Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the surface of the dashboard melted and became sticky and shiny. When the sunlight shined on the melted surface of the dashboard, a glare was present creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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Dash board is melting causing intense glare on windshield. First noticed last summer 2014 and now that hot warm weather has returned 2015 it is getting worse! Dashboard is sticky/gummy. Unable to see clearly due to glare. Im am afraid to drive my car and cause an accident since it has become very difficult to drive. Glare obstructs visibility. I have always used a windshield sun shade dashboard is still hot and sticky when I return to my car and check it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the entire dashboard melted with a sticky substance and caused a glare on the windshield, which distorted the vision whenever driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 6/3/15*cn updated 10/06/2017
I was driving to work this morning and the sun hit my dashboard which has been melting and has a glare reflection on my windshield. A pedestrian was crossing the street, I almost hit them because I was blinded by the glare from the windshield. Please have a recall on that issue so nissan can fix that unsafe and annoying issue.
Vehicles dash is melting causing a horrible glare that impairs visibility.
While driving on interstate, sun roof glass came out of roof. There is a recall on sun roof glass due to shoddy, improper installation. Contacted sun roof company about recall, filed a claim, was told that it would be fixed in a convenient and timely manner. They gave me their installers contact info and instructed me to contact them with some info and they( the installer) would handle the rest. When I contacted the installer I was told rather rudely that I was not to call them(installer), that they were very busy, and would get the info from the company(webasto) and contact me when they received the parts. After a week or so, I contacted webasto again to see if I could have an installer in my city to repair the glass due to the time it was taking and the fact that their installer was not in a convenient location. At first I was told yes, I would just have to get a one time authorization for the installer I chose. My installer followed the instructions given, then after about four days of no return call about the authorization, I contacted webasto again and was told they were refusing to o.k. My installer, and insisting that I use their installer even at the cost of it being done in a timely manner or at my convenience. Still have not heard from anyone to date. Today's date being 3/31/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving at 30 MPH, there was moisture on the floorboard of the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that during inclement weather, the moisture would freeze. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The dash is melt.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was deteriorating. In addition, the contact stated that there was a sticky substance emitting from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The hood suddenly flew up, hitting the windshield. Fortunately the windshield did not break, but there is damage on both sides of the car where the hood bent the body. A couple of months ago I had multiple incidents of the initial hood latch coming loose, so I noted the car sitting in the parking area with the hood only on the 1st latch.
The dash on my 2009 nissan altima has started melting. I noticed not long after I purchased it that there was a sticky substance on the dash. I thought it was adhesive and tried unsuccessfully to wipe it off. I have since realized that the dash is actually melting. The melting dash creates a shiny tar like substance that glares in the windshield during certain times of day and can create visibility issues. While searching the internet for a solution I learned that I am not the only one with this problem as greatly discussed here http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-90.html.
The dashboard on my nissan altima 2009 becomes really sticky for no apparent reason. This problem becomes a safety hazard because the stickiness tends to spread to the windshield blocking the visibility. Please help!
After owning this car less than 2 years I have noticed my dashboard melting and causing a terrible glare on the windshield in late morning and early afternoon. This has LED to me almost hitting a few people and other vehicles due to lack of visibility. This is a severe safety concerned not only as a driver but for pedestrians and other drivers on the road as well.
The dashboard appears to be melting, sticky and shiny. It creates a visual problem. It cannot be touched or cleaned and it almost appears to be disintegrating.
I began to notice some stickiness on my dashboard a few years ago. Eventually, some sections of the dashboard melted so much that they became wet and shiny. Because the texture changed, the melted areas began to cause a glare on the glass of the windshield. It became very difficult to see straight out when any light reflected off of the dashboard and caused the glare. I am afraid because the glare can easily block the visibility of something in the road or someone ahead of me. I officially brought this problem to the attention of the dealership on 10/17/13 even though the problem had begun before then. On that date, I was taking my car to the dealership due to another issue that was covered by my warranty. Out of curiosity, I asked the greeter at the dealership about it and she said that she had seen many of these cases before. I couldn't believe it. One of the attendants took pictures and submitted it to the company for approval to cover repairs under warranty. He left me a voice message a week later indicating it was not approved. A year later, I saw this same situation covered by the news (nbc 6) and it is obviously a defect that many of us are being impacted by. This is not "wear and tear" but a poorly manufactured plastic dashboard. I am putting in this official complaint because I feel that this is a defect that causes unsafe driving conditions. I am also concerned about the possibility of there being toxic gases from the melting plastic that my family may be breathing. I've never seen dashboards melt like this before and I believe it needs to be investigated. Thank you for your attention in this matter. *tr updated 4/12/2016
Hello, I am an owner of an 09' nissan altima 2.5s. Within the last year my dashboard has begun to melt creating a mirror like glare which reflects off of my windshield and obstructs my view of the road. This presents a safety issue as I have a tough time seeing the vehicles brake lights in front of me. Please recall this issue.
The dashboard is melting and there was glare. I almost didn't see a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk. There was no accident but the glare from the melting dashboard is dangerous.
Last year right before my 2009 nissan altima was paid off, the dash became very sticky. This problem became progressively worse in the heat of the mississippi sun. Dust , bugs, flora, paper become embedded in the goo. It never dries. It just stays sticky and makes a dangerous glare on my windshield. I mistakenly thought my husband or I had done something wrong by cleaning the dash, but water would not cause this mess. I finally took it to my dealership who said they didn't know what had happened and gave me a $2000 estimate to replace the dash. Really? My car does not even have 60,000 miles on it now so nissan has stuck us! I expected better from them. I recently discovered that there are 100's of 2009 melting dashes when I googled the subject. We have owned 2 sentras, 1 frontier truck, 1 stanza, and a maxima. I we are suffering from mental stress over this ridiculous situation! Nissan should recall these melting dash vehicles. Where is the morality????
I was driving on the south conduit by exit 23a near the belt parkway. There were several pot holes on the left lane. I hit the pot holes at normal speed and my rim broke and my tire came off. I had to pull to the side and wait for mechanic to help me.
1. Dashboard totally melted creating a blinding glare while driving. It is completely sticky to the touch. The glare is so blinding almost hit a pedestrian crossing the street. . The dealership where I purchased the car only offered to replace it at a ridiculous cost I cannot afford as a school teacher. It was only 2 years old, however, old enough not to be under warranty. My major concern is having an accident or hitting someone crossing a street if I get hit with the glare. Will nissan cover damages then? 2. Headlights: plastic headlight is completely covered in film creating a visibility hazard at nighttime. 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 depended on my car lasting. I cannot even sell the car in these conditions for a decent value. 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 occurrence. If pictures are needed I have plenty.
My nissan altima coupe's dashboard is starting to melt. With that issue, the dashboard is starting to have a reflective glare that is making it very difficult to drive or see during daylight and nighttime when the street lights are on. This is beginning to get serious due to the fact that this dashboard problem is starting to really block my view from the front. When the sun is really bright, I am scared to drive because I may run into the car in front of me that I cannot see because of the glare. If I was to get into an accident because of this glare on my dashboard blocking my view, I will sue the maker of the car to the fullest.
My dashboard is melting right now is a ugly sticky mess, some heavy glare reducing 50% of the vision in my windshield affecting me watching for pedestrians, cars, the road., etc.
Dashboard is melting.
My dashboard is melting. It is very sticky to the touch and nothing can be done to stop it. Although a visual defect, it is also a safety hazard because the melting portion is very shiny and provides a sharp glare on my windshield greatly reducing my visibility.
In february 2009 I purchased a new 2009 nissan altima. The purchase was made at maroone nissan (now autonation) of pembroke pines, florida. The vehicle was a gift to my teenage daughter. The dashboard is melting causing a dangerous glare, and making it hazardous to drive. The issue of the melting dashboard started in about september of 2012 while my daughter was away at college. The melting dashboard caused a shiny glare in the windshield making it difficult to see. She put a blanket on the dashboard so she could see out the windshield. In august 2013 when she was home from college she brought the melting dashboard to the attention of nissan autonation in pembroke pines, florida. The vehicle had 25,390 miles at that time. We have an invoice documenting this complaint. My daughter was told by the service manager to contact nissan directly about the issue. Because she was uncertain what to do and was returning to college, the concern was not addressed. On january 18, 2014, after seeing how bad the dashboard was myself; I brought the vehicle back to autonation and spoke with the customer care manager. He indicated that our dashboard was the worst he had ever seen. He gave us the number to contact nissan directly and initiate a case. I made contact with nissan by calling 800-nissan-1 number and initiated a case. Unfortunately, on january 22, 2014, I received an unfavorable response from nissan, who denied the claim, without ever having seen the vehicle or asking for photos. I asked nissan what appeal options might be available to me and the company indicated there were none. I find it challenging to believe that nissan would not stand behind their vehicles, particularly when there is knowledge that a wide-spread safety hazard exists with a particular model. This specific nissan altima's dashboard started melting in less than four years.
My dashboard is melting, causing extreme glare and dangerous driving conditions. First noticed the issue while living in hawaii.
Help, a melting and shiny sticky dash on my 2009 altima generates a tremendous glare on the windshield and prevents me from clearly viewing the highway in front during the day. It also distors the viewing during the night due to the on-comming vehicles headlights. It is highly serious and dangerous driving safety hazard problem that could/will "it is just a timing issue" cause an accident, the dash can't be clean and is melting. It is also minimazing the value of the vehicle. Please advise if there is solution or recall from nissan to fix this problem.
Approximately a year ago I noticed shiny sticky spots on my dash. Someone told me that it was melting. I have lived in florida all my life and have vehicles older than this one. I have never seen a dash melt and wasn't quite sure that was what was happening. I went to my dealership and they claimed that they have never heard of this. I was looking online and apparently it is a big problem with nissan altima's. I cannot clean the dash and the spots are getting bigger. They are very sticky and cause a bad glare on the windshield. I believe this to be a safety hazard! Please let me know if there is a recall or any recourse to have nissan fix this problem.
Dashboard is melting. Contacted nissan and they offered to pay for the part if I paid the labor. Stated it was a known issue but would not give me a letter explaining same.
Last summer (2013), I noticed that my dashboard had started to have this sticky gluey substance on it. At first, I thought I had spilled something on the dashboard and so I started to clean it. I've used both car wipes and both a damp towel and the substance does not rub off. Rather, it collected the fibers from whatever I've used and it has gotten worse (due to the houston heat of the summer). I then concluded that the dashboard becomes sticky because it is melting. It's not so much the melting dashboard that gets me (even though it does diminish the value of the car, it's only a 2009), it is the glare that the melting dashboard reflects. The dashboard reflects a powerful glare in my front view window and it has become extremely difficult to drive. I constantly have to wear sunglasses in order to help with the glare that the dashboard reflects. Over the course of the year, the dashboard has gotten so bad that I have to ask a member of my family to drive me to where ever I need to go. This is an extreme problem. If the glare is this bad for me, I can only imagine how bad to must be for older generations that own this particular car. This spreading glare has the potential to be a big problem. It could be the onset of multiple accidents and even major harm. And so I ask you if you could please have nissan fix this problem.
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