Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have steering problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.

Which Nissan Sentra year has the most steering complaints?

The 2020 Nissan Sentra has the most steering complaints (55), compared with 15 for the 2008.

Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Nissan Sentra?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Sentra is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Nissan Sentra Steering Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 9% of all 167 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest steering complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 45,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 15; 9% of 167
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Nissan Sentra steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2008, latest Sep 20, 2018.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Sep 2018; peak Dec 2008 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (2%)
20063 (3%)
200730 (19%)
200815 (9%)
200911 (20%)
20109 (6%)
20118 (6%)
20129 (5%)
201316 (3%)
20149 (2%)
20156 (2%)
20165 (2%)
201714 (6%)
20186 (3%)
20193 (1%)
202055 (27%)
202140 (31%)
202231 (38%)
20234 (20%)
202410 (25%)
20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have steering problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most steering complaints?: The 2020 Nissan Sentra has the most steering complaints (55), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Nissan Sentra?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Sentra is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.