Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03V455000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 07/01/2001 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)63000012/22/2003MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.11/17/200311/19/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the service engine soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
NotesNissan recall no. r3022/infiniti recall no. r3021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
0301503/15/200310001259Lack of power. *scc04/25/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0600903/30/200610019621Engine oil cooler gasket available. *tt04/05/2006
0600403/31/200606004A10019293Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. 2002 - 2006 infiniti vehicles with can communication. *ak02/28/2006
0404509/16/200410009748Engine will not crank (no start) with outside temperature below 0 degrees f. *tt10/19/2004
0304306/18/200310003336Rattle noise from engine when started cold. *tt10/16/2003
99046C11/20/200299046B10000404Engine will not start. vehicle immobiilizer system/nissan anti-theft systm (ivis/nats). *tt02/26/2003
0207011/05/200210000408Engine rough running, surging, low engine power with malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p0102 (mass airflow sensor) stored. *tt02/26/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04/29/2012170000
 Tl -the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle but it continued to stall constantly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the crank position sensor would have to be replaced and informed the contact there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. ds
06/10/2011200000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. the contact stated the vehicle was stopped when it stalled. after waiting a few minutes the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 200,000. sm.
10/04/201026000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. the contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would suddenly shut off and the check engine light would illuminate. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle immediately. after attempting to start the vehicle a few times, she was able to maneuver to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the cam position sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 26,000-bk
05/01/20082
 2002 infiniti i-35 engine stalled while driving. consumer states that the mechanic replaced the bank 1 and bank 2 camshaft sensor at his expense. consumer had recall work for crank position sensor and camshaft position sensors done prior to incident. *kb the driver side seat would not move forward or backward. the dealer stated the power seat motor failed. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10
 The vehicle experienced the following:the engine shaked, and was noisy, front end shaked and pulled, the door locked by itself when it was slammed, the acceleration pedal did nothing when driven in high speeds, the clock knob was inoperative, front dash had electrical problems, gas mileage was abnormal, cd player was inoperative, and there was a rattle noise inside of the vehicle. the consumer had loss control of the vehicle due to the front end problems, there was excessive play, when going over bumps, the dealer stated the vehicle was normal. scc *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
01/01/2002211/16/2001
 Vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer said all front wheel drives pull to one side or another like that. *ak consumer states vehicle is experiencing front end shaking, rattling, stepping, and vibrating, steering wheel pulls and making noise while accelerating and making u-turns, right side tire stepping and vibrating, seat memory buttons inoperative, dash display changes by itself from dte to mpg and computer displays 80 miles to go when the tank is empty, engine shakes and vibrates during a cold start, vehicle idles rough when cold and is still present after vehicle is warmed up, vibration/rattling noise from windows at freeway speed and no longer raise up when depressing remote button, vehicle hesitates when pushing on gas pedal, and when in reverse, the gear shakes. *yd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/01/20011
 While turning the vehicle left or right there is hesitation and stalling. the dealership is aware of the problem. nlm
11/21/2001111/16/2002
 Engine starts to vibrate and shake. *jg
01/01/2002211/16/2001
 Vehicle will pull to either right or left when driving at any speed. vehicle becomes more difficult to control. dealer said all front wheel drives pull to one side or another like that. *ak consumer states vehicle is experiencing front end shaking, rattling, stepping, and vibrating, steering wheel pulls and making noise while accelerating and making u-turns, right side tire stepping and vibrating, seat memory buttons inoperative, dash display changes by itself from dte to mpg and computer displays 80 miles to go when the tank is empty, engine shakes and vibrates during a cold start, vehicle idles rough when cold and is still present after vehicle is warmed up, vibration/rattling noise from windows at freeway speed and no longer raise up when depressing remote button, vehicle hesitates when pushing on gas pedal, and when in reverse, the gear shakes. *yd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
140001
 While driving at approximately 5-10mph and when turning left vehicle stalled. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the problem could not be duplicated or resolved. *ak *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
11/15/200783000102/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i35. when the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. there were no warning indicators present. he turned off the engine. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and they stated that a screw was loose in the intake manifold. the repair shop stated that a new engine was needed. the current and failure mileages were 83,000.