Four problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Sentra.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving less than 10 mph, a loud popping noise was heard from the engine. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle restarted after approximately five minutes and was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who confirmed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer to assist. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 09/10/lj.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving at 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard and the engine stalled. The contact was concerned that the failure could result in a crash. The vehicle was unable to restart on the first attempt. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. The VIN was not available.
A large number of 2003 Nissan Sentra's are under recall for bad catalytic converter. I own a 2003 Nissan Sentra who's catalytic converter is bad, but am now told my specific VIN number is not covered by the recall. This is a serious emissions issue, and my car will now not pass the emissions test for state inspection. My vehicle should be added to the recall list. My check engine light has been on since 69000 miles, proof of which can be found in service records from southern states Nissan in raleigh, north carolina. My vehicle was in their service center in Jan. Of 2006 to replace bad computer components. When my vehicle left the service center, the check engine light was still on. A diagnostic test showed the cause to be catalytic converter failure.
I bought my car in may of 2004. Since then, the interior dash lights, tail lights and various fuses have blown at least 3 times each. Lights were replaced. The dealership said there was nothing wrong that they could find, and they had replaced the fuses. The very next day, the same fuses blew again. The dealership said there were no "open recalls" on my car. It is a 2003 Nissan Sentra se-r. The catalytic converter failed at approximately 29000 miles. This actually blew my engine, which dealership relaced. The fuse problem is still persistent.