2008 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 89
- 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 89 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- dashboard melting · 30 records
- failure mileage · 21 records
- glare windshield · 14 records
- repaired notified · 13 records
- dash board · 13 records
- diagnosed repaired · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard melting and produces glare making it difficult to see when driving in sunlight.
ODI 11297425
Body · Engine · Service Brakes
While driving on i95 the car shut off and was steered very difficultly to the off ramp and the side of the road. Smoke started to come out of the front of the car and i exited the car and the car proceeded to be engulfed in flames burning the front half of the car to the front seats. Fire rescue arrived to put out the fire.1116
Fire reported
ODI 11289036
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard was melting and the material created a glare from the sun. The dashboard was also fractured. The contact called nissan van nuys (located at [redacted], sherman oaks, ca 91401, [redacted]) and was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that…
ODI 11278875
Body
The dash of my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted so severely that it's almost impossible to drive in the daytime. The material once melted becomes extremely sticky and dangerously reflective. What i mean by reflective, is that when the sun shines, it reflects so much light from the dash to the front windshield right into my, the driver, eyes. The reflections are extremely and dangerously blinding which makes it…
ODI 11268701
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and created a glare on the windshield. As a result, the contact's visibility was affected. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 11222923
Body
Tl* the consumer owns a 2008 nissan altima. The consumer stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was taken to freehold nissan (4041 u.s. 9 n, freehold, nj 07728, [redacted]) where the consumer was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. *bf *as
ODI 11123224
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018) 2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018) 3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
ODI 11082126
Body
The dashboard is melting under the hot georgia sun and is causing serious visibility issues. This is a very dangerous situation when i'm driving in the sunshine. It causes a huge glare to appear on my windshield.
ODI 11062660
Body
My entire dashboard has started to disintegrate. I noticed it started to get shiny and sticky by the window and it is now the entire thing is so soft i can slightly press my finger nail into the plastic and it will actually cut or gouge the plastic. I have never seen a cars dashboard do this. I only use water and a cloth to clean the dash and crack my windows in the summer to avoid extremely hot temps. It is like…
ODI 11064706
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and reflected onto the rearview mirror while the sun was shining. The issue caused visibility issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west side nissan, [redacted], jacksonville, fl, [redacted]), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back…
ODI 11033527
Body
TAKATA RECALL- VEHICLE DASHBOARD IS MELTING
ODI 11100318
Body
The soft material covering the top and front of my dash is cracking and the cracks are sticky. The car is garage kept, and only has about 85,000 miles. As this material failure continues, it will destroy the usefulnes of the car. This is a manufacturing defect that needs repair or correction, right away.
ODI 10935068
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
ODI 10920230
Body
Dashboard has black sticky substance that reflects a glare and is hard to see out of the windshield. The glare is so distracting at times that it is hard to see the road clearly. I am concerned that this is a manufactures defect and that the area affected will continue to grow which will serverly affect the ability to see clearly
ODI 10915367
Body
Dashboard in 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting, becoming very sticky and causing a glare on the windshield. Unable to clean it with anything, due to the gummy texture of the dash. Has a shiny appearance to it and gets worse every day. This is causing a problem with vision on bright sunny days while driving. Afraid as it gets progressively worse how it will affect the electrical components inside of the dash…
ODI 10910258
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
My dash board is melting from the heat and cracking all around. My passenger air bag light keep coming on along with tire sensor. Had sensor replace several time and have same issue.
ODI 11092098
Body · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard of my vehicle is melting and causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see especially in direct sunlight. This has been an issue in my vehicle for years. There has already been a lawsuit that was settled in florida where i previously lived but nothing was sent out to inform drivers of this. The time frame for that settlement has now passed and i have moved to another state.
ODI 11233786
Body · Engine · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration after being started and while being operated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine mount bolt was stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the sun roof detached…
ODI 10934099
Body
Dashboard is melting and very sticky both of which cause a horrific glare in the sun.
ODI 11072799
Body · Electrical System · Engine
5 yrs ago the sound of my engine changed and upon inspection the welding on the exhaust manifold was cracked. I was informed by pembroke pines nissan that since car is at 38,500 miles and out of warranty despite it being a manufacture failure it would set me back $975. I didn't have the repair done. For the past 3 yrs, my passenger airbag light will turn off and on even irregardless if someone is in the seat or not.…
ODI 10860227
Body
My altima front dash board are starting to melt under the sun, it becomes really sticky and it smells really bad. Sometimes its really hard to see because the glare from the melting dash board. Its both a safe and health issue, that nissan should be responsible for and this needs to be a recall before it cause a permanent damage.
ODI 10853035
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, there was a reflection on the dashboard that obstructed the contact's vision. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10898197
Body · Unknown Or Other
Dashboard is melting which is causing severe visibility issues. I am having to lean out of the way in order to see out of the windshield, and i try to avoid being in my car as i am severely concerned for my safety as it is progressively becoming worse
ODI 11053901
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted from exposure to the sun, which caused a glare and visibility hazard to the driver while driving during day light hours. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10948400
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield that obstructed the driver's view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called autonation nissan lewisville (1601 s stemmons fwy, lewisville, tx, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11220914