NissanAltima2008
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2008 Nissan Altima Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 16, 2015

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10673001

  • July 1, 2013 · 77,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Power door locks malfunctioning on 3 of the 4 doors. Depending on day, sometimes one or more locks will not lock when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. At other times, one or more locks will not open when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. I am fearful that after a crash i will try to unlock doors to no avail. I have also found my doors unlocked when returning…

    ODI 10522658

  • June 25, 2013 · 40,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The automatic door system in this car is non-functional, all 4 door do not lock or open. It has to be done manually. *tr

    ODI 10521690

  • August 10, 2011

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    All four of my power door locks work intermittently. I called the dealer and he said he had never heard of that happening before. After looking online i see that it is a common problem. It is a problem because you will think the door is locked but it really isn't. Dangerous for driving because someone could just open the door and rob or harm me or someone in my car. Also when it is parked and you think it is locked…

    ODI 10455440

  • March 8, 2011

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2008 nissan altima door lock actuators are bad and should be recalled.. Its a safety issue and the doors might not open if an accident occurs. *tr

    ODI 10390031

  • January 17, 2009 · 18,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mechanical

    Both back passenger doors on the 2008 altima sometimes do not close. After opening the doors, and then trying to shut the doors they do not latch shut and bounce back to the open position. This has happened at least ten times and the door latches have been replaced. Within the week of the problem being "fixed" it happened again. It is only the two back doors not the front ones. *tr

    ODI 10257098