P0335 on Nissan
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
P0335 on Nissan vehicles indicates crankshaft position sensor a circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 4 Nissan models — most commonly on Altima, Cube, Frontier. This code means the engine computer has lost or detected a faulty signal from the crankshaft position sensor (sensor A), which tells the computer exactly how fast and in what position the crankshaft is rotating. That signal is essential for timing the spark and fuel injection, so a problem here can cause hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition. The computer sets this code when the crank sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of its expected pattern. Causes range from a failed sensor or damaged wiring to a problem with the reluctor (tone) ring the sensor reads. Typical repair costs on Nissan range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0335
- •Failed crankshaft position sensor
- •Damaged, corroded, or loose sensor wiring/connector
- •Metal debris or oil contamination on the sensor tip
- •Damaged or misaligned reluctor (tone) ring
- •Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring
- •Wiring shorted or open in the sensor circuit
- •Faulty PCM/ECM (rare)
P0335 on Nissan by Model
Nissan Altima(1 issue)
- Crankshaft and Camshaft Position Sensor Failures Causing Stalling or No-Start2002-2012
Altimas in this period frequently suffer from failing crankshaft position sensors and camshaft position sensors, especially on the 2.5L and 3.5L engines. Owners report intermittent stalling at stops or while driving, extended cranking, sudden no-start conditions, and check-engine lights. Nissan issued service information and many owner reports describe repeat failures with cheap aftermarket sensors.
Nissan Cube(1 issue)
- Intermittent Engine Stalling While Driving2009-2014
Multiple owners report the Cube stalling unexpectedly while driving at various speeds, including highway speeds. The engine shuts off without warning, causing loss of power steering and power brakes. In some cases, pumping the accelerator at the moment of stalling can catch the engine before it dies completely. The issue has been linked to faulty crankshaft position sensors, throttle body failures, and ECM software bugs.
Nissan Frontier(1 issue)
- Distributor / Ignition System Failure Causing Sudden Stall or No-Start2000-2004
A well-documented failure on first-generation Frontier V6 trucks is the distributor assembly, especially the internal cam/crank angle sensor and bearing wear inside the distributor. Owners report intermittent bucking, random stalling, hard starts, and eventual crank-no-start, often after the engine warms up. Nissan issued service information for distributor-related drivability faults, and owner complaint patterns are consistent across Frontier and related Xterra applications using the VG33E/VG33ER.
Nissan Sentra(1 issue)
- Crankshaft and Camshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Intermittent Stall or No-Start2002-2006
A common failure on B15 Sentras is deterioration of the crankshaft position sensor and, less often, the camshaft position sensor. Owners report sudden stalling while driving, extended cranking, or a hot no-start condition that becomes more frequent over time. Nissan issued service information for engine stall/no-start conditions tied to these sensors, and owner complaints frequently mention the engine cutting out without much warning.
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What does P0335 mean on Nissan?▼
P0335 stands for "Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction." This code means the engine computer has lost or detected a faulty signal from the crankshaft position sensor (sensor A), which tells the computer exactly how fast and in what position the crankshaft is rotating. That signal is essential for timing the spark and fuel injection, so a problem here can cause hard starting, stalling, or a no-start condition. The computer sets this code when the crank sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of its expected pattern. Causes range from a failed sensor or damaged wiring to a problem with the reluctor (tone) ring the sensor reads. On Nissan specifically, this code is documented across 4 models.
What causes P0335 on Nissan vehicles?▼
Common causes on Nissan: Failed crankshaft position sensor, Damaged, corroded, or loose sensor wiring/connector, Metal debris or oil contamination on the sensor tip, Damaged or misaligned reluctor (tone) ring, Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0335 on a Nissan?▼
Repair costs on Nissan range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Nissan models have P0335 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0335 on 4 Nissan models: Altima, Cube, Frontier, Sentra.