Problems with 2003 Nissan Altima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer made the necessary repairs to the sensors to make the light dim. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine brake maintenance, it was discovered that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. the contact was hesitant to touch the vehicle due to the amount of rust and feared that something would fail. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 98,000. updated 01/09/09. *lj updated 01/09/09. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the vehicle stalled, causing another vehicle to crash into contact's vehicle. there were no injuries. the police was not notified. the contact requested the dealer to pay since the failure was due to recall#06v242000 ; however, the dealer advised the contact that she was responsible for cost of the repairs. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer informed her that there was a recall on the crank position sensor and the electronic control module. also, the dealer stated that the computer could reprogram the failure and repair itself;. however, after diagnosing the vehicle they determined that the computer was defective and must be replaced. the contact was advised to write a letter to nissan for reimbursement. the failure mileage was 75945, and the current mileage is 77694. *ak

Vehicle was taken in for recall # 06v242000. dealership has reprogrammed ecm. dealership now states that the crank position sensor is shorting and may cause vehicle to continue to shut down . vehicle continues to shut down. is there any way this recall could be related to the sensor going bad?? *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the vehicle lost power while driving at 40 mph. the contact waited approximately 20 minutes before the vehicle was able to restart. the dealer stated that the computer needed reprogramming, and made the repair. approximately three days later the vehicle began to hesitate and completely lost power again. the dealer recommended that the cam and crank shaft sensors be replaced. there was arecall # 30v455000 for a 2002 nissan altima for the cam and crank shaft sensors. the dealer stated that the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall, although the contact felt otherwise. the current and failure mileage were 112,000.*ak

Tl *- the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. while driving at 40 mph the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle lost power. the check engine light illuminated. this failure occurred 8 times. the contact smelled exhaust fumes in the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who incorrectly diagnosed the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a second dealer, who was aware of the related recall #06v242000, for the ecm. the dealer stated that they were unable to repair the vehicle without authorization from the manufacturer. the contact was advised by the customer service department to leave a message for the regional representative, and after 3 attempts she hasn't received a response. the contact was aware that she could be eligible for reimbursement. the current and failure mileage was 79,720. *ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the contact received safety recall 06v242000. the contact made t repairs before she received the safety recall notice. the contact has been trying to get in touch with nissan to see if she could be reimbursed, and she was getting the run around. on the days that the vehicle lost power the weather was nice and sunny. this happened as soon as she would pull of into traffic doing 5 - 10 mph. the contact stated that the vehicle was stalling, and the engine light would turn on, she had the repairs made, and the following week she received a safety recall. the current and failure mileage were 55284. *ak

Tl*- the contact stated she received recall 06v24200o for the engine and engine cooling. the contact stated that she received the recall on 02/16/06 and had the recall repaired on 02/20/07 for the reprogramming of the electronic control module (ecm) and the perf idle air volume return for the recall at no charge. the contact stated that the vehicle still had stalling problems after the recall repair. the recall stated that the operation of the crank angle sensor was also affected by the temperature due to the unique location. the contact felt that this should have been added to the recall repair. she stated that the dealership informed her that she had to pay to have the crank angle sensor repaired, which cost her $200.83. the contact stated that before the recall the check engine light constantly stayed on and now that the vehicle repair has been performed the light continued to stay on and the vehicle stalled while driving or at a stop light. the failure mileage was 50782 and the current mileage was 51782.*ak the consumer stated the vehicle seems to running ok. updated 03/19/07. *jb

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 investigate and will send me a refund for repairs. over $200.00 for repairs. advised them of their recall letter that i received only to say they were sorry. check engine light is still on, car cuts off while driving are , and while just sitting still. it continued to jerk or drive like it was skipping, and they claimed it was the crank angle sensor that needed to be replaced, same as recall. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off. the contact restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired under recall number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) on august 18, 2007. presently, the vehicle will no longer start. the current mileage was 89,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

2003 nissan altima 2.5s bought in january of 2003. car intermittently will not start. nissan dealers have performed all recalls including ecm software replacement and engine crank sensor replacement but the problem remains. this is an ongoing problem which has not been resolved. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the engine shut down. once, when the vehicle was parked, it was difficult to restart. the check engine light remained illuminated. the vehicle would shut down and not restart for a long period of time. there were no warning indicators present. the purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was approximately 121,000.

I would be driving the car when it would just stall without warning. then it wouldn't start to get it to the dealership so i had to call a tow truck. the dealership stated they fixed the recall but the was not related to the recall and that would be additional money. don't quite know why when the recall states the exact problem i was having. *jb

2003 nissan altima recall crank sensor issue customer request reimbursement of the funds to replace crank angle sensor and the reprogramming of electronic control module did not solve problem. the consumer stated on 01/30/07 the vehicle was taken in for the same problem as the recall issued for this specific vehicle. the consumer stated while her daughter was driving the car stopped running, the consumer stated took car into dealer and dealer informed him the problem was the ecm needed reprogramming and consumer was never informed of recall. the consumer stated once again the engine shut off, the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who informed the consumer the crank sensor needed to be replaced and was not covered under warranty. the consumer provided the invoice for repairs due to recall and wants to reimbursed for repairs. the dealer stated left brake light out, dealer replaced left brake light bulb. *tr

Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the contact received a safety recall on 2002-2003 nissans. after he received the safety recall the service engine light turned on, and has remained lit. while driving into traffic on several occasions the engine would just lose power. on 01/24/2007 the vehicle turned of four different times while the contact was entering into traffic. the contact also stated that after the stalling it was difficult to restart the vehicle. in the last 2 weeks the engine lost power at least 2 dozen times. one incident caused a second vehicle to run off the road to avoid hitting the contact's vehicle. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the contact received a recall letter in the mail stating that his vehicle could shut off at any moment. in january of 2007, he brought his vehicle to the dealer where it was repaired. in april of 2007, as he was pulling out of a gas station, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. he attempted to start the vehicle the next day and it remained on for approximately two seconds. during this time, all of the instrument panel lights illuminated and then the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was towed to a different mechanic and the vehicle was repaired again. the contact compared the receipts from both mechanics and noticed that the second mechanic repaired the same failure that the nissan dealer was supposed to have performed originally. nissan is stating that they properly repaired the vehicle and are refusing to reimburse the contact for the repairs made by the second mechanic. the current mileage is 55,000 and failure mileage was 52,140. *tr

Service engine soon light comes up on my dashboard of nissan altima 2003. when i took it to the dealer, they said that there are a few recalls on this vehicle and they will fix it. after about 15 minutes of driving from their location, the light came up again. the car runs like its brakes are on. it once stopped at a traffic light. there is a big concern if it stops in the middle of the road and causes accident. how can i get nissan to address it? *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. while driving 45 mph, the engine completely lost power. the vehicle restarted after 4 or 5 attempts. the vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). after the repair was performed, the failure recurred twice. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was approximately 93,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb updated

Tl* -the contact stated that she took vehicle to dealer to be serviced on december 26, 2006 under recall 06v242000 that she received from nissan. the contacts stated that since the work was completed for the recall to the engine and cooling system the failure happened again. she returned the vehicle to the dealer yet they refused to repair the vehicle again for free. they insisted that the current failure was caused by an oil leak.*ak updated 1/26/2007 - *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima s class. the contact stated that the motor has failed. on two occasions, the vehicle has automatically shut off while driving 60 mph. the most recent failure occurred one week ago and smoke ascended from the engine. the first time he took the vehicle to nissan, they did not offer an explanation other than possible engine failure. they are not providing any solutions to the failures and did not state whether the vehicle was affected by the recall. the dealer claimed that the recalls pertaining to the engine were previously repaired. the contact stated that the cruise control no longer works. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.

I had recall work done and the result is my engine now needs to be replaced. my 2003 nissan altima now consumes 1.5 quarts of oil every 100 miles. east charlotte nissan performed the following recalls p5216 and r0606 in addition to this they replaced the o2 sensor at a cost of $365.00. within two days (300 miles) of getting the vehicle back the oil was completely empty and it has needed to be refilled every 200 miles since the original visit to east charlotte nissan. this is unacceptable. nissans own recall states that for a number of vehicles and engine replacement will be necessary. they are not honoring their very own recall notice. i have documented regular service on this vehicle that is well within the recommended guidelines. including an oil change at a reputable retailer at intervals of 3-4000 miles.*jb

Update to odi 10176518. power valve screws were found missing. screws were ingested into combustion chamber of engine. *jb

Slowed vehicle and sees light began to flash. vehicle died. restarted vehicle. ses light on constant. vehicle 'pulses' - like not getting enough fuel. *nm

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 other customers? *cn

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 dealership denied any responsibility and refused to pay for repairs to the car. there was something wrong with the radiator. they told me they had to replace the "hoses" because rodents had eaten through the hoses that caused the fluid to leak. i asked for another vehicle, but they refused. i have since replaced every hose on the car. i had to buy a new radiator, heater coil (the car would blow cold air when sitting still), and right now i'm waiting on a compressor. this car has been a piece of junk since i made the purchase. i have owned 2 maximas, and currently have an older model pathfinder as well. i have never had any problems like this with the other ones. i will never buy another altima. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle constantly stalls at various speeds. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer also found numerous other reasons that contributed to the failure, but the contact cannot recall what they were. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 67,000 and failure mileage was 59,000.

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 are 3 years later back to the bad crank position sensor again and dealer is saying my vin is not in the range of the sensor recall and i have to pay to have it replaced. in my opinion, nissan is trying to program the ecm to hide a known problem with the sensors and it's made it more pronounced. the dealer is trying to soften the blow a bit by knocking some off the charges, but i'm still having to cough up $184 for a well known, well documented and aging defect. come on nissan, fix the problem....it's a dangerous one. *jb

I bought this car with 39,578 miles on it on september 9, 2006. after owning the car for 3 months, the radiator started to leak from the top. i took it to a radiator shop and they fixed it while saying that nissan had used cheap parts. a car that has less than 50,000 miles on it should not have these types of problems. less than a year later, the service engine light came on so i took it to auto zone to get the diagnosis of the problem. the crank shaft sensor was bad and had to be replaced. it caused the car to stall when cranking/starting and left me stranded at some points and times because it would not start. after replacing this sensor, later to find out there was a recall on the sensor and was told my car was not included in this recall eventhough i assume the same parts are used on all models of the same kind, another sensor is now causing my car to idle high when in park or neutral. this type of behavior in the car causes more gas consuming which in today's economic battle with fuel prices, is not favorable. now that i have read many other complaints from other people, i have noticed that this is a widespread problem on 2002-2005 altima models. if the crankshaft sensor had not been replaced sooner, the car could have stopped running in traffic, which is why it was recalled, and caused a serious accident maybe even death. i bought this car in confidence that it would be dependable for myself and my child but since i have called to log a complaint with nissan north america they informed me that the car has three other recalls that were stated as " serious to my safety". *tr

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 not offer a second repair under the recall. the manufacturer was alerted.

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. in 2006, the contact noticed that the heating system was not heating properly. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they cleaned the air pockets. previously in 2003, the vehicle was serviced according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). in 2007, at 77,000 miles, the catalytic converter was replaced. in addition, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated so she took the vehicle to the dealer. the diagnosis found that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced a second time. the head gasket also failed. she called the manufacturer and requested that they pay for the catalytic repair because the failures occurred after the recall repair was performed. the manufacturer stated that they would not assist with the repair, although they may consider paying for the head gasket. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 94,000.

I have a 2003 nissan altima and the engine is dying. i have talked and researched others and they have the same problem. is nhtsa aware of this problem? *tr

My 2003 nissan altima vin 1n4al11d33c2xxxxx was displaying a service engine soon light with a code of p0 507- idle system too high.....this appeared approximately 3 weeks following the r0606 recall for a ecm re-porgram for a crank engine sensor. the intresting thing, my sister has the same car, did the same recall around the same time and had the same service engine soon light appear the same day with the same code. searching the web, it appears many folks are having the same problem. i paid about $140 to have the problem fixed and want nissan to refund my money, however 6 calls to them has gotten me no where. *nm

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

I have a problem with my crank sensor on my 03 nissan altima, the car will shut off while driving creating a very dangerous situation if on a heavy traveled road. i'm afraid that it will result in a accident possibly injuring me. i tried to have the nissan dealership fix this prob under their recall and they refused stating it was only for the 02 models. many other altima owners are experiencing the same thing if you searched on www.nissanclub.com you would see numerous entries of the same thing. i just want this fixed for safety reasons. *nm

Vehicle developed drive-ability issues, rough idle, stalling and odd smell from exhaust. vehicle was taken to a private repair shop and was diagnosed with a miss-fire code. dec 06, service light is back on and vehicle is running rough, stalling and hard starting. scanned system and code p0507 (idle speed) was pulled. was advised to take car to nissan dealership to have a relearn performed on the computer. dec 14, 2006, vehicle was taken to lithia nissan, procedure was performed and sensors were-calibrated. recommended a throttle body be replaced (cost $800). vehicle running rough, service light on and stalling are occurring again. scanned system, code p0302 miss-fire code on cylinder #2, code p0420 catalyst efficiency low bank 1. replaced throttlebody per nissan recommendation. nov 02, 2007 engine light on, vehicle running poorly, hard starting and stalling. was informed by repair shop about possible recall issues relating to vehicle. contacted nissan consumer affairs after reading about recall for 2002, 2004-2005 vehicles similar to mine with same problems (reference #5962832 & 6071239). talked to rep about the recall and the issues with my 2003 altman 2.5l and was basically told to take vehicle back to dealership to have another scan done. feb 9, 2008 vehicle was taken to lithia nissan to run a system scan. at this point the vehicle is running poorly, hard starts, stalling, rough idle. dealership pulled four codes, p0420 catalyst bank 1, and p0335ckp sensor, p0302 cylinder 2 miss-fires and p0725 engine speed sensor. was informed that the catalyst is bad and could not only be causing the miss-fire code but may also ruin my engine. also the crankshaft sensor is bad. approx cost of repair, $1000. i contacted matthew again about the results and was told that due to not having the vehicle regularly maintained at a 'nissan' dealership, they were not able to track a maintenance record and that they were not going to do anything about my car. *tr

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 min of having my vehicle i was told by a goodyear manager that i have 3x the wrong size tires on my vehicle. he told me that i should have 205/65/16 tires on my car and i have 225/60/16 tires on my vehicle. i am furious because i purchased this car from the dealership with those tires on my car and have taken my car in there several times to be maintenance and service and they knew that was the problem with the vehicle. my car is not a steady vehicle i feel unsafe in this car. i have to constantly hold it still in the road. when it rain i feel like i wreck at anytime. i have a small child and it hurts me to know that i have taken my car in there several times and not one time have they said anything about my tires. i have had those tires aligned and balance but the tech told me it would do me no good because the tires are 3 times to big. please help i think they should replace my tires with the right size. also my seat belts on the car will not extract i have taken this to the dealer several times and they will pull them out but when i leave after about 4 to 5 days my belts will get stuck again i also had my seat belts checked and was told it is a manufacturing problems and nissan will not fix the problem. they told me flat out it is not there problem i can not pull a seat belt. i have to let my daughter ride in the back at times without a seat belt until i can find someone to fix the problem. the seat belts are getting hung from the core of the entrance but they will not fix the problem. **nm

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 went back again after researching online and found out that there was indeed a recall for the ecm. so i brought my vehicle back to the dealership and showed them the reports. the dealership decided to reprogram my ecm (as the recall states) and said they could not find anything else wrong with my vehicle that could be causing the stalls. however, just two weeks after my vehicle was serviced for the recalls, my car engine dies again. i called into the dealership to have them run a diagnostic on my car engine and once more they could not locate the problem. i have read online reports of other nissan owners where they complained of the same situation- even after the reprogramming of the ecm, the engine still stalls. so now i have my car back but still with the same problem. i've also taken my car to an non-nissan mechanic and he too could locate the problem. nissan should take responsibility for their own vehicles, or at least be able to locate and fix the problems when it occurs, especially when it comes to the engine stalling which could result in a crash. please advise. *jb

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 took their vehicles in to be serviced for the recall and then had to go back within a month because of the check engine light and subsequent p0507 finding. i think they are not adequately servicing this recall because one of the symptoms of the defective part is for the check engine light to come on.

Dt*: the contact stated the recall repair work #06v242000 was performed on the vehicle in 10/06. three days after the recall repair, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to run idle. it was taken to the dealer where diagnostic testing identified that the idle was off and needed to be relearned, which was performed. 12 miles after leaving the dealer, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began idling worst than it did before. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined the computer was bad because it would not accept the relearning of the idle. the computer was replaced. four days later the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was jumped and taken to a independent repair shop who determined that there was not a problem with the alternator, battery and starter. they all tested normal to manufacturer specifications. the independent repair shop mechanic stated that the vehicle would probably not start due to a defective computer. the manufacturer was contacted, and recommended the vehicle be taken to a dealer.

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

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 to start. the contact stated that it sounded as though she had no gasoline in the vehicle, but the vehicle was full of gasoline at this time. she took the vehicle to the dealership, and was informed that the camshaft failed. she found arecall 03v45000 for engine & engine cooling. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint, her case number was 5626245. the failure mileage was 46000, and the current mileage was 50100.*ak

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 vehicle was returned to the dealer and they reprogrammed the electrical control module. immediately following the repair, the vehicle stalled again and the power steering became inoperable. she returned the vehicle to the dealer and they reprogrammed the ecm for the third time due to consistent stalling. six months later, the stalling recurred. she called the dealer and was informed that the recall was satisfied and they were not liable for further repairs. a diagnostic test was performed at a local repair shop, which revealed that the crank shaft positioning sensor was defective. the mechanic informed her that the crank shaft positioning sensor was supposed to be repaired before reprogramming the ecm. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls for the crank shaft positioning system. the vehicle has not been repaired. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the current mileage was 125,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. updated 10-30-08 *bf updated 11/03/08. *jb

Dear nhtsa, recently i have been having problems with my 2003 nissan altima, more specificity, the engine has stopped running without warning while driving at a low speed. i researched this issue and found a recall on the nissan website for the crank angle sensor on all 2002 altimas, but nothing for 2003 altimas. however, while researching on the web i found several reports, including the nhtsa website (campaign # 06v-242), indicating that a few 200,000 2003 altimas/sentras (2.5 liter) were being recalled for the same crank angle problem. i brought this issue up with the nissan service department (cerritos) and was thoroughly disappointed with the support and service from the technicians. first, i was informed that my car was not under the recall. then, i was informed that not all recalls are listed in the website and i would have to get my car serviced first and only after could they determine whether or not my car is under the warranty. and i would need to pay for whatever repairs that was needed to be done. i do not have an issue with paying for the repairs if it is not a recall issue; however, shouldn't the nissan's technicians know exactly what is under recall by looking into the vin number or the parts number? also, the recall is not listed or announced on the nissan website but is reported in several articles. it should have been nissan's responsibility to inform the public of this safety issue, even if it is only a small number of vehicles. and the dealerships responsibility to check into the problem, especially since there have been other instances with this particular car. i have yet to receive any correction for this issue and am hoping you will be of some assistance to me with this problem since i have had no luck with the dealership. cindy lin. *nm

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 flushed. the consumer did some research and found recall 06v242000 in reference to faulty engine crank angle sensor. the consumer vehicle fell within the range of the recall but the consumer was told by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. therefore the consumer had to pay for the replacement of the sensor. several months later the check engine light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who checked the recalls. the dealer replaced a faulty chamber. the faulty chamber resulted in a throttle chamber replacement.

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 sensor. a few weeks before this happened, my car had the same symptoms but it wasn't as bad. it would just bog down like once in 2 weeks but this was the worst case scenario!. *jb

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 reprogrammed the problem persisted. to fix the problem the dealer recommended the crank sensor be replaced which would be an additional charged. the manufacturer was also alerted.

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 reimburse her for the repairs. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 74,000. *ak the consumer states that performance nissan in duarte, ca did the reprogramming of the sensors and two days later the sensors were failing again. updated 05/15/07 *tr

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 representative told her that the vehicle was not a part of the recall due to the vin, and later stated that was the reason why they reprogrammed the crank shaft sensor. the check engine light continued to illuminate. the contact is concerned about the safety risk involved. the current mileage was 56,900 miles on her vehicle, and it was related to the power train warranty. nissan refused to reimburse her for the repairs. the failure mileage was 38,000. *ak the consumer stated nissan replaced the sensor on may 30, 2007 at the cost of $230. the consumer stated the dealer informed the cause of the engine shutting off was due to a bad speed sensor. the consumer stated the dealer refuse to reimburse the consumer for repairs. updated 07/06/07 *tr

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 manufacturer determined the vehicle's vin was not included. the vehicle hesitated and lurched forward and the "service engine soon" light illuminated soon after the above repairs were made. the contact was charged for the above repairs even though the recall notice indicates the vin as being included. the dealership treated the crank sensor and ecm repairs as two separate repairs, but the recall notice indicated the two were correlated together as one.

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