2003 Nissan Sentra electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 37 complaints for the 2003 Nissan Sentra, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Once approaching a stop (crosswalk), the vehicle accelerated without touching the accelerator pedal. The owner of the vehicle almost hit a pedestrian. Another time, the vehicle lunged forward when attempting to move out of parking space. The dealership has the vehicle as of 01-28-2003 with cause not identified yet. The owner is concerned about the performance and repair of vehicle and the safety of those around if failure occurs again. Please describe details. Ts
I have received letters of "important safety recall notice" stating that my vehicle has a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. My vehicle has stopped more than twice and has cost me more than $300.00 to fix. My vehicle is currently at the shop for the same reason it stopped about a year ago. I recently took my vehicle to the mile's nissan in van nuys city but now they want to charge me for a defect on the car they sold to me. I am consulting with my lawyer to take further actions.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Sentra
- Engine 105 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints