Nissan Altima owners have reported 2 problems related to engine crank/camshaft position sensor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the Altima.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and felt as if the vehicle was going to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed crank shaft sensor. The contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed at approximately 30mph. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed by the dealer that there was nothing that could be done. The contact was not made aware of the diagnoses. The contact was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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