2008 Model Year

Nissan Altima

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,027
Recalls
3
Crashes
53
Severe
94

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

08V521000 Oct 2008

Other

No consequence data available

08V363000 Jul 2008

Other

No consequence data available

07V599000 Dec 2007

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

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 syst...

Air Bags
Oct 2025

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 p...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Aug 2025

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 insu...

Air Bags
Aug 2025

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 dashb...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

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 t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2025

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...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The contac...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2024

The dashboard of the car melted that causes a very bright glare.

Structure
Nov 2024

My 2008 Nissan Altima's dash is degrading and has caused a sticky residue to form on it. This stickiness is very shiny and causes a glare to occur on...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2024

The dashboard is sticky and melted down. Also has cracks from the heat.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Nissan Altima has 1027 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 53 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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