2008 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all 167 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 24,300 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 24
- 14% of 167
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 24,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2008, latest Mar 14, 2022.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra
- NHTSA 09V431000Nov 3, 2009Brakes10,586 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 08V311000Jul 11, 2008Brakes169,202 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
Risk: 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.
Brakes complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 24,300 miles.
- Which Nissan Sentra year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2013 Nissan Sentra has the most brake complaints (110), compared with 24 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Nissan Sentra?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Nissan Sentra concern the brake: 09V431000 and 08V311000.