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2005 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 5% of all 1,091 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 61,302 miles.

Brakes complaints
55
5% of 1,091
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
61,302 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2004, latest Jan 31, 2021.

2005 Nissan Altima brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2004May 2006Mar 2007Feb 2009Dec 2010Aug 2013Jan 2016Jun 2018
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2004 to Jan 2021; peak Aug 2005 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (5%)
  2. 200647 (6%)
  3. 200774 (16%)
  4. 200899 (10%)
  5. 200972 (5%)
  6. 201036 (9%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201227 (6%)
  9. 201387 (4%)
  10. 201439 (4%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 201615 (3%)
  13. 201721 (5%)
  14. 201854 (24%)
  15. 201932 (14%)
  16. 202018 (11%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20225 (17%)
  19. 20234 (14%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have brake problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,302 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Altima has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 55 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Altima is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.