2003 Nissan Sentra Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 53
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 53 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 13 records
- engine engine · 12 records
- engine light · 12 records
- engine cooling · 11 records
- position sensor · 9 records
- included recall · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan sentra, first notice the service engine soon light come on. Then, the car would feel like it was losing power while driving. Took it to the dealership, they couldn't find anything wrong with it but they said it might be the battery or alternator. So, they gave me a new alternator and a new battery. Then, short time after the car started losing power and just stalling completely. Power steering goes as…
ODI 10266997
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2003 nissan sentra died out while driving again within two weeks (12/05/08 & 12/19/08)! The problem is that my car dies out while driving -then, service engine soon light comes on & all gauges go erratic, or vice versa. These conditions come out without any warning. The first time my car died out on the road was on 03/21/2007. However, since i purchased this brand-new car in 2003, there was something wrong with…
ODI 10252690
Engine And Engine Cooling
1. The car dies out while driving -suddenly all the gauges become erratic and engine dies out. Service engine soon light comes on. Bouncing gauges occur while driving. 2. Service engine soon light comes on every 3-4 months. The car dies out while driving once a year. Bouncing gauges occur at least once a month -erratic and sporadic. Because of this ongoing problems that the dealer has never been able to fix, it…
ODI 10251441
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. She experienced stalling consistently in november of 2008. She thought it was the gasoline she used that caused the vehicle to stall. On december 3, 2008, the vehicle shut off while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealers diagnosis found failure codes for the head gasket and crank sensor. The third cylinder and the crank sensor circuit were replaced. The…
ODI 10253101
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was told by nissan that my 2003 sentra se r spec v need a new engine. Engine failed because of defective catalytic material being ingested through exhaust valves. Thus scoring the cylinder walls, leading the car to consume oil. Without oil the engine will fail. The car was brought to the dealer concerning an oil consumption problem, dealer declared that it was within parameters and there was no problem. This was…
ODI 10244565
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 50,700. Updated 10/20/08.*lj the consumer stated a recall had been issued, but the consumer's vin did not apply to the recall. Updated 10/20/08. *jb
ODI 10242947
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. The vehicle would crank, but failed to turn over. An hour later, the vehicle was able to be restarted. Later, the vehicle would not start once again. The contact was able to finally start the vehicle. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the cam shaft was replaced. The failure and current mileages were less than…
ODI 10241451
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan sentra engine quit and check engine light came on. Would not start. Nissan had a recall 03v455000 but my vin is not included in the recall even though it is a 2003 nissan sentra. I had to pay for the repair- around $280.00 out of pocket. *tr
ODI 10232390
Engine And Engine Cooling
Re: 2003 nissan sentra spec-v. Several times the engine would stall while driving on the highway both at high speeds (starting around 50mph) and low speeds (while at full stop or low speeds), causing engine failure and steering wheel lock while driving. While driving on the highway i practically almost died trying to get over to the shoulder when the engine stalled. I researched online for possible causes, and found…
ODI 10233508
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan sentra se-r has been giving me problems. The engine would just shut down while driving twice on me now, which is so dangerous when driving on highway. The engine lights come on at all times, take it to dealer and they said it sensors, did this about 5 times now within a year. Now the engine wont start, again take to dealership this time engine is flooded cause the sensor weren't working, they just reset…
ODI 10265419
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. When stopping at stop signs or traffic lights, the vehicle hesitates and stalls. The mechanic stated that the engine control module failed. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10221534
Engine And Engine Cooling
(1) events leading up to the failure, normal driving. Pulled up to stop sign and engine died. Will crank, but not start. (2) failure and its consequences, and car is inoperable. No damage or injuries. Error code is 0340. Crankshaft position sensor (3) what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) called power nissan dealership at [redacted], advised service…
ODI 10211010
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The contact was informed of nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). He called nissan and they denied that any recalls applied to his vehicle. The contact feels that his vehicle should be included in the recall because he is experiencing the same failure. The vehicle has not been repaired.…
ODI 10208177
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the cam positioning sensor failed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 70,200.
ODI 10203925
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and the check engine light illuminated each time he drove the vehicle. The vehicle is under safety recall number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they are charging $280 to replace the sensors. The contact stated that the repair should be free since the vehicle is included in the…
ODI 10197221
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought a used 2003 nissan sentra for just a little more than a year ago from a used car dealer. Less than a month later i found some listed recalls on the web for the on board control unit which was causing the computer to miss read the crank case positioning sensor, and oxygen sensors, & causing cars to stop running for anywhere from split second to several seconds. This could cause an accident for this on board…
ODI 10229648
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car will not start in the morning unless engine is warmed up for a few minutes, if not allowed to warm up it will move very slowly and if you try to accelerate it stalls. The check engine light came on, so i took it to the dealer and he said it was a bad cam sensor, so he replaced and this time the car would not start at all. He put back the old sensor and it started up but the check engine light came on again, the…
ODI 10178596
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. There was a nhtsa recall,# 03v455000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10175775
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at about 30 mph the engine stalled without any previous warning and car was going to stop suddenly but the driver was luckily able to react in time and depress the clutch pedal and cruise to a safe spot on the side of the road. Had the vehicle been at an intersection it could have resulted in a crash. Once on the side of the road the driver restarted the vehicle after several tries upon which the…
ODI 10164827
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving 10 mph, the engine shut off. The check engine light illuminated prior to the failure. The engine's computer was replaced. There was a bearing that failed and a couple of push rods bad. The vehicle's warranty expired and the contact had to pay for the repair. The nissan manufacturer informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer and start a file. The…
ODI 10214524
Engine And Engine Cooling
This vehicle has had a number of recalls from its preliminary 02 model year to its latest 05 models. The four cylinder motor that powers this car with the engine code qr25de has a habit of ingesting butterfly valve screws. These screws secure plates that open at a certain rpm within the intake manifold to allow more air to enter the engine. Over a period of time these screws can work themselves loose become sucked…
ODI 10127872
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While idling at a traffic light with the heat, headlights, and radio activated, the vehicle stalled. The interior lighting was still illuminated; however, all of the electrical components would not operate. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Through online research, she discovered nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vin was not…
ODI 10252854
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak
ODI 10073594
Engine And Engine Cooling
After vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall# 03v455000 concerning crank position sensor vehicle experienced ongoing engine stalling. Consumer stated dealer refused to admit that vehicle was running in good conditions. *ak
ODI 10064722
Engine And Engine Cooling
While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The manufacturer sent a technician to review the damages and determined where the fire started. The technician has not contacted the owner with the findings from the investigation. Please provide further details. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10048576