2003 Nissan Altima Unknown Or Other Problems
- 23
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Nhtsa shows 10 recalls for my car, went to nissan bridgewater and they only found one recall to reprogram ecm and perform idle air volumn learning procedure, after this 2 days later service engine light went, now they want me to pay 140 for diagnostic test, they didn't want to see that my car has 10 recalls and to look into those issues, the car has no power while driving in on the highway, headlights keep going on…
ODI 11156788
Engine · Unknown Or Other
After about two months of having my vehicle to repair recalls, my service advisor informs me that the recalls will not be completed due to the absence of a specific code. I was informed of the recalls and the risks they create without repair; however, nissan is still refusing to do them. This specific recall can cause the engine to stop running without warning during operation which would result in a crash. I have…
ODI 11155324
Unknown Or Other
Dash camera recorded what had happened. Watch until the end of the video to show the broken piece that came off from my car. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xurgkixxqos i am an owner of nissan altima 2003. Some rubber part in the front under my car (i think it's a cover of something) fell off when i was driving on route 1 in new jersey. It caused a loss control of my car. My car spin and drift 180 degrees and faced…
Crash reported
ODI 11075973
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle stalls when idle. It has stopped working while i was at a stop sign. Car would not go on park and was stuck on drive. Car has stopped under red light on busy intersection. It will start eventually. Maybe 5 minutes, but it does this without warning. My car has 158,000 mi. This has happened three times so far and it's intermittent. Mechanic not sure what the issue is as diagnostic test shows no problems.
ODI 11002963
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Owner of a 2003 nissan altima. On 2/18/2016, i took my vehicle to a car wash in linden, nj. When the car wash was completed, i put my vehicle on drive and proceeded slowly towards the car wash employees as they instructed me to stay on my left side, as the other vehicle was on the right side. While i still had my foot on the brakes, and as the employee placed the towel to dry out my vehicle, my vehicle immediately…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10957901
Unknown Or Other
Passenger and driver side floor pans, due to rust/corrosion have failed. This appears from on line resources to have been a manufacturing flaw of 2002 - 2006 altimas. A rusted through floor pan certainly affects the structural integrity of the car as well as the safety of the passengers. Road objects or passengers feet could easily puncture through what is remaining of the floor boards. Ironically, i remember having…
ODI 10892116
Body · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Both the driver side and passenger side floorboards are heavily rotting out. The passenger side seat is even moving.
ODI 10852565
Unknown Or Other
This is the third time that the motor mount has cracked. Nissan replaced it the 1st time, i paid to replace the other side the 2nd time and nissan refuses to replace it again due to mileage on the car. This could result in the motor falling out. Part seems to be defective. Don't know if it happens when the car is moving or not. I want nissan to replace it free of charge.#
ODI 10794636
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car suddenly stops while your fmdriving at a low speed. Check engine comes on andturns vehicle off. This is very dangerous and i font understand why it hasnt been recalled. Most of the comments are said to be either the camshaft or crankshaft. They replaced the part and it was fine for 3 months and it ccontinues to do it. Im going to end up causing an accident and nissan doesnt even care....
ODI 10786958
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Like many others my 2003 nissan altima has stalled in traffic while driving. It reads no codes. There could have been a serious accident! This is a major concern i could have been on the interstate or in having traffic. I called nissan and they state there was a recall for a problem to this affect and it was already fixed on this vehicle in 2007. They will not fix it again. Unbelieveable! Also like many other my…
ODI 10759338
Unknown Or Other
Rusted floorboard- driver and front passenger. Section of floorboard has completely rusted--all that remains between driver/front passenger and street surface is auto's carpet. I strongly believe this is a safety issue. I feel that rusting of the floorboards compromises the auto's integrity, and the weakening of the auto's structure can definitely lead to an accident and result in injury to driver and others. Nissan…
ODI 10759276
Body · Unknown Or Other
RUSTED PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. 13" BY 10" HOLE.
ODI 10716973
Unknown Or Other
The car has given repeated problems starting and the check engine light has shown a crank and cam positon sensor error. I have paid to have these sensors changed with genuine nissan parts and the car will not start at all.
ODI 10724541
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 10824809
Unknown Or Other
My trunk latch will randomly pop open. The first time was while driving in a residential neighborhood. The second time, i came out of a store to find my trunk open. It keeps popping open every time i drive now. It's very dangerous on the highway to suddenly have your trunk fly up blocking your view to the traffic behind you. I have jimmy rigged it with a bungee cord inside so that it only pops up about an inch or…
ODI 10537916
Unknown Or Other
Smell of wet carpet/mold after having driven in rainy conditions. Found that the driver's side mat was soaked and moldy smelling. Took car to dealer to determine source of leak. Passenger side under carriage toward door had a rusted area about 11 x 5 inches; nothing on driver's side. Explanation from dealer service department was that water was migrating to the driver's side from this leak even though passenger side…
ODI 10396349
Unknown Or Other
Arm rest in the front of car has on, several occasions cut my elbow. I feel that if i was driving the cut could cause a distraction resulting in an accident. The result from cutting my elbow is stains of blood on the interior front seats of the car. *jb
1 injury
ODI 10144537
Unknown Or Other
The consumer believes the vehicle had a manufacturing defect. *nm *tc *jb
ODI 10110916
Unknown Or Other
I am very unhappy with my 2003 nissan altima purchased in march 2003 there has been several times in this past year that my car will not start i brought car to dealer they found 2 recalls both were fixed but my car still has days were it will not start. I went back to dealer they tell me there is nothing they can do till they can find out how to fix problem it has been several months and they still have no idea what…
ODI 10054421
Shock Absorber · Unknown Or Other
I am very unhappy with my 2003 nissan altima. I purchased it used in aug. 2002. It has been in the shop numerous times for several things. Faulty shocks, which took three visits and two different shops to get it fixed. And the latest problem, not starting. And to top it off on christmas eve stalling in the middle of an intersection. Baa hum bug, no one wanted to help, they just wanted to honk, like i chose to "park"…
ODI 10051398
Unknown Or Other
We are complaining about the fuel mileage with the nissan altima. It's a brand new 2003 altima with a 2.5/4-cylinder engine that nissan advertises on all their window stickers as getting 23/29. After the breaking period, my father still was getting only 20 mpg so returned the car along with the original window sticker to the nissan dealer in hilliard, oh & they agreed to check it out which they did & reported that…
ODI 10070984
Unknown Or Other
Dealer still hasn't made contact about a repair on a particular recall. Vehicle is still with the dealer. *la the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for recall repairs but was told by the technician that they lacked all the parts and information to perform the work. The consumer request information on any other local dealers that would be capable of performing the recall. *ph *nm
ODI 10053595
Unknown Or Other
Customer states that she received information about a recall on her car and she has paid for the car to get fixed already customer wants to know about getting refund**cc *jb
ODI 10187929