2006 Nissan Sentra vs 2008 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Nissan Sentra | 2008 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 167 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 88 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | 67,672 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 | 53 |
| Engine | 19 | 15 |
| Power Train | 8 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11 |
| Tires | 5 | 13 |
| Steering | 3 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 28 |
2006 Nissan Sentra
2008 Nissan Sentra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.