I noticed rust flakes on the ground under the front of the car. There is a large rust hole (about 6"X6") in the front passenger side floorboard. The front driver side has a slightly smaller hole. The body shop estimate is $1425 to repair - they have seen other Altima with this problem. Called 1-800-nissan1 to register a complaint and was told "there is nothing Nissan can do at this time". I purchased the car new in June 2005.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a state inspection, it was determined that there was severe corrosion underneath the driver side floorboard. In addition, there were large holes. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available. MA 10/22/2015

- Dayton, VA, USA

Severe rust on floor boards of 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S. Hole approximately 6" diameter has rusted through the floor boards, leaving the carpet wet after driving through rain. Noticed de, 2014 also, engine oil pan has rusted through, oil leaking through the pan. No, not through the gasket or the seal, through a perforation in the oil pan. Noticed at 80kmiles, Aug, 2015

- Cumberland, NY, USA

The Nissan dealership, kelly Nissan of stoneham MA, informed me that there was a hole in the floor board due to rust. The rust seems localized to an area about 1 foot X 1 foot on both the driver and passenger side floor boards. I believe this is a hazardous situation for driver and passenger. I believe this rusting is due to a manufacturing defect because of the localized nature of the rust.

- Lexington, MA, USA

Noticed metal hanging off bottom of car on the passenger side while it was parked in a parking lot. Got home and discovered that the coating underneath the car is peeling off and that the floor board is rusting through. At 10 years old, this should not be happening. I have a 16 year old car and it is fine. This car was recalled and treated not long after I bought it because I live in a salt state. This is a safety issue as a passenger could fall through the bottom of the car. I will be contacting Nissan on Monday but I doubt they will do anything about it. (Altima 3.5 sl-V6)

- Troy, IL, USA

As you well know by now, the numerous documented issues with 2002-2006 Nissan Altima has alas reached my Nissan Altima. Floorboard is rusting intensely but I am not do rich so can't afford the thousands of dollars that every mechanic (I paid to inspect by the way) is quoting me. Nothing much to add to this description because no one is going to do anything about this anyway. Issue has been on local newscasts so my insignificant contribution of filing complaint is strictly to join the cause in mind and spirit. By no means trying to sound insensitive instead truthful; it's clear someone will have to die before things change, just hope isn't is me.

- Rosedale, NY, USA

In 2013 I took my car to an auto body shop to have them fix my bumper and they realized a hole underneath my passenger floor. They told me it was completely rotted through and I had the problem fixed at the cost 700 dollars. Now its 2015 and I'm having the same problem all over again. I don't really want to put this money back into this car if it's just going to happen again 2 years. Nissan really needs to figure out what they're going to do with this problem. I see a lot of other people having the same problem and they're doing nothing about it this is a safety concern someone could possibly fall through the floor.

- East Providence , RI, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed that there were holes in the floor board of the vehicle underneath the driver and passenger side area. The contact mentioned that the failure was due to corrosion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- West Hempstead, NY, USA

When I was working on the brakes on my 2005 Nissan Altima, I placed my floor jack underneath the car I realized the drivers side floor board is starting to rust through to the inside of the car. When I went to passenger side the floor board was starting to do the same thing. Both sides are starting to rot all the way through to the inside of the car. I find this unbelievable that a car that is so well kept could have this problem. This is something Nissan needs to recognize as a design flaw. I have had other vehicles that never had floor boards rust away so prematurely. If Nissan does not recognize this as a design flaw this will be my last Nissan bought from the car company. I have been very loyal to the brand. I can't even imagine what the repair cost would be.

- West Hempstead , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector observed that the front driver's and passenger side floor board were rotted and rusted through. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was confirmed that the front driver's and passenger side floor boards were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Assonet, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the place where both front seats were attached had corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. MA 10/5

- Batesville, IN, USA

I am the owner of a 2005 Nissan Altima. My floor boards are rusted to a point that the carpet installation is hanging on the ground. If it rains and I ride over puddles I can feel the water.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The entire floor in front of the front seats is completely rusted through to the point that you can see the road underneath the car. Ever since I purchased the vehicle the floor had holes in it (found right after I had already bought the vehicle). This is a hazard for the passengers, very common amongst Nissan Altima and should be addressed by the manufacturer. This issue makes the car unsellable since it will never pass inspection unless a major repair is done to its body. It is unacceptable that a car would have structural issues like severe rust and Nissan not do anything about it and the NHTSA not make Nissan buy the affected vehicles back.

- Laurel, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician noticed that the passenger side floormat was visible from underneath the vehicle. The contact was informed that the lower structure of the vehicle had severe corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Milford, NH, USA

Passenger floorboard rusted out and was repaired at a collision repair shop in Dec. 2013. I felt branches and sticks through the floorboard. It was approximately 8" in diameter. In June 2015 I found where the drivers side is now rusted out. The car has been garaged the car has had deep rubber floor mats in the winter passenger side repair done at 122,000 miles driver's side repair done at 139,000 miles updated 11/08/2017

- Overland Park, KS, USA

I brought my car to Firestone to have numerous repairs done on my car 6/27/15-6/30/15. While they had the car up on the lift, the tech noticed and told me that my floor boards are rusting out and he could see clear through to my carpeting. My windows have been repeatedly getting dirty from the inside and I could never figure out why. I have asthma and I am very concerned about the fumes that are entering my vehicle. This now explains why I feel the need to use my inhaler more frequently when I'm in my car or getting out of my car on shorter trips. For instance, I have a 1.5 mile ride to the train for my commute to work. By the time I get to the train, I'll need to use my inhaler again already. My car is paid off. I had planned to keep this car as long as I possibly could so I can pay down debt. Also, I had just this past weekend spent around $700 in repairs on my car. I've taken very good care of my car (I.e., regular oil changes, tire rotation, etc.). I just want Nissan to fix the problem so I can keep my car. Other than this issue, I love my car. I've had very few minor problems with it over the years and I'm overall very happy with it, except for this issue. I hope you can get them to help everyone similarly situated...updated 09/03/15 updated 11/06/2017

- Lisle, IL, USA

This past week I had my car to the dealer for an oil change and battery. Then I took my car in for brakes. When I happened to look at the bottom of my car, I found that the floor on both the driver and passenger sides was rotting out. The dealer is always looking for problems when you take it in, but nobody mentioned the rust problem. Now I have the unexpected expense of repairing the floor. After doing research, I found out that Nissan has known of the problem for a long time now, but refuses to reimbursement or do a recall. It may not be a safety hazard, unless your foot goes through the floor, but something is not right.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Driver side floorboard is rusted out

- North Canton, OH, USA

The floor of my 2005 Nissan Altima has rusted out on both sides, this shoulld be a recall because I have read that other customers have the same problem

- Dolton, IL, USA

I had been aware there there was some rust on the driver's side floor pan. My Altima was recently taken to my mechanic and put on the lift for some maintenance and my mechanic took pictures to show me how extensive the rust had become. A significant portion of the floor under the driver's feet is missing and a large piece of metal is hanging down. The mechanic also noticed that the passenger side now has a small patch of rust.

- Brookhaven, PA, USA