The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is "melting" from the sun. The dashboard has become sticky and causes a permanent glare on the windshield.
2008 Nissan Altima body complaints
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The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is gooey, very shiny and causes a glaring image of the dash to project onto the windshield obstructing the view of the road. If touched, it feels like an adhesive object and has a chemical smell on hot days. This glaring image is continually projected onto the windshield making the car a safety issue to the driver and others on the road.
Manifold, I have taken it to the shop, they told me that it could be the manifold or gasket, is there a recall on that part, very unsafe car fills up with the smell of gasoline it also rusting on the back by the wheel it seems to me that its to early to be rusting poor paint
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the dashboard was melting with a liquid substance causing the windshield to have a glare. The failure occurred numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The dashboard is starting to melt bad. I've been trying to protech it with sunshades but it still continues to melt. This is causing glare on my windshield and causing obstruction for my driving and becoming a safety issue. I would request recall and fix the dashboard issue.
The dashboard of my card its melting , I called nissan they say there its no recall but I see a lot of complaits just like mine , whats going to happen when accident start happening when airbags deploy thats my concern
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and caused a glare from the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000. ..updated 02/01/16 *bf updated 11/15/2017
The dash board is melting. There is a sticky substance coming form the dash board that causes a significant glare from the sun. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and filed a complaint reagrding my dashy board (complaint #19437322) and a representative named "marisol" advised me that nissan would not be replacing or repairing my dash board at not expense to me. Thsi is an obvious manufacturers defect and may owners of the 2008 nissan are experasincing teh same unsafe conditions associated with the dash board melting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melted and continued to melt at a rapid pace. The contact also noticed a sticky substance emitting from the dashboard. As a result, there was a glare and the visibility obstructed the contact's vision. There was also a chemical being released and inhaled by the contact. The dealer stated that they could not assist. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated as a result of the melting dashboard, 85% of the driver's side windshield was covered with a thin bubbly film, when driving in direct sunlight. Updated 07/18/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melted. In addition, the contact noticed a sticky substance emitting from the dashboard. As a result, there was a glare and the contact's visibility was obstructed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,740. Updated 09/09/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ma 08/13/15 updated 12/1/2015
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5 showing a residue on front dash about 2 years ago. It has worsened to point where a glare from sunlight reflection disrupts field of vision while driving. I've seen numerous other complaints about the dashboard melting in warmer climates with higher quantity of sunlight.
A few months ago I noticed the dashboard of my 2008 altima was melting especially around the air vents. There's also a burn smell coming from the shiny area. It's becoming hard to see during the day due to glare from the shiny area. Also I did notice my AC system was making strange noises and would shut off the engine when I turned it on. Sometimes it blows warm air and has completely died recently. I took it to a mechanic who mentioned that he's never seen anything like a melting dashboard in his 20+ years of repairing cars. He ran a dye test on the AC and strangely there was no freon leak. He had to drain all the freon so that I can't have an accident when the engine shuts off in case I tried to start the AC. I will have to spend $1000 just for the AC alone..... Mechanic recommended I consult nissan regarding the melting dashboard.
Dash has been melting and continuing to get worse.. The glare is so bad I'm blinded. It is completely impossible to clean.. Recall!! People are going to get seriously injured due to this.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5 s started showing a residue on front dash about 2 years ago. It has worsened to point where a glare from sunlight reflection disrupts field of vision while driving. I've seen numerous other complaints about the dashboard melting in warmer climates with higher quantity of sunlight. I've researched some of the reasons why and it appears it is due to lower grade formulation of plastic used in this model as well as other manufacturers.
The dashboard has began to seep liquid out of the rubber that they use and is making the glare from the dash on the windshield extremely dangerous to drive. It is difficult to see during the day with the glare and could cause an accident.
The dashboard on the vehicle seems to be melting. The surface has become shiny and causes a glare when light hits it.
My 2008 nissan altima needs to be recalled due to dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and gives off a glare during the daytime while driving. This issue is extremely hazardous and blinds my vision when I drive during the day. Please nissan fix this issue. Take responsibility for the materials used when manufacturing a vehicle. Care about your customers concerns and fix my dashboard.
My dashboard is melting and has a strong glare when the sun is out. It's very hard to see in the day and it's very sticky. I really love my car but I'm very unhappy that this happened. Nissan needs to take responsibility and fix it!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at 40 MPH, the sun reflected off the dashboard and caused a glare, which made it almost impossible to view the road. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and left a wet, sticky residue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
The dashboard is melting causing a glare on the windshield which strongly affects driver visibility.
Melting dash, glare on window hard to see things in front of car. Especially when driving into sun.
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and reflects off windshield. While driving this reflection is distracting.
Dashboard is melting- part of it has a slick looking surface and part is just collecting dust and dirt. The glare it creates is a driving hazard and I am concerned about the heath risks associated with the toxins associated with the deteriorating material-
The dashboard is melting and deteriorating. Extremely sticky and shiny. Very glary in both night and daytime driving. It's a real visibility issue. Airbag deployment may possibly be affected also. Nissan agreed to replace the dash but would not pay for the labor cost which was almost $300. This dashboard was constructed of inferior materials and nissan knows it. That is why they agreed to pay for the part.
The dashboard on my son's 2008 nissan altima has melted.
My dashboard is producing a sticky substance. Dealer tells me the substance is glue because the dash is melting. Nissan will not help in anyway even though the car has impeccable service records. I am concerned the substance creates a glare on the windshield which becomes a safety concern and I am also very concerned as to what we are inhaling while in the vehicle. These vehicles need to be recalled for faulty parts and someone needs to test these dashboards and see what is going on. I am forced to pay $2300 to replace or risk possible health concerns or lord forbid a horrible accident due to glare..
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some have even reported issues/possible issues with the airbags. It wasn't until today when I searched again, hoping others may have come up with a solution, that I found a thread on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375) discussing actions to take to better this situation. One nissan owner suggested filing a complaint here. Some owners have reported quotes from nissan dealerships ranging from $300 to over $2500 when nissan knows of this defect and it is not in any way caused by the car owners. Please help us fix this situation. *tr updated 5/4/2016
The dashboard of my altima is melting and has been melting. It is extremely hard to see when driving, in fact has almost gotten me in multiple wrecks. Is it still safe enough not to be recalled? When the sun hits the windshield I can hardly see. You'd rather risk lives rather than have the manufacture replace a faulty cosmetic part they put on the market.
The cars dash board is melting so bad the glares from the sun makes it hard to drive.
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