2003 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 883 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Nissan Altima overview page.
What owners report
“MY 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I'LL COME TO A STOP, AND IT WILL DIE. I'LL GET THE VEHICLE STARTED…”NHTSA complaint 10163607 — filed 07/27/2006
“THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT BEGAN TO APPEAR IN MID TO LATE JUNE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND THEY…”NHTSA complaint 10162911 — filed 07/19/2006
“1. CAR STALLED AND ONCE I HELD THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AND WAS ABLE TO HOLD THE KEY OVER AND CRANK THE ENGINE A HUGE…”NHTSA complaint 10157487 — filed 05/13/2006
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Nissan Altima have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Nissan Altima: 106 of 883 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2003 Nissan Altima have in total?
883 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
