don't know when the part will be in, meanwhile I have a car with 1,000 mile on it, that I am paying for and can't drive. They refuse to take the part out of one of the cars on their lot. Shows you where there allegiance lies, definitely not with the their purchasing customers.
Buyer Beware!!!!!!
Chelsey, 04/02/2009
Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Be careful about the reviews, this car starts giving you ALOT of trouble about the third year, crank shift sensor replaced THREE TIMES, fuel pump replaced in 2008 and again this week in 2009. Rotors went on back brakes at 42,000 miles. Two sets of tires. From what I have read this has happened to many owners of the Altima. This car is a major lemon! This was my first and last Nissan. I am trading it in this weekend as from what I read the catalytic converter and transmission are the next to go.
Beware!
Nathan, Hannibal, MO, 02/22/2016
Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 19 people found this review helpful
When test driving this car I thought it was peppy and cornered very well. After having it for 3 months I had to replace the camshaft sensors, ignition coil, and spark plugs. A month later I was told my catalytic converter was shot. Now that I've owned it for ten months i need to have the tie rods and power steering pump fixed. DO NOT BUY THIS P.O.S.!
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Unhappy with Nissan
Erin, 12/23/2008
Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first Nissan and I have been very disappointed with the car. The brakes rotors and all went at 40,000, I have replaced the tires all the way around twice Nissan told me that the tires that they put on the car were garbage. They recalled the car for the crank shaft sensor and also had to replace the fuel pump. Yesterday, I noticed it was leaking a small amount of antifreeze. I am looking into buying a Honda or Toyota within the next week, I am afraid that this car is going to be a money pit.
Stalling issues
JT, 06/15/2006
Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car looks great and is usually fun to drive. The 2.5 engine is really loud at high speeds. When driving on the freeway for an hour or more at a time, the transmission gets stuck and will try to idle in 3rd gear when it comes to a stop, causing the car to stall. The Nissan dealer could not find any problems and they didn't know what to do about it. The problem has gotten worse on each trip that I've taken.
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