2008 Nissan Altima Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 150
- 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 150 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- dashboard melting · 42 records
- glare windshield · 34 records
- safety issue · 14 records
- melting dashboard · 12 records
- very difficult · 11 records
- melting causing · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard melting and produces glare making it difficult to see when driving in sunlight.
ODI 11297425
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Our 2008 nissan altima dashboard has melted leaving it sticky and shiny causing distracting and glaring reflections off their windshields. I'll taking it to dealership twice about dashboard but they stated they was unaware of any issue with this vehicle dashboard. The second time i told them about the multiple lawsuits i found on-line and they directed my to nissan consume department. Nissan told me the unit was out…
ODI 11281635
Visibility/Wiper
Visibility is not clear due to the "sticky" dash being reflective onto the windshield. When it's sunny outside it's even more difficult to see out of the windshield. Wiping the dash with cleaner only makes it worse. Wearing sunglasses does not help either.
ODI 11268952
Visibility/Wiper
The visibility is difficult because of the melted -sticky dashboard. The glare blinds you when the sun hits you. There is no reason the dashboard should just "melt"
ODI 11270489
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting, producing a blinding glare on the windshield.
ODI 11222311
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting. The stickiness from the melted dashboard creates a glare that can make it difficult to see at times. This could cause an accident.
ODI 11268191
Visibility/Wiper
I heard on the radio that anybody that got a crack in their windshield on i10 is to file a complaint. That part of the highway is ridiculous, i have cracks. It sounds like its raining stones on i10.
ODI 11170043
Visibility/Wiper
I purchased this vehicle used and the dash is melting and sticky. It is black and the glare from this defective dashboard is extremely hazardous. It makes it impossible to drive safely.
ODI 11130620
Visibility/Wiper
Melting dashboard. Its so bad, the dashboard is melting and giving off this shiny sticky residue. I cant get it off and its so shiny i cant hardly see out my windsheild when im driving during the day.
ODI 11101063
Visibility/Wiper
The sun visors on the altima coupe break and hang straight down in the field of vision. I just ordered my second sun visor and i am waiting for it to arrive. They must be held up out of the way with one hand while driving with the other hand (until you can get it removed). When i suggested that there should be a recall, the nissan parts man said " i don't disagree with you". I think that means it happens a lot.
ODI 11057765
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and reflected onto the rearview mirror while the sun was shining. The issue caused visibility issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west side nissan, [redacted], jacksonville, fl, [redacted]), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back…
ODI 11033527
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Melting nissan dashboard , due to this issue unable to see while driving under sun , lot of glare is coming and image reflection on screen.
ODI 11232521
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and caused a glare on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sutherlin nissan located at 8125 e colonial dr orlando, fl 32817) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 27878588.…
ODI 11012175
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and cracked. The dashboard produces a glare making it difficult to see when it is sunny. Material for dashboard is defective.
ODI 11071804
Visibility/Wiper
The dash of the vehicle is melting which causes a reflective glare in the windshield, this glare makes the visibilty very difficult at certain times of day. The vehicle is dangerous to drive in this condition. Nissan is aware of the issue and has repaired these vehicles in the state of florida. This damage is gradual and we first noticed the melting dash around 2014. The vehicle was in tennessee from 2008 to march…
ODI 11041838
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Nissan altima 2008 melting dashboard. Unfortunately, my car's dashboard is melting; thereby, creating a dangerous, hazardous glare on the front window.
ODI 11005589
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my 2008 altima coupe is melting and impairing the visibility. It is unsafe to drive because you can not see what is in the road in front of you. It has been an ongoing problem for years but is getting worst. Research has shown that this problem has been known to nissan and the government, but neither thinks it warrants a safety recall. There are several class action lawsuits but none seem to apply…
ODI 10971916
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND MELTING
ODI 11104494
Visibility/Wiper
The dash on my altima is melted to the point that if any light shines on it, there is a horrible glare on the windshield to where i cannot see. It is a common problem on these cars, especially in the southern states.
ODI 10981536
Visibility/Wiper
I would like to know what nissan is doing to correct the melting dashboard issue. My dashboard has a sticky film on it which creates an extremely bad glare on my windshield. It makes it almost impossible to drive during the day. Recently i almost hit a pedestrian because i couldn't see the person due to the glare that the dashboard was creating. I would like to know who would have been at fault if i hit that person?…
ODI 10915376
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Since purchasing the vehicle in 2014, the dashboard has been continuously melting and cracking to the point where the glare from the black melted dashboard has severely decreased visibility. Additinally, as more cracks have appeared the car no longer recognizes when a passenger is in the passenger seat and shows the airbag as 'off.'
ODI 11040199
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Sticky substance on dash/ 2nd transmission is giving me problems
ODI 10884160
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting and cracking to the point where i can see the foam material that the dash is made out of make seeing out the windshield very difficult, especially when coming out of a tunnel during the day and not being able to see momentarily making driving very difficult. Bought a dash cover to hopefully slow down the process and so i could see out the windshield clearly. Also the passenger air bag light does…
ODI 11061560
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting that causes the surface to be extremely shinny which in return when the sunlight glares through it makes it very difficult to see through the windshield. I do know that florida owners won a case against nissan to have there dashboard replaced that cost them $250.00. But the state of north carolina states the statue of limitations is only 7 years. I talked with an attorney about taking on a…
ODI 11208670
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima coupe has started melting. The glare from the sun on the inside of the windshield makes it very difficult to see oncoming traffic. Extremely difficult to see on a sunny day in late afternoon. I know there is a class action suit for this in florida, but i live in tennessee.
ODI 10861618
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Nissan Altima.
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