2008 Nissan Altima Power Train Problems
- 60
- 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.
What owners report
- where diagnosed · 6 records
- without warning · 6 records
- lost power · 5 records
- miles transmission · 5 records
- transmission failed · 5 records
- extended warranty · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called nissan south at [redacted] (located at [redacted], morrow, ga 30260) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they could not assist. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11243214
Power Train
This car is driven about 5000 miles per year. At 5 years/25000 miles the transmission suddenly while in motion failed, leaving me stranded on the road. That transmission had to be replaced. At 10 years/50000 miles the transmission suddenly failed again, again while in motion, leaving me once more stranded on the road. That transmission also had to be replaced. It is now 12 years/60000 miles and today this…
ODI 11170625
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble i've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and i'm scared i'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince i am unsure what is happening.
ODI 11141381
Power Train
I was driving on highway and everything was good. Suddenly the car lost power but the engine was still running well. The car just stopped and could't move. It was very dangerous because i was driving the car on a very busy highway. Nissan should recall the 2008 nissan altima!
ODI 11131025
Power Train
2008 altima coupe. Consumer writes in regards to issue with vehicles continuously variable transmission (cvt). *ld the consumer stated while driving the vehicle would into limp mode. The dealer was notified. *js
ODI 11117968
Engine · Power Train
At 120000 miles the transmission failed on this 2.5 l engine. We paid $3,000 to have that repaired 10 months ago. Now the car is using about 1 gallon of oil every 3 weeks and we found that cylinder 3 has piston rings that are shot. Our dealership confirms that this engine is known for transmission problems. I noticed that the 2006 model altima with a 2.5 l engine had an extended warranty issued because the car uses…
ODI 11113992
Power Train
CVT PROBLEM - WHIRRING NOISE
ODI 11112229
Power Train
I have put 2 different cvt trannys in my 08 altima coupe and both have failed and stuck having to do a 3rd i was on the freeway at 80 when it went into fail safe with no where to pull off was stranded for a second time
ODI 11123435
Power Train
2008 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to cvt transmission failure. *ld the consumer stated on more than one occasion while driving the vehicle's engine turned off. *js
ODI 11112718
Power Train
The car seems to "slip gears" when attempting to accelerate from a stop. The cvt transmission doesn't seem to engage and move the car at times. It seems to be a common issue among nissan altimas of this year. Researching online there were numerous complaints from other owners of similar issues. The car fails to accelerate at times when it is expected.
ODI 11101766
Power Train
While being shifted into reverse from a stop in a parking space, our '08 nissan altima coupe 6spmt made a loud clunk from the engine compartment and the clutch pedal went immediately to the floor. The shared brake/clutch reservoir was found to be drained to the level of the clutch takeoff. While this presented no immediate safety issues, had it happened while shifting at highway speed, i can imagine it would be, to…
ODI 11096857
Power Train
Cvt transmission replaced at 82,139 miles. An extension of the warranty was done for a large number of cvt transmissions extending to 120,000 miles. My daughters vehicle is at 147,000 miles and the car just about quit running on the interstate 55 south on her way back to college. We had to have it towed 200 miles home and the transmission must be replaced again at a cost of $3500 and the car is not worth that much…
ODI 11084364
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018) 2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018) 3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
ODI 11082126
Power Train
Cvt transmission went out 119,00 miles. Said warranty was out at 10 years on jan. 30 2018 going to have to pay $4,600.00 to have replaced and only giving warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. I will never buy another nissan.
ODI 11074614
Power Train
Transmission going into fail safe mode when driving. Very dangerous, pulling out into an intersection and losing power in the middle of the intersection, possibly causing an accident by not being able to get out of the way of traffic. Very scary and very concerning.
ODI 11055503
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kelly nissan of woburn ([redacted], woburn, ma 0180[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed replacement. The dealer stated that there was an extended…
ODI 11067219
Power Train
Driving on highway and car lost acceleration and was forced to pull over. Car went into "limp' mode. Nissan dealership claimed the cvt transmission needed to be replaced.
ODI 11065310
Power Train
Driving on i 25,pressed on gas pedal,car would not accelerate,began losing power,would only go 20-30 mph. Taken to dealership in cheyenne,wyoming. Was told that was transmission was out.
ODI 11010936
Power Train
Car whines with acceleration and will not accelerate if gas pedal is pushed more in 1" or so down. When the pedal is pushed for any needed acceleration the car will whine really loud, rpm's shoot up, but acceleration stays the same!
ODI 10993416
Power Train
CVT RECALL
ODI 10969926
Power Train
Was traveling at approximately 40mph on public way. Power , without warning and suddenly, was cut down and speed reduced to 10 mph. Vehicles behind me had to to take evasive action to avoid rear ending me.
ODI 10967036
Power Train
My wife had brought the nissan and making payments on car, we drive it all day we be brought it. The next day driveing it then the transmission started acting crazy like hashing,slipping. I took the car shop to see what the problem was and he say they had recalls on the cvt transmission. Im trying to see how can i get the dealer to look into the problem.
ODI 10967106
Power Train
On 02/06/2014, the cvt (transmission) failed at 117,240 miles. The cvt was under standard warranty and was replaced by the dealership, mcgavock nissan, lubbock, tx. The replacement cvt failed again. First cvt failed at 117,240 and replaced by standard warranty by nissan. The replacement cvt currently stalls at low speeds, 5-10 mph, while taking off. On 03/02/2017, 151,551 miles, less than 35,000 miles since the…
ODI 10967178
Power Train
When moving on city street or highway car does not pickup speed when pressing on gas pedal, then it jumps and speeds up quickly. If car is going up incline it barely moves, then jumps in gear. Stopped at a light or waiting for cars to move, my car barely moves-then picks up speed, going too fast. I had car checked at colonial nissan in festerville pa, they claim nothing wrong with my eventhough i had a certified…
ODI 10935542
Power Train
Transmission recall. The cvt transmission is bad on these on model altimas. They overheat and lose all power and the car wont accelerate . There is no warning light, no warning sound, it just goes out, where ever while in motion! My car did this last time on the freeway. You have to sit until the transmission cools off .. I have been on the side of the road in many places, i almost got hit the last time in the…
ODI 10919401