2008 Nissan Sentra: engine failure

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was then making a right turn and slightly crashed into a curb. The air bags deployed and the seat belts seized around the contact. The contact stated that the air bag and the check engine warning lights had been previously illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2012 · Steering, Wheels · 30,000 miles · MA

I have had many trips to the dealer after purchasing a 08 sentra for problems with the tire pressure light as well as a popping in the wheels. I went to the dealer and they turned the pressure light off and said it was fine. It has happened more then 7 times. The tires were worn out by 30k miles I coudn't believe I had to replace them already. I aslo had the popping noise in the tires I took it to the dealer 4 times and they said nothing was wrong. I moved to a different state and took it for an oil change and they asked me if I had heard a noise in the tires. To my surprise I explained that I had heard it for a long time but the dealer told me it was nothing! The oil change place told me that the top strut mounts were seized causing the springs to bind. Now I would have had to pay over $1100 to replace them. I luckily have ext warranty that covers it for $50. I also have been told to replace brakes soon as well as the pressure valves in the tires. Is this all related to the dealers failure to diagnose the issue and now this has caused multiple issues at 30k miles?? Or can this be a manufacturing issue with faulty equipment? Please look in to this thanks

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Engine · 20,000 miles · KY

My check engine light came on in my car about the same time as we noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine. I took my car to the dealership the next morning to have it looked at. I was told I would need a new engine because oil sludge built up in my engine. They wanted $6300. I had 20k miles on my car. The warranty wouldn't cover it because I had my oil changes done by family and I didn't have the receipts for my oil filters and the oil we bought. I have checked different sources online and this seems to be a problem with 2008 nissan sentra's, but the warranty department denies it. I asked them if they would at least take some fault since I couldn't find receipts (even if the oil was never changed, an engine in a brand new car should not be sludged after 20k miles of it), but they would not do anything. They wouldn't discount the cost to me at all. I had to pay the full price out of pocket. I bought the engine and had it done elsewhere, because obviously nissan is not very trustworthy. As I called around to get quotes on the cost to have an engine installed just about every mechanic I spoke with said that's crazy to need a new engine after 20k even if the oil was never changed.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Engine · 35,000 miles · VA

While driving to florida from dc for vacation, the engine started making a rattling noise. Since we were on a trip, I figured I would top off the engine oil just in case. The engine was bone dry. The noise seemed to go away after adding oil at first, but then the noise became louder, and the engine light came on. We took the car to the nearest dealer we could find. When they lifted the hood at the dealer, the oil had exploded and was everywhere. We were told there was catastrophic engine failure in my 2008 sentra, but they could not determine the exact cause. Since I did not have my maintenance records with me (I was on vacation), they refused to even contact nissan warranty without proof of all oil changes. They claimed the engine failed due to lack of oil changes. I could not afford a factory engine, so the purchase of a used 2008 sentra engine voided my extended warranty. At the time of failure, the car had a little over 35k miles. Further research online indicates a possible oil consumption issue, which the dealership denies.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Engine · 50,100 miles · PA

At 50,000 miles, I had a catastrophic engine failure with my 2008 nissan sentra 2.0. When I pulled into the gas station, my car had no coolant and no oil at all. The oil pressure light did not illuminate and the coolant gauge appeared normal. The dealership cannot tell me why the warning lights did not illuminate when fluids became low. I service my car regularly. My car gave no indication of any problems. Dealership states that there is no evidence of leakage. Nissan is stating that it is due to lack of service - my point is the warning lights did not illuminate at all which resulted in engine failure. If I had been on the highway this could have resulted in significant injury, fire, etc.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 12,926 miles · OH

Engine knock, my car has a piston slapping around in the engine. I was told by dealer "sims nissan in warren, ohio" to drive my car with the bad engine until they get a new engine which would be around 3-5 days to receive. They would then get me a rental car while they put the engine in. I informed the owner ken sims that this vehicle is unsafe to drive and he told me nothing would happen if I did not run the engine at high RPM's that would then cause the piston to go threw the engine. I once again told him this is unsafe and if he was so confident that nothing was going to happen to put it in writing. I was then told that he would have a huge lawsuit on his hands if something happened and now knowing if I run it at high rpms and the engine blows then I am responsible. I told him again the car was unsafe and he told me that I would be fine. Tired or arguing, I drove the car home from dealer going 20mph with 4 ways so I would not run the engine at high RPM's. The car is setting in my driveway, afraid to drive since dealer refused to give me another loaner or pay for a rental. So, I am out. Dealer has terrible customer service, and I feel as I am not being treated fairly, was degraded like I did not know what I was talking about, had to drive an unsafe vehicle on the road where the engine could have gone out of control and harmed me and others on the road. And to think they want me to continue to drive this until a new engine comes in. I have more common sense and will not put myself or others at risk driving this vehicle. The vehicle also has a recall for the master cylinder having a crack. Dealer has not even talked about fixing that, and I have not received a recall notice on this yet either, it was posed in july. This is now october.