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2008 Nissan altima Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Nissan altima has 4 recalls, 1027 complaints.

4

Recalls

1027

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

08V363000

SUSPENSION

NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. ...

08V521000

AIR BAGS

NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007...

10V401000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS U...

07V599000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACED DURING SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2008 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

STRUCTURE
206
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
124
AIR BAGS
91
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
60
VISIBILITY/WIPER
58
POWER TRAIN
57
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
49
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
35

Problems by Component

Structure284Other170Airbags126Powertrain78Visibility77Brakes76Electrical66Engine44Steering37Speed Control20Suspension13Seats10Tires9Fuel System5Wheels4Latches & Locks4Lights3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 20, 2025STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSSuspension and steering issues purchased many new tires throughout the yrs to find out it had suspen...
Apr 7, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter driving over a hour or so the rpm will stick at 3 and the mph will not go over 60. The car occ...
Nov 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 0...
Sep 16, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERDashboard material defective melted sticky and very reflective. No idea how toxic could be.
Apr 15, 2024POWER TRAINThe drive train I believe it’s called Or transmission is malfunctioning and yes it is available for ...
Apr 11, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dash is melting from the heat and is very sticky. It’s really unsafe due to the glare that affec...
Apr 8, 2024STRUCTUREMy 2008 Nissan Altima's dash is degrading and has caused a sticky residue to form on it. This sticki...
Feb 17, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at appr...
Feb 17, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMParked car due to electrical and transmission issues had left it for a couple hours to receive assis...
Feb 8, 2024TIRES215/60R16 This is the second tire that failed at the sidewall needing to be replaced. First failed a...
Jan 17, 2024AIR BAGSAt first, the passenger airbag off light always turn on when a person sit on the seat(never turn off...
Dec 19, 2023AIR BAGSPassenger airbag warning light is blinking Took to repair shop and tech said OCS is bad and needs re...
Nov 3, 2023ENGINEWas driving and heard a knocking sound similar to taps coming from the engine. Pulled over turned ca...
Oct 14, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERGlare off dash board is blinding on sunny days. Dashboard is melting, the melted dash reflection is ...
Sep 28, 2023AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESWhile pulling into a parking spot and coming to a halt, I put the car into park mode. My foot was st...
Sep 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dashboard is sticky and melted down. Also has cracks from the heat.
Aug 1, 2023WHEELSThe hood under car is messed up and makes noises while driving. I heard there was a recall on the ho...
Jun 30, 2023AIR BAGSPassenger air bag indicator light has been on for 2 years and have been unable to locate issue. All...
May 1, 2023ENGINELeaking power stearing fluid. The seems to be an issue with fuel system. No light just does not se...
Mar 28, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dashboard is melting. It's sticky and shinny. On sunny days it causes a glare on the windshield ...