NissanAltima2003
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Engine

2003 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

106
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 106 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 3 indicate fire

What owners report

  • engine light · 25 records
  • check engine · 22 records
  • position sensor · 18 records
  • engine engine · 17 records
  • failure mileage · 16 records
  • engine cooling · 13 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi40
30–60k mi27
100–150k mi15
1–30k mi6
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 10, 2003

    Engine

    I got a 2003 nissan altima on 9/1/03. On the 10/10/03 it started stalling. I took it into the dealership. They said it was a damaged spark plug. The same thing happened the next day. I took it back. A butterfly valve had come loose and was lost somewhere in the engine. I was informed of two recalls, and i needed a new engine. Nissan gave me a rental for 5 days, but i had to pay for anymore. It took 7 days to deliver…

    ODI 10049197

  • August 15, 2003 · 10,890 miles

    Engine

    While driving vehicle would stall at any speed, causing consumer to lose control, and pull off the road. Driver made contact with dealership on seven separate occasions, but problem still occurs. *ak consumer noted that since purchase there has been continuous problems with the vehicle, especially after a part in the engine was replaced. On morning while driving, the accelerator pedal stopped working. Consumer was…

    ODI 10037927

  • August 4, 2003 · 60,570 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine failed without warning. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer…

    ODI 10243989

  • July 21, 2003

    Engine

    While driving at any speed vehicle shut down. Dealer kept vehicle over four months and could no duplicate or correct the problem. *ak

    ODI 10029754

  • May 10, 2003

    Engine

    I took the car to the dealer i bought the car from because is making a noise and when it's parked it's making a noise even more worse. Of course as always the people i spoke to said that is normal. The noise that my car make is like if this was a diesel car. *la

    ODI 10041645

  • Engine

    I own a 2003 nissan altima has problem with woodpecker noise. Dealer can't find problem. *bf the noise is heard while the vehicle is idling. *tc

    ODI 10109788