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 · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine was running but the vehicle would not move. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was a known issue because of the belts that were used in the transmission. The dealer also stated that the steering lock needed to be replaced. The current mileage and…
ODI 10504153
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My daughter and i were about 30 minutes north of san antonio on our way home to dallas. In an instance my car stopped accelerating and the mph declined. I checked to make sure the car was still in drive and it was. I pulled over as to not cause an accident and turned off my car. It took a few times to start it back as it would start and die. About the 3rd try it started and i revved the gas - it sounded normal so i…
ODI 10478670
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle was driving along with other normal traffic when it suddenly lost power and stalled on an incline. Driver carefully steered vehicle to a safe place downhill and called a towing company to tow vehicle to driver's residence. Upon visual inspection of engine compartment, a rubber seal on the ecm wiring harness was found buckled up. On trying to remove and re-insert the harness, it was found that ecm terminals…
ODI 10474019
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I have 2008 nissan altima 2.5 s which has push button start. I.e. Person has to push button and press brake at same time to start the engine. There is a switch / sensor near brake pedal which sends signal that brake has been pressed (and also turns on rear brake lights). One day, all of sudden, when i tried to start car it didn't start. It keep saying press brake (accessories / radio etc all turn on). So the cycle…
ODI 10475389
Power Train
I have 2008 nissan altima with a manual transmission. About three weeks ago i noticed that the vehicle has been "dragging" in first and second gear. I have not noticed any problem with the clutch. The gears shift as normal but there is a squeaking noise. Even in 3-6 gears the vehicle will not pick up speed as it should. I took it to the dealership and they tell me it is the clutch that is worn out. There is no check…
ODI 10440449
Power Train
My nissan shakes and flutters when i take off., i think that there is a major defect in these new transmissions. The nissan dealership assured me that this was a normal operation. I've been around long enough to know that a car shouldnt hesitate from 20-55 mph.
ODI 10376148
Power Train
I have a 2008 nissan altima and i have had to have 2 transmissions in my car. I had to replace at 63000 miles and now i need another transmission at 149000. This 2nd transmission has only about 85000 . Nissan won't own up to their problem with transmission. I am not replacing again for a 3rd transmission in my car. *tr
ODI 10628212
Electrical · Power Train · Service Brakes, Electric · Unknown Or Other
Brakes were making a noise for a 2nd time; already replaced once when i told abc nissan phoenix, az (where purchased) that at speed less then 25 mph my brakes were making a noise. The other day went to brake at 14 mph in very heavy traffic on the freeway during rush hour and brakes locked up and had to use the emergency brake to avoid a collision (mind you i was one car length behind the car in front of me). I am…
ODI 10292427
Power Train · Steering
Car has developed a terrible wobble or shimmy between 30 and 40 mph. Nissan maintains it is in the cvt transmission . I have had the car into dealer many, many times.. No solution. But, all agree the car wobbles and shimmies at 30-40 mph. I have had nissan engineers drive car, same result;.nothing. I have written to nissan corporate offices, no solution. Told by nissan that my driving style may be too conservative…
ODI 10433861
Power Train
Purchased a 2008 nissan altima, drove the car for 3,000 miles. Cvt transmission started making strange noises. Turned out to be defective. They replaced it, but did not put it back together properly. Been having problems with it ever since. Nov 30, 2009 took vehicle in for scheduled maintenance, had them examine transmission again for a grinding noise. They did not "see" anything wrong with it but acknowledged…
ODI 10294030