2003 Nissan Sentra engine complaints

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 1,000 miles · MD

While driving during inclement weather a noise from the steering column could be heard. Also, when stopping vehicle steered to the right. Dealer found no problem with steering. Vehicle, at times, hesitated and stalled while driving at highway speeds. At about 4,000 miles, the check engine indicator warning light illuminated. *ak

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Engine · MD

After vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall# 03v455000 concerning crank position sensor vehicle experienced ongoing engine stalling. Consumer stated dealer refused to admit that vehicle was running in good conditions.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 50 miles · NY

Ac will not turn off front end makes a juttering sound dealer hears it but can't fix it. Windows fog up all the time most of the paint is missing from the front end, am told this is stone chips factory recall for exhaust system which can cause engine failure/fire has not been fixed after 4 attempts.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Body, Engine · 3,500 miles · CA

I purchased my 2003 nissan sentra gxe on june 10, 2003. Since that time, I have 7 work orders on my vehicle and that doesn't count each time I had to go to the dealership to show the problem and then made an appointment for problems with the drivers side door and window, a ding they put in the hood, not even close to sticker gas mileage and the service engine light coming on for no reason found and now there's a recall on that I haven't been notified of yet.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · NY · fire

While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The manufacturer sent a technician to review the damages and determined where the fire started. The technician has not contacted the owner with the findings from the investigation. Please provide further details.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Body, Brakes · AZ

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.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine · 40 miles · IL

While driving, the vehicle intermittently stalls leaving the consumer stranded on the highway. After a few minutes the vehicle can be started as if nothing ever happened. The vehicle was taken to dealer to be checked out only to have them to say that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.