Engine Cooling System problems of the 2003 Nissan Maxima

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced trouble starting and the engine power was reduced. The service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control sensor, crank position sensor, and camshaft position sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,171.

I have three recall notifications and Nissan customer service says they are not valid to my VIN. So are these recalls not valid or does Nissan not want to recall my vehicle? recall subject : passenger side air bag inflator may rupture report receipt date: Jun 24, 2014 NHTSA campaign number: 14v361000 component(s): air bags recall subject : Nissan/crank/cam position sensor weld report receipt date: Nov 17, 2003 NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 component(s): engine and engine cooling.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated the engine failed to start and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. After numerous attempts, the engine began to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the crank position sensor and cam position senor would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the defect under NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact was driving 30 miles per hour and while making a turn the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted when the first failure occurred; however, when the second failure occurred the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The diagnostic test report indicated that the camshaft position failed. The vehicle was repaired using the same recall remedy under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), despite the dealer and manufacturer stating the VIN does not qualify for the recall. The failure and current mileage was 88,500.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, a burning odor emitted inside of the vehicle with the illumination of the engine warning indicator. The transmission then failed to operate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. After waiting fifteen minutes, the vehicle restarted normally and the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to locate a problem. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 01v3570000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the problem who stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. On separate occasions, the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failures occurred spontaneously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failures were related to the camshaft sensor. The technician discovered NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact experienced identical failures mentioned in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000 and current mileage was 225,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While driving less than 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. All of the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle was able to be restarted after a few minutes. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic, which indicated that there was a cam and crank sensor malfunction (code p0340). The previous owner had the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and current mileages were less than 115,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima gle. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle would completely shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure and the vehicle lost all power. The failure occurred at least twelve times. The dealer and manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The current mileage was approximately 71,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that her engine light continues to illuminate, causing the vehicle to fail inspection. She called Nissan and they informed her of NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but her VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 81,000.

The consumer stated on 2003 Nissan Maxima the rear brakes went out at 27,000 miles. After they were fixed in June there was a clicking noise coming from them. The vehicle died on July 11, 2005, while in traffic. She pulled the vehicle over and after 5 tries the vehicle finally started. The temperature gauge went all the way to hot, and the set light came on. The dealer stated that 7 service codes came up and they stated that the computer needed to be replaced. About 10 miles before this happened the vehicle surged, but no lights came on. It was a really hot day, she was going about 60 mph. The vehicle is currently at the service department for both issues.