I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5sl. My car would not start, hesitated to accelerate, seemed to lose power on several occasions and then "service engine soon" warning light comes on the dashboard display. Dealer service dept is charging me more than $200 dollars for a crank sensor replacement repair.
2003 Nissan Altima engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and remained lit. The mechanic stated that the crank sensor was failing, but did not make any repairs. Approximately two months later, the vehicle shut off without warning while driving 20 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that the gear shift locked and prevented her from restarting the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the unified meter control failed. As of september 19, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 75,578 and current mileage was 75,560.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. Since september 7, 2007, the contact's vehicle has shut off at least 50 different times while decelerating or making a turn. The failure was noticed while driving between 5 and 10 MPH. The contact stated that the engine failed when the brakes were applied. The vehicle continued to move, but the engine failed and the steering wheel locked up. The contact made at least 6-7 attempts to restart the vehicle and release the lock on the steering wheel. She has been to the dealer three different times with the safety recall notice, but they were not able to provide assistance. On september 10, 2007, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling engine). The mechanic stated that a code appeared for the crank angle sensor and informed the contact to bring the vehicle back if the light illuminated again. The light has not illuminated again, however, after leaving the dealer, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the recall repair was not performed and the computer was reset. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 95,731.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The dealer reprogrammed the computer in the vehicle, but the engine light illuminated on two separate occasions after the repair was made. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. The current mileage was 50,746 and failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired under recall number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) on august 18, 2007. Presently, the vehicle will no longer start. The current mileage was 89,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
My 2003 nissan altima 2.5 quit on me while driving down the road and would not crank. The next morning I tried to crank the car and it would crank , I did not want to take the chance of breaking down on the highway so I had the vehicle towed to sparks nissan in monroe, la. The technician did the recall on the vehicle and the service engine soon light was on and the machine put out a code that the car need a crank sensor , so I had him to put it on and I go to the get car and it would not crank again and the sensor had been put on . The car is doing the same thing it did when it cut off on me. Now they want me to put a computer in the car after they damaged my computer. I am very upset and they really don't know what is wrong and are giving me a hard time. I am seeking an attorney , because I see I am not the only one with this problem and something should be done about it.
Crank shaft sensor-2003 nissan altima 2.5 s. I bought my car new from a dearlership and have owned it for 3.5 years. It currently has 58,000 miles on it. My car started stalling out approximately 3 weeks ago. It cuts off on me the first time at a stoplight. About a week later it cut out on me twice after making a right hand turn. It threatened to cut off on me while driving down the highway at 60 MPH. On 8/18/07 it cut off on me in a parking lot and the service engine soon light came on. On 8/20/07 we drove it to the dealership where they informed us of two pending recalls. The headlamp piece was ordered and will be installed later and the ECM was corrected. The dealership would not replace the electronic crank sensor because my car's VIN number was not included in the recall. I refuse to pay for this because this is a safety concern that should be handled by the dealership. Although the ECM recall was taken care of, I am not confident that this stalling problem will not occur again. The dealership did not offer a rental car or shuttle service. Does someone have to be killed before nissan will step up to the plate, analyze and fix this problem once and for all! Frustrated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact heard a loud snap underneath the vehicle while driving. He attempted to place the vehicle in drive and reverse, but it failed to move. The vehicle was towed to his residence and was later towed to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new engine and transmission. Through online research, the contact discovered that the 2006 altima's have a recall for the same failure. The speed and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.
I have a 03 nissan altima that keeps shutting off while driving and will and sometimes will not start. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor twice within 6 months period and now my check engine light is back on for the same problem. I think we need a recall before someone is seriously injured while driving.
Butterfly valve screws in the intake/gas recirculation system work loose and make their way into the engine, causing damage. This was recalled on the 2004 and 2005 models, but the same problem exists on the 2002 and 2003 model qr25de 4 cylinder engines. The fix was to replace the screws, but engine damage occurred, which compromised the reliability of the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that her vehicle was excessively burning oil. She replenishes two quarts of oil every two weeks. When she adds the oil, white oil leaks from the engine compartment. She discovered recall number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall, even though it is experiencing the same failure. The current mileage was 36,000 and failure mileage was 4,000.
My vehicle stalled while I was driving and then lost power several times. Would not start/hard to start. I called nissan dealer in fremont california and they said I would have to fix it myself or pay them to do it. I found numerous people with the same problem/faulty crankshaft sensor and cam sensor. I spent numerous hours of driving to get parts and spent over 3 hundred dollars on parts, obd computer, service book and not to mention this is a major safety issue. My wife is 9 months pregnant and could have been injured not to mention the stress. Plus down time of not having the car fixed. I am very dissatisfied with nissans service.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalls. The contact must place the gear in park and then attempt to restart the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed her that they would attempt to reprogram the ECM. The dealer also stated that they would not replace the crank shaft position and warned her that the vehicle may still stall. The contact stated that the vehicle is under recall number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling:engine). She believes that the failure is a major safety issue. The current and failure mileages were 117,897.
I have an 03 nissan altima with 77,000 miles that I kept well maintained. Six months ago my engine cut off while sitting at a light, and then it cut off again a month later while driving at 25 MPH. This second incident happened after I took my car in for the ECM reprogram recall. My mechanic told me it was probably the mass air flow sensor, and so I paid the money to replace it, though now I wonder if this was a mis-diagnosis. A month ago, my service engine soon light came on, and since then I have had difficulty starting the car and the engine makes a weird puttering sound like it?s about to cut out while in idle. I called the nissan dealership and was told that it sounded like the same recall issue and said that about 50% of the time, the ECM program is somehow lost and has to be reprogrammed a second time. I told him that didn't make much sense, it should be fixed the first time, and he said they could not figure out why it keeps happening. I took the car in to have it looked at and that's when he told me, never mind, this is actually an issue with the crank position sensor, which will cost $330 to replace. I did some research and found a recall back in 2003 on several 02 and 03 altimas for replacing this exact part, and when I mentioned this to the dealership, they simply said my VIN number was not included in this recall so the issue with my car was unrelated and I would have to pay for it myself. Seemed like too big of a coincidence to me, so I called corporate nissan to file a complaint. After several persistent phone calls, I was told they would make a note of my complaint for review, but they could not cover the expense for me. I am now taking my car to my independent mechanic who quoted me half the price to have the part replaced on my own dime. I can see I?m not the only one with this engine startup/stalling problem and it is a huge safety concern. Please make nissan own up to the problem and fix the underlying issues, not just the ECM.
2003 nissan altima engine shuts down at slow speeds and while at stop lights. This has happened multiple time while driving and has nearly resulted in 2 accidents. After approximately 12 occurrences the "service engine soon" light came on with a code indicating crankshaft position sensor circuit is faulty. There is a similar recall for 2002 vehicles but not for 2003. Was told not enough people have died from this yet to warrant a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly stalls at various speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer also found numerous other reasons that contributed to the failure, but the contact cannot recall what they were. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 67,000 and failure mileage was 59,000.
Engine stopped on road and restarted after 2 mins. Service engine soon light on. Engine stalled during multiple times. Scanner code detected issue with crank/cam shaft position sensor.
I received a notice in the mail from nissan informing me of a recall (the federal safety agency action number: rq06001). I took my nissan in to the local dealership to be serviced according to the instructions on the recall notice on 08/28/2006. On 10/05/2006, my check engine light came on so I took it back to the dealer. The computer code for the error was p0507 and it was $91 to repair. I've heard from several other altima owners who took their vehicles in to be serviced for the recall and then had to go back within a month because of the check engine light and subsequent p0507 finding. I think they are not adequately servicing this recall because one of the symptoms of the defective part is for the check engine light to come on.
My 2003 nissan altima lost power on the highway while I was traveling at 55-60mph on 7/11/2007. My breaks did not work after the failure but I was able to steer. The local nissan dealership service department said the cam and crank sensor failed and said I needed a new "cam and crank sensor kit." this is the exact part that was defective in 2002 nissan altimas (the federal safety agency campaign id: 03v455000) and resulted in a recall. When I pointed this out to the service department they investigated it and said that while some 2003s were also involved in the recall, my VIN number was not included. My '03 altima's production date is 11/07/2002 and the delivery and in-service date is 12/12/02. I think the part should be investigated in 2003 nissan altimas to see if the recall of the cam or crank sensors in the 2002 nissan altimas (referenced above) should be expanded to include more 2003 models.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 40 MPH, the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that the emissions oxygen sensor was defective. The dealer refused to perform the recall repair for free until the oxygen sensor was replaced. The federal safety agency recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) was found. The current mileage is 82,500 and failure mileage was 78,200.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine would shut off at any time with no reason or warning. The failure would occur while driving 5 MPH or greater. The current mileage is 63,673 and failure mileage was 62,673.
2003 nissan altima recall crank sensor issue customer request reimbursement of the funds to replace crank angle sensor and the reprogramming of electronic control module did not solve problem. The consumer stated on 01/30/07 the vehicle was taken in for the same problem as the recall issued for this specific vehicle. The consumer stated while her daughter was driving the car stopped running, the consumer stated took car into dealer and dealer informed him the problem was the ECM needed reprogramming and consumer was never informed of recall. The consumer stated once again the engine shut off, the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who informed the consumer the crank sensor needed to be replaced and was not covered under warranty. The consumer provided the invoice for repairs due to recall and wants to reimbursed for repairs. The dealer stated left brake light out, dealer replaced left brake light bulb.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the manufacturer will not reimburse her for the repair work performed under recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). She was not denied reimbursement, but the manufacturer stated that they have not received her paperwork. The contact stated that she submitted the paperwork several times. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 67,458 and failure mileage was 10,000.
2003 nissan altima recall on the engine customer states that the car is not safe and nissan has not fixed the problem**nar**cc the dealer stated the driver side window was inoperable, the window regulator was replaced.
The 2003 nissan altima 2.5 s died while driving about 50 MPH and I had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road in traffic with no power steering or brakes. The car would then not start up until cooled off and then stalled at several traffic lights on the way home. The car had half as much power as normal and continued to stall. My check engine light illuminated and I took it to nissan where they found the problem to be the crankshaft position sensor. I had it replaced and now the car is fine. This should definitely be a recall because it is a serious risk to injury to the driver of the car and other cars around.
I own a 2003 nissan altima with a 2.5 liter engine. I recently received a recall notice from nissan. The notice stated that there is "the possibility that the engine might stop running while being driven due to an electrical problem between the crank angle sensor and the electronic control module. This may also result in the "service engine soon" light coming on. If the engine stops running while drivine, this could result in a crash without warning." the service engine soon light did come on, and the car began hesitating while being driven. It also was difficult to start after driving for a few minutes. After calling the number on the notice, I took it to the dealer where the ECM was reprogrammed. The next day the problems re-occurred. When my husband called the dealer they said the sensor must have gone out, and would need to be replaced at a cost of $140.00. He called nissan, who said that they would not authorize the repair, even though the part was obviously faulty. The repairs were done by an independent repair shop for $40 less than nissan quoted. I feel that nissan placed a few dollars above the well being of their clients. I did not think to ask for the old part.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima s class. The contact stated that the motor has failed. On two occasions, the vehicle has automatically shut off while driving 60 MPH. The most recent failure occurred one week ago and smoke ascended from the engine. The first time he took the vehicle to nissan, they did not offer an explanation other than possible engine failure. They are not providing any solutions to the failures and did not state whether the vehicle was affected by the recall. The dealer claimed that the recalls pertaining to the engine were previously repaired. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer works. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle's instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact stated that when she attempted to depress the brake and accelerator pedals, they went down to the floorboard. She had to run into the curb in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the crank sensor failed and should be replaced. There is recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer stated that they would only be able to reprogram the electronic control module sensor as part of the recall. The dealer was unable to reprogram the electronic control module because it failed. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that his vehicle was working perfectly until he took it to have safety recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) honored. The contact stated that half a mile from the dealer, his vehicle began flashing lights, the doors locked automatically, and the windows automatically opened and closed partially throughout the day. The contact took his vehicle back to the dealer who stated that the failure was coincidental. The dealer reprogrammed the electronic control module and stated that the failure is not related to the computer system. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 35,427.
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