P0335 on Nissan Altima
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Nissan Altima context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0335.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0335 Means on Your Nissan Altima
P0335 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit. This code relates to the ignition system system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on Nissan Altima
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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