Engine Cooling System problems of the 2003 Nissan Altima - part 1

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving at a low speed, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank position timing sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 01v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 208,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts until the vehicle was able to start up. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,095. Dr.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly shut down whether it was idling or being driven. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the cam shaft sensors, but the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to a certified mechanic who performed the repair a second time; however, the failure recurred. The contact informed the manufacturer who stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer provided case number: 26771408. The approximate failure mileage was 145,755.

The contact owns 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 25 mph the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle began idling once the contact stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the camshaft and crank shaft position sensors would need to be replaced. The contact referenced associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), however the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning indicator. The vehicle was restarted after waiting fifteen minutes. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic for diagnosis where they stated that the defect was contributed to the crank sensor. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the technician stated the crankshaft sensor would have to be replaced at the contact's expense before the recall repair could be performed. The recall repair would include reprogramming the ecm. The contact stated the recall mentioned the replacement of the sensors. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the crank shaft position sensor failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included NHTSA recall campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, the recall would not apply. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving 35 mph when the contact stated that the vehicle abruptly stalled without warning. Also, the contact expierenced a no start condition. The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was sitting at a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised the contact that he was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and current mileage was approximately 61,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to start the vehicle after it stalled. The failure occurred intermittently at various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) that was related to the failure but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle seemed as if it would stall and she smelled a burning odor. She also noticed that the lights on the instrument panel flickered. The failure was frequent and occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her of recall 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 49,000. The failure mileage was approximately 48,686.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated the vehicle would intermittently hesitate after it was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 81,456.

The contact owns 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when driving various speeds. The failure would also occur when first starting the vehicle and shifting into gear. The dealer was contacted and the contact was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) and that the contact would be liable for any further repairs. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current was 100,253. Updated 04/06/lj.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle would not start. After several attempts the contact was able to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. Also, the vehicle would stall while driving. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, where the technicians stated that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was not available.

Campaign id 03v455000 engine and engine coolant campaign id 03v084000 engine and engine coolant exhaust system campaign id 06v242000 engine and engine coolant I have attempt to contact Nissan north America on several different occasions regarding the above mentioned recalls. After car failure, and money spent on trying to correct these issues, Nissan has not been responsive to my numerous request. I am currently experiencing the above mentioned problems with my vehicle. However, these recalls came to my attention after I learned from a Nissan technician, and after having my vehicle repaired. Problems relevant to the recalls, I am still experiencing.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle began to jerk abnormally and then stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the oxygen, crank shaft and cam shaft sensors would need to be replaced. The sensors were replaced yet the failure persisted after repairs. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the engine would need to be replaced. The authorized dealer told the contact they could not perform the recall remedy associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) due to the failure of the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 95,602.

I own a 2003 Nissan Altima. Back in September of 2010, I was driving on my way to work. About 4 miles from my home. (my car is right under 107k miles at the time). I was driving normal, or correctly. All of a sudden my car shuts off! I have to jerk my wheel to the right and break my car before I caused an accident. I am so thankful I was not on the freeway when this happened. My life and the lives of others were put at risk that day because of this problem with your car. There is a recall for your car, actually quite a few, but the one I'm most interested in getting fixed is the one that determines my lively hood. All I am asking is you please fix this. I can go without the ac or having weak headlights to drive at night with. I just can't depend on this car to not kill me one day. Please, I am begging you. Once again for my life & the lives of many others that will be involved. Please fix this problem! I cannot afford to pay for a new engine for the Altima out of pocket. Recalled on : 7/7/2006 influenced office of defects investigation recalled for: engine and engine cooling.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 55-60 mph the vehicle stalled. He coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited a few minutes; however, when he restarted the vehicle it stalled again. The contact made several attempts before the vehicle started. The failure had occurred for approximately four months. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended because of the failure but there was no police report filed since the other driver paid for the damages. The vehicle was in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed. He referenced recall 06v242000, engine and engine cooling and stated that he was informed by the dealer that since he did not have the ecm reprogrammed that the failure occurred. The contact did not receive a recall notice in the mail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while reversing from a parking space at speeds of 2-3 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle thirty minutes later and was taken to a local repair facility. The mechanic replaced the crankshaft sensor at the contacts expense. The contact inquired with the manufacturer about NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) however the manufacturer advised her VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 62,330 and the current mileage was 62,500.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer advised that there were no recalls and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The contact stated the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) which he believed to be associated with the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 155,086.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph the engine completely stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed normally for less than one mile. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle exhibited a jerking motion with a decrease in engine power after the recall remedy repair was performed. The vehicle was in the process of being taken back to the authorized dealership for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 121,000. Updated 04/15/lj updated 05/02/11.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving at 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off. The contact stated that she noticed that the vehicle failed to accelerate when she depressed the accelerator pedal. She also heard a noise while making a left or right turn. She was able to restart the vehicle. An authorized dealer informed that her vehicle was not included in recall 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 28,700.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while sitting at a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 107,000.

Like many of you, I have also had the problem of the sensors going bad causing the engine to stop. I had the sensors replaced twice at my expense because Nissan said that my 2003 Altima VIN# was not included in the recall. The second time the sensors were replaced, they looked different. Hopefully the redesign will finally fix this ongoing problem. Shame on you, Nissan, for not covering this known problem in a recall. Does it take a stall on a railroad track to get your attention?.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed operation. The failure occurred intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the electronic control module (ecm). There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was included in the recall defect. However, the authorized dealer stated a diagnostic testing was required at a charge of $80 before the remedy repair. The contact was displeased to know an additional cost will be incurred for required repairs associated with the recall remedy. The failure mileage was 86,300. The VIN was unavailable and will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation . The "engine service" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The failure recurred on two separate occasions and it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the crank position sensor and the motor mount. The vehicle was not repaired. Nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) is related to the failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the recall remedy was insufficient and did not address the recall defect. The malfunction continued without warning. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 93,265. Updated 11/18/09. The valve cover gasket and camshaft position sensor was replaced. Updated 11/19/09.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that intermittently the engine waring light will illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle will stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which the technician concluded that she would have to pay $200. 00 to replace the crankshaft position sensor. She contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). Upon contact a representative stated that because the VIN number was excluded from the VIN range, she was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Bl.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5 sl, in approximately 2008 February, my car stopped on me while driving on the freeway. It turns out that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Had the work done at buena park Nissan then I realized that the car had also starting burning excessive oil. I was told there was an oil pan leak, had that work done at another dealership. Approximately 9 months later, the car stopped again, had the car diagnosed at the Nissan dealer ship in antioch, CA, was advised that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced, again. At this point, I was frustrated with the car and I contacted Nissan of north american, and the dealership in buena park who both denied me any help. I was given a reference number of 6594593 when I called for a solution in 2009. Now, 8/2010, I am having acceleration issues again, my check engine light is on, my antifreeze is evaporation along with the engine oil every 300 miles. I called Nissan north America again today and spoke with lisa byrne at extension 41661 who told me there was nothing Nissan would do at this point because my previous claim had already been denied. I am replacing oil on a weekly basis as well as the antifreeze. I called Nissan again today, ref # [xxx]. I asked her who could I contact other than the regional office and she stated no one and that there was nothing Nissan was going to do to right my situation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off in the middle of the highway. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to a dealer for repair. The contact called the Nissan dealer and manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures listed in NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 74,059.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While turning at 20 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle also shut off while driving 30 mph on the highway. The failure has been occurring for one month. The dealer stated that there was a recall for this vehicle, but the crank position and cam position sensor needed to be repaired first, and the ecm needed to be reprogrammed. The contact will be charged $500 for the repair because the vehicle is not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure is due to the poor design of the engine. The vehicle is currently at the dealer waiting to be repaired. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 35,024.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that there were issues with the electronic control module (ecm), which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that the dealer would reprogram the ecm for free. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled while traveling less than 15 mph in heavy traffic. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who verified that the ecm failed again. The manufacturer stated that the repair would not be covered under the recall a second time. The recall stated that if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief, the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition. As a result, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed, thus increasing the risk of a crash. The contact was concerned for his safety. The failure and current mileages were less than 78,500.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was purchased used. The contact received a recall notice in August of 2006 for NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not experiencing any failure at the time, but the contact still took the vehicle in for the recall repair. Three years later, the vehicle began experiencing the failure listed in the recall. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and had to be restarted. Prior to the failure, the service engine indicator illuminated permanently. The dealer stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The contact stated that the recall repair should have corrected this issue years ago, but the manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the repairs. The vehicle was repaired again; however, the contact believes it should have been performed under the recall. The current and failure mileages were 66,138. Updated 4/16/09 updated 04/20/09.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. She received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. The vehicle was serviced by an authorized dealer for recall repairs and the ecm sensor was reprogrammed; however, the service engine indicator continued to illuminate. On a separate occasion, the vehicle hesitated to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated once again. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 69,540.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated when braking and coming to a full stop or driving at low speeds, the vehicle would stall intermittently. He was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The contact was able to locate a recall describing the failure he had experienced in his vehicle and when contacting the manufacturer, he was advised his VIN was not included with the recall (NHTSA campaign id number: 06v242000: engine and engine cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.