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2005 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 4% of all 1,091 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 25,143 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
46
4% of 1,091
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
25,143 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2004, latest Oct 26, 2018.

2005 Nissan Altima suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2004Jun 2005May 2006Jan 2008Feb 2009Aug 2012Feb 2014Oct 2018
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2004 to Oct 2018; peak Jan 2008 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year

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

  1. 200546 (4%)
  2. 200632 (4%)
  3. 2007128 (27%)
  4. 200833 (3%)
  5. 200954 (3%)
  6. 201038 (10%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201223 (5%)
  9. 2013305 (13%)
  10. 2014141 (13%)
  11. 201577 (8%)
  12. 201619 (3%)
  13. 201715 (4%)
  14. 20186 (3%)
  15. 201915 (6%)
  16. 202012 (8%)
  17. 20216 (9%)
  18. 20223 (10%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Nissan Altima, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 25,143 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most suspension complaints (305), compared with 46 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Altima is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.