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:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,826 miles
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2008 Nissan Altima: Noticed this year a shiny gleam on the dashboard. This windshield gets hazy. The dashboard is melting, it is sticking and shiny. When a fingernail is pressed, it will actually sink into the dashboard and leave a mark. The dashboard cannot take any cleaning or friction. When the dashboard is touched it leaves fingers sticky. Became more of an issue this year now that I have a grandchild. MY other vehicle is a mini cooper 2 door which is not feasible to hold a car seat and baby. I now have the carseat in the Nissan and now it has become more of a problem because i cannot use the other car as alternative transportation when I have my grandchild. It is very difficult to drive with the glare it causes, and it is a safety issue not only for me but for others. When the sun is out and it is hot (this summer) it is worst and causes the windshield to get hazy. Not sure if it is leaking chemicals as the dashboard is now soft, shiny and cannot be removed by cleaning. The glare is very dangerous and difficult to drive under the conditions. Thank You, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Dashboard is melting giving off a dangerous glare on the windshield. Also the gas gauge is defective... does not show the actual amount of gas tank... needle fluctuates from F, 1/2, E.
The dashboard is melted. It has been getting worse over the years. It is a safety hazard so I can no longer drive the car. Nissan refuses to replace it. I have tried multiple times. It is stationary for now. The car also has a foul odor from the melted dash.
Reflective dashboard that is melting from the sunlight causing it to be very sticky, gummy, & shiny. Causing a blinding glare on the windshield & effecting my visibility to see where I'm driving & I can not see other persons or vehicles. It a safety hazard to me other people I meet in the road & also a health hazard to me from having to breath, inhale the toxic chemicals that are coming out of the material of the dashboard. Please help me with vehicle that I am having driving hazards with. My name is [xxx], my phone number is [xxx] & my email address is [xxx]. I need to get help getting this dashboard fixed as soon as possible before it creates an accident that could kill me, my passengers & whom ever I meet on the highway. Thank you! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Diamond, MO, USA
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Letter from congressman cohen on behalf of his constituent requesting a recall on her 2008 Nissan Altima for safety related defects. The consumer stated the dashboard melted and became sticky. The defect impairs the drivers vision. The manufacturer was contacted and offered the employee discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that there were cracks on the dashboard. In addition, the sun produced a glare on the windshield, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (heritage Nissan 1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome ga 30161) for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer crown Nissan located at 5151 34th St N St. Petersburg, fl 33714 where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case # 27986750 but did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 53,812. Updated 11/06/17
Melting dash board causing visibility too be problem when driving toward the sun Nissan dealer say they do not cover this issue. The glare coming off windshield from dash board is a hazard to driving.
I have noticed that my dashboard is melting. There has not been any cleaning substance put on the dashboard. My car sits out in the sun as I do not have garage or carport. The glare from the dashboard creates a hazard as there is a glare while your are driving.
I own a 2008 Nissan Altima (VIN# [xxx]). I have to two questions for you: 1) why has there not been a recall on the dashboards towards their stickiness & melting? especially since Toyota recalled theirs because of that. 2) why has there not been a recall on the TPMS? it stays on all the time. With it on all the time, how are supposed to tell when the air is low. If I turn it off, it won't come back on even when the tires are low. If I replace one, I have to replace all of them. Ntb has even tried putting nitrogen in the tires. But that did not work. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the dashboard was melting with a liquid substance causing the windshield to have a glare. The failure occurred numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melted and continued to melt at a rapid pace. The contact also noticed a sticky substance emitting from the dashboard. As a result, there was a glare and the visibility obstructed the contact's vision. There was also a chemical being released and inhaled by the contact. The dealer stated that they could not assist. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated as a result of the melting dashboard, 85% of the driver's side windshield was covered with a thin bubbly film, when driving in direct sunlight. Updated 07/18/16.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. While driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melted. In addition, the contact noticed a sticky substance emitting from the dashboard. As a result, there was a glare and the contact's visibility was obstructed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,740. Updated 09/09/15
My 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 showing a residue on front dash about 2 years ago. It has worsened to point where a glare from sunlight reflection disrupts field of vision while driving. I've seen numerous other complaints about the dashboard melting in warmer climates with higher quantity of sunlight.
A few months ago I noticed the dashboard of my 2008 Altima was melting especially around the air vents. There's also a burn smell coming from the shiny area. It's becoming hard to see during the day due to glare from the shiny area. Also I did notice my ac system was making strange noises and would shut off the engine when I turned it on. Sometimes it blows warm air and has completely died recently. I took it to a mechanic who mentioned that he's never seen anything like a melting dashboard in his 20+ years of repairing cars. He ran a dye test on the ac and strangely there was no freon leak. He had to drain all the freon so that I can't have an accident when the engine shuts off in case I tried to start the ac. I will have to spend $1000 just for the ac alone..... mechanic recommended I consult Nissan regarding the melting dashboard.
Dash has been melting and continuing to get worse.. the glare is so bad I'm blinded. It is completely impossible to clean.. recall!! people are going to get seriously injured due to this.
My 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S started showing a residue on front dash about 2 years ago. It has worsened to point where a glare from sunlight reflection disrupts field of vision while driving. I've seen numerous other complaints about the dashboard melting in warmer climates with higher quantity of sunlight. I've researched some of the reasons why and it appears it is due to lower grade formulation of plastic used in this model as well as other manufacturers.
The dashboard has began to seep liquid out of the rubber that they use and is making the glare from the dash on the windshield extremely dangerous to drive. It is difficult to see during the day with the glare and could cause an accident.
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- Dighton, MA, USA