2008 Nissan Altima Structure Problems
- 203
- 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 203 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- dashboard melting · 48 records
- glare windshield · 22 records
- melting causing · 12 records
- dashboard melted · 11 records
- melting dashboard · 11 records
- safety issue · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 60 |
| 30–60k mi | 39 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at 40 mph, the sun reflected off the dashboard and caused a glare, which made it almost impossible to view the road. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and left a wet, sticky residue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10703366
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5 showing a residue on front dash about 2 years ago. It has worsened to point where a glare from sunlight reflection disrupts field of vision while driving. I've seen numerous other complaints about the dashboard melting in warmer climates with higher quantity of sunlight. *tr
ODI 10715113
Structure
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING. *TR
ODI 10574217
Air Bags · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and shiny and pieces lift off with anything that is placed on the dash. The effect causes a significant glare in the sunlight that affects driver line of sight. Deterioration has also caused multiple cracks in dash surface that may potentially affect air bag deployment. *tr
ODI 10643463
Structure
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has a sticky tar like substance spreading over my dashboard. This limits visibility while driving, driving in the sun it is very difficult to see traffic lights, street signs, and anything else you are trying to see out of the front window. I love my car but it is dangerous! It is impossible to clean or cover up . Anything that touches it gets tar like stuff on it that…
ODI 10662670
Structure
I keep my car in immaculate condition. I was cleaning my dash and noticed a very sticky substance. My dashboard is super soft and sinking. Like its melting. I hope no toxic fumes are being released and my dashboard doesn't collapse or cause further damage. *tr
ODI 10637551
Structure
I purchased my 2008 nissan altima brand new in april of 2008. My vehicle's dashboard is now melting and disintegrating. As a result, there is now a toxic smell in the interior of the car. I am deeply disappointed with nissan's lack of quality with their interior parts. My biggest concern is that the fumes may pose a health hazard long term. Nissan should put this item under recall asap! Interestingly enough, my…
ODI 10607786
Structure
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima is melting so barely i thing because of the sun and the bad material. However, it makes difficult to drive during the day because of the reflective glare on the windshield. My car is only 39,800 miles. I need help from nissan company. *tr
ODI 10680573
Structure
The front of the dash board on my 2008 altima coupe s is melting and causing a huge glare on the windshield and is becoming a hazard to daytime driving. *tr
ODI 10683974
Structure
I have a 2008 nissan altima se sedan. Most of the time the car was parked in the garage. Car was parked outside several times a week. I noticed my dashboard started to melt and its getting worse. Its a safety hazard causing a glare in the day time and could be bad for visibility on the road and i could be breathing in the toxic chemicals from the dashboard. I had a dashboard cover to protect my dash and it still…
ODI 10563909
Air Bags · Structure
The dashboard is melting and deteriorating. Extremely sticky and shiny. Very glary in both night and daytime driving. It's a real visibility issue. Airbag deployment may possibly be affected also. Nissan agreed to replace the dash but would not pay for the labor cost which was almost $300. This dashboard was constructed of inferior materials and nissan knows it. That is why they agreed to pay for the part. *tr
ODI 10692158
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I have a 2008 nissan altima 3.5sl, i live in southeast florida. My dash is "melting" and has become a shiny, sticky black mess that creates an incredible glare on the windshield. I'm aware that this problem has been under investigation for quite some time and i want to add my name to the list of complaints. I found it annoying that the dash was melting, i've had other car dashes crack in the heat, but not melt. The…
ODI 10677009
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting and causing a extreme glare while driving. I've gone to the nissan dealer and they refuse to repair my melting dashboard. There is no way to reduce the glare! This is not the consumer's fault... This is a manufacturing defect! *tr
ODI 10651185
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
I noticed in the beginning of this year my dashboard started to melt. It is getting worse and it makes a glare off my windshield. The glare is so bad that i can barely see out my front window!! *tr
ODI 10598859
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting and causing a glare, thus making it difficult to see. Its a safety hazard. Nissan needs to recall melted dashboards. There are multiple people who are experiencing this problem. Link: http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-150.html. *tr
ODI 10597261
Structure
The dashboard is melting with this sticky substance that can't be wiped off. It is so bad now there is a terrible glare that makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10664212
Structure
2008 nissan altima, dashboard is melting. It's hard to see when driving it puts a very bad glare on the windshield causing you not able to see out of when sun it out or oncoming traffic lights reflect on the windows . It's very sticky and the dashboard is about to fall apart. Knowing that the air bag is in the dash is a very concern due to the dash melting and possible may cause a fire overtime due to wires…
ODI 10556757
Structure
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting. The rubber material that was used to create the dashboard has started to melt becoming very sticky and extremely shinny. The glare from the dashboard shine has become a hazard and is impairing my driving, i cannot see out of my windshield during the day. *tr
ODI 10574368
Structure · Visibility
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5sl's dashboard developed a gooey/sticky substance that i can't seem to get off...almost as if it's melting. The problem is the glare from the sun impacts my view as it projects up at the windshield. *js
ODI 10617242
Structure
I live in orlando, fl and i had my vehicle for almost 5yrs. This year the dashboard has slowly began to melt. It is tack and if you touch it black goo comes off on your hands.the car inside smells weird no matter how much i clean and use febreeze and also provides a blinding glare when driving. *tr
ODI 10555700
Structure
After filing a complaint with nissan consumer affairs about my deteriorating dashboard they told me to go to a nissan dealer and get an estimate on replacing the dash, then they would let me know if they would give me some financial assistance. I complied with them, made appt.. Received the estimate of $1726.03. I presented this to consumer affairs, then after numerous phone calls to finally get an answer of "no we…
ODI 10575882
Structure
The dashboard on my car is sticky and gooey and reflects sunlight glare that makes it almost impossible to see through when sunny. I am short and have to sit and stop between the glare where there is a small area that doesnt obstruct my vision. I also have cracks around steering wheel and stereo areas and have chunk of the dashboard now revealing the foam underneath. The rest of the car is in mint condition other…
ODI 10616855
Structure
The dashboard seems to be melting causing a horrible glare that impacts vision while driving. The car was originally purchased in neland, fl. *tr
ODI 10549526
Structure
It appears as if my dashboard is "melting." the finish on the dashboard is disappearing and it had became very sticky and there is a glare on the dash that is hindering visibility. I have researched the problem and it appears to be common on 2008 nissan altimas and my concerns that it will only get worse. I would like to make this problem aware now before it gets worse. *tr
ODI 10547586
Structure · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting causing glare on the windshield which can lead to an accident due to limited visibility. *tr
ODI 10547382