2008 Nissan Sentra Review

2008 Nissan Sentra is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 179.80 in length and 59.50 in height. Made in Mexico, 2008 Nissan Sentra has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,970 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Nissan Sentra. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Sentra
Trims Available: 5
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,970 USD
MPG: 24 City / 30 HWY
Tires: 225/45R17
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Nissan Sentra 2008 Trims

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 33 HWY

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 33 HWY

2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 HWY

2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: CVT | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 - 25 City / 31 - 33 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3N1BB61E18L654801
  • 3N1BB61E28L614968
  • 3N1BB61E58L663159
  • 3N1BB61E68L651649
  • 3N1BB61E68L713051
  • 3N1BB61E78L607062

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V311000 started on /Date(1215748800000-0400)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: IF THE WARNING LAMP IS IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 09V431000 started on /Date(1257224400000-0500)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH MASTER CYLINDERS. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. IF THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES TO BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE AS DESIGNED AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE WARNING LAMP IS CONTINUOUSLY IGNORED, ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 10V401000 started on /Date(1284091200000-0400)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

FAQ

The 2008 Nissan Sentra is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Nissan Sentra so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Nissan Sentra is lower than $9,485.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Nissan Sentra that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2008 Nissan Sentra can go 362.5 miles in the city and 478.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Nissan Sentra is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Nissan Sentra has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 25/33 mpg city/highway.

Nissan All models of 2008

Nissan 350Z

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Altima

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Altima Hybrid

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Armada

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Frontier

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Maxima

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Pathfinder

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Quest

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Rogue

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Sentra

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Titan

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Versa

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Nissan Xterra

$16,040 - $20,470
25 City / 33 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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