Please fix your auto fill --- it just erased everything! Anyway, the engine cuts out while driving in traffic. The engine cuts out while waiting at a red light. The engine cuts out while turning. It's ALL random! The engine code shows P0340, Bank 1 and Bank2, and sometimes P0345. I have replaced the camshaft position sensors FIVE times!!!!! I have tried both Auto Zone and Hitachi, and neither of them solves the problem. I also paid to have the crankshaft sensor below replaced, and that didn't help. I am told that this problem has been posted online and it was recommended to only use OEM parts. This is very dangerous to lose power while in traffic, and then having to wait until the engine will restart, which eventually it does. This is an ongoing problem. PLEASE help!!!
2003 Nissan Maxima: sudden loss of power
6 of the 206 complaints about the 2003 Nissan Maxima describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
The vehicle has twice lost power and engine died while moving down the street. The check engine light was on after this incident and showed code p0345: camshaft position sensor a (bank 2). This vehicle does not show up on the r3022 crankshaft/camshaft sensor recall. However, the vehicle was manufactured 06/2002 and the recall dates include from 02/2001 to 07/2002. This vehicle has 91,694 miles on it and thus should not be exhibiting this problem from normal wear and tear. This is a very serious problem and could cause a crash in the future.
Vehicle stalls at random, rough/no start, loss of power, engine light/code shaft sensor. Same symptoms as recall for this year our VIN wasn't included in the list of recalled vehicles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan maxima gle. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle would completely shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure and the vehicle lost all power. The failure occurred at least twelve times. The dealer and manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The current mileage was approximately 71,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 nissan maxima. On several occasion his vehicle lost power, however he was able to pull over and the vehicle to restart. After a few minutes the vehicle lose power again. The manufacture took a report, nevertheless, the contact was notified that the vehicle was not included in recall 03v455000. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnose. The dealer information wasn't available. The current mileage was 80,000 the failure mileage was 70,000.
Loss of power.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Free Oil Change Specific Vehicles Subject to the Takata Recall Detailed Information To help accelerate...
- MIL on with DTC U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine oil cooler gasket available
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit
- Engine will not start
- Engine will not crank (no start) with outside temperature below 0 degrees f
- Engine cover logo replacement
- Hesitation on acceleration with manual transmission
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
- Risk
- This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V455000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Nissan Maxima loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2003 Nissan Maxima?
6 of 206 owner complaints about the 2003 Nissan Maxima (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Nissan Maxima?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Nissan Maxima
Stalling 38Check engine light 34Headlights 25Won't start 10No deployment 7Airbag light 5
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