2008 Nissan Altima fuel system problems

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel system · CA

I am a senior citizen that owns a 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5, two door vehicle. I have spent thousands trying to fix a power condition on this car that has become chronic. One mechanic told me what my car has a a known symptom by Nissan and that there has been recalls for it, therefore, I went in the internet and search recalls for 2008 Nissan cars and found out its been known this mechanical problem is known manufacturer. Sadly i never received a notice of recall and I wonder how i was missed! Another issue of this car is that the dashboard is melting for several years and its also a known issue. Now, I will describe the symptoms of the car. 1. I bout this car with Mossy Nissan dealer, San Diego, CA. in July, 2010. Since i bout the car, i used to feel a burst of power when when starting to drive. I'd press the gas and it would take a second or two to move with power, I thought this is the way the car was and I liked it. unfortunately, this burst of power got more delayed as the car became older to the point that I am in a red light and the car does not move although I am pressing the gas. now the car stalls sometimes but not often. 2. I recognize this is a safety issue because for me because i can be hit by other car from the back when the car loses power. last weekend, I was on an intersection exiting the highway and made a left just when the car staled and another car almost collided with me. According to the internet report on this car, this is a known issue to Nissan. 3. Unfortunately, the car does not give me an alarm or safety warning on the dashboard when this happens, so its hard for the mechanics to troubleshoot.

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Fuel system, Suspension · TN

just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00

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 Feb 26, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

Parked car due to electrical and transmission issues had left it for a couple hours to receive assistance and the car was gone it had no plates because I was attempting to register the car that same day

Filed May 23, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · MS · crash · 1 injury

I pulled into Regions bank parking lot to use ATM machine and before I could even park my car accelerated for no reason. I had my foot on the brake but it just made it go faster. I crashed into the building and airbag deployed. This was the scariest driving experience I’ve ever had. The car is totaled and caused serious damage to bank. I escaped by the grace of God with sprained wrist and elbow and knee abrasions.

Filed May 7, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · CO

In 2018 I was driving back home from Derby, Kansas to Denver, Colorado in the middle of summertime, and my air conditioner started blowing hot air and the AC did not need to be charged. This was in my 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe that I purchased in April 2008 with 4 miles on it and have taken amazing care of it and still have it to this day and is in excellent condition other than these issues. About an hour later, my car starting making a revving noise when I accelerated but my car was not accelerating and I would have to pull off on the side of the road, in 100 degree weather, no air conditioning, with my dogs, and wait for 30 minutes and then I could start driving for about 10 minutes, and then I had to repeat this all the way back to Denver. A normally 8 hour trip took me over 20 hours due to this. I have to rent a car now I go out of town because I am not going to pay to fix whatever is wrong with it when this is obviously a major problem because there have been so many reports. I drive it when going on short trips so its driven, but its pretty much been non-reliable since 2018. I hope there is a thorough investigation of this and a recall is done because this is crazy and was not safe at all to drive and it actually still happens when it is hot out and I drive more than 30 minutes. No error lights come on and all gagues are normal and no mechanics can seem to figure it out so I can't get it fixed. I will never buy a brand new car again because a used one will last longer, and definitely not a Nissan or anything affiliated or has parts made buy them.

Filed Mar 13, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 208,000 miles · MS

My wife's car shutdown on her last month and I had it towed to a local repair shop and they indicated the fuel pump was bad so I ordered a new one and things went fine for about a week and now the fuel hand just fluctuats up and down and just suddenly drops to (e) when it has gas or full tank of gas in it. Also the mileage display is showing inaccurate readings and blinking on the dash on and off and my wife is scared now to drive her 2008 nissan altima on long drives with this problem going on!! It happened while in motion on a busy hwy 278 in batesville,ms

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · NY

My car is making a banging noise when its started. My mechanic diagnosed as the exhaust manifold. Other altima VIN#s have been recalled, why hasnt mine?

Filed Oct 19, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · NH

Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble I've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and I'm scared I'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince I am unsure what is happening.