2003 NISSAN SENTRA Suspension Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2003 NISSAN SENTRA
2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NISSAN SENTRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN SENTRA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL STRUT TOWER FAILED AND THE TIRE NEARLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. MA 08/13/15 UPDATED 12/1/2015 *JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE'S COMPUTER WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A BEARING THAT FAILED AND A COUPLE OF PUSH RODS BAD. THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE NISSAN MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND START A FILE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE OIL BURNING IN THE ENGINE, THE CONTACT WAS NOT MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. HE FELT THAT HIS ENGINE WAS THE SAME AS THOSE IN THE 2006 SENTRAS AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V223000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,321. UPDATED 02-12-08 *BF THE DEALER STATED REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACED ROTORS. UPDATED 02/12/08...
Other 2003 NISSAN SENTRA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
53 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint