2003 Nissan Altima problems by component
883 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Nissan Altima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 450 | 51% | 78,000 mi |
| Structure → | 126 | 14% | 110,000 mi |
| Engine → | 117 | 13% | 125,718 mi |
| Electrical System → | 89 | 10% | 68,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 34 | 4% | 60,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 33 | 4% | 68,107 mi |
| Air Bags → | 28 | 3% | 74,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 28 | 3% | 86,979 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 2% | 77,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 15 | 2% | 110,700 mi |
| Visibility → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 13 | 1% | 113,500 mi |
| Equipment → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.