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2008 Nissan Sentra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Nissan Sentra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Nissan Sentra recalls, newest first

September 10, 2010NHTSA 10V4010007,948 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 2009NHTSA 09V43100010,586 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 11, 2008NHTSA 08V311000169,202 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
17
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags53
  2. Service brakes21
  3. Engine15
  4. Power train15
  5. Steering15

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Questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Nissan Sentra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Nissan Sentra?
167 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.