Check Engine Light On problems of the 2003 Nissan Altima - part 2

2/11/2009 check engine light made my 2003 2. 5 Nissan Altima to stall during afternoon heavy traffic. Ironically, the vehicle was stalled less than a mile from an authorized Nissan dealership, which I utilized regularly. The outcome involved replacing the camshaft position sensor assembly @ a cost of $288. 48. 6/23/2009-check engine light on again. Outcome was to replace the crankshaft position sensor @ a cost of $159. 69. 12/9/2009 check engine light on again. Outcome dealership recommended installing a new engine, and installing a remanned transmission. I am livid that the issue was allowed to progress to the level that the engine needed to be replaced. When my vehicle stalled, I barely missed being rear-ended by a large truck traveling at least 55-65 miles per hour. This placed my family and I in a dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving at speeds of 30 mph and up, the vehicle would intermittently stall or would hesitate to start. He also noticed that the check engine light would illuminate on the warning panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cam shaft and crankshaft were replaced; however the contact would continue to experience the same failures after repairs. The current and failure mileages were under 89,000.

On November 18th while driving my 2003 Nissan Altima my car stalled then the check engine light came on. I brought my vehicle to a mechanic who told me the crankshaft sensor was bad. I then called Nissan USA who said they couldn't do anything because this particular model was not recalled. However, when I researched online, I found numerous people with the same complaints.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5s 4 cyl. While driving , the check engine light illuminated on . I took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic and they identified the cause of the failure as the crankshaft position sensor, the code is po335. The vehicle hesitated as if it were about to shut off. While accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate as well. Will not start. My ses light kept coming on and my car would die at traffic lights. There was no recall on my 2003 model; so I paid $224 for parts and labor. I had to replace the crankshaft position sensor on 2003 Altima,had it repaired at local Nissan dealership,wasn't under recall for 2003, does any one know who I can get in touch with to get my money back?seems like this is an ongoing problem with the Altimas that the company needs to deal with. .

About 4 months ago my car started acting up then shutting down. At first it stalls while I slow down on stop signs, while turning, basically at low rpm. That's when my engine light came up. Then I got that checked and they told me that the crank position sensor was bad. So, I got it replaced. After that my oxygen sensor burnt out, got that replaced for $1k. Earlier last week my engine light came on again and brought my car to the dealer, they told me that the crank position sensor is burnt out and I said, "again!!" there's got to be some thing wrong with the engine if it burnt out twice, all they said was "well, there's no re-call for it". Almost cost me my life plenty of times over for this problem. Something has to be done with this especially there's a lot of 2003 Altima owners having this problem. This can't be coincidental.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle hesitated as if it were about to shut off. While accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate as well. The dealer stated that there was a recall on the 2002, 2005, and 2006 Nissan Altima's, but none pertaining to the 2003 model. They also stated that they were aware of the crankshaft failures, but there was no recall on the 2003 model; therefore, they could not assist. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 84,000.

In August 2007, my 2003 Nissan Altima began to hesitate while driving. The check engine light came on. The light remained on for a few days and the car continued to hesitate while driving. It stalled at a traffic light in the middle of washington, d. C. , so I took it to the shop once I got it started. On Aug. 7, 2007, the dealer replaced the crank position sensor. On may 29, 2008, my car needed new brakes. A 100-point inspection was performed, and no other problems were found. About a week later, the check engine light came on. But dealer said it would likely go off and it wasn't a problem. A couple of weeks later, the car began to hesitate while driving (jumping, etc. ) on July 23, the car again stalled while at a stop light at rush hour in washington, d. C. After several tries, the car restarted. On July 24, 2008, the dealer again said that the crank position sensor that needed to be replaced. I asked about recall number 06v242000, but dealer said that did not apply to crank, only ecm. Now have spent $600 to have same problem fixed in 10 months.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it hesitated. She thought it was due to a drained battery. When she finally got the vehicle to start, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle failed its emissions test due to the check engine light. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) in June of 2007. The crank position sensor was reprogrammed at that time. The contact was concerned that because the dealer only reprogrammed, instead of completely repairing the failure, she would have to continue paying for the reprogramming annually. The current and failure mileages were approximately 79,000. Updated 07/29/08. Updated 07/29/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. Since the vehicle was purchased in 2002, the contact has smelled an unusual odor. The oil level was consistently low whenever he would take the vehicle in for a routine oil change. Recently, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto garage for a diagnosis and they stated that the catalytic converter failed. On June 12, 2008, the check oil light illuminated and the vehicle underwent a routine oil change. The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. After pulling out of a parking space at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they informed her that it would be best to take the vehicle to the dealer so they could reprogram the ecm. The mechanic also provided her with a recall letter identifying the defect. The dealer informed the contact that the repairs under the recall had previously been performed. They further stated that they would make the check engine light dim, but if it was the crankshaft sensor, the repairs would remedy the failure. The recal number was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The vehicle lost power when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle would struggle to accelerate and take longer to start. On June 20, 2008, when the vehicle was started, the check engine light illuminated. While driving between 50-55 mph and changing lanes, the vehicle stalled. The contact quickly moved over to the left shoulder and was able to restart the vehicle. From that point on, the vehicle continued to stutter and stall. On June 17, 2008, he began experiencing difficulty starting the vehicle. On June 23, 2008, the contact was informed that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number's 03v455000, 03v084000, and 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). He was also informed that because his vehicle exceeded 100,000 miles, they would not assist. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Since may of last year, I have been a used owner of a 2003 Nissan Altima and have experienced the vehicle shutting off randomly while driving, as well as feeling sudden periods of loss in power while driving, like the car hesitates and almost shuts off while driving. The check engine light is constantly on. Upon getting my car inspected this past weekend, I was told I needed a new crank position sensor, ordered from Nissan. Did some research online and it appears there are several owners of the same year, make and model of my vehicle who have also experienced similar problems with car hesitations and car stalling while driving. When I called Nissan, they said my particular VIN number was not covered under the recall. I don't understand why it wouldn't or shouldn't be, given that I'm experiencing the same problems other owners have experienced with the crank position sensor. I'm requesting a formal complaint be made against Nissan for not caring in the slightest about consumer/customer safety due to faulty car parts that could have potentially deadly ramifications involving the safety of everyone on the road, as well as the horrible customer service and extremely unethical judgment call in not taking full accountability with not replacing the faulty equipment that they had originally placed in the vehicle to begin with. I was informed by Nissan that, with my particular year, make and model of vehicle, both the cam and crank position sensors were redesigned 3 times since 2003 - why would this be if there wasn't a legitimate issue with the part/s? I have been very lucky so far when the car does shut off while I'm driving it that, with no advance warning or anticipation that such a thing should happen at all, I haven't gotten hit from behind by another vehicle. So far. The engine hesitations and car shutting off while driving occur at least a few times a week. I would like the faulty parts replaced and installed, free of charge.

Check engine light came on, vehicle went dead in middle of intersection during heavy traffic, and was not shifting gears properly in city traffic as well as interstate driving. Car was taken in to dealer, dealer scanned system and found crank cam sensor bad, replaced sensors at a cost of $401. 94 would not acknowledge problem was recall, stated our model was not included in recall. Contacted Nissan America, stated recall was for 2002 models and it was just a coincidence that we had the same problem. Refused to include and reimburse us for charges.

The car would quit running and was hard to start back. It also idled very low. The check engine light came on, the codes read that it was the crankshaft position sensor. The sensor was replaced three times and the problem still existed. I believe this is the same problem from NHTSA recall 03v455000, but it does not cover 2003 Nissan Altima's. The problem has not been fixed yet.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving at slow speeds, the vehicle completely shuts off and the check engine light remains illuminated. The contact believes that her vehicle is included in NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), but the dealer stated that the recall was closed. However, the dealer further stated that if she brought the vehicle to them and they find a failure with the ecm, they would reopen the recall. She has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 93,991 and failure mileage was 92,000.

The check engine light will come on and stay on for a cycle and then go of. The car will turn off while driving or idling, or when first start and put in to gear. Also the vehicle will not pick up speed as it should when this occurs. Happens several times per day at least 3 times a week. Was diagnosed as the crank shaft sensor.

2003 Nissan Altima stalls while driving. When I go in reverse and then put the car in drive the car continues to go in reverse. Stalls when I step on the accelerator but speeds up when I step on the breaks, I have to repeatedly slam my foot on the break to avoid hitting cars in front of me. The check engine light continues to come on, when it does the car stalls even more. I took it to a Nissan dealership they gave it a diagnostic test. They stated that they entered a code for the sensors, but were not sure if that was the actual problem with the car. I have been taking this car to Nissan mechanics since I purchased it in 2007 and it is still doing the same thing in 2010. The engine light continues to come on and it continues to stall. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.

Starting in December 2007, my 2003 Altima (manufactured in Nov 2002) began to frequently stall and stop running without warning during vehicle operation at different speeds or on stop. Initially the check engine light momentarily turned on with each episode and turned off after restarting the engine, but after one of the episodes it permanently remained on. The problem was accompanied by a significant decrease in the engine power with diminished acceleration. The obd 2 scanner read the problem as "crankshaft position sensor". The local Nissan dealership both reprogrammed the ecm and replaced the crankshaft position sensor and charged me for the amount of 270 dollars. The car does not stop anymore but the engine performance has noticeably diminished.

2003 Nissan Altima with recall for a sensor. Consumer states that she would like reimbursement because she did not take it to an authorized dealer for the repair. The consumer stated the engine light illuminated and the engine seized. The consumer also stated the air condition didn't work. The rack and pinion steering bolt was found to be loose after a recall was performed.

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.

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 NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

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.

The engine light periodically flashed on/off. We had the car serviced at a Nissan dealer which cost $1000. 3 months later,we spent $300. Finally,2 months later the motor goes out and we spend $5000 to replace it in a car less than 4yrs old(bought brand new -not a used vehicle). Furthermore,the car would just slow down and stop periodically(no matter if you were on the interstate or not).

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer made the necessary repairs to the sensors to make the light dim. When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine brake maintenance, it was discovered that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was hesitant to touch the vehicle due to the amount of rust and feared that something would fail. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 98,000. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/09/09.

- the contact stated she received recall 06v24200o for the engine and engine cooling. The contact stated that she received the recall on 02/16/06 and had the recall repaired on 02/20/07 for the reprogramming of the electronic control module (ecm) and the perf idle air volume return for the recall at no charge. The contact stated that the vehicle still had stalling problems after the recall repair. The recall stated that the operation of the crank angle sensor was also affected by the temperature due to the unique location. The contact felt that this should have been added to the recall repair. She stated that the dealership informed her that she had to pay to have the crank angle sensor repaired, which cost her $200. 83. The contact stated that before the recall the check engine light constantly stayed on and now that the vehicle repair has been performed the light continued to stay on and the vehicle stalled while driving or at a stop light. The failure mileage was 50782 and the current mileage was 51782. The consumer stated the vehicle seems to running ok. Updated 03/19/07.

Recalls on 2003 Nissan Altima concerning crank angle sensors and ecm, engine computer, received. Took it to a Nissan dealer , and they reprogrammed the ecm. They said this would fix my problem. 2 days later light was back on, and car continued to cut-off just as the recall letter stated it would do. Took car back to Nissan, and they refused to honor they recall, and have asked me to pay for it, and then they will investigate and will send me a refund for repairs. Over $200. 00 for repairs. Advised them of their recall letter that I received only to say they were sorry. Check engine light is still on, car cuts off while driving are , and while just sitting still. It continued to jerk or drive like it was skipping, and they claimed it was the crank angle sensor that needed to be replaced, same as recall.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the engine shut down. Once, when the vehicle was parked, it was difficult to restart. The check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle would shut down and not restart for a long period of time. There were no warning indicators present. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was approximately 121,000.

Had the ecm reprogram done a few weeks ago. Couple of weeks later, check engine light came on, dealer reset the ecm again. Past week, check engine light came on again. Dealer now says the crank position sensor is bad. We had the "stalling engine without warning" issue in Nov 2003. At that time and under severe pressure from me, the dealer replaced the crank and camshaft position. . . Stalling problem solved. Here we are 3 years later back to the bad crank position sensor again and dealer is saying my VIN is not in the range of the sensor recall and I have to pay to have it replaced. In my opinion, Nissan is trying to program the ecm to hide a known problem with the sensors and it's made it more pronounced. The dealer is trying to soften the blow a bit by knocking some off the charges, but I'm still having to cough up $184 for a well known, well documented and aging defect. Come on Nissan, fix the problem. . . . It's a dangerous one.

: the contact stated while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle was difficult to start, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the air flow filter needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. A NHTSA recall, #06v242000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the engine however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. The manufacturer was alerted.

I received a notice in the mail from Nissan informing me of a recall (NHTSA 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.

: the contact stated the recall repair work #06v242000 was performed on the vehicle in 10/06. Three days after the recall repair, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to run idle. It was taken to the dealer where diagnostic testing identified that the idle was off and needed to be relearned, which was performed. 12 miles after leaving the dealer, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began idling worst than it did before. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined the computer was bad because it would not accept the relearning of the idle. The computer was replaced. Four days later the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was jumped and taken to a independent repair shop who determined that there was not a problem with the alternator, battery and starter. They all tested normal to manufacturer specifications. The independent repair shop mechanic stated that the vehicle would probably not start due to a defective computer. The manufacturer was contacted, and recommended the vehicle be taken to a dealer.

2003 Altima throttle body was defective causing check engine soon light to illuminate. Chamber assembly had to be replaced. The consumer believes that the recall she received for the crank angle sensor and electronic control module is related to the throttle assembly which had to be replaced.

- the contact stated that the 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5s, had stalling problems. The vehicle stalled while driving, merging onto the expressway, sitting at a traffic light or when trying to turn the vehicle at a low speed. The vehicle stalled most often when at a complete stop. The contact stated that the check engine light turned on 02/20/07. When trying to restart the vehicle, it took 6-7 times to get the vehicle to start. The contact stated that it sounded as though she had no gasoline in the vehicle, but the vehicle was full of gasoline at this time. She took the vehicle to the dealership, and was informed that the camshaft failed. She found arecall 03v45000 for engine & engine cooling. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint, her case number was 5626245. The failure mileage was 46000, and the current mileage was 50100.

Courtesy copy re defective 2003 Nissan Altima. She is seeking reimbursement from Nissan. The vehicle stalled weather the vehicle was acceleration from a stop or while driving at various speeds. The check engine light illuminated the vehicle was taken to a dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed the crank case replaced, throttle sensor adjusted, fuel injection flushed, power steering flushed, and brake fluid flushed. The consumer did some research and found recall 06v242000 in reference to faulty engine crank angle sensor. The consumer vehicle fell within the range of the recall but the consumer was told by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. Therefore the consumer had to pay for the replacement of the sensor. Several months later the check engine light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who checked the recalls. The dealer replaced a faulty chamber. The faulty chamber resulted in a throttle chamber replacement.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The crank shaft sensor was causing the vehicle to shut off. Nissan stated that she could have the vehicle repaired. However, they only reprogrammed the unit and did not replace the sensors. Also, they advised her that they would only repair the vehicle one time. The first time that she called Nissan, they told her that her car was apart of the recall. The Nissan representative told her that the vehicle was not a part of the recall due to the VIN, and later stated that was the reason why they reprogrammed the crank shaft sensor. The check engine light continued to illuminate. The contact is concerned about the safety risk involved. The current mileage was 56,900 miles on her vehicle, and it was related to the power train warranty. Nissan refused to reimburse her for the repairs. The failure mileage was 38,000. The consumer stated Nissan replaced the sensor on may 30, 2007 at the cost of $230. The consumer stated the dealer informed the cause of the engine shutting off was due to a bad speed sensor. The consumer stated the dealer refuse to reimburse the consumer for repairs. Updated 07/06/07.