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
My dashboard has been melting for years now. I thought it was just due to the sun and lack of cleaning it, but reading online it is because of the defective material nissan chose to make the dashboard out of. I can barely see the road at times when the sun is shining bright. *tr
ODI 10588680
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
Structure
THE DASHBOARD IN MY ALTIMA IS MELTING. *TR
ODI 10644753
Structure
My dashboard is entirely melted! You can't even put your finger on it or else it would make a permanent indention. From the dashboard melting it creates a glare that reflects off the windshield making it dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10598546
Air Bags · Structure
Dashboard is melting and turned sticky. No longer has a matte finish and now has a high gloss finish that produces a glare through the windshield. Reflection on windshield looks like a heads up display. The area is from the drivers side to the passenger side and including the passenger side airbag area. Unknown if the airbag would deploy properly through the decomposing material used to manufacture the dashboard.…
ODI 10567908
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
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
Structure
2008 nissan altima coupe's dashboard is melting. I live in florida and apparently nissan didn't take into account the weather here when using material for their dashboards on this year and model. The whole top dashboard is sticky and looks like a wet substance. Because of this it creates an intense glare that is a sever safety hazard when driving. I called 1800-nissan and they don't want to do anything even though…
ODI 10553466
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
Structure
I started to notice sticky spots an my dash about 12 months ago. Now it is covering most of the dash. This is creating a problem when i am driving during the day .if i am driving towards the sun the glare coming off of the dash is almost blinding. This makes it a safety problem and should be covered as a recall from the manufacture. *tr
ODI 10586346
Structure
My dashboard started to melt with the rising temperatures this summer and is spreading and getting worse as the temperature rises...... Which is caused by the substandard materials they used to manufacture the dashboard... <<<< in this day and age, what else could it be >>>> and has developed a sheen that is reflecting a large glare back at the windshield which makes it unsafe to drive on sunlit days. *tr
ODI 10515585
Structure
The dashboard has began to seep liquid out of the rubber that they use and is making the glare from the dash on the windshield extremely dangerous to drive. It is difficult to see during the day with the glare and could cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10706493
Structure
I live in south florida and the dashboard has been melting. It's a hazard and it produces a glare in the windshield and interferes with visibility. I'm afraid that an accident is going to happen because i cannot see clearly due to the glare. Someone is going to get hurt. The dashboard is also sticky to the touch and pieces are starting to come away from the dashboard. *tr
ODI 10567910
Structure
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe. The dashboard which is the original has begun to melt and the glare is very bad. I have not added any solvents or chemicals to the dashboard. I find it hard to drive on sunny days due to my windshield reflecting the glare caused by the melting dashboard. This problem could have caused me to be in numerous accidents. I have searched for a remedy to this problem yet the only one is to…
ODI 10510622
Structure · Visibility
I have had my car since 2008. Bought it brand new from nissan in kendall miami, fl. Last year i started to notice that what has seemed like a regular wear from the car, has turned into a safety issue while driving. There is a glare when the sun hits the dash making it nearly impossible to see clearly. I know it sounds strange, but my dash is melting. This is a serious safety as i could potentially get into an…
ODI 10586306
Structure
A few months ago, while cleaning the interior of my car i noticed the dashboard was sticky in a small area on the driver's side. Thinking it was something that could be cleaned i applied an adhesive remover but had no positive results. Now that we are in the dead heat of summer, the problem has gotten worse and has now spread to the passenger side along with creating an unbelievable glare from the windshield. Now,…
ODI 10533163
Structure
My dashboard is melting and creates an awful glare on the windshield - almost like shining a mirror at the sun. It's blinding at times when the sun hits it just right. The problem has progressively gotten worse over the span of a year. When it's extremely hot (nearly 100 out), the dashboard is almost like a thick goop that comes off on my fingers when i touch it. I haven't put any sort of chemical or wax on it as a…
ODI 10574807
Structure
The dashboard started to melt and it is only getting worst. It is sticky ,you cannot clean or wipe. But the biggest problem is the extreme glare off the shiny melted surface. Despite hundreds of complaints, nissan said they didn't know about any dashboard melt. I am also not sure if there is a health risk. *tr
ODI 10680851
Structure
Vehicle dashboard plastic is melting which is creating a glare in the windshield while driving. *tr
ODI 10562714
Structure
Melting dash board causing visibility too be problem when driving toward the sun nissan dealer say they do not cover this issue. The glare coming off windshield from dash board is a hazard to driving. *tr
ODI 10938356
Structure
The dashboard on the vehicle seems to be melting. The surface has become shiny and causes a glare when light hits it. *tr
ODI 10706007
Structure
My dashboard is melting and has a strong glare when the sun is out. It's very hard to see in the day and it's very sticky. I really love my car but i'm very unhappy that this happened. Nissan needs to take responsibility and fix it! *tr
ODI 10704860
Structure
My dashboard starting melting about 3 years ago. I left a message on nissans facebook page and they told me to take it to a nissan dealership to get it diagnosed. I did that and they diagnosed it as a melting dashboard. I sent all the paperwork back to them and they answered me by saying the extended warranty was expired so they couldn't do anything about it. It is very sticky and is leaving a glare on the…
ODI 10683027
Structure
DASH BOARD MELTING. *TR
ODI 10672862