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%)

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2008 Nissan Sentra body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 7 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

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

4000 mi Broken mirror cover on the passenger visor. Hinge cracked. 
9000 mi Ordered broken visor lid. Replaced broken visor lid. 
6000 mi Sunvisor vanity mirror cover fell off (failure of pivot) 
1000 mi Rattles in driver side side airbag and passenger side speaker area. 
5000 mi They tweeked the door and lubed the door channel, it got slightly better but not fixed. 
6000 mi Bumper cover clips came off and cover seperated from body. Replaced clips and re-attached cover. 

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2008 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Right side door panels didn't properly align, dealer readjusted them for me and everything is perfect. 

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2008 Nissan Sentra Body Problems

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