2008 Nissan Altima Exterior Lighting Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. The key symbol was on. I can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start. *tr
ODI 10621865
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this…
ODI 10519855
Exterior Lighting · Structure · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard melted, causing a bright vision-affecting glare on the inside of the windshield. Reduces visibility greatly, will likely cause an accident before too long. *tr
ODI 10551545
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lamp switch malfunctioned at 10000 (april 2009) and 43000 (january 2012) miles, and replaced. When this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which is a hazard that could result in a crash. Because brake must be applied for engine ignition, the vehicle will also not start. *tr
ODI 10444777
Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. Insects have entered into the rear tail light sockets of her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the failure was an environmental concern; however, the insects were removed from the sockets. The manufacturer was notified, but they have not identified a remedy. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 34,265.
ODI 10285762
Electrical · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
First day for pick up, headlight pop, fix it the next day, took 90 minutes just to fix one headlight, after 6 weeks, car turns off when driving one of the most busiest hwy and the steering locks; only way to start it is by putting it to "park" hold brakes down all the way then push the button and coming from that, it was not safe at all, drivers were honking and swerving just to maneuver away from me, called…
ODI 10240150
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Nissan Altima.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.