Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the service engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled and coasted to the side of the road. The engine restarted after ten minutes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000, although the failures were identical. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle shut off without warning while driving approximately 50 MPH. The contact managed to restart the vehicle and drove to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The crankshaft sensor was replaced twice. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact will have to pay $700 for the repair. The manufacturer stated that the dealer had the final decision to either charge for the repair or repair the vehicle under the recall for free. The current and failure mileages were 199,750.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed that the engine warning light would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. He experienced a no-start condition when attempting to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalls at relatively low speeds. He received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately called the dealer. He was informed that before the vehicle could be repaired according to the recall, he would have to pay for a diagnostic. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
I have a 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl. Last year I got a recall to reprogram the ECM fixed on my car. My car was shutting down while driving and sometimes when I started the car it would not accelerate. After the recalled was supposedly fixed, this stopped happen until yesterday. I thought everything was fixed, then my car just randomly stopped in traffic and the service engine soon light came on. When I crank it back up and tried to give it gas it would not accelerate. I thought the reason for the recall was to prevent this from happening. I took it to the nissan who advised me it was something crankshaft position sensor, I was told that this had nothing to do with the ECM reprogramming recall even though nissan had a recall on crankshaft sensors in 2007. And after reading here and other places I find that this has been a problem from nissan since 2002. So my question is what was the recall for if it did not fix the problem and why am I being charge to get a nissan error repaired that apparently alot of other people are having. This is insane!!! Does hundreds of people have to die because of this before they decide to do a recall to fix the real problem? Will it take a law suit? I think the crankshaft sensors are faulty and need to be recalled. I could have been killed.
Car has 77,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on. Codes were read it is the crank position sensor and camshaft position sensor seems the only recall for this was the crank position sensor that was reprogrammed, not replaced. There seems to be thousands of complaints on this issue. It seems a recall needs to be done on replacing the sensor not just reprogramming.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The check engine light illuminated and the engine experienced difficulty starting. The contact made numerous attempts before the vehicle finally started. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle felt as if it would stall every five miles; however, it never completely stopped. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for diagnostic testing and was informed that the crankshaft position sensor faulty. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 07527000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact believes that the manufacturer should include her vehicle in the recall if the failures are identical. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced by the dealer at her expense. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 05/14/09. *lj updated 05/14/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact noticed a "jump" in the vehicle as if something slipped. Two days later, she noticed more jumping so she stopped to get gasoline because she believed that was causing the failure. Afterwards, the vehicle failed to restart. She attempted to restart it twice and was finally able to drive to her residence. A friend stated that the sensors were the cause of the malfunction. Her friend took the vehicle to a mechanic and had the sensors changed. After leaving the mechanic, the issue recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the shop. The mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor was the cause of the failure and made the replacement. There had not been any failures since the last repair. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 and the dealer stated that she could not receive reimbursement. The current mileage was 86,815 and failure mileage was approximately 86,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The vehicle has become very difficult to start and while driving 30 MPH the engine shut off twice. The vehicle was used; however, it was purchased from an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the ECM was reprogrammed before the vehicle was purchased. The federal safety agency campaign id # 07v527000 is related to the failure; however, the VIN is not a part of the recall. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
Nissan altima 2005 experiencing problems shutting off while driving - according to www.the federal safety agency and multiple other sites this is a problem covered by nissan recall 07v527000 - we took it to gwinnett place nissan for repair - they said this and another sensor are bad but not covered under recall - then charged me $125 for "diagnostics" to determine this is the problem when I explained to them exactly what was happening and showed them the recall information. He says this car VIN not covered under recall, but according to recall description it is covered and this is the exact problem caused by the issue. When a car stalls out while driving, it can lead to very serious safety issues putting the driver and others at risk of death or serious illness. This is a very serious problem. He told me it would cost me over $400 to repair and that they would apply the $125 diagnostic charge to the repair if we opted to have it done. Service advisor listed on bill as c. Mark wyatt
The engine stopped running without warning during vehicle operation, the "service engine soon" warning light to came on, created a no start condition.
Crank shaft sensor needs to be replace. I had the ECM reset with the recall but now the check engine light is back on. The car stalls out on me on the interstate. Is that safe?
I purchased 2005 nissan altima used from long-lewis ford in birmingham, al in 2006. In the fall of 2008 I was turning left onto a main hwy and my car died in the middle of the road causing another car to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting me. At the time I was 5 months pregnant with my 7 year old in the back. I had the car looked at and was told that it was the crank shaft sensor (I was not aware of a recall at the time). I replaced it and the car ran fine until april 4, 2009. On this day, I went to get in my car and it would not crank. I arrange for a tow the next day and just before they got there I asked my brother to try and crank it and it cranked right up. I had the car checked again and was told it was the camshaft position sensor this time. I was also informed of the recall on the crankshaft sensor. I called nissan to check on the recall and was told my car was not affected. Well, evidently it is!!! I also did a search online and was surprised to find the thousands of other people with the same problems!!! They were also told after many expensive trips to the dealer that their car was not involved in the recall. I think there is a huge problem with the sensor recall. This is a problem that needs to be solved before someone gets killed. I can't afford to pay for this problem over and over again!!! Thank you for your time and attention to the matter. *tr samantha ridley
Nissan altima 2005. The vehicle had stalled a few times in the past under slow speeds. Ie backing up or drifting forward. Noticed that the check engine light came on and brought it into a service station. Code was crankshaft position sensor. Part was really pricey so I checked online and found recall, or so I thought. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v527000, seemed to apply to the problem. Nissan said no it did not. Would like to file complaint about not only the problem, but also the lack of support in a clearly recalled item repair. I do not have the VIN's affected, but the fact that almost 700,000 vehicles are affected and mine just happens to have the same issue is ridiculous. I would just like my car covered like the other 700,000 that have the same issue. *tr thanks, tim
There is a defect in a significant number of v6 equipped nissan vehicles my 2004-2007. Nissan has issued a service bulletin ntb07-042 describing the issue and solution. Poor engineering and manufacturing defects lead to issues that can cause the secondary timing chains on these vehicles to fail. The problem does not become apparent until after the warranty has expired, I.e. After 60,000 miles of service. Repair requires the engine to be removed from the vehicle and torn down to replace these parts. Parts include the secondary timing chains and chain tensioners. Nissan is refusing to support their customers in regard to these repairs. Cost to perform the repair will run between $1800 and $2200 per quotation by my dealer. Timing chain failure would likely cause catastrophic engine damage. Should such failure occur under highway conditions, serious accidents with concomitant injuries would likely result. While I have not had an accident, I am deeply concerned that nissan is taking no action to address this potentially serious issue affecting a significant percentage of their fleet for these model years. In normal service, the vehicles in question are now reaching the point where this problem will begin to manifest itself.
My car fails to start on occasion. The frequency is monthly. The engine sounds like it's going to start but just doesn't. If I wait several seconds and try again, then the engine starts. From what I've been reading everyone seems to be complaining that it's the crankshaft sensor. I thought the recall fixed this issue but apparently not. So many owners are complaining yet nissan is doing nothing. This is my first nissan and my last. I'll stick to honda next time.
Timing chain on my 2005 nissan altima is making a buzzing/whining noise at the engine area. This whole process started on wednesday, february 11, 2009 when the nissan service department found the issue and stated that it should be fixed to the amount of $1,578.00 (+tax). They even sent a "cpia - goodwill recommendation" request to which nissan's message back was "goodwill is not recommended". At that time I explained to them that it did not make any sense to me why a timing chain that is meant to outlast the life of the engine would need to be replaced when my vehicle only has 76,717 miles on it. I have always ensured it is well maintained at the intervals recommended and I am a very safe and good driver and keep my vehicle in good working condition, it is not neglected in anyway. They suggested that I phone the nissan customer care line to see if there was anything further that could be done. After 6 phone calls with nissan customer care they too decided that they felt it was out of warranty and not their problem. So I went back to the dealership and received a recommendation to speak with the service manager. I sent him a very detailed email requesting assistance, he stated he'd look into my concerns. Unfortunately, he too received the same response that nissan feels they are not obligated in anyway to repair the timing chain on my vehicle because it is out of the warranty period. At this time I plan to pursue this further by contacting the better business bureau and lemon law to see if they can assist in anyway. I believe that it is ridiculous for the consumer to pay the cost of replacing a part that should be replaced by the manufacturer since it is obviously a defective part, since it's designed to out live the life of the engine, last I checked 76,000+ miles on a nissan is not the life of the engine. I hope that nissan will finally realize they are responsible and assist in resolving this matter for me.
My wife was driving on the interstate when the car sputtered almost stalling. The check engine light appeared and stayed on. I took the car to a car parts store and borrowed their computer diagnosis device and found out the crankshaft sensor malfunctioned. There has been a recall on the esm, but nothing going to the root of the problem (the crankshaft sensor). Through my research I found the problems attributed to this part are not starting, sputtering while driving and/or shutting-off while driving. I took the car to nissan on two previous occasions for not starting, but no diagnosis could be attained by nissan. After speaking with different local nissan dealer, the service tech admitted the problem is the crankshaft sensor failing. I feel nissan is putting a band-aid on the real problem disguising it with the esm reprogram. The failure of this part can be very dangerous if you are driving and the car shuts off. After doing some research on forums, there have been a lot of complaints and apparently nissan has had this problem with the altima as far back as the '03 model year. It was also stated on the forums that multiple sensors have been replaced over and over. I am now worried about myself and my young child's safety as this car is our main source of transportation.
Warning light came on "service engine soon", took it to dealer I was told that is the catalyst converter, cost around 800.00, car is a 2005 altima 2.5 with 110,000.00 miles, purchased new and well maintained. Was told by nissan worker and also from different people and the internet that this a common problem with this model. It is hard to believe that there is not a recall for this problem, a problem that we could damage the engine. Please advise as what can I do. *tr nereyda campos
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would crank for 30-40 seconds before the engine would turn over. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. When he attempted to restart the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic, which revealed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were less than 98,100. Updated 04-17-09 updated 04/20/09.
I am the owner of a 2005 nissan altima 2.5sl. I received a recall notice that advised me the vehicle can stop running without notice which could result in a crash. The recall notice advised that the fix to this problem was the reprogramming of the ECM. To keep my daughter and I safe on the road, I took the car in for the recall as instructed. Before the recall, my service engine light never came on and my vehicle was running fine. Not to long after the recall was done, my service engine soon light came on. Last week I was driving my vehicle, with my 10 month old daughter in the car and the car stalled and shut down on us without warning. Thankfully another vehicle did not hit us. I took it to the dealership who advised me it was the crankshaft position sensor. After doing some reading I find that this has been a problem nissan has been avoiding since 2002 and I was not the only owner whose vehicle shut down on them without warning. The events, patterns and failures I have experienced are the same sequence of events that so many nissan altima owners have reported and complained about. I contacted nissan directly and was told that they are not responsible. I paid $285 to have the crankshaft sensor replaced. I thought responding to the recall would take care of everything and we would be safe; however, the recall did not stop my car from shutting down on me in the middle of traffic. I believe nissan is recalling the wrong thing and dodging the responsibility of replacing the default crankshaft sensors that are causing these vehicles to shut down. A vehicle that is subject to shut down while driving without warning is very dangerous and should not be on the road. I saved the crankshaft sensor that was removed from my vehicle just in case someone decides to finally do something about this. An investigation needs to take place before someone is killed or seriously injured on the road or highway.
Car hesitates to start,searched internet to find same year and model has same multiple complaint. Something called crank sensor if so many vehicles have problem I think it should be recalled... I only have 40000 miles on my car.
Car turned off while entering on ramp of highway in heavy traffic. According to a recall notice of dec 2007, the ECM must be updated. I brought my vehicle in for the recall. I was told in order to perform the recall update they must first run a diagnostic test for $98. I was then told the crankshaft position censor needs to be replaced. This would cost another $200. Since I did not receive the recall notice and the ECM caused the crankshaft position censor to overheat how is it that I must pay for this. This was due to the defect in the vehicle. I had no way to know if it even needed to be replaced. I had to go by their word and in order to have the computer in my vehicle updated. This is very dangerous. When I called nissan consumer affairs for their assistance, I was first told that the VIN on my vehicle did not fall under the recall. When I insisted that how is it my car would have the same problem as described in the recall they then changed their position to a letter was sent out to my in june of 2008. I would not ignore such an important recall notice. I never received the letter and if not for stalling while driving I still would not know.
Car turned off while entering on ramp of highway in heavy traffic.
Crankshaft position sensor - the vehicle would have a delay in starting, sometimes would not start at all. Also, the engine would shut off while driving at a low speed or stopped. Check engine light came on. Did internet research. Found other owners of nissan altima's had the same problems. Brought the car to nissan dealer was told they had alot of complaints about the crankshaft position sensor going bad. Had it replaced, the car works fine now. Nissan needs to recall this part. When the car shuts off while driving, you loose all power! Power steering, brakes, etc. It's an accident waiting to happen.
Car would not start and service engine soon light on. Crankshaft and camshaft sensors replaced, at my expense. Told my vehicle not included in the recall. They need to expand the recall to include 2005 2.5s models. It's all over the internet about these same issues!!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed that the vehicle would spontaneously stall and exhibit a no start condition. The dealer stated that her VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), but she would be responsible for the diagnostic fee, plus the fee for the component because the failure already occurred. The manufacturer did not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
Car arbitrarily stalled and cut off at low speeds and began to also jerk intermittently as if attempting to shut down while traveling at highway speeds...easily this could lend to a collision!!! Service engine soon indicator illuminated on dash and has remained lit. Dealer reprogrammed ECM only for stalling and jerking to continue, and service engine soon indicator to re-illuminate within 24-hours of initial "fix." also of note, dealer repairman noted that p0420 was diagnosed stating that the catalyst system is failing and engine may need to be replace depending on oil consumption level to be determined after 1000 miles driven. Canadian recall campaign code: r86 calls for p0335 kgb sensor to be replaced by dealer whereas niacin north america's only "corrective" action is for dealers to reprogram the ecma free of charge--which, consequently, does not remedy the problem--and instead attempts to divert the computer from diagnosing the problem--a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Catalytic converter failure (and related engine failure) covered per the federal emissions warranty until 80,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact noticed that the engine warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. He also noticed that the vehicle would drive abnormally slow as if it were not maintaining the proper gear. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The dealer would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $279. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 61,081 and current mileage was 61,600. Updated 3/16/09 *cn the crankshaft sensor was replaced. Updated 03/20/09.
2005 nissan altima has issues with tires and wheel alignment. Consumer states that the customer service is not good with phone calls. *nj the consumer stated she was on her third set of tires at 22,000 miles. The technician stated the vehicle had weak axles and were often mis-aligned at the factory. Even with the proper maintenance, the mis-alignment would return. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It was later determined that the crank position sensor was the cause. The consumer attempted to install a car seat, but she soon discovered, the rear seat belt did not catch as it should have and it did not recoil when it was not being used. The fan would blow and work in all positions, but the only time it would blow warm or hot air was when the accelerator was in use and running for 10-15 minutes. The windows would defrost on the outside, but not the inside. It would form a thin layer of ice and fog that had to be scraped or wiped with warm water, or it would eventually fade after driving for some time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. The contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor in her vehicle is defective. The vehicle will not start when the ignition is turned and she must wait a couple of minutes for the vehicle to finally start. Occasionally, the vehicle will shut off while driving various speeds. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact will check again with the manufacturer to see if the vehicle can be repaired under the warranty and recall. The failure mileage was 53,000.
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