Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. On november 4, 2008, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced at the cost of $273.97. The manufacturer stated that he received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. Therefore, they would not assist with the repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 49,093. Updated 01/23/09 *bf updated 01/23/09.
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2004 nissan altima 2.5s. Car stalls and bucks while driving at high speeds. Could have caused a major accident.
This vehicle exhibits a common set of problems with the nissan qr25de engine (actually the self-destruction of the pre-catalytic converter which in turn destroys the cylinders, causing overheating, head and manifold damage). The engine overheats and burns copious amounts of oil; sometimes fails to start; runs rough after starting; A/C cuts out due to high engine temp. After half a dozen service visits and replacement of many items, now the dealer recommends entire engine & catalytic converter replacement. We notice that this particular engine as installed in the altima and on several other nissan vehicles, is having this precatalytic converter disintegration-and-ingestion problem. Although no lives are being lost (of which we are aware) due to this well-known and well-documented nissan manufacturing (or supplier) defect, much financial loss is being experienced by countless americans, most of whom very likely believe that their expensive altima problems are unique to their own car and not a widespread design or manufacturing defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. On october 9, 2008, while stopped at a traffic light, the engine shut down without warning. The contact noticed that the engine normally shuts down when the vehicle is driven for several hours. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a diagnosis, which indicated that the electronic control module failed. The manufacturer took a report and stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 85,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted after several attempts. The check engine warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was repaired. On three separate occasions, the failure recurred. The VIN was excluded from the recall, although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 69,266 and current mileage was 79,400. Updated 11/17/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While entering onto the freeway at 10 MPH, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and it immediately restarted. The failure occurred at least three times, in which the vehicle had to be pushed to the side of the road because it would not restart. The weather was not a factor. The contact had just purchased the vehicle a few weeks prior to the failures beginning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they performed three recall repairs. However, the failures still persist. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Car wouldn't start on several occasions in early 2007 (february timeframe). I brought the vehicle into a nissan dealership. They said there was a recall and the ECM needed to be reprogrammed. After that was done, I brought it back in 2 days later and they said the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. I paid them to replace it ($152.07) and the issue of not starting has not since reappeared. I have since found that recalls for this make/model have been issued for model years 2003, 2005 and 2006 of the altima to have their crankshaft position censors replaced, but not for 2004 altima.
I own a 2004 nissan altima and there's a recall on a sensor in the engine that causes the car to shut off while driving and without notice. I called the recall number and I was told that my car was not on the list for the recall. I explained on how that was possible if it was doing exactly what the recall was for. Then I went to the dealer to have them look into it but, I was told that I had to pay the service, why I don't know, I paid $330.00 for something that was recalled and has been posted everywhere on the internet where recalls are posted but, I was still charge. Now I don't think that was fare. Will be the last time I buy a nissan car.
A recent 15k mile service interval reveals that I have 2 motor mounts which are the fluid type are leaking badly and need to be replaced. I feel this may be safety related as it should be considered a major vehicle component. Many blogs reveal numerous motor mount issues on several nissan models that use these fluid type mounts. I find this very unusual since I only had 47,500 miles on the vehicle when I had this service done in june 08. One of the service advisors I talked to did indicate he has seen many failures of these motor mounts as well as the crank case sensor which nissan did replace at no charge but refuses to replace the motor mounts. I would like your input as to whether this may be viewed as a safety issue and also if you have received prior inquiries into this very premature issue. Thank you, jim weeks
This is the second time the diagnostic test has reported the crankshaft sensor is bad. This causes the car to hesitate, quit going down the road & not to start. We replaced the sensor & within 2 days the ses light was back on. The car ran fine for about 6 months then back to the same thing!
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). Currently, the vehicle is displaying the failures noted in the recall. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 107,400 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Car died at stop light. "check engine soon" light came on. Car would not restart. Cam sensor was found defective by repair shop. Internet search found this to be a recall item for 2002 and 2003 model year altimas, but not 2004 model year. Failure of this part on the highway is a safety hazard and may be affecting later model years..
All dash lights came on and vehicle stalled while driving. Vehicle would not start back up, waited 10 minutes and it finally started back up. Drove 1 block and the same thing happened, dash lights came on, car stalled while driving. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership where they informed me that it was a faulty cam and crank sensor and it was $258 to replace it. After researching this problem, I found that the same part, cam and crank sensor, was recalled on prior and later altima models, but 2004 models were excluded. The same problem has been repeated over and over on safecar.gov as well as numerous other websites. I contacted the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and where I took it to be repaired and notified them of the seemingly consistent problem with this part on the altimas and they directed me to nissan. I contacted nissan directly and my file was escalated to the regional manager who requested that I fax him the invoice receipt for payment and my vehicle registration and he would have it reviewed to see if it qualified for reimbursement. He telephoned me 2 days later and informed me that I did not meet the qualification for reimbursement. This is a faulty part and many, many 2004 nissan altima owners have experienced problems with. Not placing a recall on this part is putting many lives in danger as the car stalls while driving and you have no control over it whatsoever. Even the power steering goes out and you cannot steer the car away from traffic. This is a very serious problem and needs to be addressed. The owners of these vehicles should not be responsible for paying to replace a part that is faulty and could cause a serious accident.
I own a 2004 nissan altima, in april 07 I experienced the service engine light coming on and I took it to a dealer and paid to have the crank sensor replaced. I subsequently received a recall letter for the same problem and contacted nissan where I was told that I was eligible for a reimbursement. After faxing all the relevant information, I was told after waiting 3 months that I was denied a reimbursement because the recall time had lapsed. I don't think I was treated fairly as nowhere in the recall letter it stated any expiration date. I do believe I am due a reimbursement. I would appreciate your looking into this matter. Thanks much yvette buckland
The crank angle sensor was recalled on my nissan 2004 altima. I took this in to the dealer and it was fixed.......except 2 weeks after my car began to do the same the it was already doing. It goes dead when I am pulling away at a red light or turning. When I take it back, they just reset the sensor switch and within 1 weeks my check engine light is back on and the car starts going dead on me again. I am nearly been ran over my other cars due to this issue. I think it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt if this type car. I have done internet research and there are many people who are still having this problem after the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While making a turn, the vehicle completely shut off without warning and had to be restarted. In november of 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) to reprogram the ECM. In december of 2007, the vehicle was still experiencing the same failure. The contact was informed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. Currently, the vehicle is still shutting off. On june 21, 2008, the ECM was replaced. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 94,613 and failure mileage was 79,000.
While driving my 2004 2.5 litre nissan altima on highway about 60 MPH I felt an abrupt jerk like noise in the transmission, almost even like a misfire of some sort. All I know is that it was odd and did not seem right. Immediately following, my "service engine soon" light illuminated and has stayed on. While my car did not stall or immediately shut down, it was hard to crank after shutting down. I had difficulty climbing hills as the car lacked the power and difficulty shifting down. In troubleshooting this problem, I immediately checked the gas cap. This did not solve my problem. I took it into the mechanic. He has had my car for two days. He found the problem to be the crankshaft sensor and he said it was difficult to get to for repair as well as having problems removing it. I have yet to receive a bill for this repair but with the labor involved to remove this sensor, it won't be cheap. Why on earth are manufacturers putting parts into places that are difficult and costly to repair. Not only that, but the average "joe" who likes to work on his own car, can't even do this one! Now, the other ludicrous problem is that nissan appears to not have included the 2004 nissan 2.5 altima in the "recall" campaign for this faulty sensor. That spells a class action lawsuit and complaints to my attorney general and better business bureau. There is no way, that I or anyone having bought a 2004 nissan 2.5 altima should have to bear the burden of costs involved into this ongoing issue with the crankshaft sensors.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving 65 MPH or lower, the vehicle acts as if it will shut off. Sometimes the vehicle stalls and will not even start. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle will not pick up speed. The vehicle will not exceed 30 MPH. Also, when driving, the vehicle jerks back as if it will shut off. The dealer stated that the crank position sensor needed to be replaced; however, the contact stated that it was replaced last year. The dealer also stated that the speed sensor failed. The federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The current mileage was 74,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. On a few occasions, while driving at any speed, the gears slipped and jolted when shifting between first and second gears. While idling at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off. The check engine light illuminated, dimmed briefly, and has remained illuminated ever since. Her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 44,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact took her vehicle in for emission testing; however, it failed because the engine warning and crank angle sensor lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. She then received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the manufacturer informed her that she received the notice in error. Although her VIN was specified in the recall letter, the contact would be responsible for the repair. She has a copy of the notice and all other documents pertaining to the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine light illuminated. The contact took her vehicle to a mechanic shop and a diagnostic was performed. She was informed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that there was a recall on the defect, but her VIN was not included. The contact stated that her vehicle would stall while driving and should be included in the recall. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated three different times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the crankshaft and camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the sensors. On march 14, 2008, the check engine soon light illuminated again. The dealer stated that there was exhaust failure. The federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The VIN, engine size, purchase date, and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 67,000.
Car shut down while driving. There was a recall to reset the ECM that was causing this problem. I was unaware of this recall but now learn that if I had brought my car in to have the system reset I would not have been out any money. But now that the problem has arisen and the car shut down on me, this caused the "check engine light" to come on. Now I must pay to have the sensor replaced not just reset.
I received a recall notice regarding the crank angle sensor that was defective. I had previously had the vehicle repaired at nissan and paid $284.60 for the repair. I contacted nissan and faxed the requested documentation to the manufacturer. After 3 faxes, 2 dealership repair documentation and numerous hours spent with india nissan customer service I have not received a refund from nissan as promised by several representatives and managers.
2004 nissan altima 2.5 shuts off on me while I'm driving or parked at a stop light. I had the car taken last year for a ECM reprogram recall last year. Now I've heard that certain years models are having the same problem 2005, 2006, possibly a crankshaft sensor. I searched for a recall for my particular car and I have not find one. Any suggestions?
I was driving my girlfriends 2004 nissan altima 2.5 down the highway on 2/15/2008 when the transmission down shifted and then directly upshifted hard. I got to my destination and tried to restart the car when I left it cranked longer than usually, in fact unusually long but it did start up. I got back on the highway to go home and while getting on the on ramp to the highway the car shut off and the steering wheel locked up and the service engine soon light came on. I did what I could to get the car to the shoulder and waiting a couple of minutes and tried to restart the car. I did get it restarted and took city streets to autozone to have the codes read from the service engine soon light. I had 2 codes, one being p0725 and p0355. I once again took city streets home to avoid the same thing happening going 70mph. I got it home that friday the 15th and put it in the garage. I got online and went to nissanclub.com and researched the problem. I found out that the p0335 is the crank position sensor malfunction and that caused my code of p0725 being the engine speed sensor. Through researching this is a very big problems with the 2002-2006 altimas, mainly the 2.5 4cylinders. Nissan issued a recall for the 2002-2005 and 2006 altimas but failed to include the 2003 and 2004 in it. Now why would they not put the same faulty sensors in the 2003's and 2004's and skip ahead and put them in the 05's and 06's. I went to the dealership on monday the 18th to verify her car was not included in the recall and it wasn't. This is nissans deliberate attempt to not take full responsibility for the faulty crankshaft position sensors put in the 2002-2006 altimas. I paid for the $30.00 sensor, also another $30 sensor that is recommended replaced with the crankshaft sensor and spent 3 1/2 hours outta my day to replace the hard to get sensor. It is my belief that nissan needs to include the 2003 and 2004 altimas in the recall with the 2002-05, 06.
On 2/5/08 we started our 2004 nissan altima and had no power steering. Upon observation the serpentine belt was not turning. We had the car towed to the mechanic and found that the bolt on the main pulley on the crankshaft had fallen out and the pulley had fallen off of the crankshaft. Had this occurred while driving down the interstate at 65mph, the results could have been horrific possibly leading to fatalities.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The vehicle would not start and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle finally started after 2 or 3 attempts. The dealer stated that the crank angle sensor failed and they reprogrammed the ECM. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 77,750.
2004 nissan altima with a recall for the intake manifold. Consumer states that he did not receive the recall notice. His vehicle began shaking violently and the check engine light illuminated due to the defect of the intake manifold. *kb the consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, who discovered that the flap from the intake manifold had worked its way loose and fallen inside the engine. The flap was unable to be re-attached independently and the entire intake manifold had to be replaced.
One month ago I was driving on the expressway when my car, that had never given me anything but usual minor problems, suddenly stopped while running at low speed. I panicked, but managed to pull over before it completely stopped running. I managed to turned it on once more but it was not running the same. It appeared it was going to shut off when slowing down again. It did. Fortunately no one was hurt. I immediately took it to the dealer who explained there was a problem with the sensor. They could only recap a sensor but would need more extensive and expensive work to see if there was anything wrong with the computer. Two days later, I learned of a manufacture?s recall for my make of car. It was a sensor problem that made the engine shut off when driving at low speeds. I concluded my car had to among those recalled. Now I learned, the year of my car is not included, but the years surrounding are.
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