2008 Nissan Altima Unknown Or Other Problems
- 154
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 154 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- dashboard melting · 37 records
- glare windshield · 12 records
- melting dashboard · 12 records
- dash board · 11 records
- dash melting · 10 records
- melting cracking · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting and causing me to loose visability. There is no recall and there is nothing i can do to stop it.
ODI 10787306
Unknown Or Other
Bought my altima from a nissan dealer and it was nearly new, and was told there were no problems. Well about 5 years ago i noticed the paint fading and now it's faded all over due to clear coat problem with that model. However, the real problem is that the dash is melting! Literally! So when i'm driving the glare caused by the dash onto my windshield is literally blinding! The dash has melted all the way across!…
ODI 11243953
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my car has melted, presumably from the hot sun. It has become sticky and mess. However, it has also become very shiny. The shine refects dangerously into the windshield while driving, obscuring objects, including cars and pedestrians, on the road. The problem first began about two years ago but has gotten progressively worse. The attached photo, taken today, shows how the driver cannot see a large…
ODI 10862785
Unknown Or Other
I live in sunny south florida, my dashboard is melting. I cannot drive without sunglasses on at all times because the reflection of the sun on that clear, gooey, sticky, lacquer-looking, thing shines so brightly that it obstructs my vision and has been affecting my eyesight. Please note it is a hazard to drive this vehicle because there is the possibility of not seeing a pedestrian or certain things in front of me…
ODI 10759449
Unknown Or Other
Dashboard is melting. It is sticky and shiny where the sun hits the dashboard. The dull part has burned away leaving a shiny part that causes a glare. The glare is right in my line of vision and makes it difficult to drive.
ODI 10568431
Unknown Or Other
I am writing because i have a problem with my 2008 nissan altima coupe where my dashboard is melting in. I live in the florida area and have noticed many other customers are having the same problem in this year alone all in florida. Here is the forum which i found many having the similar problem http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-90.html. The issue is causing a glare on my windshield making…
ODI 10545073
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Unknown Or Other
I've called several times in reference to this and got the run around. Also called my insurance and they kept saying to call or go to you. Dashboard is still sticky and being asked almost $1500 to get it fixed. I would like for this to get resolved.
ODI 10733164
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard melts and it's an safety issue. Sometimes i cannot see the road becasue the melted dashboard shines on the windshield.
ODI 10782605
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard has started to melt. It makes the dashboard very sticky as if it is an adhesive product and turns colors. Due to this over time, the view out of the windshield is obstructed by a glare from any light source whether its from the sun or from a street lamp. I do not use any cleaning products other than a wet rang for the dash when cleaning the car, and i take pride in my vehicle. Since my car is out of…
ODI 10745080
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard in the front of the car is melting and when the sun is in a lower position it will cause a reflection on the windshield that makes it difficult to see. This condition began shortly after the auto in question passed 60,000 miles and has gotten worse over the ensuing years
ODI 10734429
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard is melting. Started 3 years ago, was told by dealership repair shop to clean it. It has increased in size and nothing cleans it. The glare onto the window is terrible, dangerous. Has a strange smell to it.
ODI 10926713
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Was driving down major highway in nj and car began to slow down rapidly. Was able to get to side of road before completely dying. Car was towed to transmission repair place and cost 2000 to repair. Now in 2015 i have the very same problem. Car needed another transmission at the tune of 2000 more dollars. These transmissions are known for trouble. If someone's going down street in fast lane and this happens they can…
ODI 10776660
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my nissan altima used in 2012. A little more than a year later, i noticed sticky spots on my dashboard. Initially, i thought i had cleaned my dashboard with the wrong product. However, the issue has gotten progressively worse since then, and i now know that the stickiness is caused by my dashboard melting in the sun. Large sticky, shiny areas cover my dashboard and cause a very serious glare on my…
ODI 10748306
Unknown Or Other
My wife has a 2008 nissan altima she bought 5 years ago. I have noticed over the years the dash seems to be meting. I have tried cleaning it with a damp rag. This only makes the dash gummy and sticky. Even after i allow it to dry for a bit it remains sticky and dirty. She bought it 5 years ago for just under $19,000. I told her if we ever wanted to sell it we would lose big time. The car has every amenity; leather,…
ODI 10872495
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2008 nissan altima. Around 2013 i noticed that my dashboard starting melting. I reached out to nissan, did everything they required me to do to obtain a estimate from a local nissan only to be told that it was not covered under warranty. I have since done some research and discovered that there are thousands of people with this same issue. There is even a page on facebook with this issue. Which i was…
ODI 10716128
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle dashboard has 'melted,' becoming sticky and very shiny. It creates significant reflection in the windshield, reducing visibility.
ODI 10854930
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has been melting and causing very dangerous glare for a couple of years. In 2013 nissan evaluated my vehicle and advised me that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty and there has been no recall. It is getting significantly worse as time goes on and there is absolutley no way to clean it so now dust and debris collects and sticks and it is…
ODI 10690570
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The nissan altima dashboard is melting, warping, cracking, and peeling as a result of damage from the southern california sun. From reading, the materials used to manufacture the dashboard were not made for extreme heat and weather conditions, thus causing glare and visibility issues as well as funes from melting plastics. This problem was also evident amongst consumers living in florida and nissan has agreed to…
ODI 10966613
Unknown Or Other
My dash-board became shiner and when sun shines it is highly difficult to drive cause the sun rays it actually blinds me . I have spoke to nissan and they would only furnish a new dash board but i must pay for the dash-board, which i find it very unfair. Please help??
ODI 10906406
Body · Unknown Or Other
On february 2013 i had a frontal car accident due to the glare on my windshield of my melting dash board on my 08 altima. My dashboard seems to be melting with out no reason. Dealer will not replace defective dashboard as it is not part of a recall. This is a serious issue which may cause a serious accident raven death to a motorist or pedestrian. Nissan needs to make a recall on this issue, it is obvious that this…
Crash reported
ODI 10583012
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my 2008 nissan altiam dash is so sticky and cracking all the way down. I would really like for nissan to replace it all with we parts!!!! It is hard to drive with the sun comimg in the widow hitting the dash. Please fix this for everyone. Also my car is always outside. Also i really love my car. I would hate to get away with it because of this.
ODI 10885016
Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2008 nissan alitma brand new in florida. The dashboard has melted and continues to do so. It has created a horrible glare and it inhibits my vision. Not to mention it is unsightly and impossible to clean a sticky, crumbly surface. My local nissan dealer will not cover the cost as i am out of my warranty. There are complaints all over the internet about this problem. I don't believe i should have to…
ODI 10733294
Unknown Or Other
I am another very frustrated melting dashboard owner as this has been happening for some time and is getting worse. The dashboard is very sticky(if you leave something on the dashboard for any length of time it becomes stuck). The dashboard is also shiny and produces a glare. When you drive into the sun. The glare makes it very hard to see oncoming traffic. It is a definite safety hazard. I'm also concerned about…
ODI 10716286
Unknown Or Other
Dash material is defective. It looks like it melted and become shiny, sticky, and reflective when exposed to sunlight. This is a driving and safety hazard because of the refection on wind shield, vision is severely impaired. I contact nissan and they used "passed warranty" excuse; even after i explained it happen years ago and while the car was under warranty. Was told by dealer i purchased car to "contact nissan".…
ODI 11021287
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is badly melted and continues to melt. Very sticky and anything that gets on it will stick to it including bugs! I couldn't understand why this would be happening to a vinyl dashboard because i've owned several cars and never encountered such a problem neither had i ever seen that in any other vehicle. I searched on line and was surprised to see that i wasn't the only one with…
ODI 10748756