The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the mass air flow sensor was replaced a total of three times. The contact also stated that the vehicle would lose power and stall when the failure occurred. In addition, the vehicle would jerk and would not accelerate beyond 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer after each failure, but after the final failure, the contact was informed that the part was not available. The dealer also stated that the mass air flow sensor for the 2004 infiniti I35 would correct the failure, but the manufacturer would not allow them to place that part on the 2003 Nissan Altima. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 55,000.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle would not start. After several attempts the contact was able to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. Also, the vehicle would stall while driving. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, where the technicians stated that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was not available.

- Revere, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle was loosing two quarts of oil per day at an alarming rate. The contact stated the engine seized without the check engine light or oil light illuminating on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated it looked like the pistons or a cylinder had failed. The dealer stated they no longer sell that model year and the 2002 model year because of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 209,000.

- Culoman, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the crank shaft position sensor failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included NHTSA recall campaign id number: 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, the recall would not apply. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

- Lakeland, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to start the vehicle after it stalled. The failure occurred intermittently at various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06V242000 (engine and engine cooling) that was related to the failure but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Form returned no change

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving 35 mph when the contact stated that the vehicle abruptly stalled without warning. Also, the contact expierenced a no start condition. The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

- Orem, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact was sitting at a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was then contacted and they advised the contact that he was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure and current mileage was approximately 61,000.

- South San Francisco, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, a loud ticking noise began to come from the engine. The contact looked under the engine and noticed that the oil reservoir was empty, but there were no signs of leakage. Oil was added to the vehicle, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the catalytic converter was faulty. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer for further investigation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Chadds Ford, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. She then discovered that there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was no oil leak however, the vehicle was burning oil rapidly. The dealer advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 123,358.

- Hartford, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated the vehicle would intermittently hesitate after it was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 81,456.

- Mason, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle also began to perform as if it were going to stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06V242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 06/14/11 updated 07/08/11 updated 3/15/12

- Alexandria, VA, USA

My husband and I bought this car in Feb 2011 with around 118000 from a buy here pay here and two months later the motor went out on it. We drove it to church and turned it off and it didn't want to turn on again my husband checked the spark plugs and they had water in it. I have read that this car have bad motor problems, our mechanic checked it and said we need a new motor

- Winter Haven , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle seemed as if it would stall and she smelled a burning odor. She also noticed that the lights on the instrument panel flickered. The failure was frequent and occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed her of recall 06V242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 49,000. The failure mileage was approximately 48,686.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

This situation has happened a few times; I park my car (turn engine off) do groceries, shopping, etc, come back, I turn the car on and the car is like stalling, like its idle but you can feel the shaking on the steering wheel. I didn't want to drive on this situation. I turned the engine off, turn it back on and still the same situation. I have to wait 3-5 minutes with engine off, then I turn it on and the car starts working normal. There is no "service engine soon" light on the dashboard. This is happening time to time. At first I thought it could be someting with the gasoline in the tank, that is not the case because I left my tank almost to empty and load a new tank, different gas station and still does the same. I called the dealer where I bought it, asked for any recalls on my car's model/year. They say no recalls for this year/model. I started searching for similar problems and I read a few articles that the '02 models have been recalled for similar issues, also that the same '03 model in Canada has been recalled and serviced for same issue. Although I cannot prove that what I read is true, I believe this problem should be checked by Nissan dealership maintenance centers since there is no alert signs on the dashboards.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

The contact owns 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact noticed the engine was consuming oil faster than normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure in the catalytic converter. The oil escaped into the catalytic converter causing the engine and the catalytic converter to fail. The dealer stated that the engine and the catalytic converter had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer filed report 7135820 but would not assist with the repair because the warranty expired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.

- Leonavalley, CA, USA

I own a 2003 Nissan Altima. Back in September of 2010, I was driving on my way to work. About 4 miles from my home. (my car is right under 107K miles at the time). I was driving normal, or correctly. All of a sudden my car shuts off! I have to jerk my wheel to the right and break my car before I caused an accident. I am so thankful I was not on the freeway when this happened. My life and the lives of others were put at risk that day because of this problem with your car. There is a recall for your car, actually quite a few, but the one I'm most interested in getting fixed is the one that determines my lively hood. All I am asking is you please fix this. I can go without the ac or having weak headlights to drive at night with. I just can't depend on this car to not kill me one day. Please, I am begging you. Once again for my life & the lives of many others that will be involved. Please fix this problem! I cannot afford to pay for a new engine for the Altima out of pocket. Recalled on : 7/7/2006 influenced by: Office Of Defects Investigation recalled for: Engine and engine cooling.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

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- Bear, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. He stated that the vehicle continued T function normally and was immediately driven to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been on going for three to four weeks. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000.

- New Windsor, NY, USA

Vehicle stalling while driving, burning oil quickly doing oil changes every month, Nissan service station said catalytic coverter. Car still making noise other complaints that this is a normal problem then engine blows due to debris from converter getting into engine. This should be a recall

- Lakeport, CA, USA

2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 litre engine. Blowing oil out tailpipe with 101,000. Many blogs report same problem with same make and model. The consumer stated a couple of months after purchasing the vehicle, she discovered the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of oil in a short time. The consumer found a recall regarding the engine. However, the recall has since closed. The consumer was informed the catalytic converter, engine and throttle body needed to be replaced. The consumer stated she has documentation the vehicle was fixed under the recall in 2003. However, she did not purchase the vehicle until 2010, but the problem has since resurfaced. Updated IVOQ 08/07/12

- Blue Springs, MO, USA