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P0725 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2006, 2005

What P0725 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

"Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. while driving above 30 mph the vehicle will stall, and then restart. the vehicle was taken to a repair facility for inspection."

— 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 10/05/2009

"While driving ~25 mph i was slowing down to a red traffic light and my car spontaneously shut off in traffic! i was able to put my car in park and restart the car. a few days later, it took 3 attempts before my engine started."

— 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 06/23/2015

"While at a red light, the power on my 2006 nissan altima shut off without warning. after trying to turn over the ignition several times, the vehicle finally started."

— 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 10/12/2013

"'service engine soon' lite came on. dealer scanned for trouble codes p0725,p0335. was told the "crankshaft position sensor" needs replacing, and was charged $130. the dealer wants to charge me $425 to replace 'cps'. was told that there was no recall for this situation."

— 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 12/25/2012

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

Common Causes of P0725 on NISSAN ALTIMA

16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
2
2006
4

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.

P0725 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