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.
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my altima started melting and cracking. Now its shining in my view as im driving under the sun. I gotta wear shades most of the time especially in the morning when my eyes are still adjusting. Ive called nissan and they said they wont pay for a replacement due to it being out of warranty. A new replacement costs over 1000$.
ODI 10908347
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I live in jacksonville, fl and the dashboard in my car appears to be melting. The glare this causes can be very bad and dangerous. I've had to struggle with seeing out of the car in the evenings because of the glare. *tr
ODI 10683511
Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard has started becoming gooey and very shiny. If i touch it, it feels like i am touching an adhesive used for something like a bumper sticker. The safety issue is that this is very reflective and projects a glaring image on the windshield making it hard to see parts of the road ahead.
ODI 10783166
Visibility/Wiper
I own a 2008 nissan altima, purchased in 2010. At purchase, the dash board appeared tacky, but was intact and the original color of flat/matt black. Over time the dashboard has become glossy black and viscous (as if it were melting). The glossy nature has become a glare issue, reflecting the light and at times impairing visibility. After a brief internet search, i see this has been an issue for the altima model,…
ODI 10670246
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting around the vents and other areas. This is causing a dangerous glare on the windshield. *tr
ODI 10662880
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on this vehicle is melting. This is causing a dangerous glare while driving. Nissan will do nothing about this. A recall needs to occur. *tr
ODI 10668800
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboards melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, i cannot see where i am driving. *tr
ODI 10680448
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting resulting in a sticky/tacky texture. The dashboard is causing a glare on the windshield which is posing a great safety issue. *tr
ODI 10659497
Visibility/Wiper
My car has sticky,melting dashboard that creates a glare on windshield and affects visibility. I am also concerned with the airbag being compromised due to the defective dashboard. *tr
ODI 10644218
Visibility/Wiper
The dash surface has severe melting and the resultant glare causes visibility to be significantly reduced under normal driving conditions. The result of the melting dash surface can create temporary blinding conditions as the vehicle orients to direct sunlight and after dark street lighting. This car is dangerous to drive. This product should be recalled immediately and fixed by nissan.
ODI 10785450
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard melting causing glare making visibility somewhat hampered. *tr
ODI 10650132
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Sometime in the fall of 2014 i noticed an area on the dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima was beginning to appear "sticky" looking. My first thought was that a drink may have been spilled on the dash when entering/exiting the vehicle and the lingering residue had formed a coating. When i got home i tried wiping the affected area of the dashboard with water on a rag. Quickly the rag became stuck to the dashboard…
ODI 10670019
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan. This is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility. *tr
ODI 10637827
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Sections of my dashboard are melting. This condition makes visibility very difficult due to the glare off of the melted dashboard on sunny days. *tr
ODI 10627905
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan. This is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility and there is a somewhat hazardous smell coming from the melting material. *tr
ODI 10637698
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my nissan is melting, which causes severe glare on windshield making it hard to see the roadway while driving. *tr
ODI 10625992
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting away cause of the sun. I have read blogs online saying im not the only one with this problem. It makes it very difficult to drive during the day because of the reflective glare on the windshield. Im afraid it make cause an accident. I limit driving during the day because of this issue. Please help!!! *tr
ODI 10625972
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle dash melting. This makes visibility very limited. Glare is strong. Sticky, shiny and dangerous. *tr
ODI 10626666
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is shiny from plasticizers (?) leaching out or breaking down causing glare that is obstructing vision causing an unsafe driving condition. This glare obstructs the drivers view enough to make driving unsafe to pedestrians, bicyclists, other motorists and occupant of this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10683194
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting and creates a glare on my windshield and it's difficult to see out of. It could cause a severe accident. *tr
ODI 10621395
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melted causing an unsafe and hazardous driving condition. The glare put off by the sticky film when the sun is shining compromises the visibility. *tr
ODI 10663168
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard appears to be "melting". The dash has become sticky and shiny. The shine from the melting dashboard creates a glare on my windshield. This glare has become a safety issue and has interfered with my driving ability. I live in florida and the sun shines all year. This glare is no doubt a safety hazard and must be recalled. I have contacted the nissan dealership and nissan hq and both places will not do…
ODI 10652359
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is sticky i had brought it in at 42000 miles weston nissan told me to use alcohol and they never saw anything like that and didn't know what to tell me about it....i went back again at 52000 miles and again said their was nothing they can do ...my vision is at risk it is blinding off the windshield i hit a stop sign in my complex which i could not see because of the blinding sun on my windshield, so now…
ODI 10618047
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my nissan altima coupe has been melting, this causes some severe glare specially here in sunny south florida, please don't wait until there's a life lost to recall this issue. Some citizens can't afford to have this manufactured defect corrected out of pocket. Please, please, please correct the issue. Thank you very much. *tr
ODI 10616178
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima brand new in 2007, and currently the dashboard is melting. I recently visited my local nissan dealership as i was told to do by nissan consumer affairs for a diagnostics. There the dealership also agreed the dashboard is peeling and melting. I was quoted a total cost of $1860 for parts and labor. I then contacted nissan consumer affairs regarding the matter and they created a case#…
ODI 10614598
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