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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.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 65,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 6 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace brake switch & sub harness (6 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The brake switch is connected to this vehicles ignition circuit so failure meant the car don't start. Took to Nissan dealer who quoted me $369 in like 5min. (so they knew the problem.)
I hope to reach as many unsuspecting consumers out there:
If your pushbutton Nissan won't start, PLEASE check your battery AND your brake switch. Battery replacement is like $50-$150 and brake switch is like $40- $50. Look under your steering wheel and you'll See the brake switch (black rectangular plastic cube with with a white plastic wiring harness plugged in to it. Unplug it and plug in the new $50 brake switch. SKIP THE TRIP TO ANY REPAIR SHOP!!!
- Raynard W., Washington, US