2003 Nissan Altima Cooling System Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System · Engine · Exhaust System
Campaign id 03v455000 engine and engine coolant campaign id 03v084000 engine and engine coolant exhaust system campaign id 06v242000 engine and engine coolant i have attempt to contact nissan north america on several different occasions regarding the above mentioned recalls. After car failure, and money spent on trying to correct these issues, nissan has not been responsive to my numerous request. I am currently…
ODI 10417787
Cooling System
Like many of you, i have also had the problem of the sensors going bad causing the engine to stop. I had the sensors replaced twice at my expense because nissan said that my 2003 altima vin# was not included in the recall. The second time the sensors were replaced, they looked different. Hopefully the redesign will finally fix this ongoing problem. Shame on you, nissan, for not covering this known problem in a…
ODI 10315064
Cooling System · Engine · Equipment · Exhaust System · Mechanical
I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 sl, in approximately 2008 february, my car stopped on me while driving on the freeway. It turns out that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Had the work done at buena park nissan then i realized that the car had also starting burning excessive oil. I was told there was an oil pan leak, had that work done at another dealership. Approximately 9 months later, the car stopped…
ODI 10351343
Cooling System
The heater/defroster does not blow hot air while car is at a stand still. Once he press the accelerator and begin to speed up the hot then returns. I researched this on the internet and there are many of the same complaints from other altima owners. With this the windows fog up at traffic lights and when you are stuck at a standstill on the interstate the car becomes unbearably cold an is a safety hazard in the…
ODI 10250969
Cooling System
This is in regards to recall # 06v242000. My car is doing exactly what the problem is on this recall. They already "fixed" the problem but the sensor is still throwing faults once in a while. This last time my car shutdown at a slow speed and i lost control of the power steering and hit a curb. This issue needs to be fixed. Auto zone said the crankshaft position sensor is bad and will cost $60 for the part. But how…
Crash reported
ODI 10236687
Cooling System
My car was stopping while driving i had to turn off the car then re-start it. I took back to dealer and he ran it through computerized machine the print-out stated that i had an issue with the crank angle sensor and that it had to be taken care of right away. He stated that since i brought in the car that there were a couple of recalls on my car and that they were going to take care of it but that the 1st issue with…
ODI 10235602
Cooling System
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the engine oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over. All of the instrument panel lights illuminated and the engine hesitated and suddenly shut off. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine oil pump exploded into pieces inside the engine, causing it…
ODI 10231606
Cooling System
I have a 2003 nissan altima. In the past few months, i have had problems with my car's engine shutting off while sitting idle at a light or shutting off almost immediately after starting my engine. I contacted both the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and nissan directly about this issue. The dealership never returned my call/email and nissan basically told me that since my vin was not part of the recall,…
ODI 10226740
Cooling System
My 20003 nissan altima has recurring stalling problem which has not been rectified by nissan even though it has issued recalls for vehicles of my type. *tr
ODI 10240839
Cooling System
Crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced or reprogrammed, but nissan will not because it doesn't fall in their list of affected vin #'s. My question would be, what does it take to get included? Does someone have to die? Or get seriously injured? It apparently is not just those vin # specific as it affects mine vehicle now. *tr
ODI 10221424
Cooling System · Electrical System · Engine
2003 nissan altima stalls while driving. When i go in reverse and then put the car in drive the car continues to go in reverse. Stalls when i step on the accelerator but speeds up when i step on the breaks, i have to repeatedly slam my foot on the break to avoid hitting cars in front of me. The check engine light continues to come on, when it does the car stalls even more. I took it to a nissan dealership they gave…
ODI 10364044
Cooling System
I bought a 2003 nissan altima in october 2002. It had 4 miles on it from my test drive. My first oil change was six weeks later because i was working 100 miles round-trip to work. The dealership initially left the cap off my radiator which caused the car to smoke and sputter when i picked it up. In february 2003, i was driving to work and my cab filled up with smoke. I had to pull over because the car ran hot. The…
ODI 10176165
Cooling System
My 2003 nissan altima has the engine install issue.... I have called the headquarters and the dealership and have been told i must wait until the recall notices are mailed to out on 8/21.... I hope i don't have a wreck between now and then! *nm
ODI 10164701