2003 Nissan Altima Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Owner of a 2003 nissan altima. On 2/18/2016, i took my vehicle to a car wash in linden, nj. When the car wash was completed, i put my vehicle on drive and proceeded slowly towards the car wash employees as they instructed me to stay on my left side, as the other vehicle was on the right side. While i still had my foot on the brakes, and as the employee placed the towel to dry out my vehicle, my vehicle immediately…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10957901
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 nissan altima. While the vehicle was in neutral at a car wash, it accelerated independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. The air bags deployed and emitted smoke. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was 128,000. ..updated 04/13/17*bf *cn
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10956734
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Owner of a 2003 nissan altima - on 2/18/17 while taking my vehicle to a car wash in linden, nj, i had my vehicle on neutral and when the car wash was completed, i put the vehicle on drive and proceeded slowly towards the car wash employees as they instructed me to stay on my left side, as the other vehicle was on the right side and i had my foot on the brakes. As the two employees placed their towels on my front…
Crash reported
ODI 10956663
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2003 nissan altima with 106,000. As is no warranty. Within the first month it blew the head and needed a new engine which i paid for out of pocket. They supposedly replaced the enigine with a new crate engine once again the car lasted about 3 weeks before it was smoking so bad and will only drive at idle speed.. I dont think the place i bought it has a very good mechanic and i really would rather take…
ODI 10870131
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and my car just slowed down and eventually cut off. I put the car in park and started it back up. When i arrived at my destination and cut the car off and tried to cut it back on it would not start. *tr
ODI 10551842
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Car just died while driving on highway, then it will not start, paid 500 dollars to get fixed and there is a recall on these parts but not for my vin, i feel that the recall should be extended for more cars.this is a dangerous problem. *tr
ODI 10514723
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Like many other complaints, my car stalled on highway at 70 mph speed and stalls at intersections and low speeds or will not start. I can't believe nissan or nhtsa has not got serious about this issue. I checked your database and found following compliant numbers with same issue of altimas stalling due to crank or cam sensor failure. (odi id numbers: 10416743, 10384742,10370526,10342438,10332467, 10318898, 10318045,…
ODI 10471579
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 · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While at a red light, the car unknowingly stopped! I didn't even know until the light turned green and i attempted to pull off. I put the car in park and resterted the car with no issue. A couple days later the engine started a slight shake and each day the shake became more intense and the engine would shut off when driven for a while & while my feet is on the break the meter would jump from 0 to 2 and shut off wen…
ODI 10587325
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Recently while driving my ses light came on. I took my vehicle to the nearest service center and had them read the codes which were 0725 engine speed sensor and 0335 crank shaft position sensor. Upon looking into the problem i found that this is a common problem with many nissan owners, particularly the altima models. Nissan has issued a recall to reprogram the ecm free however this does not solve the problem. The…
ODI 10429451
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple times while driving between 30-45 mph the vehicle has stalled and not produced full engine power when pushing on the accelerator. This has caused serious concern for the safety of my family and myself. Check engine light came on and i took the vehicle to nissan service repair (august 2011, ~94k miles). Nissan ran diagnostics and stated that the circuit board for crank/cam sensors had failed. Paid $430 to…
ODI 10490390
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving 2003 nissan altima on two-lane country road, weather clear, no traffic. Car sped up, driver applied brakes, car sped faster, driver repeatedly & firmly applied brakes. Car overcorrected to the left, crossed roadway, crossed one dry ditch and made impact with inside wall of an irrigation ditch full of water. Driver received initial care at the scene and was taken to emergency room via ambulance. Driver…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10342643
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact attempted to tap the brakes but the vehicle just accelerated faster. The vehicle jumped over a ditch and finally landed in a canal. The contact suffered severe injuries including open wounds, fractured ribs, two cracked disks, head injury and incidents of loosing…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10336473
Vehicle Speed Control
Idle on car started to be erratic. Would go up to 1800 rpms down to 700 rpm..took car for repair was to the throttle bad assembly needed replaced. The car was a 2003 nissan altima. We were concerned that in the snow this could be a problem with forward acceleration. Dry conditions as well ...car only had 64,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10319512
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact experienced unintended acceleration in the vehicle. While traveling less than 2 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, it suddenly lunged forward at high speeds. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to the nearest nissan dealer for repair, which was covered under his…
Crash reported
ODI 10263977
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 nissan altima. Idle fluctuation from 1000 to 2000 rpm. Also, automobile surges from 1500 to 2000 while driving. While in automatic mode 1 it will buck forward. The auto in my opinion isn't safe i feel there should be a recall. The check engine light indicates high idle. We are in the process of having the car repaired. *tr
ODI 10210815
Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
On several instances the engine cuts off while driving. Major safety concern. Eventually, the check engine light came on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer informed me of recall campaign to reprogram the ecm. Also, they found error codes p0725 and p0335. They told me that i had to replace my crank shaft position sensor (at my cost -- this was not part of the recall). After the dealer completed the recall work, the…
ODI 10192821
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Recalls on 2003 nissan altima concerning crank angle sensors and ecm, engine computer, received. Took it to a nissan dealer , and they reprogrammed the ecm. They said this would fix my problem. 2 days later light was back on, and car continued to cut-off just as the recall letter stated it would do. Took car back to nissan, and they refused to honor they recall, and have asked me to pay for it, and then they will…
ODI 10185651
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Courtesy copy re defective 2003 nissan altima. She is seeking reimbursement from nissan. *ts the vehicle stalled weather the vehicle was acceleration from a stop or while driving at various speeds. The check engine light illuminated the vehicle was taken to a dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed the crank case replaced, throttle sensor adjusted, fuel injection flushed, power steering flushed, and brake fluid…
ODI 10174302
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed. There were no warning lights when this occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the throttle sensor twice. *ak updated 1/25/2006 - the vehicle lost all power and would not go over 5 mph. The dealer replaced the throttle body and knock sensor. *nm
ODI 10144074
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the throttle body control operated poorly. The vehicle started but it did not accelerate. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, they did not know why this was happening. The problem started in may, they were able to jiggle the throttle, and it would start working, but it progressively got worse. Currently, it needs to be replaced. Consumer stated there were four on back order at the dealership.*ak
ODI 10130586
Mechanical · Vehicle Speed Control
We purchased a 2003 nissan altima 3.5 on 12/2002. On 7/16/04 the car wouldn't crank until the third try. After starting he wouldn't go but 15 mph. Took to dealer and their diagnosis was the throttle chamber was defective. It has been two weeks now and the part has not come in because their telling me its on back order. Called and talked to several service guys and requested a loaner car until my car got fixed. We…
ODI 10082988
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer's vehicle accelerated from a stop and hit two vehicles head on. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained head injuroes. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10071777