How do I know if my 2003 Nissan Sentra has a recall?

To know if your 2003 Nissan Sentra has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2003 Nissan Sentra VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2003 Nissan Sentra has an open recall?

If your 2003 Nissan Sentra is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2003 Nissan Sentra does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2003 Nissan Sentra are taken care of by Nissan at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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2003 Nissan Sentra

7 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-747 · OEM PM964

Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

3,930 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 3 others

NHTSA 20V-008

Passenger Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

307,962 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 42 others

NHTSA 15V-287

Front Passenger Air Bag Defect

1,090,569 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 20 others

NHTSA 06V-242 · OEM R0606

The Eingine May Stall Without Warning

294,166 Potential Units Affected

IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Nissan Sentra, 2004 Nissan Sentra and 2 others

NHTSA 03V-477 · OEM P3163

2000-2003 Nissan Sentra Recall 03V477000

276,000 Potential Units Affected

IF ONE OF THE RESISTORS INSIDE THE ECM HAS A CRACK ON THE SURFACE COATING, THE GAS MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR. THIS COULD CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO COME ON, POOR DRIVABILITY (IDLE INSTABILITY, POOR ACCELERATOR), OR THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 2 others

NHTSA 03V-455 · OEM R3021/R3022

Engine May Stop Running Without Warning

630,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 13 others

NHTSA 03V-511

2000-2003 Nissan Sentra Recall 03V511000

70 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2002 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Sentra and 2 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 2003 Nissan Sentra is affected by a new safety recall, Nissan will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2003 Nissan Sentra has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2003 Nissan Sentra for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2003 Nissan Sentra is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2003 Nissan Sentra for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2003 Nissan Sentra for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2003 Nissan Sentra will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2003 Nissan Sentra by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2003 Nissan Sentra that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2003 Nissan Sentra, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2003 Nissan Sentra VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.