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P0335 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
18
Most Affected
2005, 2006, 2008

What P0335 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA

Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Car stalling while in motion due to crank shaft sensor defect, also car is not shifting properly due to speed input sensor defect. service engine light is on, codes given during diagnostics are p0335 and p0725."

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 08/28/2017

"Check engine light due to error code p0335 which is camshaft position sensor,my car hesitate to start,need more cranking, as per nissan so many vehicles were recalled for this code but if i give my vin # they said there is no recall, i am the original owner of this vehicle, all the maintenances are"

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 03/11/2016

"Got the "service engine soon" light on 07/31/2013 and the nissan altima 2005 suddenly stopped while waiting in the red signal. the local mechanic told the code p0335 was being returned which meant crankshaft position sensor has failed."

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE • Filed 08/01/2013

"Dear sir/madam, i was checking outstanding recalls for nissan altima 2005 sl models and i found out that there is a recall for all altima's built-in jan'14 2004 - oct23 '2006. for crankshaft sensor issue. i see a letter in safercar.gov for 49 cfr part 573."

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/22/2013

"My 2005 nissan altima has the same problem with the crankshaft position sensor. my car is not on the recall list. i was just wondering why my car is not on the recall list? is nissan waiting for an accident to happen first? i went out today to start my car and now it won't start at all."

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 12/31/2010

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0335 on NISSAN ALTIMA

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
11.1%
5.6%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
10
2006
7
2008
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0335 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026