2003 Nissan Altima electrical problems

Filed Mar 27, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · WA

I note some nissan altimas havr recalls on camsensor and speedsensonsor. This vehicle has same problems. Vehicle shuts off on the road cam sensor was changed but was good for a couple years does the same mechanic says faulty plastic clip. Also vehicle gets stuck in low gear while driving and the car will have to be pulled iver restarted to get it to reset otherwise car will run in low gear at high rpms.. I noticed recalls on the nissan altima for for these sensors. However not this model according to the dealer.

Filed Mar 29, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · CA

Engine overheats while driving.. When heater is on car power fails when driving at high and low speeds. Battery dies and battery drains when car is off

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Electrical · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start several times. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers (bedford nissan, 18115 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146, (855) 981-4531) and (ganley's mayfield nissan, 6060 mayfield rd, mayfield heights, oh 44124, (440) 449-9500). Both dealers stated that they completed recall repairs, but the contact was uncertain if the vehicle was repaired. The condition was the same as prior to the recall. The contact was not provided with a diagnosis to remedy the failure from the dealer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a tune-up but, months later, it continued to fail to start intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The recall details, VIN, and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · MD

Everything I have had to replace/repair on this car is linked to recalls, but nissan is denying this & refusing to help. They said my vehicle was not part of any recalls but everything that's failing is related. It has died on me in the middle of highway traffic w/ my child in the car several times. This car is defective & no one from nissan is concerned!!!! Butterfly screw/valve issues, cam/crank shaft issues--related to engine cooling, high oil consumption; alternator failing; oil leaking

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · AR

Nissan altima recall I was driving down the road an my 03 nissan died an would not start back it doesn't turn over.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 209,982 miles · TN

Loss of all power while driving

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 122,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving low speeds. In addition, the service engine soon light constantly illuminated. The contact was able to get the vehicle operational after manually restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM, crank cam position sensor, and cam position sensor malfunctioned and needed to be reprogrammed and replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Updated 02/23/16*lj; break down happening daily andservice engine light to come up updated 04/24/18*jb

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Like many others my 2003 nissan altima has stalled in traffic while driving. It reads no codes. There could have been a serious accident! This is a major concern I could have been on the interstate or in having traffic. I called nissan and they state there was a recall for a problem to this affect and it was already fixed on this vehicle in 2007. They will not fix it again. Unbelieveable! Also like many other my floor board has rusted. I had a patch repair to pass inspection. This car is a saftey hazord. After reading numerous reports that others have experienced similar situations of cutting off in traffic! I have not read any fatalities yet thank goodness! Recall this car befor someone is killed!

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · TX

Car began to idle roughly and was hard to start. Replaced oxygen sensors which did not cure symptoms. Was told that the 2 pre-cats (catalytic converters) needed replaced. Motor mounts also recommended. Replaced and problem persisted. Hard to start, runs rough now shutting down while driving. Ran codes myself with obd-ii tool and found crankshaft and camshaft position sensors to be faulty. I heard of a recall for this very issue; even described my symptoms exactly. Even though my year model and car was recalled the nissan of fort worth service desk told me my VIN # was not covered. My car has the exact same engine as all of the other nissans made in this year range and the same faulty crankshaft and camshaft sensors but for some unknown reason mine are not covered by this. How is this even possible. I have replaced a lot of pricey parts all which may have been avoided by replacing the sensors. Even if I had to pay for the crank and camshaft sensors it would not have been bad if I had not paid over $3000 in repairs to other stuff that may not have needed replacing.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I was driving on the highway with my kids in the car when my car shutoff all of a sudden. I was not able to get it started and cars were whizzing by me . Finally after several tries that seemed like forever, the car started and I took the first exit off the highway. Then once I made it off the highway the car check engine light came on. I made it back home but the car would not start properly. It comes on and then shutoff or stays on for a few minutes and then makes a sound like its going to cutoff if you put it in gear. Finally had the car checked and was told it was the camshaft/crankshaft sensors based on the codes. My family could have been killed if this would have happened during rush hour. Something needs to be done. These parts seem to continuously go bad and endanger the safety of everyone. I have less than 70,000 miles on this car.