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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 24 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

75000 mi

US $500
Wheel hub and bearing wore out and was replaced 
153000 mi Bad front struts 
71000 mi

US $460
Suspension issues. 
271000 mi

US $900
and control arms  
11000 mi A clunk and bump feedback through steering wheel. I have run into this problem with several 08 sentras. Happens when the steering wheel is turned sharply and you accelerate. There is a dull "clunk" noise. Raising the intermediate shaft fixed the noise. 
126000 mi

US $270
Wife hit a massive pothole some months back and saw a rapid decline in rt front strut performance. Left side was getting weak and front end had a noticeable rattle over rough road. Replaced both front struts with Monroe quick struts. 
36000 mi rear wheel bearings went out. 
34720 mi steering column changed 
43600 mi

C $400
shocks and serpentine belt and rear light 
47120 mi

C $300
stabilizing bar 
49600 mi inner and outer tie rods and all 4 brakes 
49600 mi

C $300
Rear shocks bleeding both changed. 
50840 mi

C $400
suspension stabilizer bar tie rod end 
51040 mi

C $350
wheel hub assembly front left. Car made buzzing noise on the highway after 60 k/h, 
52080 mi driver side strut assembly and mount 
60760 mi

C $700
BOTH STABILIZER ARMS AND BOTH TIE RODS NOT FULLY SUCCESSFUL 
70680 mi

C $300
Both stabilizer bars and both tie rods 
69000 mi problems with rack and pinion 
88100 mi

US $250
front struts 
34000 mi Rear suspension assembly was severely misaligned. The rear suspension is not independent, and hence cannot be adjusted. Replace the entire rear axle assembly. 
72400 mi

C $982
Replaced both front wheel bearings 

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2008 Nissan Sentra Suspension Problems

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