2008 Nissan Altima Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 nissan altima. I was driving down a major highway one evening when all of a sudden the car begins to slow down. I press the gas pedal and the car seems to go even slower. It was myself and my youngest daughter. I was scared to death. The speed limit on the highway was 70 mph and my car would not go over 35 mph. I pulled over to a gas station and a nice man looked at the car and could find nothing wrong…
ODI 11120410
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan rogue. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered and slowed down abruptly without the brake pedal being depressed. Also, there was an abnormal beeping noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hudson nissan charleston (1714 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The…
ODI 11174716
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. On several occasions, when the vehicle was idling or when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 11071640
Vehicle Speed Control
I have been experiencing recurring issues involving the gas pedal failing to work in my 2008 nissan altima. Whether on the highway, at a stop sign, or merging onto a highway the gas pedal will unexpectedly fail to accelerate the vehicle. I will press the pedal with absolute no acceleration from the vehicle. I have to floor the pedal to get minimal exceleration before the car suddenly picks up speed. I have almsot…
ODI 10881566
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact's husband owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to conyers nissan in conyers, ga where the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a tune-up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back…
ODI 11006349
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Recently, i faced a near death experience driving my nissan altima. I was heading back to kc from columbia. It was windy morning at 3 am on 70 w and suddenly my car's cruise control light started blinking, and my car started to lose its acceleration (while in motion on highway 70).with a double trailer truck behind my car a few other trucks lined behind it, my car lost acceleration and it fell under 40 miles in a…
ODI 10840274
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Hola me llamo[xxx] tengoi un nissan altima 2008 cuyo lo comple con 81 millas e cual ah empesado a tener ploblema la pisarra esta deretida completa rajada tiene olor a plastico derretido cuando en la tarde salgo del trabjo tien un olor super fuerte no puedo andarcon mi nina en el auto me dirigi ala nissan y me trataron super mal que pagar 4.000 mil dolares creo que no es justo cuando la culpa es de ellos vi en…
ODI 10825477
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While i was driving on the street my car completely powered down, i was so scared, because there was moving traffic behind me. I tried stepping on the brakes and then hitting the gas again but the car would not move. I had to quickly put my parking lights on and pray that no one would hit me. Then i turned the car off and on a couple of times and it started moving, only to power down two blocks later. I was able to…
ODI 10809902
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tt *js
ODI 11013764
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway, my cvt began to make a whining sound and decreased speed down form 70+ miles all the way down to 30-40 miles almost causing me to have an accident. This is not safe and can cause an accident or even death. Being afraid to drive your vehicle on the highway/freeway shouldn't be an issue. *tr
ODI 10692641
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle's transmission failed after only 90,000 miles. Nissan replaced the transmission for free under their extended cvt warranty program, however, less than a year later, the check engine light came on while making a long distance trip on the interstate. According to nissan the cvt fluid required for the cvt transmission can become glue like and gunk up at high speeds or in hot weather, causing the engine to…
ODI 10747092
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving to work on the highway using cruise control and then i tried to get out of cruise and step on the gas pedal but it got stuck, i realized i wasn't able to get over to the first lane due to traffic, so i tried to slow down to pull over to the median closest to the third lane, however, the brakes stopped working and i wasn't able to stop the vehicle, i even tried to press the button to shut the car off but…
Fire reported
ODI 10585597
Body · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled in a parking space, foot on the brake, and before i could put it in park the car accelerated and took off. The brakes would not stop the car. I went about twenty feet, over curbs, sidewalk, another parking space, avoiding cars, skid marks made, and finally directed the car toward a dumpster and it stopped. It is a miracle that someone in my path wasn't killed. The engine was pushed back and so the body shop…
Crash reported
ODI 10546536
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward without depressing the accelerator pedal. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The incident was the second occurrence of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages…
Crash reported
ODI 10525192
Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating from stopped traffic at a controlled intersection, accelerator pedal broke off at the hub. While coasting at idle, driver was able to cross lanes of moving traffic to shoulder and then into parking lot. Inspection revealed that brake pedal is mounted to a metal arm, but accelerator pivot hub, arm, and pedal is a single piece of plastic. *tr
ODI 10477395
Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased the vehicle, noticed from start that it had an issue with acceleration. At an easy(normal)acceleration the vehicle hesitates and/or surges between 25 -40 mph. Once passed 40mph or so it clears up. I have taken the vehicle to local nissan dealership several times. I have even referenced technical service bulletin ntb10-121b, to the dealer. Work was supposedly performed per bulletin but made no difference.…
ODI 10469991
Vehicle Speed Control
When i was driving in a high way. Suddenly my car started accelerating more and more. Then i noticed i did not have speed control of my car. I tried to stop, the car but it did not respond . I braked as hard as i could without success. I avoided to crash other vehicles going from right to left and viceversa. I guess i avoid to crash three or four vehicles, including a big trailer. In other words, it happens to me…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10405441
Vehicle Speed Control
About one month ago i reviewed your speed control page and found 23 very similar complaints to mine. Since then my review shows only 3 of the complaints remain posted. Where did 20 go and why did they go away? Please respond to [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10402866
Vehicle Speed Control
2008 nissan altima. Consumer states while parking, with his foot on the brake and in drive and no contact with the gas pedal, the vehicle lurched forward and struck an unoccupied vehicle on two separate occasions. *tgw updated 07/19/12
Crash reported
ODI 10401868
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
As i got off the interstate (driving 60 mph) then reduced my speed to 20 when i tried to accelerate it wouldn't go!! It would not accelerate and my rpm would climb up to 4 or 5! I had to drive all the way back home on interstate driving 20 mpg!!! It's happened only when i travel long distances!! I am highly dissatisfied with the altima! Everyone i encountered about the 2006-2008 altima regrets getting one. *tr
ODI 10654744
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal stops working,once or twice a week,started in august of this year,not in heavy traffic yet,nissan shop could not find anything wrong,replaced master cylinder as brake light was coming on,its a 2008 nissan altima with 40,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10356828
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While the contact was driving in a parking lot approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle lurched forward with an unintended acceleration. The vehicle would not slow down and crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle sustained moderate damages to the front end. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10349566
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at 5 mph with pressure being applied to the brakes, the vehicle surged forward resulting in a crash. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop to be inspected. The failure and current mileages were approximately 35,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 12/01/10. *lj updated 12/09/10*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10330251
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact noticed that the vehicle would stall or hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in march 2010 where they replaced the original transmission with a salvage transmission. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. The current…
ODI 10374100
Vehicle Speed Control
Wife was parking 2008 nissan altima coupe at a retail business. She had pulled into a parking space, stopped ,had her foot on brake and was going to shift to park when the car suddenly accelerated forward jumping a curb and hit a retaining wall. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10320346