Two problems related to ignition 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.
While driving on the highway the tachometer fell to zero and the vehicle stalled while in gear thus causing the vehicle to decrease speed quickly, the only way to restart the car while in motion is to bump start using the clutch. The check engine light turned on after this incident. After this many misfires occurred while drive including stalls while driving which is very dangerous because the vehicle will stop quickly. I researched online to find that other Nissan models have had this problem the Sentra/altima. I also check some recalls and it does show some Sentras and altimas have been affected. However when I contact both the dealer where I purchased the car and Nissan north America they said that the 2003 Nissan Sentra se-r spec v was not affected, and that it was regular maintenance. I will take my vehicle to the dealership to have it looked at. This is very dangerous and have almost crash 3 times. I suggest all who have this problem not to drive their vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. Every time the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The failure has occurred at least six times per day within the last year. Nissan stated that her VIN did not fall under any recalls. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 79,586.