6.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$410.00
Average Mileage:
69,871 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replacement of the sensor (3 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 2004 Nissan Altima camshaft sensor malfunctioning
2010Feb 18
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
My wife and I paid a top price for our used 2004 Altima with 35K. We justified the price because we thought we were buying a reliable product from a company that built quality cars. After about 2 ½ years of ownership my wife had the car TURN OFF while driving; with our 6 month old and her mom in the car. Turns out it was the Crank sensor gong bad at 55K. Then at 60K the check engine came on again, this time it was the bank 1 air/fuel ratio sensor. Luckily these are easy fixes, but it makes me question the integrity of the manufacture when they use parts that are prone to failure. Not sure if I would recommend purchasing Nissan products to others.
2008Oct 15
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,613 miles
Had regular maintenance done on the car, then had it where you would turn the car off and it wouldn't start again until the engine cooled. Ended up being the camshaft sensor and we also had to get the crank shaft sensor replaced shortly after that because the car was going thru gas like no tomorrow.
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your engine problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Nov 27
Altima 2.5 SL V4
I hate my Nissan and I hate the dealership even more. I feel that I get ripped off when I bring it to them. According to recall website this crank sensor was part of recall in 2006. I think it was replaced then, but I have had 2 costly repairs since August 2009. When I brought it in to dealership in August my check engine light was on, they replaced a sensor, for all I know it was the same sensor and they never replaced it during recall or in August, and only had to replace it when my car stopped working. When I brought it home in back in August it was cool out - no need to AC then the next time I went to use it, it doesn't work. Whenever I bring my car to Nissan 112 in NY I leave with more problems. This time they told me I have a bad motor mount and a bad drive belt. I will bring to my mechanic that I use for regular maintenance to check it out. I hope we can all sue Nissan for these crank sensor repairs as it seems to be a universal issue with Altimas this past decade.
christineny
Shirley, NY, USA
SEND A COMMENT »