2003 Nissan Sentra vs 2005 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Sentra | 2005 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 67 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 77,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 86 | 48 |
| Engine | 24 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 15 |
| Power Train | 9 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 40 | 20 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
2003 Nissan Sentra
2005 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.