2008 Nissan Altima body problems

312 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,550. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 312
of this car's complaints: 30%
typical mileage: 65,550
crashes: 5
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body
101
Interior panels: dashboard
2
Frame and members: underbody shields
1
Body: door
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Nissan Altima body problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Nissan Altima body

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Sunroof shattered 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 21, 2024 · Body · IN

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

Filed Aug 11, 2024 · Body · KY

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 the windshield. I live in Kentucky and when the sun is shining, and actually basically anytime driving, the glare makes it nearly impossible to see. I almost hit another vehicle because I could not see but instead went off the road to avoid a collision. This is very unsafe.

Filed May 13, 2023 · Body · NJ

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2022 · Body · MA

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).

Filed Sep 14, 2022 · Body · 70,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted and was sticky. There were also cracks on the dashboard. The failure caused a glare on the front windshield, which obstructed her view of the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Body, Visibility · NC

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2022 · Body · CA

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.

Filed Jun 16, 2021 · Body · 50,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting due to extreme heat. The contact stated that there was a glare reflecting off the dashboard and onto the windshield which would obstruct her vision while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and it was stated that they could repair the dashboard. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Body · GA

The dashboard is melting when it reaches a certain high temperature. This happens whenever the temperature is above 80 degrees farenheit.

Filed Aug 21, 2020 · Body · MO

The dashboard of vehicle has developed a shine to it that reflects onto the windshield when driving in sun light obstructing vision of road. The dash also feels like it has become sticky and soft like it is melting.

Questions about the 2008 Nissan Altima body

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have body problems?

Owners have filed 312 complaints about the body of the 2008 Nissan Altima, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Altima body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,550 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Altima body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most body problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (351 complaints), 2008 (312 complaints) and 2006 (221 complaints).