Overview & Reviews

For 2003, there is a new 2.5 Limited Edition trim, which includes GXE front fascia styling, the 165-horsepower QR25 4-cylinder engine, standard automatic transmission, standard Antilock Braking System (ABS) and side-impact supplemental airbags. The Sentra CA model is no longer available as all 1.8-liter engine-equipped Sentra XE and GXE models sold with California emission specifications offer zero evaporative emissions and meet SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) standards. Other changes this year include a new power steering ratio for XE and GXE, a revised six-speed manual transmission for SE-R Spec V model and a new bright yellow exterior paint color for the SE-R and SE-R Spec V.

• Pleasing cabin design, SULEV emissions for California-sold cars, 165-horsepower SE-R sport version, fun to drive.

• Generic styling, Limited Edition and SE-R Spec V models command premium price.

User Reviews:

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  Not Too Bad!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By ne14wood - May 27 - 10:00 am

  Now that I have 6000 miles on my vehicle, Ive decided to write a review. The build quality & reliability is great, so far. The steering is crisp, and the brakes are excellent. The gas mileage was bad at first, but now that the car is broken in the mileage is as advertised. Great value for a compact car. Overall I am pleased!

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  Nissan has done it again!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By JON B FAN - May 27 - 10:00 am

  Best SE-R that I have owned yet!! I had a 91 and a 93 and this one blows them away!! Excellent 4 banger!!

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  itll do - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By 1fastpizzaboy - May 4 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the car back to the dealership for a minor problem (water leak in the trunk) the car has been very reliable and has never let me down under some hard driving situations. great errand car!

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  Good solid first new car for the family - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Jeremy - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Stiff ride is very nice. Comfy front seats, though th back is cramped. Good child features. I did notice a couple of asthetic things: a) the Nissan symbol on the steering wheel has one crunched part on it (being asthetic and on the inside, not a big deal I suppose). The muffler has a bit of rust on it (not sure why, Ill bring it in). Engine is a bit loud, but expected with timing chain. Overall good car with nice features (tissue holder in CD holder compartment is nice. Heated mirrors are nice. Good perks on this nice looking car.

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  I LOVE MY SPEC VIZZLE!!!!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Andre S - April 29 - 10:30 am

  It took me about two years of shopping before I bought my Spec. I looked at every car in its class, and the only one that stood above all others was the Spec V. It just felt more natural, the acceleration, braking, comfort, control, stability, style, and handling where just better then the rest.

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  No Nissan....ever again!! These cars have a serious safety issue!! - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By zoilus - April 27 - 4:16 am

  I bought this car exactly 4yrs ago for my GF. it had about 33k miles on it. it now has about 93k miles on it. These cars & other nissians , have had recalls due to crank and or cam sensors going bad. When this happens...your car STOPS...the engine just shuts completely off! You could be at a light, driving on the highway, going up a hill or on a wet or icy road....the car will just die without warning! BOTH senors went out within a few months of each other. Once on my GF in busy commute comming home! We have no kids and dont smoke and we take care of our cars, however we also have had, 2 window motors die, glove box just broke, visor fell apart, ignition wont unlock..etc etc

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  My Old Faithful Nissan Sentra - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Jose - April 19 - 4:56 pm

  I have nothing bad to say about my 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE. Ever since I bought my car in 2003 it has performed very well, just the normal wear and tear maintenance issues like tires, struts, belts, etc. Great, reliable car.

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  Despite few problems, Sweet Car - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By YellowSpecV03 - April 14 - 10:00 am

  It was between a Mazda 6 or the Spec V. I drove the 6 first and was really dissapointed with the performance of the 6 cylinder. Dont get me wrong, love the design but performance sucked. Well, decided to go with the Sentra and have had a blast with it! Its a mini model of my dream car, the R34 Skyline! Fun car to drive and now that the aftermarket is picking up on it, its even more a blast! Will say that the 6 speed tranny needs some kinks worked out and the paint quality sucks! Already in 2300 miles the tranny locked up in 6th and a large amount of paint flaked off during washing.

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  Sentra GXE - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By Bill123 - April 2 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoy the car alot, but the finish leaves something to be desired. While driving the wind noise from the doors can be very loud. The dealership says this is normal. I have had Hondas and VWs and never heard this much noise from my other cars. Also I doubt my odometer is accurate. It seems I am now driving about 6 or 700 hundred miles a month more than I did with my previous car. Would I buy this car again? Hmmm I do not know. It is fun to drive but the issues mentioned above mean alot in a car priced at $16,000 and change.

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  SE-R Spec V - 2003 Nissan Sentra
  By tyo789 - March 2 - 8:43 pm

  I just bought my Spec V two months ago. It was a good choice. I was actually looking at the eclipse or tiburon as my other choices. The Spec V just stood out to me. The car runs pretty good except for I need to get new brake rotors because the front ones are bent. I guess the last owner was driving the car recklessly. Other than that the car is in perfect shape.