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worst engine the vechicle could have
disappointed, 04/28/2010
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
my wife was in love with this vechicle. the inside design is roomy and comfortable. the engine at first was great, but after 25000 miles it started with a tapping noise that now has become annoying and loud enough we were asked if it was a decile motor. took it to the dealer ship and they said nothing wrong they even brought in a specialist and he said that it was normal?? very disappointed with the performance of this vehicle. Nissan corp. doesn't want to help. the car car now has burned a quart of oil between oil changes that doesn't seem normal. the vehicle didn't do any of this before.
2008 Nissan Sentra Problems
tblaha, 12/17/2013
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2008 Sentra May of 2013 with 67000 miles on it and now have to replace the engine at 83000. Have been in contact with nissan and they WILL NOT stand behind it, said we are 2nd owners of the car.... I not sure what to do from here
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Rides/Drives like a 10 year old car
Lady T, 02/13/2009
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am in month 9 of my 24 month lease. I am not happy at all. I want to return this car. It only drove the first 1000 miles 'okay'. Before I even reached my first 1000 miles, I felt that the car's brakes didn't stop the way they should. My husband thought I was being paranoid but it kept driving funny. Finally, I decided to take it in by 3000 miles to get checked. I was told, "Oh, by the way, the brake master cylinder needs to be replaced. It has been recalled." No one ever contacted me saying this part, a major part for stopping the car properly, was recalled. I barely feel safe driving this car and I have to drive my children. I have taken it back and am still not satisfied.
Could be better
Teresa, 03/15/2009
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The sunglass holder to the left of the steering column is wasted space. It's hard to get open and closed and sometimes comes out. I've had problems with the right front door window rattling. I had to take it back to the dealer 3 times to get it fixed.
Nice little/big car
SteveNJ, 12/18/2008
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this car about 10 months ago now. We had intended on buying the Civic, but when we test drove the Sentra, it was a huge difference. The Sentra has a large interior for a "compact" sedan. The trunk is a nice size. The leather seats are quite comfortable. It has a very smooth ride and I like the CVT very much. The SL has all the features of a much more expensive car. I would recommend test driving the Sentra before deciding on a Civic or Corolla. We are very happy with our decision.