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.
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I have a nissan altima coupe 2008 2-door and my dash is melting. I live in florida and now the glare of the dash melting is putting a glare on my windshield and is beginning to be a dangerous driving situation. I have researched this and it seems to be a problem with this vehicle. Today i filed a complaint with nissan and i am waiting to here back. *tr
ODI 10633214
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and the glare from the molten rubber/plastic creates a reflection on the windshield which makes it very difficult to drive in the sun and is potentially very dangerous. I contacted nissan about this and they say that they cannot do anything about this even though it is obviously a factory defect. They want to charge me 3000 $ to replace the dashboard which i do no intend on…
ODI 10574347
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of our 2008 nissan altima has started melting and cracking. The dash is now so shiny from the melting substance, that there is a severe glare issue when driving on sunny days. It is almost impossible to read road signs because of this glare. This makes for very hazardous driving. There needs to be a recall issued before an accident or death occurs because of the severe glare. *tr
ODI 10653394
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard melts and it's an safety issue. Sometimes i cannot see the road becasue the melted dashboard shines on the windshield.
ODI 10782605
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is sticky, melting and causing visual glare impending site. *tr
ODI 10667334
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard has started to melt. It makes the dashboard very sticky as if it is an adhesive product and turns colors. Due to this over time, the view out of the windshield is obstructed by a glare from any light source whether its from the sun or from a street lamp. I do not use any cleaning products other than a wet rang for the dash when cleaning the car, and i take pride in my vehicle. Since my car is out of…
ODI 10745080
Structure · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. Also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost. *tr
ODI 10666987
Visibility/Wiper
Since 6/2013 the dashboard of this vehicle is emitting a sticky, shiny, substance, which likely indicates deterioration of the composition of the dashboard, making driving hazardous, as it makes visibility out the windshield difficult. The sticky substance is highly reflective, making driving in the sun very dangerous. I have made multiple trips to our nissan dealership to explain the situation, and although they…
ODI 10554971
Air Bags · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some…
ODI 10690677
Body · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting, getting shiny and sticky. The sun reflects off the dashboard onto the windshield, obscuring vision. This creates a serious safety hazard. The first time this occurred, my vision was pretty much blinded. Had the vehicle in front of me elected to stop or slow down at that time, there would have been an accident. *tr
ODI 10604905
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I've been having an issue with my 2008 nissan altima dashboard melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, and visibility can often become an issue when temperatures are high. *tr
ODI 10513677
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard has started to melt in my 2008 nissan altima coupe that has greatly impaired my vision when driving on the road on a sunny day. The glare reflected from the melting portion of my dash is reflected onto my windshield. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to the lack of visibility. *tr
ODI 10550007
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard has melted creating a terrible glare that is not just distracting while driving but dangerous because i cannot see through my windshield during the day or when on coming headlights come towards me during the night. Not only is it terribly dangerous but the melting is making my dash sticky causing parking passes to stick and leave residue. *tr
ODI 10554608
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe started melting around may, 2013. At first it was not noticeable but now there are big shiny, sticky patches on my dashboard. This would not be a problem but while driving during the day the sun reflects off of the melted areas and causes a glare on my windshield that greatly reduces my visibility. Because of that i tend to not drive it often. Also its giving off the…
ODI 10544347
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting and causing glare on the windshield
ODI 10870820
Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard of my 2008 ultima has melted into a shiny rubber causing serious visibility issues while driving during sunny bright days. I resorted to putting a plastic rectangle to cover the reflection on my morning commute, but now that plastic is stuck and semi-permanently attached to the dashboard from the stickiness. The attached pictures were taken on my driveway. Notice the reflection of the rock wall and…
ODI 10863471
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting causing a dangerous glare on the windshield restricting my vision. The vision restriction caused by this glare makes driving hazardous in this vehicle. I have seriously considered trading in the vehicle for this sole issue. Nissan needs to take responsibility replace these dashboards or at least pay for 50 percent of the costs. I have also considered joining the class action lawsuit which has…
ODI 10788644
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My wife and i started to notice that the dashboard of our car is melting. We are extremely concerned about safety because the glare off of the shiny melted surface can decrease the driver's ability to see perfectly clear. It is a hazard, especially during sunny days. I have done some research online, and i notice many other car's owner experiencing the same safety issue. The melting is getting worse and nissan don't…
ODI 10680735
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting. When i drive, the sun hits the dashboard. It looks like a sheet of water because it is melted. The reflection hits my eyes and affects visibility. Everything that touches the dashboard gets sticky and black marks. I have tried to get this resolved with nissan, but they refuse to cover all of the costs. I cannot afford to pay the huge labor costs and i do not fee that i should be liable for a…
ODI 10668812
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting. Has gotten progressively worse over the past 2 years. The shiny sticky mess causes a huge glare on the windshield. It is a manufacturer defect and a safety issue. Nissan needs to recall! I love my vehicle, but it is terrible that i have to put a carpet dashboard cover on it to be able to see.
ODI 10979927
Body · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting. I have never applied any chemical cleaning solutions to the dashboard and i bought the vehicle brand new. The intense glare from the melting dash board is so intense that i have on numerous occasions almost been involved in accidents. I am also concerned that this defect could cause a fire in the vehicle. The nissan claims department states that the melting…
ODI 10507167
Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard has been melting creating a shiny coat that reflects to the front windshield diminishing visibility and creating potential hazards, specially during the day as it omits a blinding sun glare. The car no longer has nissan warranty and considering the hazard and the amount of people with the issue nissan should issue a recall for this type of dashboards to prevent accidents. *tr
ODI 10556468
Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting and beginning to spread down to the glove compartment. I can barely see when i drive because the glare is too bad. I almost ran over something and had to swerve because i couldn't see it...it keeps happening. There she be a recall before lives are lost.
ODI 10785429
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle dashboard has 'melted,' becoming sticky and very shiny. It creates significant reflection in the windshield, reducing visibility.
ODI 10854930
Visibility/Wiper
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe and the dashboard is melting. After some research i discovered that i am not the only one with this problem. We will all file complaints due to the severity of this issue. The dashboard melting is causing a reflection onto the windshield and making it see. I am trying to prevent an accident resulting from this issue. I started to notice the problem, but it was minute. I am…
ODI 10555378
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Nissan Altima.
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