CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at nearly $4,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,386 miles
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My 2008 Altima also has a melting dash. I've contacted my local dealership and Nissan directly and they both told me there was nothing they could do to help me because the car is out of warranty. Are they not concerned at all that the glare from the shine is blinding and could cause an accident? it's a poor quality issue they should take responsibility for before someone is hurt or killed.
TL ' the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle was deteriorating. The dashboard was melting into other components in the vehicle and created a foul odor. In addition, the air conditioning was inoperable. The dealer stated that the dashboard and evaporator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Jcc updated 09/05/14 updated 09/10/2014 updated 9/8/14 updated 09/12/2014 updated 1/7/2014
The dashboard is melting, getting shiny and sticky. The sun reflects off the dashboard onto the windshield, obscuring vision. This creates a serious safety hazard. The first time this occurred, my vision was pretty much blinded. Had the vehicle in front of me elected to stop or slow down at that time, there would have been an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had a sticky residue on it and felt as if it was melting. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000.
TL * the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had become sticky and was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.
- Covington, LA, USA
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Beginning in 2012 (less than 4 years after purchasing my car), I started to notice that portions of the dashboard were melting. In the years since, it has gotten progressively worse. My mechanic told me he's never seen anything like it, even in much, much older cars. From what I can tell, many others are experiencing this same problem. This is not a cosmetic issue, but rather a serious safety concern. The melting dashboard is shiny and reflects sunlight, causing sudden blinding glares while driving. I have experienced these sudden flashes of light several times on the highway. The reality of being unable to see while at speeds exceeding 60 miles is incredibly scary and dangerous.
On February 2013 I had a frontal car accident due to the glare on my windshield of my melting dash board on my 08 Altima. My dashboard seems to be melting with out no reason. Dealer will not replace defective dashboard as it is not part of a recall. This is a serious issue which may cause a serious accident raven death to a motorist or pedestrian. Nissan needs to make a recall on this issue, it is obvious that this was a defect on their behalf for the majority of 08 Altima. *
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 Altima of the same year.
I noticed about 6 months ago, that there was a shiny sticky substance on my dashboard and it has been getting worse as the months go by. It has gotten to a point that it is dangerous for me to drive my car because of the glare that it produces off my windshield. I can't even put something over the dash, cause it will stick and tear the dash board apart, if it moves. This is not only a hazard to myself, but to anyone else in my car and to other drivers. I pointed it out to a representative at Nissan dealership months ago and he said he didn't know what was causing it, he couldn't help me. I feel its a defective type material and I'm sure its also not a healthy breathing environment for me.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard had become sticky and was deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Sometime in December 2013 I noticed the dashboard of my Nissan Altima 2008 melting causing a shiny substance the causes a tremendous glare on the windshield which makes it difficult to see when driving. This should not be happening...obviously defective materials by Nissan. I have researched and on one complaint forum alone found 196 pages of the same complaint and the same year and model.. I filed a complaint directly with Nissan on 2-17-14 I was told that I needed to get a diagnoses from a Nissan dealer so I did...Nissan clearly stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced...well on 2-21-14 a Nissan rep named [xxx] out of Tennessee called me back and said that Nissan will not pay for the replacement of the dashboard... I can supply you with photos of my issues and a list of 100's of others with the same complaint. I appreciate your assistance with this matter... information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that sunlight reflected from the polished dashboard and was causing an excessive glare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the dashboard. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
The dashboard on my 2008 Nissan Altima coupe appears to be melting and it has become very difficult to drive because of the glare it causes on the windshield. We purchased the vehicle new, included a Nissan extended warranty, and maintain the vehicle meticulously (mechanically and cosmetically). We did not put anything on the dash (armorall, etc). The Nissan dealer told us that they have seen a lot of dashes on the Altima with this problem in Florida, but that there is nothing they can do because it is out of the initial factory warranty and they claim the Nissan extended warranty does not cover it. Through the nico club, I have learned that many other Florida residents who own 2008-2009 Nissan Altima coupes are experiencing the same problem. This appears to be a manufacturers defect and has really become a serious safety hazard. I respectfully request your help with this matter.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the heat from the sun melted the dashboard. In addition, the reflection of the dashboard was blinding to the contact when driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and no reason was provided for the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.
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.
I pulled in a parking space, foot on the brake, and before I could put it in park the car accelerated and took off. The brakes would not stop the car. I went about twenty feet, over curbs, sidewalk, another parking space, avoiding cars, skid marks made, and finally directed the car toward a dumpster and it stopped. It is a miracle that someone in my path wasn't killed. The engine was pushed back and so the body shop connected with Nissan considered it a total loss.
The dashboard in my 2008 Nissan Altima is melting. I have never applied any chemical cleaning solutions to the dashboard and I bought the vehicle brand new. The intense glare from the melting dash board is so intense that I have on numerous occasions almost been involved in accidents. I am also concerned that this defect could cause a fire in the vehicle. The Nissan claims department states that the melting dashboard is not covered because the warranty has expired and the dealership claims to of never seen a dashboard melt. An internet information search for "2008 Nissan Altima dashboard melting" reveals numerous other 2008 Nissan Altima owners dealing with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would fill up with water and leak inside the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised that the drain holes were clogged and needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
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- Bossier, LA, USA