2008 Nissan Sentra problems
Owners have filed 233 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Air bags account for 23.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 8.6%.
Complaints233
Crashes31
Fires7
Injuries27
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 23.2% · 54
Power train 8.6% · 20
Engine 6.4% · 15
Steering 6.4% · 15
Suspension 6.4% · 15
Tires 5.6% · 13
Vehicle speed control 5.6% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.6% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire and 27 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 26 model years of the Nissan Sentra in this data, 2008 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 34 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,318 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Air bags · reported at 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Sentra. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light would continuously blink off and on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag system was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not available. Air bags · reported at 120,000 miles
The air bag light keeps flashing. My grandmother took it to the dealer and they said it needed to be reset, she drove off and a mile later the light came back on. I have not taken it back to the dealer yet, but I see other drivers are reporting the same problem with this car. I googled how to reset it, did it myself, but as soon as you start driving it comes back on. Air bags · reported at 90,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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