2008 Nissan Altima: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Steering · 62,500 miles · CA

This is the 5th time this has happened in the last 4 weeks and each time I have been left stranded. The escl - electronic steering column lock has failed. My car unlocks/locks properly with the key fob, aux electrical works fine, headlights, radio ect.. However the brake will not depress and the steering wheel is locked not allowing me to start my vehicle leaving me stranded. This is bs! I am very upsetnissan should have a recall and replace this part, but instead I was told this will cost me upward of $1,000 to repair. Please help!!!!

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Body · 52,000 miles · FL

After filing a complaint with nissan consumer affairs about my deteriorating dashboard they told me to go to a nissan dealer and get an estimate on replacing the dash, then they would let me know if they would give me some financial assistance. I complied with them, made appt.. Received the estimate of $1726.03. I presented this to consumer affairs, then after numerous phone calls to finally get an answer of "no we decided not to give you any financial support because the car was out of warranty !! This is not a damaged part due to accident, this is a factory defect!! This car is unsafe to drive during the day because of the glare from the sun, and unsafe after dark due to headlights and streetlights. I have taken this complaint to my local t.v. Investigations and do not plan on stopping until I get a new dashboard.. I have seen this very same complaint on numerous 2008's !!!! This is obviously a manufacture defect! Has anybody out there received any resolution???!!!

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Body · 31,000 miles · AL

The dash of the vehicle has been continuously deteriorating. It is as if it is melting. Since we purchased the car it is progressively getting worse, and is now a serious safety issue, due to the light that reflects off of the melted parts of the dash. It reflects the sunlight during the day and the headlights at night directly into the drivers eyes... This is a documented issue with numerous nissan altimas of the same year.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 56,000 miles · FL

My dashboard has melted creating a terrible glare that is not just distracting while driving but dangerous because I cannot see through my windshield during the day or when on coming headlights come towards me during the night. Not only is it terribly dangerous but the melting is making my dash sticky causing parking passes to stick and leave residue.

Filed Mar 23, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 34,579 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 MPH he engaged the brakes and t-boned the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt shoulder restraint did not restraint him during the crash. His breast bone was fractured by the steering column and he was hospitalized for 24 hours. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, headlights, grill and there was a dent in the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,574 and the current mileage was 34,579. Updated 05/03/11

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 3,475 miles · TX

First day for pick up, headlight pop, fix it the next day, took 90 minutes just to fix one headlight, after 6 weeks, car turns off when driving one of the most busiest hwy and the steering locks; only way to start it is by putting it to "park" hold brakes down all the way then push the button and coming from that, it was not safe at all, drivers were honking and swerving just to maneuver away from me, called dealership to where I purchase car to fix the problem, told them that the car had turned off 4 times on the same hwy and thank god it turned off on a straight away not while turning, showed them a video in which I intend to hold for evidence. Drop it off 7:00am, dealership had said about codes; there was nothing wrong with the car and had replug every plug that was on the car in which it would be reset, gave car back within 9 hours saying the car will not turn off again and if it happens again bring it back. After a week and a half, the car had turned off plus with the gauges(not knowing the speed I was going) and radio display went out and this is when it was raining hectic and I wasn't able to use high beams automatically to where it locks forward but to pull it towards me manually while driving. Already told dealership that this car is a big concern on the road for safety because when it turns off I become a crashing incident in which if that happens I will blame nissan for that.