2003 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 256
- 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 256 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Exhaust System · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 108 |
| 30–60k mi | 51 |
| 100–150k mi | 47 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving at a low speed, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank position timing sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously…
ODI 10865452
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to engine, power steering and brake system issues while driving. Consumer states "never received defective sensors replacement recall notice". *smd the consumer stated the engine shut down while in the midst of driving. The consumer had no steering or braking capability. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer had to pay for…
ODI 10849523
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the cam shaft and the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The cam shaft was replaced. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10780732
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving low speeds. In addition, the service engine soon light constantly illuminated. The contact was able to get the vehicle operational after manually restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm, crank cam position sensor, and cam position sensor malfunctioned and needed…
ODI 10795029
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 65 mph. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact performed a diagnostic test, which located failure codes at the crank position sensors and cam shaft position sensor. The dealer stated that nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was expired. The vehicle was…
ODI 10716522
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on the highway with my kids in the car when my car shutoff all of a sudden. I was not able to get it started and cars were whizzing by me . Finally after several tries that seemed like forever, the car started and i took the first exit off the highway. Then once i made it off the highway the car check engine light came on. I made it back home but the car would not start properly. It comes on and then…
ODI 10706633
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
In may 2014 i started to run my ac unit and was getting a very bad smell from the ac unit- the ac unit was replaced last year. I took the car back to the mechanic that replaced the ac unit last year and he found dead mice up in the ac unit so he replaced the ac filter and sprayed out the car good. My husband went underneath the car yesterday to find that the floor boards on both sides of the car are rotted and they…
ODI 10606758
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, an unusual noise emitted and the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the crank position sensor and camshaft position sensor both would need to be replaced. There was a recall…
ODI 10579199
Engine And Engine Cooling
Crank camshaft sensor was replaced due to having problems starting vehicle. Vehicle still continues to have problems starting. Always need multiple attempts to start. I am afraid vehicle will completely shutoff in traffic since i commute so much on highways. There is a high chance of an accident. Nissan refuses to include my vin number on recall list. This is completely absurd. *tr
ODI 10550978
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
When i was came home from shopping i stop car and switch off and go home after about 15 min going to some where but car take time to start after few second car start. Try 3 times same. Next day going to work and same starting problem start car and going about [redacted] power cut off and luckily no one behind me able to go on side because can not do anything no brake no gas god help me after one mint start car and…
ODI 10536442
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while entering the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was confirmed that the crankshaft and the camshaft position sensors needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was…
ODI 10514524
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
On january 15, 2013, my car shut down while driving down the roadway at about 40 mph while taking my daughter to school. I was able to pull over on the side of the road and restart the car and make it back home safely. Thankfully, the person behind me when the car stopped did not hit me from behind. This is the second time that this has happened with my car. This also happened previously about 2 years ago. I was…
ODI 10493065
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
Suddenly starting using 1 qt. Oil every 600 miles. No leaks, no smoke, no check engine light ever came on. Took it to my local nissan dealership. They said oil consumption was from catalytic converter breaking down and getting sucked into engine absorbing the oil and scoring lower engine (cylinder block walls), thus causing oil blow by. They recommend catalytic converter and engine replacement at $5,000 dollars.…
ODI 10488162
Engine And Engine Cooling
Brought vehicle to nissan dealer in tewksbury, ma for diagnostic. (tapping noise when i start the car) they found some repairs necessary but told me they did not know what the tapping sound was. I took the car to my mechanic and he advised that it "sounded" like the timing chain. He did not work on the car and told me to bring it back to the dealer, which i did. I called nissan and they told me i could bring the car…
ODI 10466183
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was driving home from work in my 2003 nissan altima when the car suddenly stopped running, the steering wheel froze and she nearly ran off the road. Thank goodness there were no other cars coming and she was able to pull off the road with no incident. I pulled the codes and found it to be the p0335 (crankshaft position sensor) and p0725 (engine speed sensor). After searching the web, it appears there are…
ODI 10463031
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
The service engine soon light came on, and the car doesn't start or struggles to start. The heater isn't working, and now the antifreeze is coming from the exhaust. *js
ODI 10457211
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number:03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and the current mileages were 139,000.
ODI 10456984
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that when the key was inserted into the ignition, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal hissing noise with the illumination of the service warning light.the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the crank shaft sensor needed replacing. The dealer also advised the contact to call the manufacture to determine if…
ODI 10455580
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving legal speed on interstate highway 59 south from meridian ms to slidell louisiana. Car started using oil every 20 miles. I have taken vehicle to nissan dealer on 3 different occasions. It ws determined that the engine and catalytic converter is bad. I have contacted nissan north america to ask for them to repair under recall #03v084000. This recall states that the catalytic converter will cause engine damage.…
ODI 10640385
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 nissan altima equipped with a 2.5 liter engine. The service engine soon light came on around 4 february 2012. I took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised the obd-ii code indicated a problem with the crank position sensor and that nissan has had multiple recalls on some 2003 and 2004 altimas with a 2.5 liter engine for this problem. The mechanic advised me to take the vehicle to my local nissan…
ODI 10449243
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed spark plugs needed to be replaced along with the engine. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:03v084000 ( engine and…
ODI 10449040
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima. Consumer states engine stopped while driving *tgw the consumer stated his wife was driving over railroad tracks, when the vehicle suddenly stalled. She was almost rear ended, but was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer would like for nissan to replace the part(s) under previous recall 06v242000 and admit the presence of an ongoing safety hazard. *jb
ODI 10446520
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car engine light came on, had checked, it was a 335 code camshaft sensor, took to mechanic, he checked for my nissan model recalls and found one on this exact code. My nissan dealership says its voluntary and they will charge me up to $300. The car keeps cutting off on me when driving almost causing me to wreck. *tr
ODI 10448409
Engine And Engine Cooling
We have a 2003 nissan altima, we had problems with the catalyic converter, we changed it, in aug 2011, we learned about the problem on-line. What we did not read about is how the converter goes bad and throws parts of it into the engine and has the engine burn oil and eventually throw a rod. We took the car into the dealership for an oil change in nov 2011, traveled 500 miles and the engine goes out we told the…
ODI 10443218
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 nissan altima 2.5s. My vehicle's check engine light recently illuminated with a "p420" code. When i went to smog my vehicle, i was informed the vehicle would fail smog due to the check engine light. The mechanic at the smog station suggested i take my vehicle to the dealership. I followed his advice and called the dealership, who asked them to complete a diagnostic to determine the issue. After one…
ODI 10441108