1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Cooling System

2003 Nissan Sentra Cooling System Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 3, 2009 · 69,000 miles

    Cooling System

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the temperature gauge dial drastically increased when the heating system was activated. The contact immediately deactivated the heating system and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. She inspected underneath the hood and added antifreeze coolant to the overflow reservoir. She waited until the vehicle…

    ODI 10267887

  • March 20, 2007

    Cooling System · Module

    I have tried a number of times to have nissan find the reason why my car had a delay in start for 2 years. I have no success, only excuses , and run around. Now my car is no longer in warranty and they are still giving me the run around when i told them that it appears to be what the recalls are stating.*ak

    ODI 10185663

  • March 20, 2004 · 12,700 miles

    Cooling System

    1) i was stopped at a red light--the frist car at the light--on a two lane divived hightway in both directions. I was in the left lane. When the light turned geren i acclelrated and the car took off like it was in overdrive. When i applied the brakes, the car did a 360 degree counter-clockwise rotation. The passenger side hit the median and deflated both the front and rear tirers. The car never stalled. I was able…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10068046

  • December 13, 2003 · 135,700 miles

    Cooling System

    I have a 03 nissan sentra specv having the same issue repeat itself. The butterfly screw getting suck into the engine causing sudden lost of power. Engine light says cylinder misfire. 4 engine replacements have been done now its happening again 135k on car so kissable will not replace motor. I have all service records nissan should be forced to recall the specv. The car shut off while my 5 year old was with me. No…

    ODI 10280306

  • October 6, 2003

    Automatic Transmission · Body · Bumpers · Cooling System · Glass, Side/Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I purchased my sentra in dec of 2002. One week after i bought it, i had to take it in because it clunked when you turned the wheel. Took it back to dealer and front suspension was loose. Fixed the clunk. Started to notice that 2 qts of engine oil was gone and the coolant level kept dropping even though i kept pouring more in. Took it back to dealer, claimed there was air bubble in engine and to let it go. Still…

    ODI 10041353