Five problems related to camshaft position sensor have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2006 Altima.
The vehicle threw a code for the camshaft sensor had that replaced then the vehicle threw a code for the crankshaft sensor. Midas replaced two of them still could not clear the code. The vehicle will start in drive but it will sputter while stopped like it is going to stall. When slowing down or coming to a stop the car will shut off and is very difficult to get started again.
My car would stall and shut off while driving. It happened one driving about 20mph and then a few times in traffic. Then would not crank to start. Check engine light came on. Had the codes read and it was po725 speed sensor po335 camshaft sensor. I had both parts replaced 2 times. Car still has a hard start and check engine light is still on. There is a recall from Nissan for this problem on 2006 Nissan Altima recall id#90579. I called Nissan and they said my VIN is not affected??.
Nissan says car does not fall under recall for p0335 and p0425 engine light codes! crank and cam shaft sensors had to get both replaced $151. 68 and $218. 00! I am not happy.
Vehicle stalled while driving in heavy traffic while on my way home. After several minutes, vehicle started and I was able to drive home. Sel came on and error code said "crankshaft position sensor". Took it to my local garage and was told this was a very common problem on Nissan Altima. Contacted dealership and was told there was no issue with this car or sensor but they could reprogram the ecm to fix it. Went online and I see numerious issues with this sensor. Nissan mecahnic admitted the sensor was faulty and that the replacement part was redesigned to to correct the error and includes a cam shaft position sensor as well since they go out frequently as well. If Nissan is aware of issue and has redesigned the replacement part, why no recall. I am out $150 whicih is no big deal, but a vehicle stalling on a highway when Nissan knows the part is faulty is extremely concerning to me.
Vehicle would turn over but would not start. This has happened twice. Once at around 60,000 miles and the next time at 64,000 miles. Both times it ended up being the camshaft sensor. Both camshaft sensors were replaced as recommended by the shop.