CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.

It's an expensive repair at nearly $4,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,485 miles

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2008 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 9 of 9)

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problem #7

May 202013

Altima 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dashboard has started to melt in my 2008 Nissan Altima coupe that has greatly impaired my vision when driving on the road on a sunny day. The glare reflected from the melting portion of my dash is reflected onto my windshield. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to the lack of visibility.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 102012

Altima 4-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima with only 25,000 miles on it. Garage keep. Very nice car. I noticed last month a spot that looked liked my dash melted. Now a month later it has spread. I have put nothing on it. It looks very shiny and sticky when touched. It looks like the material is breaking down. I can not drive this car on a sunny day because all I see in my front windshield is the reflection of my dash. I almost hit someone the other day having to swerve just in time. I couldn't even see them. Just black shiny dash. This has gone on long enough. I have called and they just kinda laugh saying " I've never heard of that". you can clearly tell the material is breaking down. This should not happen and Nissan should fix this before something bad happens.

- Smith Station, AL, USA

problem #5

Oct 062013

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
The dashboard is melting causing glare on the windshield which can lead to an accident due to limited visibility.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

May 172013

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dashboard on my 2008 Nissan Altima coupe started melting around may, 2013. At first it was not noticeable but now there are big shiny, sticky patches on my dashboard. This would not be a problem but while driving during the day the sun reflects off of the melted areas and causes a glare on my windshield that greatly reduces my visibility. Because of that I tend to not drive it often. Also its giving off the smell of burned plastic. After doing some research I found I am not the only one who is having this problem. It seems common in places like Texas, Florida, and California. Https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375 forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-T569582.html.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 012012

Altima 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
2008 Altima coupe in southern Louisiana with no aftermarket modifications has a melting dashboard. The textured surface of the dashboard has melted to a sticky, smooth, and reflective surface. The material on the dashboard above the odometer and passenger air bag nearest to the windshield is sticky and reflects sunlight onto the windshield causing a glare while driving. Safety is at risk due to inability to see past glare on windshield while driving. Glare is caused by the sun reflecting off of the melting dashboard points. There have never been any chemicals wiped on the dashboard during ownership.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #2

May 272013

Altima 4-cyl

  • 21,000 miles
I've been having an issue with my 2008 Nissan Altima dashboard melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, and visibility can often become an issue when temperatures are high.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #1

Apr 042013

Altima 4-cyl

  • 59,725 miles
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 dashboard is not covered because the warranty has expired and the dealership claims to of never seen a dashboard melt. An internet information search for "2008 Nissan Altima dashboard melting" reveals numerous other 2008 Nissan Altima owners dealing with the same problem.

- Laredo, TX, USA

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