2003 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- position sensor · 17 records
- engine light · 16 records
- check engine · 14 records
- service engine · 12 records
- light came · 10 records
- engine soon · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
2003 altima's check engine light illuminated. *ts the consumer received a recall notice pertaining to an electrical problem between the crank angle sensor and the electronic control module. The consumer called the dealer and made an appointment to have the recall work done. Prior to the appointment the consumer's vehicle began to exhibit symptoms of the recall, the engine stopped running, and the check engine light…
ODI 10173278
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2003 altima throttle body was defective causing check engine soon light to illuminate. Chamber assembly had to be replaced. *ts the consumer believes that the recall she received for the crank angle sensor and electronic control module is related to the throttle assembly which had to be replaced. *nm
ODI 10172229
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted into neutral, restarted the engine, and drove to her residence. She called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not being properly maintained. Later that week, the contact received a recall notice stating that the vehicle's electrical control module (ecm) needed to be reprogrammed. The…
ODI 10245067
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the brake light illuminated just before all power failed in the vehicle. The failure happened 25 times. The contact was unable to steer to the side of the road, as the power steering failed during the power loss. After 45 seconds the engine could be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer for service. On a prior visit the service dealer replaced the…
ODI 10167642
Electrical System
I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 s and my oil is just disappearing from the engine. I do not see leaking, but it is being consumed somehow. There is a recall speaking of this issue. But nissan says that it doesn't matter because my vin number is not apart of the recall. I have the same make and model, and year so i believe if my vehicle is doing the same thing, then something needs to be done about it. My car has now…
ODI 10170803
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine shuts off in stop and go traffic. Loss of power on highways and interstates. Will not crank after a failure. The engine has to be turned over several times before cranking. The problem is gradually getting worse. *jb
ODI 10163742
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
1. Car stalled and once i held the gas pedal down and was able to hold the key over and crank the engine a huge puff of black smoke came out of the car and it seemed to run fine, although the service engine light came on. It eventually went away after a week or so. 2) a week or so later i started the car, it turned over fine but had no power, it simply would not go. It did not even realize i was pushing on the…
ODI 10157487
Electrical System
While driving about a week ago with no warning while making a left turn 2003 nissan altima just loss power and died it was so suttle i kept pressing the gas thinking the car was still running. All along stuck in the middle of oncoming traffic with a 4 and a 2 year old in the back seat. In the past week it has happened twice luckily just in my subdivision. About for months ago i went through the same thing and nissan…
ODI 10157477
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that on 3 or 4 occasions the vehicle shut off while driving 45 mph. The contact stated that each time this occurred the vehicle would not restart immediately. However, on one occasion the vehicle wouldn't restart for an hour. The mechanic serviced the vehicle due to the failure on 04/26/2006. Then, on may 1, 2006 nissan replaced the crank and cam sensors.…
ODI 10185338
Electrical System · Gasoline
For the past few days, car has been stalling and refusing to start up. Once, it happened on the freeway and luckily the traffic was not heavy, so could manage to take it to the shoulder. Managed to restart the car after a few minutes of trying. Service engine light turns on, and there is hardly any power when you press the accelerator. Took it to a mechanic, and he told me the crank position sensor needs to be…
ODI 10153556
Electrical System
The vehicle will stall during operation. The vehicle will hesitate during operation. Dealer confirmed that the crank position sensor is faulty. *nm
ODI 10157578
Electrical System
My car would lose power and turn off while driving down the road. *nm
ODI 10155455
Electrical System
While driving the car or at idle speed, it would stall at any given time, hot or cold. I would have to restart the car and have found the crank sensor needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10153613
Electrical System · Module
On or about jan. 20, 2006 while driving my vehicles' check engine light would come on and then the vehicle would cut off. We took it took it to fontana nissan for repairs. The car was returned to us on jan. 28, 2006. Maybe 2 - 3 hrs. After getting the vehicle, we were driving to l.a. Area and the check engine light came on again. We called the service mgr. At fontana nissan and he said to bring it back and they…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10220195
Electrical System
In january 2006 i began experiencing stalling episodes with my nissan altima 2003 while driving the car would without warning stall. This occurred more than once and twice happened on my way to work on i95. The dealer was not able to identify the issue until feb 2007 (in the meantime i drove this unsafe car). In feb 2006 a sensor was replaced that had been causing the problem. I paid close to $2,000 in unnecessary…
ODI 10209958
Electrical System
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, had it towed to a dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10117384
Electrical System
The recall catalytic converter was replaced by the dealer while the vehicle was having other repairs made. Fifteen months later the vehicle caught on fire while stopped at a red light. The consumer believes the fire was related to the recall. *nm *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10115601
Electrical System
The debris/fire recall 03v084000 was performed by the dealership twice, but the remedy failed both times. *nm
ODI 10055799
Electrical System
Do not really know? I found out only after extensive searching and multiple visits to the dealership. That the crankshaft position sensor was the problem. Recalled on other vehicles but not on 2003 nissan altima. Same issue as with the 2002 nissan altima. That has been recalled. *nm
ODI 10136252
Electrical System
The oil in the engine evaporated and white and black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe while driving. The dealership serviced the vehicle 3 times, twice due to the debris/fire recall 03v084000. But, the problem still exists. *ak nissan had not authorized the service to place a new engine in the consumer's vehicle. *sc *jb
ODI 10063436
Electrical System
I have a 2002 nissan altima 3.5 se. The crankshaft position sensor has now failed twice, the second time the car just died while driving! Fortunately i was not on the highway with a big-rig following me, or most likely i would not be alive today. The car is still in the shop with the part on back order, which tells me that they (nissan) are having lots of failures with this part. I consider this to be a significant…
ODI 10032547
Electrical System · Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the doors on her vehicle are getting jammed, making it impossible to exit the vehicle. The consumer must place the key in the ignition and quickly roll down the windows to open the door from the outside. She also stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new and has never been involved in a crash. The nissan dealer wanted to charge her $400 to…
ODI 10196678
Electrical System · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Consumer made an appointment with the dealer for a recall repair, and asked if vehicle is safe to drive before repair date, dealer said yes. 2 days before repair date, vehicle stopped running while traveling at 65 mph. *la vehicle has more than a quarter of gas on it. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and it was later found out that ice build-up on the fuel line which caused the stalling. Problem was fixed and…
ODI 10060983