2003 Nissan Altima Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- bowling green · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall while sitting in idle the car just shut off randomly. I was able to start the car back up after a few seconds, but it's been happening to often while in idle
ODI 11217346
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
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have received several recalls from nissan and mossy nissan el cajon refused to repair: most recent today for airbags
Crash reported
ODI 11043096
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall my car seems like it won't crank up or like it is not getting gas
ODI 10968507
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump (open recall) nissan dealer in bowling green ky says "this recall for your car is not in our system..." every time during cold temperatures i have problems...twice happened engine turned off while i where driving in highway ! I'm scary driving nissan during winter! I need nissan in bowling green ky to schedule an appointment for my car and solve this issue. Also exhaust system ,cause noise ! Smell smoke…
ODI 10927140
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takta recall. Hello, i have purchased a nissan altima 2.5 s 2003. My entire carextremely shakes from the moment i start my car until i turn it off. When i'm driving the car , the car at times drives like it's going to fail. Multiple times when driving, the car would stopped opereating properly. When my car is turned on gas/fuel like fumes through the ventilation system and throughout my vehical making it difficult…
ODI 11016417
Fuel Pump · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vin: [xxx] year: 2003 make: nissan model: altima 2.5 s number of open recalls: 1 nhtsa recall number: 03v-251 recall date: july 14, 2003 manufacturer recall number: p3142 today ,december 09, 2016 @ 8:30 am , i had an appointment with[xxx] dealer regarding case #[xxx] . At 1:54pm they did call to pick up my car. After over 5 hours,they changed filter -fuel tank only ,but not fuel pump ! Customer copy # [xxx] (invoice…
ODI 10934317
Fuel/Propulsion System
03v-251 recall date: july 14, 2003 manufacturer recall number: p3142 recall status: recall incomplete , i requested to replace a fuel pump to jim johnson nissan in bowling green ky they refused ! During winter i have problems driving my vehicle...scary to drive it...twice happened to turn off engine without warning..driving from ky to nc last christmas. I want you to call dealer here in bowling green ky,to schedule…
ODI 10925696
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Everything i have had to replace/repair on this car is linked to recalls, but nissan is denying this & refusing to help. They said my vehicle was not part of any recalls but everything that's failing is related. It has died on me in the middle of highway traffic w/ my child in the car several times. This car is defective & no one from nissan is concerned!!!! Butterfly screw/valve issues, cam/crank shaft…
ODI 10923988
Fuel/Propulsion System
I received a phone call from nissan [redacted]) regarding my complain (open recall)...and the person says that nissan can't perform for free that issue since this vehicle is registered in kentucky! That's mean ,because of safety reason i will be unable to drive this car to other states ! And the only option i have is to forward this case to the court and solve this problem by law !
ODI 10927826
Fuel/Propulsion System
My gas tank has a four to five inch split on the seam of the gas tank. There is no damage to the tank i believe the part is defective and is extremely dangerous. I am in the process of asking nissan corporate to warranty the gas tank as it should not have a large split on the seam. There may be other tanks like this and will catch fire, i currently drive with a fire extinguisher on my front seat because i have to…
ODI 10775441
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 10824809
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2003 nissan altima with 106,000. As is no warranty. Within the first month it blew the head and needed a new engine which i paid for out of pocket. They supposedly replaced the enigine with a new crate engine once again the car lasted about 3 weeks before it was smoking so bad and will only drive at idle speed.. I dont think the place i bought it has a very good mechanic and i really would rather take…
ODI 10870131
Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle stopped running on a highway almost causing a severe deadly crash. When i had the car looked at by my mechanic it was determined it was the crank shaft sensor. My mechanic replaced the crank shaft sensor and the car is now fine. Upon investigation i found that their was a recall on 2003 nissan altima's for the sensor. I contacted nissan and was told that my vin was not part of the recall. Obviously their…
ODI 10470558
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the street and about to turn the car suddenly stopped running while driving. Since i was in the middle of a busy intersection, another driver came to help, he asked what happened, i said "i don't know". He got into my car, shifted to park and started it. Weird i said, and forgot about the incident until months later happened again, then months later again, the "service engine soon" light never came…
ODI 10467630