2003 Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2003 Nissan Altima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Engine will not start. If I get the engine to start the car may act as if it wants to cut off in traffic. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Engine may stop while in traffic…”
filed Jun 28, 2022
“Takata recall while sitting in idle the car just shut off randomly. I was able to start the car back up after a few seconds, but it's been happening to often while in idle”
filed Jun 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 27 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 25 | 3% |
| 2014 Altima | 22 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 44 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.