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2008 Nissan Altima Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Nissan Altima has 284 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Nissan Altima

Structure
284
Other
170
Airbags
126
Powertrain
78
Visibility
77
Brakes
76
Electrical
66
Engine
44
Steering
37
Speed Control
20
Suspension
13
Seats
10
Tires
9
Fuel System
5
Wheels
4
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
3

284

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 8, 2024STRUCTUREMy 2008 Nissan Altima's dash is degrading and has caused a sticky residue to form on it. This sticki...
May 9, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dashboard of this vehicle has become sticky to the touch and excessively shiny, and appears to b...
Apr 19, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe dashboard in this vehicle similar to other Nissan models that have already been recalled is crac...
Aug 30, 2020STRUCTURETHE DASHBOARD IS MELTING WHEN IT REACHES A CERTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE. THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER THE TEMPE...
Jul 1, 2020STRUCTURETHE DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A SHINE TO IT THAT REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING ...
Jul 1, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERNOT A SINGLE EVENT... DASHBOARD HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN SOFTER/STICKIER OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. IT...
May 20, 2020STRUCTUREREFLECTIVE DASHBOARD THAT IS MELTING FROM THE SUNLIGHT CAUSING IT TO BE VERY STICKY, GUMMY, & SHINY....
Feb 21, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERI OWN A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE DASHBOARD BEGAN MELTING ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO HOWEVER RECENTLY IT STARTE...
Jan 6, 2020STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERDASHBOARD MELTING AND PRODUCES GLARE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING IN SUNLIGHT.
Jan 1, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe dashboard of the car melted that causes a very bright glare.
Nov 16, 2019STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON I95 THE CAR SHUT OFF AND WAS STEERED VERY DIFFICULTLY TO THE OFF RAMP AND THE SIDE ...
Sep 1, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD WAS MELTI...
Mar 20, 2019STRUCTUREMY DASHBOARD HAS MELTED. IT WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, IN THE SUN, ON A COLD WINTERS DAY, WHILE THE...
Jan 1, 2019STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO MELT AND THE GLARE IS VERY DISTRACTING. IT IS VERY STICKY AND GETS WORSE ...
Nov 13, 2018STRUCTURELETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN COHEN ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT REQUESTING A RECALL ON HER 2008 NISSAN AL...
Jun 29, 2018STRUCTURETHE DASH OF MY 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE HAS MELTED SO SEVERELY THAT IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE ...
Jun 4, 2018STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DASHBOARD IS MELTED. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE OVER THE YEARS. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD SO I CAN NO...
Jun 1, 2018STRUCTUREDASH MELTING AND STICKY AND CAUSING A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Jun 1, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND CRE...
Jun 1, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED. THE V...

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