2003 Nissan Sentra electrical problems

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AR

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 .

Filed Dec 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

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)

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 26,000 miles · NC

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · NC

Tl* 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 09/10/15*lj updated 10/05/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning. There were multiple problem codes that appeared on the diagnostic scanners. Updated 02/09/16

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CO

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?

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 62,435 miles · NC

We bought this low mileage car from a family member but after buying this car it started getting plagued with the car suddenly and mysteriously shutting off in the middle of driving. Engine died unannounced car cuts off and the power steering and power brakes stop working. It would happen up to 5 to 7 times a week intermittently. We had taken it nissan two different times in april to complain about the situation they were unable to diagnose or solve the problem for us or reproduce the problem during test drives. In august took this car back in after it wouldn't run at all and they finally told me it was a camshaft positioning sensor. After replacing this part it runs fine now. After looking online on the federal safety agency website it seems this part is part of a recall for this make and model year however I was told it didn't apply to my VIN. I spoke to nissan headquarters and they again told me they wouldn't cover this as it is not part of a recall. This part looks like it is problematic in this model year and make and also for other cars across the nissan lineup. I explained that this was a serious problem and it resulted in some significant safety issues. Each time I was able to safely pull off the side of the road but if it stalled and I wasn't able to get off the highway, or it stalled at an intersection or pulling into traffic say the consequences could have been deadly. I was also lucky that the steering wheel didn't lock up turning the wheel with the car off. Our symptoms with this car were classic. I was very surprised that they could not diagnose this problem in april as the symptoms match they have for known recalls on this and other cars. I would like it covered but more importantly I think the recall should be extended to other vehicles and vins to save lives.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Electrical · 110,643 miles · NH

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 111,000 miles · SC

I was pulling through a shopping center, when my sentra started stalling. I parked the vehicle and it would no longer start. I bought a code reader and it stated a few codes such as ECM, cam shaft position sensor, and accelerator position sensor. I had it towed to hudson nissan and they stated that the ecu/ECM has shorted and shorted the throttle body sensor. Which could have been extremely dangerous if I were traveling at a higher speed, or in traffic.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · OH

My car has stalled 3 times over the past year. One minute I am driving, the next I am coasting. Thankfully, I was always driving slowly with no one behind me. It starts right up. No "code" showing up for diagnostics. I called nissan re: multiple recalls for electrical problems that can cause stalling, but they said my car wasn't part of the recalls.

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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.