Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2008 Nissan Sentra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
Consumer states that their 2008 Nissan Sentra is not getting the gas mileage as stated in the advertisements. The consumer stated from the time he drove the vehicle off the lot, he has never received more than 16-18 miles per gallon and he is presently getting 15 mpg. He was under the impression that the vehicle would get 25 mpg in city driving and 33 mpg highway driving on average.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the fuel tank would not hold more than two gallons at a time before clicking off and refusing to accept more fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions. The fuel tank was replaced on the first occasion and the fuel lines were cleaned on the second occasion. The dealer offered no assistance on the third occasion. The manufacturer was notified and also offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
2008 Nissan Sentra. Consumer writes in regards to problem with tank not accepting fuel. The consumer stated the fuel tank was replaced under warranty in April 2011. The problem resurfaced again in August 2011 where the tank would not take more than two gallons of gas. The dealer cleaned out the vent fuel line and replaced the fuel tank.