2003 Nissan Sentra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Nissan Sentra, 2% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car started to have a very long cranking period when starting the back in 6/2007, took the car to dealership they nothing was wrong. I took my car to the same dealership three time between 6/2007 and 10/2007 and everytime they said there was nothing wrong with the car. In 11/2007 I took the car to another dealership and they said it was the fuel pump, they replaced it under warranty. A year later in 11/2008 the started having the same issue and once again they fixed the issue, now in 3/2009 the car is having the same issue again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262205, filed 2009-03, 63,000 miles“I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra ser. From day 1, I have had issue after issue..I am the only owner of the vehicle. Upon many repairs under warranty, one of them was for the ECM, years later the same issue has come back. I contacted Nissan and the dealer about this and they will not help me because they state that they already fixed it with the recall. But they did not. A certified mechanic has determined the issue with the vehicle. It is not even safe at this point to drive. The dealer will not assist me and I do not feel that I should have to pay for this. It was a recall that is still an issue..”
NHTSA complaint #10418535, filed 2011-08, 127,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192801Apr 13, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available…
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Sentra
86 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Sentra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology