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2003 Nissan Sentra consumer reviews

$12,099–$12,899 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Sentra Nissan
(30 reviews)
73% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.8
  • Interior 3.6
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.8
  • Reliability 3.8
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I've owned this car for 8 years

This car met all my needs. Took me to work and school for 8 years. Car fits up to five people. Recently put new tires.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best xxxx $500 I ever spent- 7 years ago

Car has exceeded my needs. Arizona heat has destroyed many of the plastic trim items and wiring shielding under the hood. eg: window buttons, heating/A\C control cable clips disintegrated, I still get 29.5mpg Continues to be a great PARK Transport vehicle for our 3 German Shepherds.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Just ok

Some things I am disappointed with mechanically. Seems to be in the shop for something regularly. Not as reliable as Honda or Toyota. Rusts quicker too. Have replaced most sensors, head gasket, exhaust. Ok for kids car around town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2nd most reliable vehicle I have owned.

Had vehicle from 2003 - 2018. 194k miles. Would still be going strong if not for the salt on the road way. Over 30mpg from 1st year to 2018.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

Nice compact sedan w great mpg and great price. Reliable and low maintenance. Decent exterior and interior with great design. A nice car to own.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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MOSTLY A REGULAR CAR FOR DAILY USE.

IT IS A GOOD CAR FOR DAILY USE BUT PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE, HARD TO GET AND SERVICE IS VERY LOUSY. THEY DON'T TELL YOU THAT AFTER 15 YEARS PARTS ARE DISCONTINUED. THAT'S MY CASE WITH A 20,300 THOUSANDS MILES 2003 SENTRA SE R MODEL WITH THE SUNROOF MOTOR BROKEN. THEY DISCONTINUED IT. DON'T BUY NISSAN CAR WITH SUNROOF!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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no major problems

great value for the money, excellent economy, fun to drive, factory camshaft/crankshaft position sensor weak ($25.00 anywhere) get an aftermarket, factory blower motor fan rheostat chip weak ($10.. on line)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice small seden

This is a compact sedan that performs good and reliable. Low maintenance required and running smoothly for a long period of time without worry. You can get a great price for this sedan at this time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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reliable and economical

Good economy, good reliability, camshaft and crankshaft sensors are weak ($25.00 each), perfect size for me (5' 11"), weird and inconvenient console arrangement for cups and storage openings. I got taller 195x65x15 tires for an improved ride, increased height, increased ground clearance and lower highway rpm and I have no regrets.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best gas saver

The car is great on gas and runs very smoothly even on high mileage. Maintenance? is very low as well as maintenance cost(s).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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