general problems of the 2003 Nissan Sentra

The car quits as I’m driving it , the headlights and the dome lights go dim and radio light flickers then it goes completely out and when I’m driving the car it has a rough idle and in order to keep the car running when I get to a stop light or stop sign is to put the car in park .

Pcm ecm ecu engineering flaw. Engine kicks into safe mode while in operation or completely stalls, check engine light on, when restarts will misfire. Diagnosed with faulty control module (the second one in this vehicle since I have owned it).

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the check engine light illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v4770000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.

I bought my car and the dashboard doesn't work all the time. It suddenly stops and give 0 information about speed, gas, and heat. I went to the dealership they want to charge me 1000$ which I can't afford. I think this is a car problem not my problem and I want them to fix it. Can you help for my safety?.

While driving instrument cluster panel shuts off then comes back on repeatedly, speedometer, oil gauge, rpms, water temp. , etc. Car stays running but you can't tell what your speed or rpms are. Brought to numerous shops and dealers know one can figure out the problem.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra gxe. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and would repeatedly stall once restarted. In addition, the instrument panel back light would fail once the vehicle was restarted with only the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the central computer would need to be reprogrammed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The " check engine" warning light became illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the computerized system be reset. The manufacturer recommended that the computer system be repaired at an expense of$1,000. 00. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 31,000.

I have received letters of "important safety recall notice" stating that my vehicle has a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. My vehicle has stopped more than twice and has cost me more than $300. 00 to fix. I had taken it to the miller Nissan in van nuys city (818-787-8400) and the problem was solved but then the "check engine soon" light came on and caused my vehicle to stop in the freeway on my way to work. My vehicle is currently at the shop for the same reason it stopped about a year ago. I recently took my vehicle to the mile's Nissan in van nuys city but now they want to charge me for a defect on the car they sold to me. I am consulting with my lawyer to take further actions.

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.

Once approaching a stop (crosswalk), the vehicle accelerated without touching the accelerator pedal. The owner of the vehicle almost hit a pedestrian. Another time, the vehicle lunged forward when attempting to move out of parking space. The dealership has the vehicle as of 01-28-2003 with cause not identified yet. The owner is concerned about the performance and repair of vehicle and the safety of those around if failure occurs again. Please describe details. Ts.