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
Dash board is melting. Bought the car in 2012 and noticed tackiness in places and asked dealership about it and they said it wasn't a problem. Well less than a year later the dash was noticeable melting and cracking in many places. I have a child that rides in the car with me. I get nervous when driving towards the sun. These cars shouldn't be doing this and should be recalled and nissan fix the problem before…
ODI 10853124
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima dash has been melting for the past 3-4 years and is now causing an inability to see while driving. There is a large reflection on the windshield during daytime driving making it very difficult to see objects and other cars in front of me. The corporate office at nissan offered 1/2 off the price, but i believe this should be a recall due to the dangers that it's causing for many drivers.
ODI 10913977
Body · Unknown Or Other
On february 2013 i had a frontal car accident due to the glare on my windshield of my melting dash board on my 08 altima. My dashboard seems to be melting with out no reason. Dealer will not replace defective dashboard as it is not part of a recall. This is a serious issue which may cause a serious accident raven death to a motorist or pedestrian. Nissan needs to make a recall on this issue, it is obvious that this…
Crash reported
ODI 10583012
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Dashboard is sticky and melting. Can't clean it. Glare on the windshield affects safe driving. *tr
ODI 10621896
Body
Beginning in 2012 (less than 4 years after purchasing my car), i started to notice that portions of the dashboard were melting. In the years since, it has gotten progressively worse. My mechanic told me he's never seen anything like it, even in much, much older cars. From what i can tell, many others are experiencing this same problem. This is not a cosmetic issue, but rather a serious safety concern. The melting…
ODI 10583727
Body
The dash of the vehicle has been continuously deteriorating. It is as if it is melting. Since we purchased the car it is progressively getting worse, and is now a serious safety issue, due to the light that reflects off of the melted parts of the dash. It reflects the sunlight during the day and the headlights at night directly into the drivers eyes... This is a documented issue with numerous nissan altimas of the…
ODI 10574898
Air Conditioner · Body · Electrical System
Tl ' the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle was deteriorating. The dashboard was melting into other components in the vehicle and created a foul odor. In addition, the air conditioning was inoperable. The dealer stated that the dashboard and evaporator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10605185
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking causing the sun to glare from the dashboard to the front windshield, which made it difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however it was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 10615390
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that sunlight reflected from the polished dashboard and was causing an excessive glare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the dashboard. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10561693
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would fill up with water and leak inside the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised that the drain holes were clogged and needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
ODI 10428812
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had a sticky residue on it and felt as if it was melting. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10598512
Body
MY PANEL IS MELTING
ODI 10794575
Body
The dash of my 2008 nissan altima is melting or deteriorating. It has become so shiny that when the sun or streetlights reflect on my windshield, it is almost a complete white-out effect. I nearly hit a pedestrian crossing the street because i could not see them. Nissan has been contacted repeatedly and i have not had an acknowledgement from them. A local dealer said that this was not a defect, but i have seen…
ODI 10899625
Body · Visibility/Wiper
My 2008 nissan altima dash board is melting. I live in miami fl. And brought my 2008 altima new from a local dealer. Around 2010, i started to notice the deterioration of the dash board. I thought the problem was related to a cleaning product. However, based on my recent research over the internet and personal observation of other 2008 altima's own by others, the melting dash board is a pervasive problem. This…
ODI 10670352