The ignition module or coil packs could be failing. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Nissan maxima engine hesitates during acceleration. Our list of 20 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 nissan altima. It can rob you of fuel mileage, cause poor performance and make the gas pedal feel like it. Nissan altima the nissan altima is a midsize car manufactured by nissan, and is a continuation of the nissan bluebird line, which began in 1957.
Nissan electronic throttle body etb relearn procedure youtube. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. A transmission system in a nissan altima connects to the engines crankshaft and adapts the altima engines output to the drive wheels via the shifting of gear ratios. Changed the throttle body and the idle has gone crazy. I have seen this problem posted elsewhere, but have not seen any real answers. Try running the larger bottle of chevron techron fuel system cleaner for one tank of gas. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the nissan sentra but less so than the nissan maxima.
Im now noticing its difficult to get into reverse as well. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 am and 9 pm. While driving long distance my car loses acceleration, i have pulled over shut it. How to reprogram your new throttle body 0206 nissan altima. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 nissan altima based on all problems reported for the 2003 altima. To the point where i have to hold it in on the highway.
Id just hand that bulletin to a mechanic and see if that gets the job done. My nissan 2003 pathfinder, has a acceleration problem. Nissan altima engine failures page 2 car forums at. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2003 nissan altima problems. Currently we are working on for paypal express checkout, so please dont place order using paypal express checkout for. Had a fuel system clean when i got my last oil change. Nissan usa nissan altima sudden acceleration jul 20. The tsb, which was written for the 20032007 murano, tells mechanics to. The nissan altima is a midsize car which has been manufactured by nissan since 1992. Its 2003 nissan altima accelerator pedal position sensor has to do with the electronic throttle control. Nissan altima transmission systems can develop problems that you can resolved via some basic troubleshooting techniques.
How to fix engine hesitation during acceleration easy. What could be the answered by a verified nissan mechanic. My 2003 nissan altima sometimes sputters like its missing. Nissan maxima engine hesitates during acceleration inspection at your home or office. Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2003 nissan altima. The contact was able to further inspect the vehicle and upon taking it to an independent mechanic for routine servicing it was determined that the floor boards prematurely rusted and needed to. I have ford focus car manual gear transmission system, run 2,23,000 kms. If you turn off the car and wait about 5 or 10 minutes the problem goes away for a while. The 2003 nissan altima has 27 nhtsa complaints for the vehicle speed control at 60315 miles average. Nissan altima transmission problems continue to drive consumers crazy. Tap theto learn more about the most common 2003 nissan altima problems.
Vehicle speed control problem on the 2003 nissan altima. Nissan accelerator problem p1128, p0507, p0420 youtube. Turn the ingition switch until the indicator lights turn on, and wait 3 seconds 4. Alternatorgeneratorregulator problems of nissan altima. In a few cases, the vehicle goes in what is known as the failsafe mode. One way is that they leak fuel into the engine after the car is shut offwhich can cause starting problems and a gasoline smell. Nissan transmission problems range from delayed shifting, jerking when. Check engine light due to failure of catalytic converter closest to cylinder head. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. The worst complaints are engine, body paint, and exhaust system problems. Nissan altima 2003 229000 miles accelerator throttle body air flow sensor jerkinghesitation revs up and down my problem is that after i cleaned the throttle body and maf sensor, when i start the car it accelerates and deccelerates, and when i start driving the car.
The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. Vehicle speed control problem on the 2009 nissan altima. Nissan altima owners have reported 329 problems related to vehicle speed control under the vehicle speed control category. Nissan altima problems 2003 nissan altima vehicle speed. I can press the pedal all the way in and the car doesnt go. One year warranty, nissan altima exhaust resonator muffler pipe. The 6speed manual transmission is no longer available in the altima sedan due to slow sales. Its boring no doubt, if you grew up driving a manual transmission a cvt is. Accelerator pedal problems of the 2003 nissan altima. I have a 2000 nissan altima and for some reason it is hav. Nissan altima general vehicle speed control problems part 1. This is an ongoing problem which has not been resolved.
I kept the oil changed and tires on it with no real problems. Once i get past the gear, my acceleration isnt great and then suddenly kicks in and revs up. Resetting the throttle body calibration this step is. How to fix engine hesitation during acceleration easy fix. Have a nissan altima that wont get out of 1st gear or past 15 rpm what should i. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and especially the continuously variable transmissions cvt have been a weak point for years. Nissan electronic throttle body etb relearn procedure. My 2003 nissan altima sometimes sputters like its missing at idle speed or during acceleration. Nissan altima coupe questions my car loses acceleration while. There is a slight change in rpms when pressing the gas pedal, but no real power. There are many things that could cause this type of. According to the manual, i am eligible for a replacement based on mileage but not. Nissan altima 2003 229000 miles accelerator throttle body air flow sensor jerkinghesitation revs up and down my problem is that after i cleaned the throttle body and maf sensor, when i start the car it accelerates and deccelerates, and when i start driving the car jerks and hesitates, and the revolutions go up and down. I have nissan altima 2003, when i press the gas, wont ac.
Nissan altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. New throttle body assembly from 1atba00008 in this video, 1a auto shows you how to reprogram your. Hey everyone im trying to build a sleeper with my 2006 nissan altima 2. Refractometer j23688 is an essential tool that was automatically sent to all nissan dealers late september 2003. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow.
Nissan transmission fluid level can be found in your owners manual. But i can tell you the mechanic who worked on my car fixed the issue, and i havent had any problems with it since. This can cause the slow acceleration of the vehicle even with the accelerator. Nissan transmission problems range from delayed shifting, jerking when changing gears to no drive or reverse. Find 2003 nissan altima technical service bulletins here. I have a 2010 nissan altima and, last week, while pulling into a parking space at work, as i took my foot off the brake.
The throttle body of your nissan is what opens up and allows air to flow into the combustion chamber. Had problems last summer any time it was over 90 degrees outside and then no. Replace camshaft crankshaft sensor nissan xtrail altima qr25de fix engine. Lightly rev the engine several times, and make sure idle speed is. The worst complaints are engine burns oil, cam and crank shaft sensor failure, and engine failure. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. I had very to almost no acceleration speed once i did this and finito. Nissan altima transmission problems nissan cvt transmission. There are two kinds of engine that the altima get which are the 2. Your check engine light means that there is an error code stored that will tell you where the issue is. Susan, as with any modern car, there are certain essentials. Nissan accelerator problem p1128, p0507, p0420 abiez. The 2003 nissan altima has 3 nhtsa complaints for the vehicle speed control.
The engine light does not come on during these symptoms. This area gets pretty clogged up with soot and debris from the ignition of the fuel. For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of nissan altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering, vibration, not shifting properly, and even complete transmission failure. Intermittently loses acceleration while driving down the road. You should always follow the enclosed safety guidelines, consult your oe repair manual for correct. I took it to nissan last week and they bugged out, after market air filter, dirty cabin filter, clogged fuel injectors, blah, blah, blah. According to the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of. I believe that since the nissan exhaust system design may have caused the problems with the engine, nissan should pay the cost of fixing these cars. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start several times. Nissan altima questions acceleration problems cargurus. Nissans recall is kind of the opposite of the toyota unintended acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration, turkus wrote. My nissan 2003 pathfinder, has a acceleration problem, while i am driving in slow speed, its shake, i cant press nissan 2003 pathfinder question.
I remember this was to protect the transmission before any damage occurs. The contact stated that the floor boards were rusted to the point of deterioration. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers bedford nissan, 18115 rockside rd, bedford, oh 44146, 855 9814531 and ganleys mayfield nissan, 6060 mayfield rd. This was previously optional equipment on the 2017 nissan altima 3. Nissan altima vehicle speed control 2009 nissan altima. New throttle body assembly from in this video, 1a auto shows you how to reprogram your. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I have a similar problem, my car is honda eod 2003 v6. Each tsb record contains data such as the failing part for the vehicle make and model.
It contains pea poly ether amines which is proven to clean effectively without leaving behind its own deposits. About 2 monhts ago my 05 altima 34k miles started hesitating when starting. Be aware of recent 2003 nissan altima recalls to always be safe on the road. Those trims will be further classified based on their engines. We were concerned that in the snow this could be a problem with forward acceleration. There are 5 trims available to offers which are the base trim as well as other trims sl, sv, sr, and s trim. Low speed acceleration is a particular troublespot for this cvt.
Nissan dealers have performed all recalls including ecm software replacement and engine crank sensor replacement but the problem remains. An applied vehicle has a momentary hesitation when accelerating between 2,000 and. Ecu accelerator pedal reset procedure note timing is critical for this to work. When you counted the 3 seconds, immediatly you have to step on the gas pedal and let it go 5 times in less that 5 seconds, that is, one pump per second. Nissan altima owners have reported 32 problems related to alternatorgeneratorregulator under the electrical system category. Thanks for writing in today about the acceleration issue with your 2003 altima. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan.