2008 Nissan Sentra Power Train Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Takata recall. The transmission in my 2008 nissan sentra has never worked properly. It's a automatic and sometimes it dont want to shift gears when i get around 30 mph. Then i have to stop and put it in park and then put it in drive again and it will start working properly. Also sometimes while i'm on the interstate going 65-80 mph the rpm will fluctuate from 2 to 3 1/2 rpms and then other times while going down a…
ODI 11203256
Power Train
The vehicle was in motion coming off the highway and onto city street. The torque converter gave out and the vehicle began sputtering at stop signs and light, and then thrusting forward jolting toward traffic. I nearly had two other vehicles rear end me during sputtering, and i nearly hit a vehicle in front of me when the car thrust forward violently. I turned in to the nearest automotive repair shop who told me my…
ODI 11179882
Air Bags · Power Train
Air bag started flashing and has not stopped. I noticed there are several complaints regarding the airbags in this type of vehicle and i am waiting to see that this is investigated and help with a recall due to the cost of attempting to fix this when it could well be a factory defect. I also had to repair the transmission a year and a half ago when while on the freeway started having issues ending in the nissan…
ODI 11071598
Air Bags · Power Train
Transmition is not responding. When is hot loses all the power to 30mph. A whying noise
ODI 11013821
Power Train
BAD TRANSMISSION
ODI 10846189
Power Train
Starts to slow down at highway speeds after driving for one hour
ODI 10875336
Engine · Power Train · Steering
When my car was coming to a stop, my knee hit the ignition key. The engine turned off though the car gear selector was in "d". The steering also was locked. Fortunately i was stopping the car at the signal. If this happened on the freeway, my family would have been at risk. I understand there was recalls related to this type of situation but nissan never got in touch with me nor there is no recall. This is very…
ODI 10632281
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle came to a complete stop and was unable to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the…
ODI 10594516
Power Train
On vacation left roanoke, va headed to gatlinburg, tn on the interstate just before getting off at the tn exit the transmission starts slipping, then stops working completely. Contacted the local tn nissan dealership. Car was under warranty, all servicing documentation was provided supporting the transmission warranty.(you must have it serviced at some set number of miles or the warranty is void on the…
ODI 10765052
Air Bags · Power Train
This is the third transmission on the vehicle, last one was one year ago. The airbags sensor came on all of sudden for no reason and they wanted to charge me a bunch of money just to check it (not to repair it, just look at it first). After they changed out the transmission it magically fixed it self? The tire sensor is displaying that it's faulty / not working properly. *tr
ODI 10536844
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
When purchasing my used vehicle from el monte toyota, notice sensor for tire on, was told be fixed, months later learn rim missing sensor. Light in car also don't work. Driving car immediately was stalling out shutting off when idol. Took car back week later since within 30 day warranty spoke to customer service on recorded call and she didn't thoroughly document conversation. Upon waiting four hours next week, tech…
ODI 10666986
Power Train
This is the third transmission installed on this vehicle. After 67,672 miles the first one broke down where the car had to be towed 95 miles to the nissan dealer. The second one broke down at 68,845, only 2 weeks after getting it back, 173 miles. Nissan extended their warranty on this cvt transmission, because of the problems, from 5 years 60,000 miles to 10 years 120,000 miles. Since the transmission broke down at…
ODI 10478333
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
This is the second transmission that has been replaced on the vehicle and it only has 56,354 miles on it. It's not being abused in any way, i only got this vehicles because it's economic on gas and i only drive it about 5-15 miles a day during the week. My fear is that, my luck, the transmission will go out again when i'm outside the power train warranty period and i'm screwed. Now i'm debating whether i take a loss…
ODI 10508495
Power Train · Suspension
I have recently had problems with my 2008 nissan sentra. Was told my rear tires are cupping and that my tire warranty that i paid extra for is void because it is an issue with the rear suspension of the actual car that is causing the car not to ride properly. I only put 19,000 miles on these new tires. Was told if i replace the tires this will just happen again & again. Nissan inspected the car and said the rear…
ODI 10447827