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:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,762 miles

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2008 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 1 of 10)

problem #191

Jul 012017

Altima

  • miles

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

The dash as a sticky substance that causing a bad glare.Back rear window as a film on it blocking vision.And car as foul Oder when you get in it.

- Anniston, AL, USA

problem #190

May 092022

Altima

  • miles
The dashboard of this vehicle has become sticky to the touch and excessively shiny, and appears to be melting in spots, causing glare on the windshield that obstructs vision while driving.

- Paramus, NJ, USA

problem #189

Mar 282023

Altima

  • miles
The dashboard is melting. It's sticky and shinny. On sunny days it causes a glare on the windshield making it hard to see out of it.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #188

Jul 312016

Altima 6-cyl

  • miles

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

The dashboard in my 2008 Nissan Altima has been melting, cracking and deteriorating. When it is warm outside, It-€™s sticky to the touch and becomes glossy causing a major glare on my windshield plus, if I graze a finger nail across it when wiping it for dust or cleaning the windshield it comes apart showing nicks and indentations. I looked this up on the web today and apparently there was a class action lawsuit filed against Nissan that was settled in 2017 for 2008 and 2009 models but on for those folks living in Florida. I live in North Carolina. I started to notice this in 2016 but didn-€™t give it much thought because the car is garage kept and I have a company car so I only drive this vehicle now sparingly (mainly on weekends). You can-€™t see how sticky it is by the photos so I took my car registration paper and stuck it to the dash. The dash when warm has a -€œsticky note-€ type feel to it. The hotter it gets the more glazed and sticky the dashboard becomes. Today it-€™s on 61 degrees: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2021/nissan-melting-dashboard-lawsuit.shtml https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/melting-dashboards-consumers-demand-answers-recall-from-nissan/232577/

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #187

Jun 012022

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
2008 Nissan Altima: Noticed this year a shiny gleam on the dashboard. This windshield gets hazy. The dashboard is melting, it is sticking and shiny. When a fingernail is pressed, it will actually sink into the dashboard and leave a mark. The dashboard cannot take any cleaning or friction. When the dashboard is touched it leaves fingers sticky. Became more of an issue this year now that I have a grandchild. MY other vehicle is a mini cooper 2 door which is not feasible to hold a car seat and baby. I now have the carseat in the Nissan and now it has become more of a problem because i cannot use the other car as alternative transportation when I have my grandchild. It is very difficult to drive with the glare it causes, and it is a safety issue not only for me but for others. When the sun is out and it is hot (this summer) it is worst and causes the windshield to get hazy. Not sure if it is leaking chemicals as the dashboard is now soft, shiny and cannot be removed by cleaning. The glare is very dangerous and difficult to drive under the conditions. Thank You, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Dighton, MA, USA

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problem #186

Jun 012021

Altima

  • miles
Melting dashboard causing sun & lights to reflect in face when driving.

- Port Jefferson, NY, USA

problem #185

Apr 192022

Altima

  • miles

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

The dashboard in this vehicle similar to other Nissan models that have already been recalled is cracked, sticky, shiny and glossy. It-€™s dangerous to have cracks in the dashboard in case of airbag deployment. The glossy shiny dashboard creates a blinding glare and is extremely dangerous while driving. It creates a glare that makes the front windshield appear black and unable to see through.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #184

Mar 012016

Altima

  • miles
Problem - Car dashboard is melting and becoming sticky due to heat. Safety - Severe glare from the black dashboard on the windshield makes it a safety risk to drive on the roads during day time. Potential health hazard due to melting dashboard material and any harmful gases from dashboard material while driving the car with heater or AC ON. This is a known issue to Nissan and a class action lawsuit was filed and settled in the state of FL.

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #183

Sep 232017

Altima

  • miles
My vehicle was purchased used in North Carolina October 2015 and after about 3 years I noticed my dash became very sticky. In the last year there is now I glare from the dash on my windshield. I just recently discovered this is a manufacturer's defect that was only covered in FL.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #182

May 012021

Altima

  • miles
Dash board melting, becomes sticky and puts off a severe glare in the windshield. Class action lawsuit in Florida identified this as a design issue and made Nissan responsible due to dashboard melting under heat from sun.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #181

Feb 182022

Altima

  • miles

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

When I start my car and let it warm up, then reverse then put it in drive, I put my foot on the gas and the RPMS SHOOT UP TO 3 to 4 RPMS, I have to remove my four from the gas then my car is very slow and stays at 2 1/2 - 3 RPMS for several miles. Checked Fluids etc and still have the same issue with it every day. Also my passenger air bag is always off, no matter if someone who is 50 lbs or 250 lbs it is always off and I can not get it to come on. Finally when using my turn signals my blinkers work but never go off unless I manually do it myself. And I fo not get a warning sound telling me that my blinker is still on. It will stay on for hours if I do not notice it and I am driving long distance.

- Mullica Hill, NJ, USA

problem #180

Jun 012016

Altima

  • miles
Dashboard is cracking, sticky, gooey and melting in places

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #179

Dec 052021

Altima

  • miles
The dashboard covering has deteriorated to the point it is sticky and shiny. Sun glare on the dash reflects off the windshield making it difficult to see. This is a known defect of this Make, Model and Year. State of Florida settled with the manufacturer and owner's cars were repaired.

- Santee, CA, USA

problem #178

Oct 032013

Altima

  • miles
Air bag light on dash board. Which I don-€™t know if it-€™s related to the melting windshield issue. Top of dashboard melting and causing severe reflection on windshield and I almost ran someone over because of the severe windshield glare due to melting dashboard causing blinding reflection. Nissan defect is a liability and negligence which needs to be recalled. This is not a cosmetic issue!!! It is a great safety hazard and easily cause a fatal accident since due to the manufacturer-€™s defect it is unsafe to drive. This needs to be recalled because they will be held accountable if someone dies.

- East Islip, NY, USA

problem #177

Sep 282021

Altima

  • miles
The Dashboard is melting and creates a glare on the windshield, making it difficult and dangerous when driving on a sunny day. The glare is such that anyone or thing in front of the vehicle is very hard to see.

- Wauconda, IL, USA

problem #176

Aug 012018

Altima

  • miles
The dashboard is defective and breaking down chemically. The chemical compound that the dashboard is made of is not resistant to sunlight causing it to crack break down and become very shiny. Not only does this admit harmful toxins that can be breathed in by the passengers, more dangerously it creates a glare on the windshield making it difficult to see through the window. This can impair vision resulting in an accident by the driver. In addition from what I understand the airbag is under this piece of equipment which is degrading and faulty.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #175

Jul 102021

Altima

  • miles
While driving down the highway at about 60 mph the vehicle shut off and has not restarted in almost 2 weeks. There was no indication or warning of any engine trouble prior to it shutting off. Luckily, I was getting off an exit and nobody was injured. Had I NOT been exciting the highway, there would have most certainly been a MULTI vehicle accident with severe injuries and possibly even death because of the high speeds. Once the car was completely stopped and off towards the shoulder I tried to restart but got a fast clicking noise, but wouldn't start. Let the car sit for a little tried to jump start it, but now the key indicator was being displayed which means the car wasn't recognizing the key even in the slot. This leads me to believe the security system/ immobilizer could've been what caused it to shut off. The car has not been looked at yet. Still waiting for Nissan dealer to diagnose it.

- Emmaus, PA, USA

problem #174

Oct 112019

Altima

  • miles
An incident has not occurred yet, thankfully. The dashboard in my 2008 Nissan Altima is melting and causes a glare on the dash and a horrible smell in my car. This is a safety concern not only for myself but for everyone. When the sun hits the dash and causes a glare, the glare can impair my vision on the road. I had a close call and do not want another close call.

- Comer, GA, USA

problem #173

Apr 062017

Altima

  • miles
My 2008 Nissan Altima has a sticky dashboard. This causes a glare on the windshield while driving on a sunny day. I have read that Nissan has a recall in Florida only. What about other hot climate states!! I live in California, what gives.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #172

Mar 022021

Altima

  • miles
The dashboard is actually melting and becoming sticky nothing is able to clean it this causes a very shiny reflection of the sun that bounces back on the windshield making it hard to see at times therefore being a hazard

- Newport News, VA, USA

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