Engine Cooling System problems of the 2003 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and advised that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. An authorized dealer and the manufacturer were notified and both advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would stall with the illumination of the check engine warning lamp. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 ( engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,500 and the current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not respond. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who replaced the crank shaft position sensor. The contact was able to start the vehicle after the repair but the vehicle stalled shortly thereafter. The vehicle was towed to a second independent mechanic where the crank shaft and cam shaft position sensors were replaced. The contact also replaced the battery but the failure continued after the repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at all speeds. The contact replaced the spark plugs and noticed that one of the spark plugs was fractured while performing the replacement. The failure continued. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recalls associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) or 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). No further assistance was provided and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact was driving approximately between 55-60 mph the engine stalled with an engine warning light illumination. The vehicle restarted and continued normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician replaced the camshaft sensor. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN number was excluded from the recall defect. The failure mileage was 76,100.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. She took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic replaced the camshaft and crank sensors. The repair cost was $278. 41. Report number 6531990 was filed by the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assist. The failure mileage was 106,391 and current mileage was 108,652.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the temperature gauge dial drastically increased when the heating system was activated. The contact immediately deactivated the heating system and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. She inspected underneath the hood and added antifreeze coolant to the overflow reservoir. She waited until the vehicle cooled down before driving again. The contact replaced the radiator cap and thermostat. The components were replaced, but the failure recurred on separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact requested that the water pump be replaced. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the construction of the engine, which led to head gasket failure. The failure was common for this vehicle. The water pump and head gasket were replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 69,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra spec-v. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred four times before the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the crankshaft position sensor and catalytic converter would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated there was a recall pertaining to the failure for his year, make and model (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000-engine and engine cooling) yet his VIN was not included. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact would have to add approximately one-half quarter of engine oil every 2,000 miles or the engine would exhibit an extremely loud noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,600 and the current mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The crank position sensor needed to be replaced. The failure caused the service engine soon warning indicator to illuminate. In addition, the vehicle will periodically shut off in the middle of the road and will not restart. Occasionally, the vehicle takes at least a half an hour before restarting. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the warranty. The diagnostic would cost $90. A mechanic stated that the crank position sensor indicator was the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. When stopping at stop signs or traffic lights, the vehicle hesitates and stalls. The mechanic stated that the engine control module failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the cam positioning sensor failed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 70,200.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving 15 mph and while idling, the vehicle stalled and restarted an hour later. The engine warning indicator light illuminated. The dealer stated that the cam and crank sensors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 61,000. Updated 01/02/08. Updated 01/02/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that he would have to make several attempts to start the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle could not be powered off normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that some of the spark plugs were not firing. The technician cleaned the fuel system however, the failure recurred and the engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit and ecu were reprogram and reset to specifications. The remedy failed and the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.

I have tried a number of times to have Nissan find the reason why my car had a delay in start for 2 years. I have no success, only excuses , and run around. Now my car is no longer in warranty and they are still giving me the run around when I told them that it appears to be what the recalls are stating.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While idling at a traffic light with the heat, headlights, and radio activated, the vehicle stalled. The interior lighting was still illuminated; however, all of the electrical components would not operate. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Through online research, she discovered NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. On a separate occasion, the vehicle rapidly idled without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The failure and current mileages were less than 70,000.

1) I was stopped at a red light--the frist car at the light--on a two lane divived hightway in both directions. I was in the left lane. When the light turned geren I acclelrated and the car took off like it was in overdrive. When I applied the brakes, the car did a 360 degree counter-clockwise rotation. The passenger side hit the median and deflated both the front and rear tirers. The car never stalled. I was able to wobble over to the right lane and exit the highway on to a dirt road which was the entrance to a cook county forest preserve. I ran into a steel gate which was across tthe road as the forest preserve was closed. I suspect because two of my tires were deflated, my brakes were not working. 2) actually, I was taking my car to woodfield Nissan for service when the accident occurred. When I tried to turn on the air-conditioning, the knob (which goes from blue--cool-- to red--heat--was not working. Usually the knob such turns smoothly, but this time, there was a grating sensation and the cooling system did not turn on. The heat could not be turned off and the cooling system could not be turned on. Whether this problem caused the other event is hard to say, but I favor a "cause and event" explanation. 3) there was considerable damage to my car. My insurance company authorized about $7,000 worth of damage. My car is still at woodfield Nissan body shop awaiting parts which have been on back order since about March 22. I have asked john at the body shop to make sure that he has the service department look at my original air-conditioning problem, but I don't think that will happen until the body shop is finished with the car. Incidentally, I received a a notice of a recall from fegus Nissan in early Jan. Of this year (recall code: r3022). I took my car to woodfield and was told there was "no outstanding campaigns. " I would like to know the reason for this recall.

I have a 03 Nissan Sentra specv having the same issue repeat itself. The butterfly screw getting suck into the engine causing sudden lost of power. Engine light says cylinder misfire. 4 engine replacements have been done now its happening again 135k on car so kissable will not replace motor. I have all service records Nissan should be forced to recall the specv. The car shut off while my 5 year old was with me. No steering or brakes only hand brake used to stop car. What will it take for this recall to move forward. Its hundreds of people with this problem.

I purchased my Sentra in Dec of 2002. One week after I bought it, I had to take it in because it clunked when you turned the wheel. Took it back to dealer and front suspension was loose. Fixed the clunk. Started to notice that 2 qts of engine oil was gone and the coolant level kept dropping even though I kept pouring more in. Took it back to dealer, claimed there was air bubble in engine and to let it go. Still noticing engine oil smell and coolant level low. Dealer claims nothing is wrong. Passenger side window leaks, had run channel replaced twice. Around 7000 mi, I noticed that the tranny squeaked b/w 3rd and 4th gear. Been to dealer 4 times, claim to tighten mount bolts, belts, and exhaust manifold. Still squeaking. Rear bumper is now falling off and gear shift is starting to stick. Had rear brakes adjusted at 7500 mi and again at 11000 mi. Brakes still seam spongy and lose stopping ability. Been to dealer around 20 times since December.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. While driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle shuts off without warning. The vehicle restarts occasionally, but most times the battery needs to be replaced in order for it to start. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer three times and the battery was replaced approximately five times. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), but the failure continues. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 4,000.