2008 Nissan Sentra engine problems

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · CA

Driving over an hour and the car starts to struggle, I can feel it loosing power, in order to not press down all the way, I'm doing a give n go praying I dont stop on the freeway. I would sometimes feel jumping and that I'm not in full control and it has stopped on me in a 15minute drive. I have gotten, a diagnostic, 1time it had 4different transmission codes and another a fuel code. Not sure what's going on, this started around the 60,000 mile I'm at 90,000 now, so ya, it's been rough.

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Engine · 186,000 miles · VA

Check engine light. Mechanic diagnosis is defective catalytic converter sensors.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · OK

On june 20, 2016, I took my car into a nissan certified dealership to have the transmission redone under the extended warranty that nissan did for the CVT engine. The car drove fine and then in the beginning of august 2019 just 3 yrs later and 40,00 miles on the new transmission, the transmission is messing up again and we are told that we have to replace the transmission for the second time at our cost. After doing some research I found out that there was a service bulletin sent out to the technician on august 15, 2014 stating that a 2007-2012 sentra will need a transmission cooler added to the CVT to prevent it from overheating. The nissan dealership did not put that on our car when we had our transmission redone under their extended warranty in 2016, and now because of their lack of responsibility our transmission is out, and nissan is not wanting to make it right.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Engine · 60 miles · AZ

I was driving my 2008 nissan sentra and the car would shake out if no where next thing you know it didn't want to accelerate any more it's just stopped and I was driving on a high way

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Engine · 34,481 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms increased and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be coasted to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The failure recurred three times. The contact called alan jay nissan at (863) 402-4280 (located at 1700 flare rd, sebring, fl 33872) where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,481.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 153,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact called orr nissan (3131 e beebe capps expy, searcy, ar 72143, (501) 268-5333) and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 130 miles · CA

The driver air bag flashing red light when I was driving and never going off also the horn doesn't work.also the engine burn a lot oil and I don't see any leaks

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Engine · 96,000 miles · VA

Slowing approaching stops engine would cut off, it has happened a number of times.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 94,048 miles · CA · fire

I was operating my vehicle on riverside drive in studio city, california when the vehicle shook abruptly followed a few seconds later with a loud explosion. Debris and oil sprayed onto my hood and I had to nearly avoid an accident as my car was completely out of control. I was able to turn the wheel slightly and pull to the side. It was at this point the vehicle caught fire under the hood and I immediately got out of the vehicle. My father who was following me ran to the nearest gas station in an attempt to calm the flames while I called 911. The vehicle was still on fire when the fire department arrived. Eventually they were able to put the flames out and open the hood. Under the hood you can see a fire starting from the electrical and battery area leading to the engine. The car was deemed a total loss a few days later by my insurance. It appeared the battery overheated.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

When purchasing my used vehicle from el monte toyota, notice sensor for tire on, was told be fixed, months later learn rim missing sensor. Light in car also don't work. Driving car immediately was stalling out shutting off when idol. Took car back week later since within 30 day warranty spoke to customer service on recorded call and she didn't thoroughly document conversation. Upon waiting four hours next week, tech drove the car never do a diagnostic. After warranty expired car regularly shut off triggering transmission codes. Out of pocket I paid for transmission flush twice, throttle body replacement, brakes, learning there was transmission recall 2010. Falling behind in payments due.to excessive repair expenses took car to fix at nissan to get a list more of defects I couldn't afford. I filed a claim with toyota and was denied by the manager. Had they ran the diagnostic when I brought it in all be avoided. However was advised dealership's are aware of recalls and sold me the car anyway? And refused to fix when I returned and dismissed a claim die to their negligence. Never buy a car from that dealership and will let anyone looking know of my costly experience. Expect that from a car lot not a reputation like toyota.