2008 Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Nissan Sentra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle engine lost power and vehicle slowed. When an attempt was made to determine the cause of the power loss heavy black smoke and flames were observed from the engine compartment. Vehicle became fully involved within 3 minutes. Local fire department responded to extingush fire…”
filed Feb 23, 2012
“The exhaust muffler flange failed. It was severely rusted, while the exhaust pipe and muffler were in great shape. The flange appears to be made of steel while the rest of the exhaust appears to be stainless steel and not affected by the winter weather in western ny state. The car was 5 months out…”
filed Feb 21, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 Sentra | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 Sentra | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 Sentra | 48 | 28% |
| 2004 Sentra | 59 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.