NissanAltima2008
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Suspension

2008 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

8
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 30, 2013 · 66,775 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension

    The following had to be fixed all on one visit: my alternator replaced; top motor mount replaced, brake sensor replaced, battery replaced, and had an oil cooler leak fixed. All was covered with my extended warranty ($858 otherwise). It has had a total of 4 batteries, 2 alternators, 2 manna folds (a recall), new shocks and struts (i paid for) and my transmission warranty was extended to 120,000 miles. (there was also…

    ODI 10543645

  • July 1, 2013

    Structure · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper

    The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. Also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost. *tr

    ODI 10666987

  • May 8, 2013 · 61,000 miles

    Suspension

    Rear sway bar snapped on drivers side. Bar is hollow. Car is driven on freeways 90% of the time, so no hard turns. *tr

    ODI 10511432

  • March 2, 2013 · 62,000 miles

    Suspension

    I went to have my fluids changed and my mechanic told me that the rear sway bar on my car was snapped. I checked online and it looks like many other nissan owners have had this same problem. This is definitely a defect in the part that nissan should fix. This should part should be recalled. Thank you *tr

    ODI 10501142

  • June 14, 2012 · 85,000 miles

    Suspension

    The left rear torsion/ant-isway bar sustained complete fracture at the end. Nothing hit it. It appeared to be due to corrosion. It was inspected by conyers nissan service and the advisor agreed this was probably due to manufacturing defect. *tr

    ODI 10463460

  • May 31, 2012

    Suspension

    I took my car in for a regular oil change and the mechanic stated that the sway bar needed to be replaced because it was broken. He said that it had to have been broken for awhile because the ends were rusted and they normally do not corrode that quickly. He said that it was a clean break. Unfortunately, it is not covered by my extended warranty so i will have to pay out of pocket. This appears to be a common…

    ODI 10496189

  • May 1, 2009 · 1,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Car not stable. It wanders and pitches. Steering is all over the road. Requires constant correcting. Seems very unstable on the interstate at 60mph and higher. Seems to pitch from corner to corner. *tr

    ODI 10399121

  • April 26, 2008 · 1,000 miles

    Suspension

    I purchased a new 2008 nissan altima from hanless hilltop nissan, richmond, ca for myself on march 30, 2008. I drove the car one day and returned it to the dealer to inquire as to what vehicle was given to me, because is was not the vehicle that i test drove, i was told by my sale person that it was the vehicle that was test driven. The reason i went back to inquire about the vehicle was because of the way the car…

    ODI 10232136