CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 3 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (54 reports).
2008 Nissan Sentra recalls
Most common 2008 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 167 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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!
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.
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.
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.
JUST DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY (NO BRAKES APPLIED) AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WENT BAD AND LOST POWER BRAKES.
2008 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra: Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (54), Power Train (20), Suspension (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.