Two problems related to radiator hose 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 10 mph, the engine shut off. The check engine light illuminated prior to the failure. The engine's computer was replaced. There was a bearing that failed and a couple of push rods bad. The vehicle's warranty expired and the contact had to pay for the repair. The Nissan manufacturer informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer and start a file. The mechanic stated that because of the oil burning in the engine, the contact was not maintaining the vehicle properly. He felt that his engine was the same as those in the 2006 Sentras and should be included in NHTSA campaign id number 06v223000 (engine and engine cooling). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 69,321. Updated 02-12-08 the dealer stated replace front brake pads and resurfaced rotors. Updated 02/12/08.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Sentra. The contact was involved in two crashes. The engine and catalytic converter were replaced twice. The engine stalls and loses power intermittently. When driving uphill at various speeds, the vehicle jerks. When traveling downhill, the vehicle shuts off. When the vehicle is on level ground, it will automatically restart. The first crash occurred in July of 2007, but the failures occurred prior to the crash. While idling at a stop light, the vehicle shut off. It took a while for the contact to restart the vehicle. When it started, the vehicle lurched and jumped, which caused him to rear end another vehicle at 7 mph. Both vehicles sustained minimal damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times before they made the first repair, which was the replacement of the cylinder heads. The failure continued, so he took it back to the dealer six more times. Four of those times the vehicle had to stay at the dealer, but they were unable to identify the cause of the failure. Over the next 18 months, the failure continued to persist, so he decided to check the internet for recalls and located several related to the 2. 5l engine. The dealer replaced the cylinder heads under recall NHTSA campaign id numbers 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) and 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was not informed of these recalls the many times he visited the dealer. He had to call Nissan ten times before anyone returned his call. The failure mileage was 10,000.