2008 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 76
- 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 76 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 13 records
- push button · 11 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
- failure failure · 8 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- notified failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Was informed by our nissan dealership that this vehicle has inoperable airbags due to a failure of the front crash zone sensor. Of course, this is just an assumption on their part. This vehicle has never been in an accident or experience any impact of any nature to cause this sensor to malfunction. Nissan dealership ran a diagnostics test, but still no clear indication as to there being inoperable airbags. Was given…
ODI 10690826
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10673001
Electrical System · Steering
Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. My key yellow logo on dash is on so i'm positive it steering lock seen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!! *tr
ODI 10668129
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Car will not start even though there is power. This is the fifth time this has happened. Dealer has replaced battery. Problem occurred 1 month later. Brake switch appears to be the problem. Have been able to start after "playing" with the brake switch. Dealer replaced switch but the car wont start again 5 weeks later. *tr
ODI 10660253
Electrical System · Seats
Not so much one specific incident but a few over a couple of months. First and most importantly the seat moves side to side and seems to be off track. The internet mentions many instances of seat problems and i don't understand how a car seat can be a problem, i've owned many cars and know many folks who owned many cars and never ever heard of a seat being a problem ever. But i'm going to be charged $89.95 to…
ODI 10672624
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000.
ODI 10666979
Electrical System · Steering
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5se at my door took groceries inside and went back to park my car,and it would not start i could go thru the different modes of the push button start but the car would not start. I get it towed to nissan and the tell me my electronic steering column lock has gone bad they also tell me they have a recall on the same part on the 2009 models. Price tag to fix the e.s.c.l $800 this is so…
ODI 10628271
Body · Electrical System
Regarding 2008 nissan altima: the air conditioning evaporator drain hose is poorly engineered leading to water draining back into the vehicle as opposed to outside of the vehicle. The water will pool in the back seat passenger side and continue to collect water until it moves forward toward the front seat passenger side. Without correcting this defect the water will lead to mold/fungus growth, rotted carpet, rusted…
ODI 10627720
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving on hwy 610 in houston, texas when the vehicle engine shut off and caught fire. I had gone to the dealership several times initially for a start up key issue, then tires, hub cap, and then the engine shut off on the hwy january 25th 2014, the warranty company noted that there were underlying issues with the vehicle when it was first sold, made a proposal to the dealership, and dealership eventually…
Fire reported
ODI 10588951
Air Bags · Electrical System
The passenger side vehicle airbag light went to the off position and the air bag light on the dashboard began to flash. The dealer stated the seat cushion on the passenger seat needed to be replaced. When i contacted nissan they stated there was never a recall in my specific vin; though there was a recall for the exact same problem for my model and year vehicle in 2008. They stated they would pay 40% of the cost to…
ODI 10597431
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Had the oil changed at dealership. Upon driving back home the car would not start. I received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car. I attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle. Still would not start. Nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed. On the…
ODI 10583853
Air Bags · Electrical System
There was a public announcement of a recall in march, 2014 related to the reliability of gauges on the passenger side of the front seat, that tell the person, as well as the mechanical system, that the passenger front seat airbag is "now engaged" and ready to activate in the event of an accident/emergency.. Following the announcement i took my 2008 altima to the dealer to ensure i was part of the recall. The dealer…
ODI 10597136
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
CAR CRANKS BUT WON'T START. *TR
ODI 10694004
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The switch that allows the car to start and lights the brake lights is sticking, this is a common problem that nissan is aware of. The car not starting is annoying, if the switch sticks after the car is started then the brake lights will fail to illuminate, that is dangerous. The car fails to start with regularity, if the switch is manipulated it starts, i do not know if the break lights are failing but i assume…
ODI 10557639
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the body control module caused all of the electrical components in the vehicle to malfunction. In addition, the tpms warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer where the tpms was replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 07v599000 (electrical system) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer…
ODI 10560131
Electrical System
My car starting having problems starting...it was intermittent...but would start with a jump (most of the time), so i thought it was the battery and had it replaced. But the problem persisted. I took it to the dealer on 9/17 and the computer diagnosis was the electric steering column lock. Upon further research, i found that all 2009 models had the warranty for this part extended to 6 years/unlimited mileage,…
ODI 10544633
Electrical System
My 2008 nissan altima was failing to start. Push button ignition would allow the power to turn on, the lights on the dashboard, radio, fans/cooling/heating, etc. However, the engine could not turn on. I would regularly find that this would be an intermittent behavior. Sometimes the vehicle would start on the first try - other times it would take 20, 30, 40 attempts (and lots of frustration) to start finally. I…
ODI 10550088
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Power door locks malfunctioning on 3 of the 4 doors. Depending on day, sometimes one or more locks will not lock when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. At other times, one or more locks will not open when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. I am fearful that after a crash i will try to unlock doors to no avail. I have also found my doors unlocked when returning…
ODI 10522658
Electrical System
Intelligent key system light is on and car will not start. Brake will not fully press and engine does not respond when button is pushed. All dash lights/indicators come on, as well as lights and radio. It has come to my attention that this is a common occurrence in nissan altimas regardless of the year model. *tr
ODI 10523422
Electrical System · Service Brakes
On several occasions i have tried to start the car but the brake resists being pressed in. I press the push to start button but the car does not start, only the dashboard lights and radio come on (as though i am not pushing the break in). I took my car to the dealership and they said i needed to replace my brake switch and harness for the low, low price of $500. The problem is intermittent so they cannot guarantee…
ODI 10523587
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The automatic door system in this car is non-functional, all 4 door do not lock or open. It has to be done manually. *tr
ODI 10521690
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this…
ODI 10519855
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the intelligent key would not unlock the doors for a considerable amount of time. After the doors were unlocked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the no key warning light illuminated. The contact then changed the batteries in the key fob but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure…
ODI 10523718
Electrical System
The lock/unlock electrical system has gone out. The only way that the doors can be locked or unlocked is by manually doing it with the key outside the car or your hands inside the car. *tr
ODI 10680164
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact ran an independent diagnostic test, which determined that there was a defect in the steering column, which needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take…
ODI 10510853