Dashboard is melting giving off a dangerous glare on the windshield. Also the gas gauge is defective ... Does not show the actual amount of gas tank ... Needle fluctuates from f, 1/2, e.
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Not a single event... Dashboard has progressively gotten softer/stickier over the past few years. It is now cracked and is melting next to the windshield. It has off-gassed an unremovable film on the bottom half of the glass, and the car has such a noxious smell from the fumes we no longer feel it's healthy to drive without the windows down.
Dash melting and sticky and causing a glare in the windshield.
The dashboard has begun to melt and the glare is very distracting. It is very sticky and gets worse at the weather get warmer.
The dashboard is melted. It has been getting worse over the years. It is a safety hazard so I can no longer drive the car. Nissan refuses to replace it. I have tried multiple times. It is stationary for now. The car also has a foul odor from the melted dash.
Reflective dashboard that is melting from the sunlight causing it to be very sticky, gummy, & shiny. Causing a blinding glare on the windshield & effecting my visibility to see where I'm driving & I can not see other persons or vehicles. It a safety hazard to me other people I meet in the road & also a health hazard to me from having to breath, inhale the toxic chemicals that are coming out of the material of the dashboard. Please help me with vehicle that I am having driving hazards with. My name is [xxx], my phone number is [xxx] & my email address is [xxx]. I need to get help getting this dashboard fixed as soon as possible before it creates an accident that could kill me , my passengers & whom ever I meet on the highway. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The dashboard is melting and turning to goo and now is also crumbling. I started contacting nissan corp approx 3 years ago . I have attempted to file 3 claims and all have been denied. The dealership agrees that the dashboard is defective but states since the car is out of warranty they can't help. The dashboard puts off a glare that is a safety hazard, especially on sunny days. This is the same issue that a lawsuit filed in texas and florida resulted in the dashboards. There is also an odor at times and the vapor leaves a film on the windshield. You can't clean the windshield because the rags or paper towels stick to the goo. This issue is a safety hazzard. I have researched and have found multiple consumers are experiencing the same issue and have been denied by nissan. The nissan rep would not even allow me to speak with her supervisor or anyone in charge. She simply said I have presented your information and our decision is final getting replaced. Basically I was told that I am not part of the florida or texas suit so sorry about your luck. Nissan did say that if I wanted to buy a new car they would offer me a special deal. Really why would I buy something from a company that knows the dashboards are defective.
I own a 2008 nissan altima. The dashboard began melting about 3 years ago however recently it started to melt more and become sticky to the touch. Every time I drive my vehicle, the glare that shines onto my windshield from the dashboard is terrible, so bad that it is hard to see at times. It has caused me to have trouble identifying things while driving. I have contacted nissan about this issue and they will not acknowledge the issue and will charge $2500 for a new dashboard.
Dashboard melting and produces glare making it difficult to see when driving in sunlight.
While driving on i95 the car shut off and was steered very difficultly to the off ramp and the side of the road. Smoke started to come out of the front of the car and I exited the car and the car proceeded to be engulfed in flames burning the front half of the car to the front seats. Fire rescue arrived to put out the fire.1116
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard was melting and the material created a glare from the sun. The dashboard was also fractured. The contact called nissan van nuys (located at 5425 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91401, 818‑787‑8400) and was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 151,316. *ln
My dashboard has melted. It was parked in our driveway, in the sun, on a cold winters day, while there was snow on the ground, in new jersey. How is that possible? Aside from how terrible it looks, it's a safety concern. The surface is sticky + glossy, the fumes + odor are toxic & the real danger is the blinding glare reflecting up onto the windshield. The car cannot be driven in the daytime. We read about the recall in florida only, but last we checked, the sun shines across all 50 states.
The dash of my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted so severely that it's almost impossible to drive in the daytime. The material once melted becomes extremely sticky and dangerously reflective. What I mean by reflective, is that when the sun shines, it reflects so much light from the dash to the front windshield right into my, the driver, eyes. The reflections are extremely and dangerously blinding which makes it very difficult to see the road or anything else for that matter! Not to mention the glue like surface that makes it impossible to put something on the dashboard to try reducing the deadly reflections! The manufacture's defective product is extremely dangerous to the direct safety of myself and my family and every other motorist, pedestrians, animals etc.
The dashboard of my vehicle is melting and causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see especially in direct sunlight. This has been an issue in my vehicle for years. There has already been a lawsuit that was settled in florida where I previously lived but nothing was sent out to inform drivers of this. The time frame for that settlement has now passed and I have moved to another state.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and created a glare on the windshield. As a result, the contact's visibility was affected. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield that obstructed the driver's view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called autonation nissan lewisville (1601 s stemmons fwy, lewisville, tx, (972) 763-5527) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Letter from congressman cohen on behalf of his constituent requesting a recall on her 2008 nissan altima for safety related defects. *ld the consumer stated the dashboard melted and became sticky. The defect impairs the drivers vision. The manufacturer was contacted and offered the employee discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
Tl* the consumer owns a 2008 nissan altima. The consumer stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was taken to freehold nissan (4041 u.s. 9 n, freehold, nj 07728, (732) 984-9080) where the consumer was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. *bf
Takata recall- vehicle dashboard is melting
My dash board is melting from the heat and cracking all around. My passenger air bag light keep coming on along with tire sensor. Had sensor replace several time and have same issue.
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018) 2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018) 3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
Dashboard is melting and creates glare and releases fumes that are not safe.
Dashboard is melting and very sticky both of which cause a horrific glare in the sun.
My entire dashboard has started to disintegrate. I noticed it started to get shiny and sticky by the window and it is now the entire thing is so soft I can slightly press my finger nail into the plastic and it will actually cut or gouge the plastic. I have never seen a cars dashboard do this. I only use water and a cloth to clean the dash and crack my windows in the summer to avoid extremely hot temps. It is like the sun has melted the dashboard but it doesn't matter how hot or cold it is it is always brittle.
The dashboard is melting under the hot georgia sun and is causing serious visibility issues. This is a very dangerous situation when I'm driving in the sunshine. It causes a huge glare to appear on my windshield.
Dashboard is melting which is causing severe visibility issues. I am having to lean out of the way in order to see out of the windshield, and I try to avoid being in my car as I am severely concerned for my safety as it is progressively becoming worse
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that there were cracks on the dashboard. In addition, the sun produced a glare on the windshield, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (heritage nissan 1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome ga 30161) for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and reflected onto the rearview mirror while the sun was shining. The issue caused visibility issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west side nissan, 1726 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl, 904‑359‑8016), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The dealer waited for instructions from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
I own a 2008 nissan altima and live in glasgow kentucky . A while back I noticed a real sticky substance on my dash that was causing a terrible glare on my windshield. I googled the issue and apparently the 2008 and 2009 altimas dashboard will melt. Makes it hard to see out at times
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer crown nissan located at 5151 34th st n st. Petersburg, fl 33714 where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case # 27986750 but did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 53,812. Updated 11/06/17*lj
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