2006 Nissan Altima: engine overheating

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Driver assistance · TX

The federal safety agency recall number 07v‑527 summary the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Driver assistance · 138,000 miles · NC

My 2006 nissan altima's VIN number is not eligible for recall announced in 2007 that deals with the crankshaft position sensor being overheated, which causes the car to cut off when traveling at low speeds or when stopped at stoplights or stop signs. I first experienced this problem in the beginning of august and it has continued ever since. I experience this problem daily with my car and it has caused me to almost get into accidents multiple times, but for some reason the VIN number on my car isn't eligible for the recall that fixed the problem. When I am driving and stopped at a stop sign or stoplight immediately my cars engine temperature gauge drops below cold, then the car begins to rattle, then after a few seconds the car will cut off. It also happens when I travel at low speeds, such as 10mph, which has caused to almost get into accidents a multitude of times. The problem occurs on any road as long as I'm stopped or going below 10mph. The problem occurs everyday now and at every stop I make and it is very dangerous. Since nissan knows of this issue in cars of the same year and model, I would like my VIN number to be included in the list of those that can participate in the recall. I have had many mechanics look at the car but none of them know how to fix it.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Engine · 27,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor overheated and the engine control module (ECM) needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v257000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj updated 3/23/2016*js updated 10/17/2017

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 142,599 miles · NY

I bought the car in may 2009. Up until june 2013, no problems other than regular maintenance. Car overheats and has been since june 2013 on and off. Have had battery replaced 2 times, tune up, crank shaft sensor replaced, broken seal replaced (that keeps oil/coolant) in car. Have had problems with car not starting, engine turns over but won't start. I have to keep putting anti-freeze in car before I drive it every few days if I don't the heater blows out hot air, then cold which is when overheating occurs. White smoke coming out of exhaust pipe. Been to local mechanic 3 times, and they keep charging to fix it ($500 so far). They did tune up, replace battery and fixe the broken seal. I'm a nervous wreck driving it because I'm afraid I'll get stuck somewhere.

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

I had coolant service and after that I started experiencing low levels of coolant which LED to overheating of car. I kept getting the car check to find out if there were leaks. I checked recall notices and then was told I needed sensors. I called nissan in september and was told out of the 653k cars mine was not affected! I find that hard to believe. I then had sensors replaced (crankshaft and speed) . Now I'm being told head gasket blown and engine needs replacement. The recall from nissan says there we engine cooling problems.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Acceleration · 116,000 miles · GA

On my way to work, I drove approximately one-half of a mile. From a stopped position and as I was about to turn onto stone mountain freeway-hwy 78, my car would barely move. I had to enter the freeway. I put on my emergency lights and was able to get off about one-half of a mile further. While trying to get to the dealership, the car lurched and picked-up its normal speed. I went to the dealership, they ran a self diagnostic test and this is what came up: a/t 1st gr fnctn [p0731] once at work, a co-worker googled p0731, and found this recall id # 07v527000 stating that on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in signal output from the sensor. I called nissan. They said my sensor had been replaced in 2007. I purchased the car used in 2013. A couple of weeks later, first thing in the morning, it happened again right outside of my apartment complex and before I entered the freeway. This time at about 10 MPH. I slowly road on a rarely traveled access road. I just let the car crawl. I did not try to force anything. After about one mile, the car lurched and the speed became normal again. It has happen one additional time since. On saturday, 9-21-2013, I went to the nissan dealership close to my apartment and I was willing to pay to have the part replaced, but I was told by the service manager that if they can not duplicate the problem, they can not repair it. I was told by the service manager to call nissan corporate and ask them to open a case. I did. A person called me back and basically reiterated that if the technician can not duplicate the problem, they can not repair the vehicle even if my life is in danger because I'm at risk of being in an accident due to a documented nissan recalled defect.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Engine · 63,996 miles · TX

My car stalled without any warning. Issue covered under 07v527000. Dealer reprogrammed ECM, however issue is that the crankshaft position sensor overheated, which is the actual defect, which manufacturer should pay to replace. Dealer replaced the sensor at a cost of $370 to me.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Engine · 54,400 miles · FL

On saturday, 2/14/09 my car all of a sudden shut down while driving. I took it into the dealer on monday, 2/16/09, and was advised that there was a recall order to reprogram the ECM reprogrammed. Later that afternoon I was advised that 2 sensors, the crankshaft & cam sensors were defective and needed to be replaced before the dealer could perform the reprogramming of the ECM; the cost would be $394.00. Today, 2/17/09, while surfing the internet, I came across a website that posts nissan recall information. I found that nov 21, 2007 a mass recall was performed for over 653,000 vehicles, for 2002 & 2005-2006 altima/sentra models, with 2.5l engines, for defective crankshaft sensor, which causes the engine to shut off. Then on nov 8, 2007, campaign #07v527000 was inacted; summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor" consequence: the vehicle can stop and cause a crash; my concern is: my vehicle is listed under this recall, but not the crankshaft sensor recall. Do these two not go together? Is it not considered a domino effect? How can the ECM be reprogrammed if the sensor is defective? How is it that vehicles are determined to be included in a recall? How can my vehicle be included in the recall for the crankshaft sensor? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Engine · 46,800 miles · AZ

Recall id# 6827 on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. Certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Had ECM reprogrammed and my crankshaft position sensor is still overheating. Nissan should replace the sensor if the reprogramming does not work.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Engine · 74,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. While idling in traffic, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. Several days later, the battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled again. The dealer stated that the crank shaft position sensor overheated. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure and updated 09/18/08.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Engine · 200 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the engine compartment or the wire harness overheated and melted. The vehicle was deemed totaled.