2008 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1030 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Structure (312), Unknown Or Other (199), Visibility/Wiper (168).
Key takeaways
- 1030 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 54 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 312 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 199 | 19% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 168 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 142 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 93 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 90 | 9% |
| Power Train | 80 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 58 | 6% |
| Engine | 54 | 5% |
| Steering | 37 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 3% |
| Seats | 24 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2008 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-10-05
The contact's mother owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 20 MPH, the brakes suddenly stopped responding when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. The brake pedal was depressed, and the parking brake was activated, but the vehicle failed to respo...
Suspension,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-28
just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-25
Like many others in this make/model, dashboard is melting, resulting in glare onto windshield, off-gassing of chemicals, and concerns that airbags may not properly deploy. Inspected only by vehicle repair technician, but available for inspection by others at any time.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.