2003 Nissan Sentra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Nissan Sentra, 3% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,750 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.
“I was driving and the car shifted itself from a low gear to a very high gear, leaving me with no torque. The next gear wouldnt lock-in until rpms hit redline, and even then it would feel like its slipping, or maybe its in overdrive gear(4th) when it should be in 3rd.. And also the transmission would not shift down until I came to a complete stop... This is very dangerous when youre on the freeway, because the car will only move 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282272, filed 2019-11, 76,500 miles“I was pulling through a shopping center, when my Sentra started stalling. I parked the vehicle and it would no longer start. I bought a code reader and it stated a few codes such as ECM, cam shaft position sensor, and accelerator position sensor. I had it towed to hudson Nissan and they stated that the ecu/ECM has shorted and shorted the throttle body sensor. Which could have been extremely dangerous if I were traveling at a higher speed, or in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10609613, filed 2014-07, 111,000 miles“I was exiting my underground garage. The door is programmed to open to go u p when a car approaches. At that time the engine suddenly revved up out of control without any effort on my part and went through the garage door causing considerable paint damage to the hood, windshield, sunroof, top rear window and trunk.”
NHTSA complaint #10064461, filed 2004-04, 8,396 miles“While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, was able and drove it to dealer. Mechanic placed the vehicle on the diagnostic machine, and the machine flashed up a code from the computer, replacement of a valve was needed. The mechanic informed consumer that warranty expired. Driver informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem still has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10075976, filed 2004-06“When vehicle was being started early in the morning it won't start, and when it did, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and the battery, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10064671, filed 2004-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 7 | 9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 19 | 10% |
| 2017 | 32 | 14% |
| 2016 | 27 | 10% |
| 2015 | 50 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 8% |
| 2013 | 51 | 8% |
| 2012 | 22 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 7% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 10 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
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 complaintsEquipment
3 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.
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