2003 Nissan Sentra - Reliability

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2003 Nissan Sentra 2.5 Limited Edition 4dr Sedan

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XE Sedan (1.8L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Nissan Sentra by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on the 1.8L engine are failure of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and Engine Control Module (ECM) .Failure of the MAF Sensor may cause a drivability problem, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Failure of the ECM may cause an engine stall or no start as well as illumination of the Check Engine Light. The warranty on the Engine Control Module is 8 years or 80,000 miles for federal emission vehicles, and 7 years/70,000 miles for California emission vehicles. The cost to replace the MAF sensor is $488.19 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Engine Control Module is $602.89 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Nissan Sentra by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Nissan Sentra - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Nissan Sentra by Identifix

Reliability History for Nissan Sentra by Identifix

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