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2003 Nissan Sentra Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 180 total for the year
Median mileage
66,956miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Nissan Sentra, 5% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,956 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.

“When I was driving the engine shut off. I could barley turn the steering wheel nor could I brake. I can usually start it right up again but most times I have to wait a few minutes before it will. This started to happen about a month ago and it seems it's becoming more frequent. The vehicle seems to lack power at times. There is usually no warning it just shuts off, however sometimes it will begin to cut out then usually dies at low speeds. The engine light came on when this started happening and is still on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10377151, filed 2011-01, 127,000 miles

“I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra xe that only have approx.54,187 miles. There was a recall on Nissan Sentra from 2000until 2003. Nissan says that my car is not in that recall but it has the same problems the recall cars has. They refuse to fix this dangerous problems. The car crank sensor and throttle service is in that recall but they said it did not matter. This problem will cause many problems, whereas the car will not start and the car could also stop while driving which will cause a major accident while driving that could hurt or kill many people. …”

NHTSA complaint #10286877, filed 2009-10, 54,187 miles

“Jumps forward sometimes without foot on acclerator, especially when making turn from stopped position. Dealership can not duplicate problem. False allignment at time of purchase. Dealership states steering column was put in off center. This problem was corrected. Creak and pops in dash on both driver and passenger sides. Has been taken to dealership on two occasions to fix problems. No luck yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10005669, filed 2003-02, 192 miles

“Vehicle failed the mil/check engine light due to obd communications failure. Nissan dealership code reader also unable to communicate with ECM. Possible faulty ECM.”

NHTSA complaint #10424625, filed 2011-09, 66,956 miles

“My rear windshield make a loud bang, and shattered and fell into pieces during a short and otherwise non-eventful commute to work. I had no knowledge of prior cracks or damage, or being hit with anything. There was a light frost that morning and I had used the rear defrost for a short time. It was not exceptionally cold that day. My husband met me in a nearby parking lot, cleaned up the glass, drove it home, and scheduled a replacement for the next day. I took his vehicle and made it to work on time.”

NHTSA complaint #11721955, filed 2026-03

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026842%
2025619%
2024615%
2023525%
20221620%
20211914%
20204823%
20194721%
20183821%
20173917%
20164316%
20155516%
20145815%
20136510%
20122112%
20111813%
2010139%
200935%
2008127%
2007106%
200665%
200564%
200421%
200395%
2002124%
200163%
2000116%
199912%
199823%
199722%
199686%
199511%
199422%
199335%
199223%
199123%
199013%
198912%
198813%
198713%

Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Sentra

Engine cooling
86 complaints
Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
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