I have an issue with a melting dash that is sticky and causes a glare which is dangerous because I can't see thru the windshield.
2009 Nissan Altima body complaints
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The top of the dashboard is melting. This causes a shiny surface which is reflective in the sun, causing a major distraction to the driver
Rain water is leaking from my dashboard and getting on my floorboard. It was stationary at the moment
The dashboard is melting and is causing such a glare, during the day but also at night making it unsafe to drive.
Dashboard is melting, sticky and is discoloring inside windshield. The sun reflects off sticky dash. Brown sticky substance won't clean off. Electrical display behind the steering wheel goes off and on. Mostly is off.
Car caught on fire completely totaled. It was driven less than 2 miles parked and shut off. Within 15 minutes the car was completely engulfed in flames.
I have 2009 nissan altima and it has a very sticky, shiny dashboard. Some part of the dashboard is so shiny that it creates a glare on windshield during daytime when it is sunny outside and makes it very difficult to see the other cars, pedestrians etc.during driving. This a huge safety concern and should be take care of by nissan asap.
Takata recall,factory dashboard explotion and glare deffect
Cpsc:this winter I was noticing and having even more problems with glare and sun and lights at night reflecting on these shiny "melted" areas, making it difficult to see the road in the right conditions. As previously stated, my dash was all originally a black matte finish and glare was never a problem prior to the dash material appearing to break down. I decided to google "melting dashboards" to see what I could find to fix or repair, or reports, etc. *bf updated 08/31/2017*js ...updated 10/03/17 *bf updated 10/25/17 *bf *js
Dash board is melting
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted into a black, sticky, reflective liquid. The contact stated that the bottom half of the windshield was not visible due to the liquid reflecting the light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the representative of the manufacturer that nissan had no obligation to repair the dashboard because there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard material had melted and the surface became very smooth. The failure caused an extreme glare and visibility hazard while driving during the daytime. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.
My dash is melting making it very hard to see!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a glare on the dashboard of the vehicle, which made driving extremely difficult. The contact stated that the glare impaired the driver's vision. The contact also stated that the dashboard seemed as if it were melting. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 113,239.
Melting dashboard causes glaze on windshield. Unsafe driving under heavy sunshine.
Water leaks inside the car every time it rains, when it's stationary. Water is all over the front floor mats and back floor mats. From the moment I bought the car, water got trapped in the passenger front door. I had to manually drain the water by lifting the rubber on the edges of the door. Currently, the water has moved inside the car. As said above, all over the car floor. I took the car to nissan and they discover the the body draining hose came off, $500 later. This a manufacturing defect, how can a drainage hose just come off. This is a safety issue because water can create electrical issues with the car and present unsafe driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the sun and cleaning products created a glare on the dashboard that hindered the contact's visibility while driving. The dealer confirmed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The dashboard was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on this issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Our 2009 nissan altima has a dashboard that is melting and gooey. It makes a glare on the windshield and makes driving dangerous. Please let us know if you are holding nissan responsible for this needed repair. This is the second vehicle we own that is having dashboard isssues. Our other is a cracked dashboard from on our gmc yukon denali xl. Please make these companies step up and make repairs since they chose to use substandard materials. I mean "really".
Dashboard is melting causing glare on windshield.
The dashboard is sticky which sometimes causes a glare on the windshield when driving the vehicle. My son 18 and the primary driver of the vehicle has stated that sometimes on sunny days there is a glare on the windshield caused by the sticky dashboard. My concern is for his safety and the safety of others driving and this causing an accidents
This car leaks water into the drivers side floor, and keeps trapped rain water inside of both panel doors for weeks after it rains. I've already had to get the exhaust manifold leak fixed (which luckily was covered under a recall). Not to mention that I ended up having to go to the er last year for a breathing treatment because fumes were leaking into my cabin via the air conditioning(problem unknown/undiagnosed). But now like many other owners of the 2009 nissan altima, unfortunately the steering wheel ignition lock/switch malfunctioned causing my engine not to be able to turn on suddenly. When I returned to my car, the key fob was not recognized and the engine will not turn on. After towing it to a local nissan dealership, it was diagnosed as a faulty steering wheel ignition lock, and will cost me an average of $1100 to fix. After contacting nissans headquarters to see if it would be covered even though their "campaign" ended in jan 2016 for my vehicle, they denied the request to provide assistance. I don't understand how any auto manufacturer can be allowed to get away with installing a faulty part into the car, and then pass along the ultimate cost of fixing it to any owner. It's not okay to simply cover the cost of those owners who's switch fails during a certain time period, and then inform the rest of us that they are unwilling to help. Nissan installed the defective part, and the right thing to do would be to own up to that mistake and issue a recall. Clearly nissan does not have the best interest of their customers at heart. And from what I understand, they must have known that part was faulty enough not to issue a temporary extension of the
My 09 altima's dash is melting. Noticed little small spots a year and a half ago. Started getting more spots and larger spots. Now the whole top part of the dash by the front window is sticky ,tacky and slick. Very bad glare in the window and cannot drive car in bright sunlight safely. Thought it was the heat but you can touch the dash at night, at 40 degrees and you will get black marks on your finger tips. Several reports on car forums of vehicles doing the same. Can not wipe the dash or touch it with anything because it will stick or mark the dash. As the dash deterioration gets worse, it will be more dangerous to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the entire top surface of the dashboard melted and was sticky and shiny. The dashboard became progressively worse over a period of time. While driving various speeds, the sun glare reflected off the dashboard onto the windshield, which distorted the visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
A couple of years ago I noticed that my dashboard was melting causing glare whilst driving. My warranty was expired and I didn't take it in to the dealer as I was sure it would be expensive to fix. The glare got to be so horrible that I ended up purchasing a dashboard cover. The vehicle does spend at least 8 hours parked in the sun monday thru friday.
My dashboard is melting. It is very sticky and starting to peel. The shine reflects into the windshield and makes it very hard to see.
My dashboard has been melting for over a year now and progressing at a rapid rate. Not only is it sticky, but it is so wide spread now that it will cause a glare in the sun while driving on any road on the windshield that poses an immense safety risk. This is an issue that requires a recall as soon as possible. I contacted nissan multiple times and they have refused to repair it.
I have a 2009 nissan altima which I bought brand new. My car has only 76k miles. The problem is there is rust forming at the floorbeds which is making the car unsafe and is causing brakes issues. I was told nissan knew about the rust problem from a very longtime. Last week, I spend $210 to fix air leaks due to failed sensors. The problem is affecting brakes and sensors of the car which is making the car unsafe.
The dashboard is melting creating a glare on the windshield. This is presenting a safety issue as it is very difficult to see through. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. During inclement weather, water leaked into the vehicle through the sun roof and head liner into the instrument panel and dashboard. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the sun roof drain tub need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.
1. The dashboard totally melted creating a blinding glare while driving. It is completely sticky to touch, which is great if I wanted a permanent and highly effective bug trap. The glare it creates on the windshield is so blinding that I've almost hit pedestrians crossing the street on several different occasions. The dealership where I purchased the car only offered to replace it at a ridiculous cost that I cannot afford as a school teacher. It was only 2 years old, however old enough to not be under warranty. My major concern is having an accident or hitting someone crossing the street. Will nissan cover damages then? 2. Headlights: plastic headlight is completely covered in film creating a visibility hazard at night. Restoration processes did not work. Again after only 2 years they had a film over the lenses. Now they are worse. As a school teacher with a limited income I depend on my car lasting. I cannot even sell the car in these conditions for a decent price. Nissan is not holding up to the standards it should; especially safety standards. Let's hope myself or someone else does not wind up as another statistic. Let this be on records as a safety hazard complaint for the manufacturer and others who share the same occurrences. If pictures are needed, I have plenty. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my car! However, this is completely unacceptable and I am concerned for not only my safety but the safety of those around me, and all because of the manufacturer slacking in their safety standards division. Please help?
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