2003 Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Nissan Sentra — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that camshaft sensor one and two failed. The camshaft sensors were replaced, but the…”
filed Feb 1, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving at 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the engine stalled. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a crash. The vehicle was unable to restart on the first attempt. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 10, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS…Campaign 06V242000 · Jul 7, 2006
- ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET…Campaign 03V511000 · Dec 10, 2003
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 Sentra | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Sentra | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 Sentra | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 Sentra | 48 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Nissan Sentra
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.