2008 Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2008

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2008 Nissan Sentra repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 95 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra.

2008 Nissan Sentra other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

20460 mi Door hinge corroded 

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2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

15000 mi This vehicle had a bent axle that came from the manufacturer. Nissan knew about it, & chose not to complete a recall hoping people would not figure it out. They did not charge me for the repair, but should have informed me of this problem. 
Overall noisiness and poor performance of the vehicle 
174500 mi Hood became stuck shut. Tech repair hardware inside hood. 
33480 mi

C $52
Catch for fuel tank filler flap door broken. Dealer re-assembled catch and installed missing C clamp. 

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2008 Nissan Sentra Other Problems

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