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 · Structure · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and exposed an extremely shiny surface that reflected when the sun shone onto the vehicle which was creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10617286
Body
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and reflects off windshield. While driving this reflection is distracting. *tr
ODI 10692552
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that due to the heat from the sun, the top of the dashboard had developed cracks and was melting. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 50,874.
ODI 10682714
Body
Dash is sticky and continuing to cover the area.it seems to be getting larger each day.it is very blinding to drive in sunlight. *tr
ODI 10641428
Body
The dashboard is sticky which sometimes causes a glare on the windshield when driving the vehicle. My daughter is 18 and the primary driver of the vehicle. She has stated that sometimes on sunny days there is a glare on the windshield caused by the sticky dashboard. My concern is for her safety when driving and this causing an accident because of it. We live in texas where the heat and sun can be extreme at times.
ODI 10881343
Body
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted (possible plasticizer migration) and it has become very difficult to drive because of the glare it produces on the windshield, this lead to me to veer off the road and into the embankment. The nissan dealer told us that they have seen a lot of dashes on the altima with this problem in florida, but there is nothing they can do because it is out of the initial…
Crash reported
ODI 10565148
Body · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my nissan altima is melting. The material has become very shiny and sticky creating a horrible glare on my windshield and i cannot see while i am driving. It is very dangerous and i was told by nissan the melting material is emitting fumes. The windshield also has a constant film on it from the melting material, which combined with the glare is hazardous. *tr
ODI 10622045
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the heat from the sun melted the dashboard. In addition, the reflection of the dashboard was blinding to the contact when driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and no reason was provided for the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10556846
Body
Sometime in december 2013 i noticed the dashboard of my nissan altima 2008 melting causing a shiny substance the causes a tremendous glare on the windshield which makes it difficult to see when driving. This should not be happening...obviously defective materials by nissan. I have researched and on one complaint forum alone found 196 pages of the same complaint and the same year and model.. I filed a complaint…
ODI 10565528
Body
My front dash is melting where the sun hits. It is now like gum, sticky. *tr
ODI 10651268
Body
Dashboard on my altima is melting and causing dangerous glare! *tr
ODI 10649977
Body
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is gooey, very shiny and causes a glaring image of the dash to project onto the windshield obstructing the view of the road. If touched, it feels like an adhesive object and has a chemical smell on hot days. This glaring image is continually projected onto the windshield making the car a safety issue to the driver and others on the road.
ODI 10786544
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had become sticky and was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10566526
Body
I noticed about 6 months ago, that there was a shiny sticky substance on my dashboard and it has been getting worse as the months go by. It has gotten to a point that it is dangerous for me to drive my car because of the glare that it produces off my windshield. I can't even put something over the dash, cause it will stick and tear the dash board apart, if it moves. This is not only a hazard to myself, but to anyone…
ODI 10569275
Body · Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled in a parking space, foot on the brake, and before i could put it in park the car accelerated and took off. The brakes would not stop the car. I went about twenty feet, over curbs, sidewalk, another parking space, avoiding cars, skid marks made, and finally directed the car toward a dumpster and it stopped. It is a miracle that someone in my path wasn't killed. The engine was pushed back and so the body shop…
Crash reported
ODI 10546536
Body
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe appears to be melting and it has become very difficult to drive because of the glare it causes on the windshield. We purchased the vehicle new, included a nissan extended warranty, and maintain the vehicle meticulously (mechanically and cosmetically). We did not put anything on the dash (armorall, etc). The nissan dealer told us that they have seen a lot of dashes on the…
ODI 10558349
Body
The dash has begun melting and the matte finish has become very shiny and cast an extreme glare on the front windshield making it difficult to see in sunny conditions. *tr
ODI 10606920
Body
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima coupe began melting and cracking about 1 year ago. Now the areas that are continuing to melt have become shiny and when the sun hits it at the right angle (early morning, and sunset) it causes a distracting glare to be cast on the windshield. At certain times it is extremely difficult to see vehicles in front of me without looking off to the side or wearing sunglasses to avoid…
ODI 10650670
Body · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard is melting, getting shiny and sticky. The sun reflects off the dashboard onto the windshield, obscuring vision. This creates a serious safety hazard. The first time this occurred, my vision was pretty much blinded. Had the vehicle in front of me elected to stop or slow down at that time, there would have been an accident. *tr
ODI 10604905
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard has melted creating a terrible glare that is not just distracting while driving but dangerous because i cannot see through my windshield during the day or when on coming headlights come towards me during the night. Not only is it terribly dangerous but the melting is making my dash sticky causing parking passes to stick and leave residue. *tr
ODI 10554608
Body
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had become sticky and was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10595192
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My dashboard is melting. When i drive, the sun hits the dashboard. It looks like a sheet of water because it is melted. The reflection hits my eyes and affects visibility. Everything that touches the dashboard gets sticky and black marks. I have tried to get this resolved with nissan, but they refuse to cover all of the costs. I cannot afford to pay the huge labor costs and i do not fee that i should be liable for a…
ODI 10668812
Body · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting. I have never applied any chemical cleaning solutions to the dashboard and i bought the vehicle brand new. The intense glare from the melting dash board is so intense that i have on numerous occasions almost been involved in accidents. I am also concerned that this defect could cause a fire in the vehicle. The nissan claims department states that the melting…
ODI 10507167
Body
The dashboard of my altima is melting and has been melting. It is extremely hard to see when driving, in fact has almost gotten me in multiple wrecks. Is it still safe enough not to be recalled? When the sun hits the windshield i can hardly see. You'd rather risk lives rather than have the manufacture replace a faulty cosmetic part they put on the market. *tr
ODI 10690170
Body
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is "melting" from the sun. The dashboard has become sticky and causes a permanent glare on the windshield.
ODI 10789619