Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2003 Altima.
I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5sl. My car would not start, hesitated to accelerate, seemed to lose power on several occasions and then "service engine soon" warning light comes on the dashboard display. Dealer service dept is charging me more than $200 dollars for a crank sensor replacement repair.
2003 Nissan Altima sl - my wife was driving down the street and came to a stop sign. When she came to a stop at the stop sign the engine cut off, but all electrical remined operating. She could not restart the engine. The car has been towed to a dealership to diagnose the problem. No clear answer has been determined for why the engine continues to shut off when the car is idling, even when driven by dealership mechanics. I just found a recall on your website for the circuit board for the crank position sensor on 2002 Nissan Altimas. The consequences listed in this recall are similar to the one I am experiencing. I am going to the dealership to have them check mine. Could you please look into whether this cricuit board problem is also a problem with the 2003 Nissan Altima causing that car's engine to shut off while operating.