I heard that 03 max's (and most likely 00-02's or any car with the 3.5 VQ) have a recall with regards to something with the engine (crankshaft/camshaft position sensor). Any truth this this? I heard it may cause the SES light to come on and/or the car not to start and/or a big loss in power.

Anyone experience any of the symtoms?

 

Call Nissan USA - Customer Service. They can tell you for sure.

 

saw it in the local this morning

Nissan is recalling 700,000 cars due to something that doesn't let the car start (some sensor)

200-03 sentra 1.8
2002-03 sentra 2.5
2002 altima 2.5
2002-03 maxima 3.5
2003 350's
2003 Muranos


also applies to the infinity vehicles too

 

I had that done about 4 months after getting my car. The car would simply turn and turn but never start. Real PITA - but got it fixed and no problems since.

 

I have a 02 Maxima SE. This sensor failed on my car about two weeks back. The car died at an intersection and was very hard to restart. It finally did start. I went to the dealer and they diagnosed and replaced the sensor in less than an hour.