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
I have a 2003 nissan altima - there has not been an accident yet in my car. I am writing to prevent this from happening ..my complaint is the crankshaft - the car shuts off in low speed driving - which there is a recall on the ecm (engine control module)) - but not the defective crankshaft it is on the 2002 model but not the 2003 but it should the same is happening with both models . The defective crankshaft will…
ODI 10254144
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
I have had many problems with my 2003 nissan altima 2.5s. Currently excessive oil consumption code p0422 - replaced catalytic converter and pre-cat. *tr
ODI 10242902
Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine stopped while driving. Several times the engine stopped on red light. The last time was today 09/11/2008. I know there is a recall on the 2002 model related to the same problem. In some way 2003 owners will benefit for the same or similar recall? *tr
ODI 10241896
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
The car seems to not start once it ran for a short time. Example i drive to the supermarket turns on fine, once i leave it is hard to start. Almost seem to be flooded. It use to do it once a week know its doing it everyday. Just recently i was driving and it turned off on me. From the nissan blogs it looks like this year has been giving problems. Another complain is the exterior lights they are faded or stain from…
ODI 10241139
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 s model with a 4 cylinder engine. My problem is with the crankshaft position sensor. There is currently a recall out for the 2002,2005,2006 models regarding the crankshaft sensor. No recall is available for the 2003 model. If the 2003 model is having the same problem as the 2002,2005,2006 why no recall was put out for the 2003 models. It seems to me that all the same make and models…
ODI 10242975
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the expressway. It continues to shut off intermittently and takes 5-10 minutes to restart. The vehicle had to be towed on one occasion due to the failure. A mechanic stated that the crank angle sensor needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The…
ODI 10241944
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima 2.5. Purchased used on 12/31/06 from nissan dealer. On multiple occasions the car has stalled either whille driving at low speeds or while in gear while idling in traffic. On 8/14/08 about a mile into a trip, i turned a corner after stopping and the car began to sputter & buck. I could not accelerate and the car died in heavy traffic. I was able to restart the car and get into a parking lot. I was…
ODI 10238709
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle hesitated as if it were about to shut off. While accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate as well. The dealer stated that there was a recall on the 2002, 2005, and 2006 nissan altima's, but none pertaining to the 2003 model. They also stated that they were aware of the crankshaft…
ODI 10241889
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling
In october of 2006, i had a problem the craft shaft position sensor on my 2003 nissan altima 2.5 s. The dealership replaced the sensor at no cost. It is august 2008, and once again this code is coming up. I was just informed that there is a recall on this part for all 2002 and 2003 nissan altimas. *tr
ODI 10236740
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 sl. The throttle position sensor is going out on the car. The car can be started but not accelerate. I push down on the gas and the car will not move or make a sound. *tr
ODI 10236511
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
In august 2007, my 2003 nissan altima began to hesitate while driving. The check engine light came on. The light remained on for a few days and the car continued to hesitate while driving. It stalled at a traffic light in the middle of washington, d.c., so i took it to the shop once i got it started. On aug. 7, 2007, the dealer replaced the crank position sensor. On may 29, 2008, my car needed new brakes. A…
ODI 10235702
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
My nissan 2003 nissan altima 3.5v6 has shut down and locked up while driving. This has occurred twice in the past 6 months. The last time it occurred was approximately july 20, 2008. Both times it has occurred, i pressed the brake prior to it shutting down. The steering and engine shut off in each instance and i could've been in an accident. Afterwards i put the vehicle in park, restart the engine and continue to…
ODI 10238147
Engine And Engine Cooling · Radiator Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. On july 3, 2008, while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began moving slowly and the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic and they identified the cause of the failure as the crankshaft position sensor. There is no recall available; therefore, the crankshaft sensor and radiator will be replaced at the cost of $815. The current…
ODI 10233413
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While starting the ignition, the service engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The engine lost power and shut off on one occassion. The vehicle was restarted and then taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the crank sensor. Currently, the vehicle is being repaired at the authorized dealer for the crank sensor.…
ODI 10233542
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The vehicle crank shaft sensor was replaced on june 30, 2008. Recently he noticed that when the weather was cold the vehicle will not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not included in recall 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling), and will need to be diagnosed. The diagnostic fee cost $98.000. The vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer took a…
ODI 10297425
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it hesitated. She thought it was due to a drained battery. When she finally got the vehicle to start, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle failed its emissions test due to the check engine light. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) in june of 2007.…
ODI 10232434
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. Since the vehicle was purchased in 2002, the contact has smelled an unusual odor. The oil level was consistently low whenever he would take the vehicle in for a routine oil change. Recently, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto garage for a diagnosis and they stated that the catalytic converter failed. On june 12, 2008, the check oil light…
ODI 10230953
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car suddenly dies while driving down street or highway. Will not start. Nissan has acknowledged this problem as a crankshaft/camshaft sensor problem and recalled 2002 and some 2003 models. However they are excluding other 2003 models that exhibit the same problems. *tr
ODI 10231447
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. After pulling out of a parking space at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they informed her that it would be best to take the vehicle to the dealer so they could reprogram the ecm. The mechanic also provided her with a recall letter identifying the defect.…
ODI 10236899
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While idling at a stop sign, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle shut off. The dealer stated that there was a safety recall, but her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 70,110. Updated 09/16/08 *bf update 09/18/08. *jb
ODI 10235500
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima 2.5 died unexpected while driving. Dealer says crankshaft sensor, and not warranted. Repeated problem for nissan and not taking responsibility. *tr
ODI 10227064
Engine And Engine Cooling
Since may of last year, i have been a used owner of a 2003 nissan altima and have experienced the vehicle shutting off randomly while driving, as well as feeling sudden periods of loss in power while driving, like the car hesitates and almost shuts off while driving. The check engine light is constantly on. Upon getting my car inspected this past weekend, i was told i needed a new crank position sensor, ordered from…
ODI 10268161
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light came on, vehicle went dead in middle of intersection during heavy traffic, and was not shifting gears properly in city traffic as well as interstate driving. Car was taken in to dealer, dealer scanned system and found crank cam sensor bad, replaced sensors at a cost of $401.94 would not acknowledge problem was recall, stated our model was not included in recall. Contacted nissan america, stated…
ODI 10226023
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact took the vehicle to the service station because the service engine soon light remained illuminated. When the vehicle was started, it began to stall. The contact had to turn the vehicle on and off several times before it would remain on. The service center stated that the crank sensor and the engine speed sensor needed to be replaced. A few weeks ago, an oxygen…
ODI 10225398
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact took her vehicle to a service station because the service engine soon light remained illuminated. The vehicle also began to stall when she started the vehicle. She had to turn the vehicle on and off in order for it to remain on. The service center stated that the crankshaft and engine speed sensors needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that a few weeks…
ODI 10225351