2003 Nissan Altima
2003 Nissan Altima TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 9 Nissan recalls » 2 defect investigations » 63 TSBs » for the Nissan Altima.
Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:REAR
- TSB #05114 -- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK (NHTSA ID #10019178, MARCH 24 2006)
- TSB #05114B -- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK (NHTSA ID #10019894, MARCH 24 2006)
- TSB #5216 -- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/ BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *JB (NHTSA ID #10018692, DECEMBER 09 2005)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
- TSB #02120A -- ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002224, NOVEMBER 02 2005)
- TSB #02120 -- ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000022, DECEMBER 05 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #06009 -- MIL ON WITH DTC U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019613, MARCH 31 2006)
- TSB #06029 -- ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019626, MARCH 30 2006)
- TSB #06009 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *AK (NHTSA ID #10019300, FEBRUARY 08 2006)
- TSB #99063C -- ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000401, MAY 17 2005)
- TSB #04004A -- AFTER A COLD SOAK, THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005677, MAY 26 2004)
- TSB #04055 -- ESSENTIAL TOOL - J-47010 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX PLUS 25IPR BIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007685, MAY 05 2004)
- TSB #04015 -- UNABLE TO MAINTAIN IDLE OR LOW/ROUGH IDLE AT START.*MR (NHTSA ID #10006193, FEBRUARY 03 2004)
- TSB #03106 -- QR25 ENGINE - DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER SERVICE CAUTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004604, NOVEMBER 12 2003)
- TSB #03023 -- LACK OF POWER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001338, MARCH 15 2003)
- TSB #03022 -- HESITATION ON ACCELERATION WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001333, MARCH 15 2003)
- TSB #02037A -- BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AT 2500-2700 RPM, MODERATE LOAD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000399, NOVEMBER 06 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- TSB #02103A -- FUEL TANK SLOSH OR CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002426, MAY 30 2003)
- TSB #02103 -- FUEL TANK SLOSH NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000206, OCTOBER 10 2002)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #NTB-09-030 -- NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD (NHTSA ID #10030165, APRIL 06 2009)
- TSB #05053 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED P0444, P0447, P0605, P1122, P1444, P1490. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017563, JUNE 29 2005)
- TSB #03035 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0102/P1102 STORED. *SCC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0100 STORED AS WELL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001446, DECEMBER 07 2004)
- TSB #04069 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1031, P1051, P1051, P1148, 1168, A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007877, JUNE 15 2004)
- TSB #04063 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT P0340 / P0345 (CMP SENSOR) AND/OR ENGINE IS HARD TO START WHEN WARM.*MR (NHTSA ID #10007903, MAY 24 2004)
- TSB #03094 -- BUZZ SOUND FROM METER CLUSTER AFTER IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF / TURN SIGNAL AND WARNING CHIME DO NOT SOUND. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003949, OCTOBER 08 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- TSB #05057 -- CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SERVICE CAMPAIGN NTB05-057 - LOW BEAM HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB ILLUMINATION FAILURE DUE TO POOR GROUND CONTACT. *TT CSC WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/21/08. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10015516, MARCH 14 2008)
- TSB #03089A -- HALOGEN HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003946, OCTOBER 02 2003)
- TSB #03089 -- HALOGEN HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM BULB INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003921, SEPTEMBER 26 2003)
VISIBILITY
- TSB #03117 -- POP OR THUMP NOISE WHILE ROLLING FRONT WINDOW UP AND/OR DOWN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005213, DECEMBER 09 2003)
- TSB #03111 -- GREASE STREAK ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #10005224, NOVEMBER 25 2003)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- TSB #03047A -- PAINTED SIDE MIRROR AVAILABILITY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003345, JUNE 04 2003)
- TSB #03047 -- PAINTED SIDE MIRROR AVAILABLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001736, MAY 15 2003)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
- TSB #NTB08-055A -- SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYSTEMS. * (NHTSA ID #10025522, JULY 21 2008)
- TSB #NTB03010 -- FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SERVICE AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *JB (NHTSA ID #10001165, FEBRUARY 04 2003)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- TSB #99022 -- FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017473, OCTOBER 28 2005)
- TSB #NTB99022C -- FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003515, AUGUST 05 2003)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #04076 -- CUP HOLDER LID DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008830, JULY 22 2004)
- TSB #02108 -- CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST MIDDLE OR LOWER LATCH BROKEN OR HARD TO OPEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000794, DECEMBER 15 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #03027A -- DOOR SASH BLACKOUT TAPE, POOR APPEARANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003350, JUNE 23 2003)
- TSB #03027 -- DOOR SASH BLACKOUT TAPE MAY HAVE POOR APPEARANCE. *T (NHTSA ID #10001741, APRIL 02 2003)
- TSB #02119 -- FRONT DOOR FINISHER FABRIC PULLING AWAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000024, DECEMBER 05 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #02022A -- AVAILABLE TOOL: ENGINE SUPPORT BAR (OTC #1724). *NM (NHTSA ID #10010139, SEPTEMBER 24 2004)
- TSB #04114 -- ESSENTIAL TOOL: J-47242 ENGINE SUPPORT TABLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MURANO AND QUEST. *NM (NHTSA ID #10010167, SEPTEMBER 24 2004)
- TSB #02108 -- CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST MIDDLE OR LOWER LATCH BROKEN OR HARD TO OPEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000023, DECEMBER 15 2002)
- TSB #02014B -- FRONT CONSOLE BOX LID RETAINER CLIP AVAILABILITY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000395, NOVEMBER 06 2002)
- TSB #02095 -- NISSAN ESSENTIAL TOOL DRIVE PLATE INSTALLER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000134, SEPTEMBER 10 2002)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #04077 -- A/C EVAPORATOR AND EXPANSION VALVE SERVICE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007879, JUNE 15 2004)
- TSB #03048 -- AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T TURNOFF AT TIMES EVEN THOUGH THE AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH IS OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001729, MAY 06 2003)