2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 6MT
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- Photo: 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S in Brilliant Silver, Front Left, 09-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0, Front Right, 06-11-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Nissan Sentra by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Nissan Sentra FE+ 2.0 SL in Magnetic Gray, Rear Left, 04-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 6MT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,370 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 147 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Sentra measures 179.8 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,885 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,370 ($24,711 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Point Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.73 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.11 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 |
| 4th Gear | 1.17 |
| 5th Gear | 0.91 |
| 6th Gear | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 3.69 |
| Final Drive | 3.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Strut w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.02 x 0.94 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | P205/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 59.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan SENTRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 10, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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.
NHTSA campaign 10V401000
Nov 3, 2009 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
NHTSA campaign 09V431000
Jul 11, 2008 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
NHTSA campaign 08V311000
167 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan SENTRA
Owner Complaints
167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan SENTRA (20 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Suspension | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 NISSAN SENTRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.