Recalls ·2008 Nissan Sentra

2008 Nissan Sentra recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — master cylinder. Owners filed 167 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints167
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V401000 · 10 Sep 2010

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.

Remedy: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 09V431000 · 03 Nov 2009

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.

Remedy: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 08V311000 · 11 Jul 2008

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags21 · 52%
Unknown or other9 · 22%
Engine7 · 18%
Power train5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control5 · 12%
Service brakes5 · 12%
Wheels3 · 8%
Steering1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Air bags · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to move forward. The contact mentioned that the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer…

Power train · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The driver air bag flashing red light when i was driving and never going off also the horn doesn't work.also the engine burn a lot oil and i don't see any leaks

Air bags · Jun 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. While driving 65 mph, the rpms increased and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be coasted to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred three times. The…

Engine · Mar 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.