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Nissan Altima
Report: Nissian Crankshaft and Camshaft Sensor Recall
Nissan Altima Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010
Engines Affected: 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 3.5L V6
Average Mileage: 101,949 mi (20,126 mi - 175,000 mi)
The engine may stall at times due to a failed crankshaft position sensor and/or camshaft position sensor, These sensors can fail intermittently as they warm with the engine. Sensors on certain models have been recalled by Nissan and will be replaced as necessary. Please visit our recall section for this model to see if your vehicle is covered by this recall.
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dlynn29, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 147,000 miRookie
On January 15, 2013 my car shut down while driving my daughter to school. I was going approximately 40 mph. It was very scary. This happened previously about two years ago as well. I had a sensor replaced then. I was able to restart the car and take it to a local Nissan dealership and was advised it is the cam shaft sensor. After further research, I have found tons of similar complaints by Nissan Altima owners. The scary thing is that we could have been on a major highway instead of a side road and been seriously hurt. I called Nissan USA today and they offered no assistance. They said that my VIN doesnt fall under the recall. This is ironic as the details of the recall match exactly what the service department at the dealership has advised is wrong with my car. I plan of pursing this further. There are way to many Altima owners having their safety placed in danger behind this saftey hazard. As a faithfully Nissan customer who has purchased two Nissan Altima's, I expected far better treatment than what I received.
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Seazon, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 70,000 miRookie
My 2003 Nissan Altima started to have problems with the car engine shutting off without any warning. I had the car checked out and was told that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. I was also told that it was a recall issue because the original part caused oil to get into the connector. When I call Nissan I was told, they could not help me because this part WAS NOT on recall. I spent good hard earned money on this car and now Nissan could care LESS even if it causes a deadly crash and someone life! At 70,000 miles this is VERY WRONG!
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 55,000 mi
SES light came on, had codes read. 0725 speed sensor and 0335 crank shaft position sensor came up. Upon further research found out that crank shaft position sensor is most likely culprit of both. Also found that this is a very common problem with Altima owners. The sensor has even been modified with a metal casing instead of plastic (so make sure you buy from Nissan dealership). When I called Nissan to inquire about this they said that my vehicle is not included in the recall...what!? So now I have to pay for the repair out of pocket, ridiculous! The only thing they will do is "reprogram of ECM" which doesn't even solve the problem, which actually lies in a faulty sensor. I'm surprised more people haven't filed complaints about this as it seems many people have the same problem and it is a serious safety concern as it can cause the car to stall randomly while driving. Imagine that happening at 60mph on the highway! It has happened to me at a red light before and even that freaked me out! If you are having this same problem you should really report it to NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) or their website (NHTSA.gov). I'm surprised a lawsuit hasn't been filed, they really need to be held accountable. Its unacceptable
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Jim Taddei, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 CylinderMaster
This recall applies only to certain 2002 Altimas. For more information on this recall please visit this link; http://repairpal.com/nissan-altima-recall-03v455000
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 78,000 mi
Same problem as others have mentioned. The engine shuts down when driving at a low mph.In addition, it becomes extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. This happened to me 4 times already. I'm very worried!
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 175,000 mi
Engine warms up, turn off engine while shopping, return to the car and it won't start.
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lettyroy, 2005 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 139,205 miRookie
I had the same proable that people or having on there Altima 2002 & 2003 it was very scary. I had to buy both
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 47,000 mi
Scan code P0345. Camshaft Position Sensor and Assembly $192 and Labor $300. $450 after 10% off coupon + tax.
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 75,000 mi
crank shaft sensor failed.....car stopped on the raod
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Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6
I have the same problems, toke the to the dealer they changed the sensor, that's what I am assuming, 2yrs later I had the same problem had the car serviced again by the time it happened again my extended warranty expired dealer charged me $900 for set of sensor and labor. I called nissan usa they told me that the recall case was closed and the couldn't do nothing about! Doing some research I foud out that there is a law call lemon Law if your car have a recall the dealer has to fix it! If it happens again you give them a second chance if it happens a third time it's considered a lemon car you can talk to a lawyer.
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