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2005 Nissan Altima Steering Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 3% of all 1,091 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest steering complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,000 miles.

Steering complaints
31
3% of 1,091
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Altima steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2005, latest Jun 12, 2025.

2005 Nissan Altima steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2005May 2006Oct 2008Mar 2010Sep 2012Jun 2014Jun 2018
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Jun 2025; peak Jan 2006 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Altima model year

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

  1. 200531 (3%)
  2. 200615 (2%)
  3. 200717 (4%)
  4. 200837 (4%)
  5. 2009859 (56%)
  6. 201020 (5%)
  7. 201112 (5%)
  8. 201217 (4%)
  9. 201394 (4%)
  10. 201458 (5%)
  11. 201548 (5%)
  12. 201616 (3%)
  13. 201716 (4%)
  14. 201812 (5%)
  15. 20193 (1%)
  16. 202013 (8%)
  17. 20217 (10%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have steering problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most steering complaints?
The 2009 Nissan Altima has the most steering complaints (859), compared with 31 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Altima is classified under steering. 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.