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 · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard is melting, cracking and crumbling. The melting has created a sheen that reflects on the windshield causing visibility to be severely impaired. The dash is very sticky to the touch. Further, the melting is causing a toxic chemical odor and what appears to be possible fume deposits on the inside of the front windshield. These are both clearly safety hazards that need to be immediately addressed by…
ODI 10820895
Body
Dashboard is melting, making it very difficult to see during the day with the sun's glare.
ODI 10816205
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
08 nissan altima coupe that i purchased new in south florida february 08 that i've owned since has a melted, sticky, and cracked dashboard. Also, the dash is changing colors. The defective and melted dashboard makes it dangerous to drive because the sun reflects on the dashboard making it very hard to see out of the windshield. As referenced in the class action lawsuit tracy sanborn v. Nissan north america, inc. My…
ODI 10809833
Body · Engine
Manifold, i have taken it to the shop, they told me that it could be the manifold or gasket, is there a recall on that part, very unsafe car fills up with the smell of gasoline it also rusting on the back by the wheel it seems to me that its to early to be rusting poor paint
ODI 10783146
Body · Visibility/Wiper
I own a 2008 nissan altima and live in glasgow kentucky . A while back i noticed a real sticky substance on my dash that was causing a terrible glare on my windshield. I googled the issue and apparently the 2008 and 2009 altimas dashboard will melt. Makes it hard to see out at times
ODI 11016285
Body
Dashboard cracking and seeping sticky fluid on top of dashboard melting
ODI 10816169
Body
The dashboard is starting to melt bad. I've been trying to protech it with sunshades but it still continues to melt. This is causing glare on my windshield and causing obstruction for my driving and becoming a safety issue. I would request recall and fix the dashboard issue.
ODI 10747236
Body
My dashboard is sticky and cracking in many places. It also gets so hot in the summer that i was removing something from it and my fingernail took a piece of the dash. My car is garage kept and when parked in the sun, sun shields are used. I noticed this issue in july of last year. Nissan dealer said warranty would not cover it and there was nothing that could be done.
ODI 10854908
Body · Unknown Or Other
The dash board is melting. There is a sticky substance coming form the dash board that causes a significant glare from the sun. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and filed a complaint reagrding my dashy board (complaint #19437322) and a representative named "marisol" advised me that nissan would not be replacing or repairing my dash board at not expense to me. Thsi is an obvious manufacturers defect and may owners…
Crash reported
ODI 10733277
Body
Dashboard is melting and creates glare and releases fumes that are not safe.
ODI 11076007
Body · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. The dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. The steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
ODI 10876375
Air Bags · Body
The dashboard of my card its melting , i called nissan they say there its no recall but i see a lot of complaits just like mine , whats going to happen when accident start happening when airbags deploy thats my concern
ODI 10733875
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted in the sun and produced a glare, which made it difficult for the contact to drive the vehicle in the sun. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10824267
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ma 08/13/15 updated 12/1/2015*js
ODI 10717824
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima needs to be recalled due to dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and gives off a glare during the daytime while driving. This issue is extremely hazardous and blinds my vision when i drive during the day. Please nissan fix this issue. Take responsibility for the materials used when manufacturing a vehicle. Care about your customers concerns and fix my dashboard. *tr
ODI 10705977
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and sticky. The failure produced a glare onto the windshield, making it difficult to view the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the dashboard replaced, but no repairs were made. The…
ODI 10808721
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard on the driver side cracked and melted with a sticky substance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,815.
ODI 10883563
Body · Power Train
I own a 2008 nissan altima with 125000 miles which i purchased new. I called nissan usa to report the dashboard melting problem and also report a whining noise coming from the transmission. A case was opened and within a couple of days i was told there was nothing they could do. Nissan would have replaced the transmission if i had 120,000 miles, but when i called to report the noisy transmission my actual miles were…
ODI 10682957
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while in park, it was noticed that the dashboard was melting. As a result, there was a glare which obstructed the contact's visibility. In addition, there was an abnormal chemical odor emitting from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10806754
Body
The dashboard is melting and reflecting on the glass. It makes it hard to see whats in front of you when the sun is hitting on your car.
ODI 10846061
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan. This is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility and there is a somewhat hazardous smell coming from the melting material. *tr
ODI 10637698
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and caused a glare from the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000. ..updated 02/01/16 *bf updated 11/15/2017*cn
ODI 10733839
Body · Electrical System
Regarding 2008 nissan altima: the air conditioning evaporator drain hose is poorly engineered leading to water draining back into the vehicle as opposed to outside of the vehicle. The water will pool in the back seat passenger side and continue to collect water until it moves forward toward the front seat passenger side. Without correcting this defect the water will lead to mold/fungus growth, rotted carpet, rusted…
ODI 10627720
Body
My 2008 altima also has a melting dash. I've contacted my local dealership and nissan directly and they both told me there was nothing they could do to help me because the car is out of warranty. Are they not concerned at all that the glare from the shine is blinding and could cause an accident? It's a poor quality issue they should take responsibility for before someone is hurt or killed. *tr
ODI 10606432
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and clinging. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10876094