2003 Nissan Sentra: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Engine · 407,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle hesitated, lost power, and stalled. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 407,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Engine · 105,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start. The contact also mentioned that engine power was reduced once the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant to start. Once the vehicle was started the vehicle would hesitate while driving and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic and the contact was informed that the electronic control module would need to be replaced. The contact was then informed of a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) however after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Engine · MA

03 nissan sentra se-r equipped with 2.5l engine, vehicle consumes approx. 1qt of oil/wk, and approx. 1 gallon of anti-freeze/month. Vehicle hesitates and jerks while driving. Vehicle has been brought to dealer several times and dealer has replaced several engine components, but problem persists. Nissan has been contacted and never responds back.

Filed Mar 11, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 64,255 miles · SD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan sentra. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle hesitated, vibrated, and misfired when shifting from second to third gear. Suddenly, the RPM's increased excessively high when the gears were shifted downward. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the secondary butterfly screws and an internal component in the engine. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 64,255.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Engine · 93,000 miles · GA

Tl*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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 93,000.

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