2008 Nissan Altima: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 7, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

After driving over a hour or so the rpm will stick at 3 and the mph will not go over 60. The car occasionally lose power as well. I have already had the throttle body and the alternator recently done.

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 176,200 miles · IA

I just purchased my nissan not even 3 months ago and I've had to have it in the 4-5 shops because nobody could figure out why it was giving the code p0335. Finally found out it's the timing chain. I cant drive my own car because of it and I feel like I got robbed of my money. The dam car is stuck in limp mode. We was driving one day and all of sudden the car jerked really hard an lost power didnt have a clue what was going on.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called nissan south at 678‑619‑3104 (located at 6889 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they could not assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

I was driving on highway and everything was good. Suddenly the car lost power but the engine was still running well. The car just stopped and could't move. It was very dangerous because I was driving the car on a very busy highway. Nissan should recall the 2008 nissan altima!

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 171,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. On several occasions, when the vehicle was idling or when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · SC

Transmission going into fail safe mode when driving. Very dangerous, pulling out into an intersection and losing power in the middle of the intersection, possibly causing an accident by not being able to get out of the way of traffic. Very scary and very concerning.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · IA

Loss of power. Can't drive over 60 MPH. Rpms keep going up but car won't go any faster.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · TX

Driving on I 25,pressed on gas pedal,car would not accelerate,began losing power,would only go 20-30 MPH. Taken to dealership in cheyenne,wyoming. Was told that was transmission was out.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Transmission · 135,700 miles · AR

Transmission recall. The CVT transmission is bad on these on model altimas. They overheat and lose all power and the car wont accelerate . There is no warning light, no warning sound, it just goes out, where ever while in motion! My car did this last time on the freeway. You have to sit until the transmission cools off .. I have been on the side of the road in many places, I almost got hit the last time in the middle of the freeway. You can't drive more than 2 hours at 70 without it happening. Nissan recalled the part and extended teh warrantys but the parts still do it. The transmision shouldn't even be serviced until 100000 miles! Theses cars should easily get 200-250,000 miles. Nissan is negligent in not recalling them at all! Thousands of people have this "known" issue and it could cause someone to be killed! I am on the 4th transmission repair and it still does it! They need to recall the car model before someone gets hurt! It does it while in motion, which is frightening with no warning! I should not have to pay for this repari as it did it at 20000 miles first! The nthsa needs to make them recall the car

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power and the emergency brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Transmission · 166,000 miles · TX

Driving 75 MPH on the highway with my 2 small children ages 1 & 3 my car lost all power without any warning. I find this to be a very serious safety issue as we could have been seriously hurt in an accident. I see numerous complaints about this, but see no recall for it. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed before someone is killed.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NE

Purchase car 2010 ABS brake came on all time dealer try to reset ABS light it would turn off for few days and come make on they dont no why it doing it :( its 2015 and light still on. 2014 I was on interstate going 65 MPH then all sudden my nissan started losing power fast when I pushed on gas was not reading. Had to pull to side of road and we had checked all fluids and looked for any leaks which all was good. I had gotten and my oil changed before my trip. Sat on side interstate for 20 mins try to restart it started ok just had no power like gas was nit flowing right. Waiting another 10 mins trying again. Finally gain power and was able to get to my destination. Had it checked by shop couldn't fine problem. The car sometime don't turn over on push start and I have to slam down on my break to start it about 5 times took to nissan dealer said they have no idea why it keeps sticking and not turning over I also had to change my battery 3 times from 2010 to 2014 . Which that's not good. I see all these 2008 nissans getting recalled then I look at the my car and how much money I had to pay out pocket for the same recalls on other nissan . Found out exhaust manifold has been recalled on many 2008 nissans but mine and that is one of problems wrong !