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
My 2003 nissan altima with 102k miles on the 2.5liter was driven only about 8 miles when engine suddenly slowed and stalled while i was in traffic. The vehicle overheated. All vehicle service had previously been performed. Untimately my expense to rebuilt the engine was $2.2k with nissan refusing to accept any responsibility. Have others had similar experience? Did nissan also not stand behind there product with…
ODI 10213743
Engine And Engine Cooling
Had the ecm reprogram done a few weeks ago. Couple of weeks later, check engine light came on, dealer reset the ecm again. Past week, check engine light came on again. Dealer now says the crank position sensor is bad. We had the "stalling engine without warning" issue in nov 2003. At that time and under severe pressure from me, the dealer replaced the crank and camshaft position...stalling problem solved. Here we…
ODI 10174733
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the engine, the vehicle was difficult to start, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the air flow filter needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. A nhtsa recall, #06v242000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the engine however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would…
ODI 10174606
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima 2.5 s. Car stalls while driving on highway. Searched online and found that many, many people have had the same problem with the crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction and engine speed input circuit causing this stalling. There's a recall for 2002 models, but not for 2003 and this is dangerous. *jb
ODI 10174504
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
2003 nissan altima recall on the engine customer states that the car is not safe and nissan has not fixed the problem**nar**cc the dealer stated the driver side window was inoperable, the window regulator was replaced. *tr
ODI 10194352
Engine And Engine Cooling · Seat Belts · Suspension · Tires
I have been having numerous problems with my car moving very slowly,not staying in the road, pulling away from me. I have to drive my car with 2 hands to keep in the road. I have took it back to the dealer numerous times and they have told me many different problems that might be wrong with my car. When i finally decided to take it to another maintenance shop just to make sure i was being told the truth. After 30…
ODI 10171263
Engine And Engine Cooling
This is the second complaint i've filed within the span of 30 days. I have been having stalling problems with my 2003 nissan altima for the last 2 months. The engine would completely stop during low speeds and at stop (4 times at a stop and once during a turn). I have already had issues with my nissan dealership in servicing my recalls. First i was told that there were no recalls on my car so i drove it home. Then i…
ODI 10170467
Engine And Engine Cooling
I received a notice in the mail from nissan informing me of a recall (nhtsa action number: rq06001). I took my nissan in to the local dealership to be serviced according to the instructions on the recall notice on 08/28/2006. On 10/05/2006, my check engine light came on so i took it back to the dealer. The computer code for the error was p0507 and it was $91 to repair. I've heard from several other altima owners who…
ODI 10196308
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2003 nissan altima 2.5s, had stalling problems. The vehicle stalled while driving, merging onto the expressway, sitting at a traffic light or when trying to turn the vehicle at a low speed. The vehicle stalled most often when at a complete stop. The contact stated that the check engine light turned on 02/20/07. When trying to restart the vehicle, it took 6-7 times to get the vehicle…
ODI 10183141
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light the vehicle stalled and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the engine crank sensor needed to be replaced. While waiting for an estimate the contact received a recall letter #06v242000 regarding engine and engine cooling. The recall remedy was to reprogram the ecm sensor however after the ecm sensor was…
ODI 10168512
Engine And Engine Cooling · Front Underhood
I was at a stop light ready to turn left onto another street when suddenly my car stalls out right in the middle of the intersection. It took me a few times to get my car started again and when it fired up again i started driving away but my car would be having a hard time going as if it was starting to bog out. I later did a diagnostics test and got the code p0335 which ended up being the crankshaft position…
ODI 10168447
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The crank shaft sensor was causing the vehicle to shut off. Nissan stated that she could have the vehicle repaired. However, they only reprogrammed the unit and did not replace the sensors. Also, they advised her that they would only repair the vehicle one time. The first time that she called nissan, they told her that her car was apart of the recall. The nissan…
ODI 10188878
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The crank shaft sensor was causing the car to shut off. The nissan representative stated that this vehicle was not a part of the recall due to the vin, and later indicated that it was related, which was the reason the dealer reprogrammed the crank shaft sensor instead of replacing them. Also, the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle again. Nissan refused to…
ODI 10188874
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated and suddenly stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The "service engine soon" light illuminated. The dealership determined the crank sensor needed to be replaced and reprogrammed the ecm. The contact received a recall notice in the mail regarding nhtsa recall # 06v242000; engine and engine cooling; crank sensor and ecm; however the dealer and…
ODI 10167171
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the engine shut down while driving 35 mph as well as when idling. The dealer replaced the crank position censor due to fuel leaking on the censor. The service dealer stated this was due to normal wear and tear on the vehicle. Updated 08/14/08 *bf
ODI 10168402
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly while stopped at a stop light. The vehicle stalled in different situations but usually while stopped. There was a nhtsa recall, # 06v242000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10165005
Engine And Engine Cooling
CAR STALLS AND DIES WITHOUT NOTICE. *JB
ODI 10165087
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds the engine stalled without warning. After the failure there was a couple minute delay before the engine restarted. This only occurred during warm weather. There is a nhtsa recall, #06v242000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The dealership has not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service shop for diagnostic testing however no codes…
ODI 10166834
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 s. As i have researched and seen posted in other complaints, my car wouldn't start 2 months ago and before then for a few months it would cut off in traffic while i was driving, i have taken it to a nissan dealership thinking that it was my crank angular sensor (most recent recall). However the dealership service notified me that it is my "crank position sensor" that is causing the…
ODI 10169210
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima 2.5 s is part of the recall campaign surrounding the catalytic pin. My altima stopped functioning on last year after two weeks of stopping, stalling, smoking, engine knocking, etc. The engine was replaced (supposedly) at the expense of nissan. The exact same scenario occurred two weeks ago this year and the car again was towed to our local nissan dealership. This time, they're refusing to make the…
ODI 10163439
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle operated at a reduced speed, and the engine stalled without warning. Afterwards, the check light illuminated, and the engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall, # 03v455000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10169613
Engine And Engine Cooling
COMPLAINT #10163230. *NM
ODI 10163233
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2003 nissan altima 2.5l 4 door. The engine light came on stating "service engine soon". Before i had a chance to get to the dealer my car stalled on the freeway during low speed rush hour traffic. I was able to coast to the side of the freeway without causing and accident. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a crankshaft sensor problem. Was this problem part of the recall #06v242000? *jb
ODI 10162703
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2003 nissan altima september 2004. On 7/12 i experienced the issue of recall #06v242000. My vehicle stopped running w/o warning at a stop at 2:00a.m. The nissan dealer indicated the computer found nothing wrong. I took the car home only for it to once again stop as i departed my job at 2:00 a.m. I again took my car to the dealer who kept my car for three days. One of which i was…
ODI 10163230