Two problems related to vehicle overheat have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2003 Altima.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to overheat. There was then a loud, unusual noise followed by the vehicle attempting to stall. The contact shut off the vehicle and restarted. The failure did not persist. The dealer advised that the catalytic converter and engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Updated 10/25/10 the consumer stated the vehicle was consuming a large amount of oil every week. Updated 10/27/10.
My 2003 Nissan Altima with 102k miles on the 2. 5liter was driven only about 8 miles when engine suddenly slowed and stalled while I was in traffic. The vehicle overheated. All vehicle service had previously been performed. Untimately my expense to rebuilt the engine was $2. 2k with Nissan refusing to accept any responsibility. Have others had similar experience? did Nissan also not stand behind there product with other customers?.