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2008 Nissan Sentra Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 18% of all 167 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 21 Sentra model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 33,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
30
18% of 167
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Sentra suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 9, 2008, latest Mar 20, 2021.

2008 Nissan Sentra suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2008Jun 2009Oct 2010Jul 2011Jul 2012Jul 2014Mar 2018
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to Mar 2021; peak Jul 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Nissan Sentra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sentra model year

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

  1. 20055 (3%)
  2. 20069 (8%)
  3. 200723 (15%)
  4. 200830 (18%)
  5. 200910 (18%)
  6. 201011 (8%)
  7. 20117 (5%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201313 (2%)
  10. 201412 (3%)
  11. 20159 (3%)
  12. 20165 (2%)
  13. 20177 (3%)
  14. 20183 (2%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 202014 (7%)
  17. 202112 (9%)
  18. 202213 (16%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 202410 (25%)
  21. 20258 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Nissan Sentra, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 33,000 miles.
Which Nissan Sentra year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Sentra has the most suspension complaints (30), compared with 30 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Nissan Sentra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Sentra is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.