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2005 Nissan Altima consumer reviews

$17,450 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 Altima Nissan
(118 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.5
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Great family car and very economical

I bought this car used and fell in love with it. It is very comfortable. I get great gas mileage and as long as you change the oil like you should it will run great for you. I have only had to change the brakes and rotors on the car. Everything else seems fine. Elderly people love the size and comfort also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car and runs like a champ

Great car .. Runs like a champ .. Spacious .. very few issues. Repair issues reasonable to fix. Will definitely consider buying another Altima for next purchase

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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had car for 9 years, put 155,000 miles on it

good car, would've just swappped the engine if i could go back, lasted me till 193,400 miles before engine oil started mixing with antifreeze and engine had to be replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Average car

Fits all needs but could be more roomy and get better fuel mileage. Rides OK . Back seat is fairly comfortable. Needs more seat positions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very efficient car

This car met all my needs, good on gas , had enough leg room , huge trunk,drives really well ... absolutely loved it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sturdy Car

My parents bought this car for me when I was 17 yo.. that was 7 years ago. The car has been backed into and totaled but it just keeps going. The steering is stiff and ride isn't as smooth as it was but I know it's gonna get me from point A to B. Even with a few bangs around the exterior, the car looks stylish and modern.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's a car

It's a nice car it has good pick up for a 4 cylinder it has good leg room and a decent int. their is plenty on trunk space for stuff .and it drives decent .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Runs good but has rot.

My Altima has 126600 miles. The engine runs great and it is a very comfortable car. That's the good. The bad is the floor boards are both rotting out which Nissan will do nothing about. Also the transmission is beginning to shift very hard from 1st to 2nd and the passenger side headlight constantly burns out. Needless to say I will not be buying another Nissan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Perfect but not too reliable!!

I have currently own this vehicle..the interior design is very nice for an older model.but i have spent alot of money ever since i bought this used car.the catalytic converter of Nissan is not the best out there.the transmission needs to be replaced specially if you buy it with the high mileage.overall it's not a reliable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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An Amazing Car

Spacious Interior features Road friendly Excellent Performance Classic Exterior design Cargo cabin space Power steering

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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