2008 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (168) · Structure (142) · Structure:body (70)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
683 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-09-10 · campaign 10V401000 · 7,948 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am a senior citizen that owns a 2008 nissan altima, 2.5, two door vehicle. i have spent thousands trying to fix a power condition on this car that has become chronic. one mechanic told me what my car has a a known symptom by nissan and that there has been recalls for it, therefore, i went in the internet and search recalls for 2008 nissan cars a…”
2026-10-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 80,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact's mother owned a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that while her mother was driving 20 mph, the brakes suddenly stopped responding when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. the brake pedal was depressed, and the parking brake was activated, but the vehicle failed to respond. the driver sustained injur…”
2026-09-28 · Suspension“just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00…”
2026-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“like many others in this make/model, dashboard is melting, resulting in glare onto windshield, off-gassing of chemicals, and concerns that airbags may not properly deploy. inspected only by vehicle repair technician, but available for inspection by others at any time.…”
2025-10-30 · Air Bags“passenger air bag indicator light has been on for 2 years and have been unable to locate issue. all air bag systems test good except error code for passenger side air bag.…”
2025-10-30 · Unknown Or Other“had to have ac system repaired three times for the same issue. evaporator/heater core needed to be replaced twice along with other repairs to ac system. nissan would not back up evaporator repair. …”
2025-08-20 · Wheels“suspension and steering issues purchased many new tires throughout the yrs to find out it had suspension issues. there are 4 recalls listed on my insurance policy that describes exactly what's been wrong with my car since purchased. when calling nissan and checking your data base my vin # has never had any recalls for these issues but is obvious th…”
2025-08-18 · Air Bags“at first, the passenger airbag off light always turn on when a person sit on the seat(never turn off). then few months later the airbag light on dashboard starts flashing with no reason, 1 long 5 shorts.…”
2025-07-05 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this used from a private owner, on consignment at a used car lot pinellas county fl may 2020. the previous owner installed a dashboard mat to cover up the melting, cracking dashboard, after 5 years of ownership, the dashboard is in serious degraded condition worse when i purchased it. i was unaware of the class action lawsuit 2017 over the…”
2025-04-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after driving over a hour or so the rpm will stick at 3 and the mph will not go over 60. the car occasionally lose power as well. i have already had the throttle body and the alternator recently done.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.