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. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while sitting at a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000…
ODI 10448982
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving down the interstate all of a sudden the car began to 'hesitate" and i was losing 'power/speed" . Got off freeway and a "rattle" type noise coming from engine bay. The muffler sounded like it was "sputtering". Drove via city streets at 20 mpg - 40 mpg towards a repair facility ( all the while feeling as though the car was going to die) and 20 minutes later the "engine light" came on. Pulled over and had car…
ODI 10324344
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 nissan altima which was just handed down to my daughter as her first car for her 17th birthday in january. While on her way to school one morning in march the car just shut off at a stop light at a very busy intersection. She obviously had no idea what to do and it was pouring rain. Someone behind her was kind enough to help a stranded teenager and she was able to call me. When i arrived to the…
ODI 10319341
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for excessive oil consumption, the contact was informed that materials from the pre-catalyst were fracturing and entering the engine which was caused by the excessive oil consumption. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated…
ODI 10386316
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would suddenly stall; he noticed reduced power from the engine and it would eventually stop altogether. He was able to immediately restart the vehicle most of the time. The contact also stated that at times, the vehicle was also difficult to start. The failure was intermittent but becoming…
ODI 10353457
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My air conditioner has always been running even when the button has been off. I've asked the dealer many times over the years and they said it's fine. Now about 2 years ago my airconditioner won't go on, it's intermittent but if it does go on it only works for 5 minutes. I finally paid the 129.00 to have it checked and was told the intelligan power distribution module has failed. This has been recalled in many other…
ODI 10462904
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 117,000. Updated 7/10/13 *cn the radiator,…
ODI 10450306
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle shut off. She was able to immediately re-start the vehicle . The warning lights did not illuminate during or after the engine shut off; however, on december 30, 2009, the check engine light came on. A local mechanic stated that the ecm was the cause of the failure and that recall 07v527000, engine and engine cooling was…
ODI 10297951
Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Inflator Module
2003 nissan altima. Consumer expresses concern that other 2003 nissan altima vehicles were not identified or included in campaigns related to the airbag/driver control module, airbag sensor and the crankshaft position sensor *tgw the consumer stated her vehicle was serviced at the dealer due to the continuous flashing of the air bag light. The dealer informed the consumer the air bag sensor was defective. As a…
ODI 10382023
Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan altima 2003 - excessive oil consumption. This issue is a known defective that thousands of nissan owners have experienced, as a result of a faulty pre-cat that shreds into small pieces and then gets stuck in the engine, damaging it. I have always taken care of my car, and am now forced to add oil once a week or else risk the engine blowing. *tr
ODI 10292231
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed operation. The failure occurred intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the electronic control module (ecm). There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10298332
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation . The "engine service" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The failure recurred on two separate occasions and it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the failure was…
ODI 10289852
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE DIES AND START BACK UP. *TR
ODI 10430300
Engine And Engine Cooling
My car has turned off several times while i am driving. Yesterday this happened while i was stopped at an intersection. I almost got rear ended by a school bus. The car will shut off when i am going at a slow rate of speed. The rpm needle goes back and forth then the car just runs out of power. I took it to the mechanic where he told me about the ecm recall. I went to the dealership and filed a claim with nissan.…
Crash reported
ODI 10358246
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Exterior Lighting · Seat Belts · Seats
My car shut of on me while driving at night which was hard to see because the headlamps didn't give much light and both airbags deployed and my seat belts don't work either...i own a 2003 nissan altima...the car would usually turn of on me like that but not a higher speeds...the car's engine has been making a loud noise it had 3 recalls for it( headlamp recall, engine exhaust recall, & engine cooling recall) before…
Crash reported
ODI 10290059
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that intermittently the engine waring light will illuminate on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle will stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which the technician concluded that she would have to pay $200.00 to replace the crankshaft position sensor. She contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 06v242000 (engine and…
ODI 10284482
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 nissan altima 2.5.the car shut down as i was on i-85 n without warning. It took about 5 minutes to start. The service engine came on and i took it to the shop. I was told it's the cam shaft positioning sensor. I did some research and this is a continuous problem. I contacted nissan they told me my car was not part of the recall. This issue started 9-1-09 and has stalled twice already. *tr
ODI 10282590
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 nissan altima, on the morning of july 27, 2009 i had driven only a few miles when i was slowing down to stop at a red light at that time the car began severely hesitating and then without warning, shut down, after which the engine light came on. I was extremely lucky the car behind me was far enough away to avoid a crash. I tried to crank the engine and it would only turn over, however after a few tries…
ODI 10279475
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima's have a recall on the crank and cam shaft sensors. They are faulty and cause the car to shut off while driving. I had recently had the crank senor replaced by nissan and paid for it, and now the cam sensor is bad. I have called nissan consumer affairs, & they said it does not cover my particular vin# even though it has the same problem as all the other 2003's ??? They say they will not cover…
ODI 10277543
Engine And Engine Cooling
1. A bolt falls out of the middle of the engine. Causes greater oil consumption and in time cause catastrophic engine failure. 2. How often? Don't know,checking the internet it was easy to find. 3. Replaced the engine, amazing for an engine with 55,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10285789
Engine And Engine Cooling
Crank shaft sensor failure. The service engine soon (ses) light came on at approx.69,300 miles on 7/9/09. On 7/11/09 after driving the vehicle locally during the day, had parked it for about 90 minutes. Started the vehicle and all of the dashboard indicators remaied on. I shut off the car, and tried to restrat it. The car tried to start, but the engine would not run. It took about 5 times of turning the key and…
ODI 10276859
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The dealer stated that the engine crank angle sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $297.25. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered a recall for the failure she was experiencing with the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that her vin was excluded from the recall; therefore, no compensation would…
ODI 10277945
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recall #06v242: check engine light came on 6/21/09 took to independent mechanic who diagnosed it as the crank angle sensor in my nissan 2003 altima needed to be replaced because it was being affected by temperature variations due to the location of the sensor. Called dealership they said it was not covered under my vin number. They suggested calling nissan of north america. They kept my car for 4 days before getting…
ODI 10275439
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While the vehicle was at a local repair shop, the mechanic noticed that the camshaft position sensor and crank position sensor were not working. The contact noticed that the vehicle hesitated and attempted to shut off while driving. Through online research, the contact found a recall for the 2002 model with the same problem, which generated a recall by nissan. He feels that…
ODI 10275348
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While turning at 20 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle also shut off while driving 30 mph on the highway. The failure has been occurring for one month. The dealer stated that there was a recall for this vehicle, but the crank position and cam position sensor needed to be repaired first, and the ecm needed to be reprogrammed. The contact will be charged…
ODI 10276779