Four problems related to crankshaft position sensor have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2004 Altima.
The engine stalls while being driven at low speed due to an overheated crankshaft position sensor. Nissan says my VIN is not included in the recall even though this is the same problem.
My 2004 Nissan Altima simply shut off while driving about 60 miles an hour and the 'check engine' light came on and stayed on. When I tried to restart it, it acted like there was no 'spark' but it did turn over. After a little cool down, it cranked as normal. Several times after this, while either driving or stopped at a light it would shut down just like turning off the switch. After several tries it would start normally. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the crank angle sensor at my expense ($197. 38) even though I protested that there were complaints an even recalls on other Altimas in the same series. I feel that Nissan should reimburse me considering the onslaught of complaints and potential danger when this occurs. (the power steering fails to work!).
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Altima. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shuts off at any given moment and without warning. The vehicle has never been serviced because she could not find anyone to make the repair. She was informed that the vehicle needed a crank angle sensor/ecm reprogramming. The current and failure mileages were 63,000. Updated 09/06/07.
: the consumer stated while repair work was performed on the manifold, the dealership determined the crank position sensor was damaged and needed to be replaced.