Nissan is currently recalling almost 700,000 Altima and Sentra cars due to problems with a sensor that could lead to engine stalling. Nissan Motor Co. spokeswoman, Jeannine Ginivan said there have, thus far, been no reports of crashes or injuries tied to this issue. The Japanese automaker said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall affects Altima and Sentra vehicles from the 2002 and 2005-06 model years equipped with a 2.5 liter engine.
Nissan said the crankshaft position sensor could overheat, causing an interruption in the sensor’s signal. Under the condition, the engine could stop running without warning while the car is being driven at low speeds.
Nissan owners can contact Nissan with questions about the recall (800.647.7261).
WHY CAN’T THEY FIX THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND RADIATOR FANS PROBLEMS THAT THEY HAVE. COME ON GETT WITH IT, AND STOP STRESSING PEOPLE OUT. NISSAN IS DEPENDABLE AND A HOUSEHOLD NAME, LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY.
I agree with suzette’s comment on 5/2/08 that Nissn is Dependable and a houshold name. That is why I decided to purchase a Sentra in 2002 as opposed a Saturn at the same price. However, I am disappointed that something as simple as the oil dipstick continues to break. I can believe the handle is made out of something that looks like cork and continues to break off. I have already had to replace the thing 3 times in the last 5 1/2 years and it is not inexpensive part considering what it is. Unfortunately it is a dealer part only!! In addition, the cost to have someone service the car in order to remove the remaining stick piece stuck in the tube. This has been a trick in itself with the auto shop telling me they want to dismantle engine parts just to find a way to remove this part. Very distressing situation.
I had the same problem Sam! although I had a 2005 sentra but my dipstick broke off too and wal mart changed my oil and broke it and wouldn’t replace it i was furious! By the time it came around for my next oil change I had forgotten about it! Ihad went to a different wal mart location and since I had family that worked there they contacted the other wal mart and refunded my money on getting it fixed thank goodness but it was a huge hassle! Now I have an 08 altima and things aren’t looking so good there either.
Has anyone had any problems with the gas tank recall on the 2005 sentra?
I have been affected, more than once with the same car and the same recall. It seems they replaced the gas tank per the recall, and two years later the same problem is occuring. Gas ALL over the ground when you fuel up! I really don’t think this is normal!!!
Anyone with similar problems?
Has anyone with a 2001 Nissan Maxima had problems with the sensors? I believe it’s the gas sensors. The check engine light keeps coming on; but only when I get to speeds of 65-70mph.
I have a 2003 Nissan Altima with a 3.5 engine and it has stalled on me three different times. I was very fortunate that I was not on a highway but was making a turn. I found out that Nissan didn’t recall any of these autos in their recall. No warning lights came on; auto came to a dead stop. I turned the auto off and waited a few minutes and recranked; it started. It cost me $200.00 to replace sensor.