2003 Nissan Altima Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 883 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,214miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 883 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,214 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently while driving my ses light came on. I took my vehicle to the nearest service center and had them read the codes which were 0725 engine speed sensor and 0335 crank shaft position sensor. Upon looking into the problem I found that this is a common problem with many Nissan owners, particularly the Altima models. Nissan has issued a recall to reprogram the ECM free however this does not solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429451, filed 2011-10, 55,000 miles“Car just died while driving on highway, then it will not start, paid 500 dollars to get fixed and there is a recall on these parts but not for my VIN, I feel that the recall should be extended for more cars.this is a dangerous problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10514723, filed 2013-06, 123,000 miles“2003 Nissan Altima. Idle fluctuation from 1000 to 2000 RPM. Also, automobile surges from 1500 to 2000 while driving. While in automatic mode 1 it will buck forward. The auto in my opinion isn't safe I feel there should be a recall. The check engine light indicates high idle. We are in the process of having the car repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10210815, filed 2007-12, 86,500 miles“Multiple times while driving between 30-45 MPH the vehicle has stalled and not produced full engine power when pushing on the accelerator. This has caused serious concern for the safety of my family and myself. Check engine light came on and I took the vehicle to Nissan service repair (august 2011, ~94k miles). Nissan ran diagnostics and stated that the circuit board for crank/cam sensors had failed. Paid $430 to replace crankshaft and cam/crank sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490390, filed 2012-12, 94,301 miles“I was driving and my car just slowed down and eventually cut off. I put the car in park and started it back up. When I arrived at my destination and cut the car off and tried to cut it back on it would not start.”
NHTSA complaint #10551842, filed 2013-11, 191,431 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 41 | 10% |
| 2016 | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 49 | 12% |
| 2011 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 | 49 | 3% |
| 2008 | 35 | 3% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 42 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 33 | 4% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 13% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 10% |
| 1993 | 34 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Altima
450 complaintsBody and structure
126 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology