2008 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

The 2008 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls and 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

167

Crashes / fires

20 / 3

Injuries / deaths

17 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Nissan Sentra vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Nissan Sentra recalls

Recall 10V-401: Equipment

Reported Sep 10, 2010 · 7,948 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.

Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 09V-431: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Nov 3, 2009 · 10,586 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped with bosch master cylinders. Brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder. If the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases to below the minimum level, the brake system warning indicator will illuminate as designed and the brakes will not function properly.

Risk: If the warning lamp is continuously ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may fail increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the master cylinder brake booster assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2009. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 08V-311: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jul 11, 2008 · 169,202 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. Due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. This may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate.

Risk: If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The recall began on august 20, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2008 Nissan Sentra problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	54
Power Train	20
Suspension	15
Steering	15
Engine	15
Vehicle Speed Control	13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Tires	13
Unknown or Other	12
Electrical System	11
Engine and Engine Cooling	10
Wheels	9

Most reported parts

Suspension › Rear — 8
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 6
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
Structure › Body — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 2
Suspension › Front — 1
Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Nissan Sentra complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Apr 12, 2024

Transmission problems! Dealer wants to Charge me $7,000.00 dollars to fix it! Recall has a warranty until 2022 or 120,000 miles . My car has 85,375 miles!they said that warranty already expired! But my car only has 85,375 miles and the warranty is 120,000 miles!

Air Bags · reported Mar 20, 2023

The car's airbag dashboard light has been on and blinking for about a month now- indicating an issue. I have not been in any recent accidents and it appeared on its own. Subsequently, the car horn does not work. Airbags and car horn are necessary to prevent accidents and serious injury, including death in the event of an accident. I advised my local Nissan dealership who stated there are no current recalls and the car would need to be inspected- which will likely be costly. No inspections have been made at this time.

Air Bags · at 117,000 miles · reported Jan 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle in front abruptly depressed its brake pedal causing the driver to crash into the rear of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags were deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Air Bags · reported Dec 30, 2022

Driver Air bag sensor light came on. The dealership reset it several times but it continues to come on. We paid the money to have them put the car on the diagnostic system. They are saying after review, the airbag needs to be replaced. It costs $1500 to replace the airbag. Which makes zero sense. The car has never been wrecked. Reports have shown issues with airbags in hundreds of thousands of Nissans. The 2008 Nissan Sentra needs to be reviewed for an airbag recall. This is extremely dangerous.

Service Brakes · reported Mar 20, 2021

I purchased the car drove it home with no problem. 2 days after my purchase it drives very slow and won't pick up speed.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra: 10V-401 (equipment), 09V-431 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-311 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Sentra?

Owners report air bags problems most often (54 reports), followed by power train (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.