Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Nissan altima has 4 recalls, 1027 complaints.
4
Recalls
1027
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08V363000
SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. ...
08V521000
AIR BAGS
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007...
10V401000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS U...
07V599000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACED DURING SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Suspension and steering issues purchased many new tires throughout the yrs to find out it had suspen... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After driving over a hour or so the rpm will stick at 3 and the mph will not go over 60. The car occ... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 0... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dashboard material defective melted sticky and very reflective. No idea how toxic could be. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The drive train I believe it’s called Or transmission is malfunctioning and yes it is available for ... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dash is melting from the heat and is very sticky. It’s really unsafe due to the glare that affec... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | STRUCTURE | My 2008 Nissan Altima's dash is degrading and has caused a sticky residue to form on it. This sticki... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at appr... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Parked car due to electrical and transmission issues had left it for a couple hours to receive assis... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | TIRES | 215/60R16 This is the second tire that failed at the sidewall needing to be replaced. First failed a... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | AIR BAGS | At first, the passenger airbag off light always turn on when a person sit on the seat(never turn off... |
| Dec 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Passenger airbag warning light is blinking Took to repair shop and tech said OCS is bad and needs re... |
| Nov 3, 2023 | ENGINE | Was driving and heard a knocking sound similar to taps coming from the engine. Pulled over turned ca... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Glare off dash board is blinding on sunny days. Dashboard is melting, the melted dash reflection is ... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While pulling into a parking spot and coming to a halt, I put the car into park mode. My foot was st... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dashboard is sticky and melted down. Also has cracks from the heat. |
| Aug 1, 2023 | WHEELS | The hood under car is messed up and makes noises while driving. I heard there was a recall on the ho... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Passenger air bag indicator light has been on for 2 years and have been unable to locate issue. All... |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Leaking power stearing fluid. The seems to be an issue with fuel system. No light just does not se... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The dashboard is melting. It's sticky and shinny. On sunny days it causes a glare on the windshield ... |