2008 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 13
- 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.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Check engine light. Mechanic diagnosis is defective catalytic converter sensors.
ODI 11297694
Engine
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 contact called alan jay nissan at [redacted] (located at [redacted], sebring, fl 33872) where an…
ODI 11155727
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving my 2008 nissan sentra and the car would shake out if no where next thing you know it didn't want to accelerate any more it's just stopped and i was driving on a high way
ODI 11184480
Air Bags · Engine
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
ODI 11052686
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact called orr nissan (3131 e beebe capps expy, searcy, ar 72143, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 153,000.
ODI 11099200
Engine
Slowing approaching stops engine would cut off, it has happened a number of times.
ODI 10761000
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was operating my vehicle on riverside drive in studio city, california when the vehicle shook abruptly followed a few seconds later with a loud explosion. Debris and oil sprayed onto my hood and i had to nearly avoid an accident as my car was completely out of control. I was able to turn the wheel slightly and pull to the side. It was at this point the vehicle caught fire under the hood and i immediately got out…
Fire reported
ODI 10671964
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
Electrical System · Engine
I pulled out of my driveway in june 2014 and the car stalled at about 15 miles per hour while i was driving and the engine light came on. I drive a nissan sentra 2008 that i brought in november 2011 with 32,000 miles on it. I took the car to a nissan dealership and they stated that it was the camshaft sensor that needed to be replaced and it would cost $500. I had already replace the air sensor in 2013 for $400 at…
ODI 10611034
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
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
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I was driving and hit a spot of ice and had gone off the road taking out two signs and head on into a tree. I was severely injured and taken to the trauma unit at the hospital. I had a broken femur, shattered knee, broken ankle, broken foot, lacerated liver, punctured lung and broken ribs. My air bag never deployed. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10615293
Engine
It started with a small clunk noise that will go away after a while of driving the car, six months later the clunking noise doesn't stop,move from regular oil to full synthetic oil, new spark plugs, but nothing seems to work, now the noise is so loud i am afraid the car may catch fire, but had no choice but drive it, my car has less than 100 k and i bought it new expecting this car to last way longer than this, is…
ODI 10538327