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When adultis riding in the passenger seat warning light on dash says the passenger side air bag is off. Then the light goes off, after a while it will come back on and go off again. It does not matter the length of the trip it happens during every trip. This has been happening since the car was still under warranty and the dealer claims they check all the "codes" and could not find any problems.i had it back to the dealer at least 6 to 8 times for this problem with no solution.
When an adult is setting in the passenger seat the air bag indicator light will periodically go on. This has been an ongoing issue for years. St. Charles nissan tech found occupant sensor failure to be causing the issue.there is a recall involving this issue, nhtsa campaign id number 08v521000.my car's vin is not part of the open recall, however, since it is the same problem in the same year vehicle,i wondered if the recall should be expanded. I have not been informed at what vin they stopped in the recall.
Since purchasing the vehicle in 2014, the dashboard has been continuously melting and cracking to the point where the glare from the black melted dashboard has severely decreased visibility. Additinally, as more cracks have appeared the car no longer recognizes when a passenger is in the passenger seat and shows the airbag as 'off.'
This was a one vehicle crash (total loss) that occurred when the brakes would not work causing our car to strike a brick wall (also emergency brakes did not work). None of the vehicle airbags deployed except for the drivers steering wheel airbag which deployed once the vehicle came to a stop. The accident occurred at approx. 11:45 pm, 22 october 2011. No drugs and or alcohol were involved.the car was recently purchased from a lexus dealer and the same company owns a nissan dealership which confirmed that all nissan recall items were complied with. We have several professional photographs to prove that there is still something going on with the nissan altima 2.5 brakes and air bags to allow something like this to happen. I have personally talked with[xxx] about this and left a voice mail with [xxx] at their nhtsa office. My insurance company confirmed that this car was a total loss and the vehicle has been now been removed from the towing and collision facility here in indiana and sold to a parts salvage company. I was trying to have someone inspect this car before it was destroyed, but it appears that it is now to late to do anything about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The passenger airbag light displaying off ...stayed off when anyone heavier than 50lbs sat in it..i did some research on the internet and found that there was a recall involving this situation for my model..2008 nissan altima..i took it to woodbury nissan and was told that my vehicle was not affected and for approximately 1000 dollars they would fix it?!!! this was totally an unsatisfactory answer and i contacted the northeast regional service department for them to tell me the same thing?!!! i recently went on this sight to find that the recall is exactly what the issue is?please help me to get this situation rectified as it seems that nissan does not want to take responsibility for the product that they make or products installed in theyre vehicles...thank you very much [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My dash board is melting from the heat and cracking all around. My passenger air bag light keep coming on along with tire sensor. Had sensor replace several time and have same issue.
Takata recall, got in a car accident and the air bags didn't deploy. My car was a total loss. Were there any airbags in the car??????
There was a public announcement of a recall in march, 2014 related to the reliability of gauges on the passenger side of the front seat, that tell the person, as well as the mechanical system, that the passenger front seat airbag is "now engaged" and ready to activate in the event of an accident/emergency..following the announcement i took my 2008 altima to the dealer to ensure i was part of the recall. The dealer is at 3275 sw 8th street, ,miami,, florida. And is called autonation nissan.the service agent total me, after cursory research in his data base, that while many, many nissans were recalled in my model year and in my car group, mine was not included. The selection process for inclusion went by supplier, and not just by type of car and model year. To ascertain if my car had a faulty air bag on the passenger side of the front seat, i would therefore have to pay a $150 upfront diagnostic fee, and, if damage was noted, i would need to pay for repairs myself, as my car did not have the affected parts which were provided by only select suppliers.there is a problem. I have noted for some time that when a passenger is seated in the front, right side, seat, a beacon light in a small square box on the dash board flashes on and clearly states: "pass. Off - air bag (x)psg.. 2" the reference from the light leaves one with the impression the air bag, for the passenger is not activated. During a drive, no set time period noted, the light will go off for a while, and later, come back on again. I am convinced that at some certain points the system is trying to tell me it is not activated..of all the cars involved in the nissan recall, how could it possibly be that mine is excluded??? please, please try to get this corrected.
A service light appeared on dashboard failing my state inspection. I didn't know there was an issue until a diagnostic was done. The same issues were reported on my car that are the same as thousands of other nissan altimas 2008 that were recalled. However nissan stated my car was not under recall even though i reported the same issues that are under recall. They refused to help me or give me any options. They said they were not responsible for any costs. The issues reported under diagnostic was occupant sensor ( passenger seat cushion) code b 1018.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The passenger side air bag indicator illuminated when the front passenger seat was unoccupied. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 142,000.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the rear passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled over multiple times and crashed into a sign. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact lost consciousness and sustained face, head, neck, shoulder, and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000.
The passenger side air bag light stays on even when there is a passenger in the seat. ( the indicator light on the dash.) the light on the instrument panel continues to flash also.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the tire pressure and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the air bag warning indicator issue; however, it was determined that the tires needed air. The tires were inflated to the manufacturer's recommendation, but the tire pressure indicator was still illuminated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for proper diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that sensor in the seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Passenger airbag seat sensor frequently does not recognize if a passenger is in the front seat. Doesn't matter if the car is moving or not. Was told this was a recall and that it was repaired on my vehicle, but it clearly has not been fixed.dashboard is sticky and melted to the point that when it's being driven it reflects up onto the windshield making it very difficult to see.
The passenger airbag light on the center council lights up (signaling that it's off) randomly.this has even happened multiple times with an adult male sitting in the seat (approximately 180 lbs.).
A passenger sitting causes the airbag light to flash and turns off the airbag?if the seat is equipped with the same ocs control unit,my vehicle should have been included.i am experiencing the same problem as the recall in november 2008 that did not include my vin?nissan concluded i should pay the dealer to check it out.
Passenger airbag light comes on when the vehicle is in motion and an adult passenger (150 + pounds) is in the front passenger seat.this occurs intermittently and sometimes corrects itself and sometimes not.when the light is on the passenger is not protected and therefore subject to serious injury in the event of an accident.i have taken it to the dealer at least three times and each time i am told that the airbag system is working properly.i even took it back with my wife sitting in the front seat and the airbag light was on so they could see for themselves the problem.it did not make any difference to them.this problem occurred immediately after i purchased this vehicle new in december 2007 and continues today.because the problem occurs intermittently you never know if your front passenger will have airbag protection when riding in the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is very sticky and melting. I called nissan and make my first complaint 2 months too late was told. Since then the melting and stickiness on the complete top of the dash board is getting worse.inside the car now it?s also smelling like melted tar, which may represent a health issue when breathing it, and with it the intense glare, reflection of the glossy tar on the front window it's a severe safety hazard when driving, especially when this also could result in airbags being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of an accident. Nissan refuses to help replace this defective dash board. Last week i called nissan again.this time because the a/c?s evaporator needs to be replaced.i understand the cost of this would be my responsibility to pay, but because this is under the defective dash board, this one would have to be removed in order to replace the evaporator.once removed, the melted dash board, no guarantee could be installed again, i was told by service rep at nissan.a nissan supervisor told me the same as others and suggested for me to call nhtsa and file a complaint, so they would work on a recall for this. My a/c needs to be fixed.i'm in fl where weather conditions and rainy season it's next to impossible to drive with windows down. I'm aware that a/c repair is my responsibility but i believe it's unfair to have to pay an additional 2,000 because of nissan's defective material used on dashboards. This is a known concern since others have had the same issue. If nissan doesn't do right by its consumers and or a recall is issue, there would be many consumers in the future with risks of accidents and/or possible respiratory health issues.a simple search on your page you find many other consumers with same problem.nissan makes it sound like these are isolated issues.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima coupe. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph. The passenger side air bag warning light indicator illuminated in the on and off position without assistance. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions. The technician stated that there was not a problem. The failure mileage was 800. The current mileage was 7,000.
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some have even reported issues/possible issues with the airbags. It wasn't until today when i searched again, hoping others may have come up with a solution, that i found a thread on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375) discussing actions to take to better this situation. One nissan owner suggested filing a complaint here. Some owners have reported quotes from nissan dealerships ranging from $300 to over $2500 when nissan knows of this defect and it is not in any way caused by the car owners. Please help us fix this situation.updated 5/4/2016
Was driving down major highway in nj and car began to slow down rapidly. Was able to get to side of road before completely dying. Car was towed to transmission repair place and cost 2000 to repair. Now in 2015 i have the very same problem. Car needed another transmission at the tune of 2000 more dollars. These transmissions are known for trouble. If someone's going down street in fast lane and this happens they can be killed. It gives no warning at all when it's about to fail. I do believe nissan should repair/replace this issue before someone is killed. Could be me or my family.there are numerous posts about this i hope something is done fast. The passenger airbag light comes on saying off when an adult passenger is in car.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago.i had to get my car inspected last monthto drive in the state of virginia and to access the naval base for work.i failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a refund as the issue was a safety recall in 2008.
Was informed by our nissan dealership that this vehicle has inoperable airbags due to a failure of the front crash zone sensor.of course, this is just an assumption on their part. This vehicle has never been in an accident or experience any impact of any nature to cause this sensor to malfunction.nissan dealership ran a diagnostics test, but still no clear indication as to there being inoperable airbags.was given two options, starting with one option of replacing the sensor in its entirety at an estimated cost of $525, and if that didn't work, running another diag. Test at an additional estimated cost of $592.in an attempt for some assistance, a consumer complaint was filed with nissan north america only to be denied assistance on the cost of this repair.their decision was based solely on the age of the vehicle and it not being under a warranty.paying a $1,000 for a "guess" is extremely steep and unreasonable and a cost to which i cannot afford.due to their faulty transmissions, at 45,000 miles, the transmission on this vehicle had to be completely replaced, to which nissan picked up the tab for due to faulty transmissions of their cvt transmissions.being purchased as a brand new vehicle only to have a transmission being completely replaced at 45,000 miles sheds new light on the poor quality of nissan vehicles.at this time, nissan is refusing to assist.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end. The contact indicated that the seat belt malfunctioned and did not secure the driver during the incident. The driver suffered neck, back, and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and caused the air bags to become exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,760.
The system improperly classifies an adult front seat passenger as a child or as an empty seat, illuminating the passenger air bag is off on the dash.the dealership has stated that when this is illuminated the air bag would not deploy in a crash.they have failed to diagnose this concern stating that there would need to be an error showing up on the driver dash in order for testing to be done.i have noticed that nissan has a recall for this exact problem with vehicles in the model years of 2013-2017.i believe that this problem extends well beyond the years stated in the recall and should be examined further.nissan consumer affairs has refused to acknowledge this concern without supporting documentation from a diagnostic testing.
One day driving on a normal day on the highway, when my air bag light on the dash started to blink repeatedly, it hasnt stopped since. Car has a clean title and air bags were never deployed.
The passenger seat does not always detect an adult sitting in the seat.the "passenger airbag not on" light comes on, sometimes flickers on and off and on again, when an adult is sitting in that seat.the symptoms appear to be identical to campaign 08v521000, but nissan says my vin is not effected.the airbag has not deployed, so i have no way to know if it will work or not, but since there is a partial recall underway for this very thing, i believe that the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash.
Have a 2008 nissan altima that the air bag light on the passenger side stays on whether there is an occupant in the passenger seat or not.this could result in the passenger air bag not functioning properly in a crash. Problem is due to faulty sensor system.this has been an on going problem for nissan that has resulted in previous recalls and several customer complaints. Nissan now has a recall of 3.53 million vehicles model years 2013-2017 regarding this very same issue.nhtsa please investigate that this recall should expand further to vehicles prior to 2013. In 2008 this problem was detected and recalled. The us national highway traffic safety administration upgraded an investigation into this air bag deployment issue after reviewing complaints whether prior nissan recalls adequatley addressed the problem.there areseveral complaints on this very website regarding this same air bag issues/sensor system problem with earlier model year nissan vehicles. I do not understand how nissan can only recall 2013-2017 model years when earlier models vehicles are having the exact same issues.nissan is turning their backs on safety.
The occupant classification system is designed to classify the size and weight of the front seat passenger and, under certain conditions, automatically turn off the passenger air bag.the software is incorrectly classifying the passenger seat as empty when it is occupied by an adult. It happens when in motion and stationary.it happens on a street and also on the highway.it is intermittent when it happens and it cannot be duplicated upon request but it does happen consistently.i have submitted other requests in the past but was told my vehicle was not affected by the other recalls at that time. (july 2011).i also own a 2013 nissan altima and just received a nhtsa recall 16v-244 recall notice for the same thing.
My passanger airbag is not working when somebody is sitting in the seat it is still off when driving, their was an open recall on this but when i call nissan its not my model
2008 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the front air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor seat possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. This is safety issue for air bags may not deploy in accidents. Nissan has been notified with case# 18895692, they are reviewing. Dealer note: dtc b1129 - b1132 front rh side air bag module:the front rh side air bag module is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensorunit will monitor and shorts in detected lines to the front rh side bag module.replace the front rh seat back assembly.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of va and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a full refund from nissan as the issue was a safety recall issued in 2008.i appreciate your assistance in helping me accomplish it.
The passenger side vehicle airbag light went to the off position and the air bag light on the dashboard began to flash.the dealer stated the seat cushion on the passenger seat needed to be replaced.when i contacted nissan they stated there was never a recall in my specific vin; though there was a recall for the exact same problem for mymodel and year vehicle in 2008.they stated they would pay 40% of the cost to replace seat cushion; which would run upwards of $800.00. I asked if it as just a coincidence that the airbag is now inoperable and they stated yes it was. The nhtsa recall campaign was 08v521000.the recall specifies that the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification.thank you for your time...
Traveling on the highway and air bag light comes on while passenger is in the seat.this means the air bag has turned off.the light goes on and off seemingly at random.passenger was 140 lb woman 5' 7" tall.so, air bag should be functioning the entire time this passenger is in the seat.the nissan dealer tested the air bag and said it was working properly.so, why is the light coming on to turn off the air bag?this needs to be addressed.is the light sensor not working properly or is the air bag sensor not functioning properly?i have talked to nissan corporate about the problem and the first thing that was said was that the seat belt is the first line of safety in a crash.they also said i would need to take the vehicle in again so they could have a diagnosis that was less than 30 days old.so, taking it to the dealership at least twice within 5 years isn't enough for them to review this situation - a safety situation.
With an adult in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag off light occasionally illuminates. If the passenger lifts all their weight off the seat cushion the light goes out.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the tpms, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,777.
The dashboard of my card its melting , i called nissan they say there its no recall but i see a lot of complaits just like mine , whats going to happen when accident start happening when airbags deploy thats my concern
My husband was just in his first wreck this past week or so in our nissan altima 2008 2.5 s, and prior to the accident we had noticed our passenger air bag light had came on out of no where.*dtwell, it didn't deploy when he got into the accident. Every other air bag except the passenger one deployed. Even the ones in our seatbelt area didn't deploy all the way.the wreck happened on a highway. The man my husband rear ended was yielding to turn left. My husband was going 35-40mph.
The red air bag/seat belt warning light on passenger seat is flashing continuously with or without passenger sitting on a passenger seat. There is also no change if seat belts are locked in or not - the red light is flashing all the time.on 17th of september my car was checked by nissan service at autonation nissan marrietta (925 cobb parkway se, marietta ga 30060). They cleared the code and monitor. On 13th of october the red air bag/seat belt warning light started flashing again and i made an appointment at autonation nissan. On 16th of october, my car was checked again by nissan service and i was told that the problem is in a sensor in a cushion seat and estimate cost is $900. They didn't have it in their inventory and i had to wait for a delivery. On 28th of october, i was informed that the cushion seat is in their facility. I checked nissan recalls list and found out that there was a recall of nissan altima 2008 because of flashing air bag red light (nhtsa campaign # 08v-521). The description fits exactly to the problem with my car. I contacted the national consumer affairs department of nissan north america and made an official complaint on 20th of october. I was informed nissan would contact me on the same day or next (on 20th or 21st of october), but no one did. I called again the national consumer affairs department of nissan north america on 28th of october and was told i would be contacted by nissan at the end of a day. I was not contacted by any nissan representative yet. I believe i should not pay for something that was recalled for this model year.
Purchased car new in july 2008, and have since noticed that my passenger air bag light will indicate that the air bag is "off" when i have passengers in the front passenger seat. Light will also indicate that the air bag is "off" when there is nothing in the seat. Not a consistent problem, have seen the light indicate that the air bag is "on" when there is only a small bag or books on the seat. Took to dealer where purchased, they said my airbag is functioning properly.
Diagnostic scan was ran and supplemental inflatable restraint system came back with 4 codes stating: occupant sensor unit fail x2crash zone sensor unit fail and comm fail
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated sporadically. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
My altima coupe has a melting dashboard that causes visibility issues by glaring into my windscreen. It is melted and bubbly. Also my passenger seat belt light cuts on and off due to my passenger seat bracket being faulty. I have not heard back from nissan on a way to resolve these safety issues.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.in october of 2008, the front passenger air bag indicator remained illuminated while driving 5 mph.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the dealer replaced the air bag control module in november of 2008.the failure has not been corrected.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the dealer would not allow the contact to drive an unsafe vehicle.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 14,000.
While vehicle was in motion with a passenger sitting in front passenger seat when the instrument cluster air bag light began flashing and passenger air bag indicator displayed off. Vehicle has a fault in the passenger air bag occupant classification system, requiring the passenger front seat cushion assembly to be replaced.
The dashboard ismelting and deteriorating. Extremely sticky and shiny. Very glary in both night and daytime driving. It's a real visibility issue.airbag deployment may possibly be affected also.nissan agreed to replace the dash but would not pay for the labor cost which was almost $300.this dashboard was constructed of inferior materials and nissan knows it. That is why they agreed to pay for the part.
My 2008altima's passenger air bag light goes on intermittently. When someone is sitting in the passenger seat sometimes it says that the airbag is off. My daughter was sitting there yesterday and it did it again. She is over 100 lbs. I took it into the dealer for this in the past and they said that my vin number was not on the recall but they didn't do anything and it continues to happen.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 40-45 mph when an animal jumped in front of the vehicle and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 147,800.updated 9/4/14 updated 09/15/2014
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag and tire pressure warning lights were constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,271.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out, which caused the contact to lose control and crash into bales of hay. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic who did not diagnose the failure.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 35 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
I own a 2008 nissan altima. I was driving down a major highway one evening when all of a sudden the car begins to slow down. I press the gas pedal and the car seems to go even slower. It was myself and my youngest daughter. I was scared to death. The speed limit on the highway was 70 mph and my car would not go over 35 mph. I pulled over to a gas station and a nice man looked at the car and could find nothing wrong with it. So get back on the way to go back because i didn't trust the car to make it to my destination. It did the ame thing again. So i drove with my hazard lights on all the way home and parked it. Now it drives fine right in the small town i live in but i cant drive it out of town at all, which really defeats the purpose.
Unknowni have a red flashing light on my right dashboard. Owners manual said to call dealership because of faulty airbags.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to nalley nissan of atlanta (located at 2551 the nalley way, atlanta, ga 30360, (678) 825-6749) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
The "passenger airbag not on" light has been intermittently flashing.it now remains lit (passenger airbag off) when the seat is unoccupied and when a full grown adult sits in the passenger seat.in november of 2012, the airbag light began to flash on the dashboard panel.i took my car into a nissan dealership for repair after reading about campaign 08v521000.after diagnostics were ran by the technician, it was found that the srs system was off, the occupant sensory unit failed (dtc code b1018), and a new seat cushion assembly is needed to repair the malfunction.nissan was contacted about the malfunction and denied covering the repair under the recall since my vin didn't fall under the recall, even though the conditions for repair fit the description.the vehicle was not repaired.i want nissan to repair this malfunction so that i, and my passengers, can feel safe in my car.
Melting and sticky dash board & air bag light is on
I have a 2008 nissan altima coupe and the passenger air bag malfunctions when i have a passenger sitting in the seat.i have returned it to the dealer 4 times and they test it with a 75# weight and say they can't replicate the condition.the problem becomes more pronounced as the passenger weight increases, so it malfunctions more frequently when i have my 185# son in the passenger seat than my 120# wife.
The airbag light for front seat passenger indicates "airbag is off" when an adult is sitting in the front passenger seat. Adult weighs 125lbs. I have taken video of this as evidence. This happens intermittently.i have also called nissan customer service to report this. Nissan says there is no recall or issue. I beg to differ. Nhtsa bullietin 08v521000 list occupant classification system (ocs) "fails to recognize adult in seat and shuts off passenger airbag". Shame on nissan.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing an air bag replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the occupant classification system control unit located inside the front passenger seat failed. The seat needed to be replaced, but was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While parked, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the front passenger side seat cushion, which contained the occupant classification system control unit, would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v521000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. After starting the vehicle, the front air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor possibly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Takata recallmy passenger side airbag light has been blinking since 2014. The car was purchased new from the dealership. I called nissan at the time and they told me they would pay 40% of the repair.i told themi will not pay for an airbag replacement especially wince the takata recall was so prevalent. The dealership stated it would cost over $800.00 to repair the airbag (information i can send you, if necessary). I had a passenger in the vehicle several weeks ago and was almost in 't-boned' by another driver on the passenger side who ran a stop light. I contacted nissan and they stated they were unable to assist me in this matter because it was out of warranty and your department needs to issue the recall. So i now am asking for your assistance, so i can finally have a defective airbag replaced. I do realize i am not on any recall list but i can show documentation that the airbag has not functioned in over four years. I will gladly help in any information you may need. Respectfully submitted...
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised him to go to an authorized dealer to get the vehicle repaired per a recall. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in their air bag recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.updated 09/30/16*lj
My passanger airbag is not working when somebody is sitting in the seat it is still off when driving, their was an open recall on this but when i call nissan its not my model
Takata recall. Car airbag censor not working. Always keep blinking. Gone to coral springs nissan dealer. As per them whole seat cuisine on passenger site need replacement. They have2 opinion. As per mr. Brandon only passenger site airbag will not work. As per shia both of airbag not going to work. It is dangers and cost for that is around $ 2100.00. I keep on changing tyre pressure censor many time. But this is rediculous that such a safety requirements doesn't have warranty. My car has only 66000 mile. My desk board leather is also cracking. Means either end up spending more then $ 3500 to keep running because of safety reason. Otherwise my car is fine and fit. I heardly use 500 miles a month. Can you do something.
Vehicle crashed with only side curtains deploying, no front airbag deployment at all.resulting in occupant's death ..updated 08-28-14 ..updated 10/28/14 updated 11/6/2014 updated 08/24/2017*ct
On saturday morning on the 8th of june 2019, i went to start my car. After i did so both of my airbag lights stayed on. Even while driving down the road the lights stay on until the car is turned off. I called the nissan dealership of south strand nissan in myrtle beach, sc on june 10, 2019 and they said there could be multiple reasons for the issues, that i needed to go and have the car looked at. I do not remember the agents naklme, and i do not have the money to have them fix a problem that i honestly believe should never be an issue if th3y and the nhtsa did their job right with quality/safety control.
I purchased a factory certified 2008 altima coupe with slightly over 30,000 miles in october 2012 and at about 40,000 miles the passenger air bag light starting coming on with no passenger, then went to the red air bag light on the dash. The air bag controller was replaced at 42,000 miles and failed again at 50,000 miles. It has been covered by the warranty both times but concerns me that i have driven many of the miles on this car without air bags working.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where it was discovered that the front passenger occupancy seat sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the ocs warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system), but the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat cushion ocs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
I have a altima coupe that has an intermittent fault with the passenger side bag airbag sensor. I drive down the road and it comes in and out randomly even with a passenger in the car. The car is at a nissan dealership shop to be inspected and determine cause.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 3 mph, a second vehicle traveling approximately 30 mph crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,300.
I t-boned another car that had run a red light. The drivers side front air bag did deploy. I was transported to the hospital. The hospital found multipule contusions, sprains and strains to my chest wall, lower back, neck, hands and wrists. My primary care doctor ran additional tests, which found no additional injuries except, both hands had a fracture of the 3rd metacarpal (the bone located in the middle of the hand) and a tear of the tfcc (triangular fibrocartilage complex) in both wrists. Which is located on the outside of the wrists. Since the injuries to both hands and wrists are identical and no other broken bones or soft tissue tears were found on my body, i strongly believe that the air bag deployed to forcefully causing these injuries to my hands and wrists. If the injuries to my hands and wrists had been caused by them hitting parts of the inside of the car, the injuries to my hands and wrists would have been different from each other.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while she was attempting to exit a driveway, she became distracted and hit an oak tree at approximately 30 mph. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained several bodily and head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
To many recalls.
I was at a complete stop, was rear ended by a ford explorer, which therefore made me rear end the person in front of me. The driver never put on their brakes. The back glass shattered, my trunk was in my backseat, gas tank exposed. None of the airbags deployed. Guess the frontal hit wasn't hard enough to make the front airbags deploy, which therefore hit my head on the steering wheel, that caused me to have a 3cm laceration above right eye, which required closing. The rear side airbags should have deployed, but didn't!! i am concerned about this because i have a child that could have been in the back seat, i had just taken her to daycare before i was on my way to work.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the front passenger's seat was occupied, the occupant classification system failed to register that the seat belt was in use. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed that there was a possible recall on the vehicle related to the failure. Twin city nissan (3247 alcoa hwy, alcoa, tn 37701, (865) 970-4132) was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag failed and that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,430.
Dash pad, which also covers the passenger air bag is now cracked, and is sticky.i know that nissan settled with florida residents for this problem, however, other cars are affected.in southeast texas, we have just as much, if not more heat that seems to be causing failure of the dash cover.we are now afraid to drive the car, as since it is cracked and sticky, we do not know if we will be properly protected with the air bag should we have a problem.this is a serious safety issue, not just cosmetic, and all cars should be included, not just florida.please review this issue, and get all of us covered.
The passenger side air bag is not deactivated when my laptop or other packges are resting in the seat.the light does not come on to deactivate the air bags.
My passenger airbag sensor doesn't always work when a passenger is sitting there. That is while the vehicle is in park, putting it in drive doesn't matter it still says that passenger airbag is off. The only temporary fix is for the passenger to bounce in the seat and it might turn the airbag on and get rid of the message light on the center of the dash. This is in a 2008 nissan altima coupe.
My 2008 altima sedan had about 50,000 miles on it when in december 2017 i experienced an air bag warning light that flashed on the instrument cluster along with a warning light on the dash that indicated the passenger air bag was off.these warnings appeared no matter if the passenger seat was empty or if an adult passenger occupied it.this happened anytime the car was running (stopped or moving at any speed).i went online and found out that my vin was not covered by any active recalls.further research showed that nissan vehicles had many problems with passenger air bag warnings related to sensors and occupant classification systems for a broad range of nissan and infiniti vehicles for several model years since 2007.there was one nhtsa recall (#08v-521) related to this issue that covered my model and year, but this applied to only a small group of nissan vehicles manufactured in 2007-2009 that exhibited a specific diagnostic trouble code.my vehicle was manufactured one month after the last month included in this recall, but the passenger seat air bag sensor was manufactured during the last month of production included in the recall.the problems with the passenger air bag warnings go beyond the original recall.this is a significant safety issue that i believe warrants expansion of the above recall or a new recall.i don't believe nissan is living up to its safety responsibilities.i have completed significant research into this issue (see attachment) that should convince nhtsa of the need for further investigation into this defect.i have invested a significant amount of time in researching this issue and creating the attached report.i would appreciate a response from nhtsa stating if they intend to pursue nissan to issue additional recalls, or not.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the air bag module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 112,900.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph he engaged the brakes and t-boned the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt shoulder restraint did not restraint him during the crash. His breast bone was fractured by the steering column and he was hospitalized for 24 hours. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, headlights, grill and there was a dent in the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,574 and the current mileage was 34,579. Updated 05/03/11*lj
The passenger airbag not on" light has been intermittently flashing. It now remains lit (passenger airbag off) when the seat is unoccupied and when a full grown adult or child sits in the passenger seat. I called nissan and gave them all my information and they informed me that my car was not included in the recall of campaign 08v521000, even though the conditions for repair fit the description. I want nissan to repair this malfunction so that no one his hurt in my car.
My 2008 nissan altima passenger air bag light goes on randomly while driving with my girlfriend in the seat.it does not happen at start up, or at any other regular event (i.e. - braking, etc.).i have taken this to the dealer twice, and they say that they have checked and there are no stored codes.they directed me to nissan corporate, who turned around and called the dealer and was told the same thing.i will check with the dealer again, but i doubt they drove with anyone in the seat, and this could happen after a few miles or not for many miles.i am extremely scared and frustrated.this light tells me the air bag is shut off, and i cannot get anyone's attention.i am supposed to wait until a crash and the bag does not deploy?the dealer told me to return when the light goes on which is not practical.i cannot drive circles around the dealer until the light goes off, hope it stays on, and then hope they can quickly break a technician free to check codes. This seems like a huge safety concern to me.i am an engineer by trade and understand the workings of many sensors, transducers, etc.this does not make any sense to me.if the person sitting in the seat statically before the vehicle moves does not cause the light to go on, it should not then go on *shutting air bag off) randomly.randomly could be in the case of an accident.i really no longer want this vehicle unless someone can show caring and understanding to this issue.please help!
I have 2008 nissan altima. I noticed that my passenger side status light remains off with no passenger in it. I noticed that there was a recall for the same issue as mentioned in the link below. Http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10619386/rcrit-08v521-7546.pdf please let me know what are my options to fix the issue without charge. I filed a complaint with nissan and their reply was as below:thank you for contacting nissan north america regarding your 2008 nissan altima.a review of our system indicates that the above-referenced vehicle is not currently involved in any recall or service campaigns.case # [xxx] has been created to document your inquiry.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The occupant sensor in the passenger seat doesn't correctly sense or classify a passenger (more than 120 lbs) when they are in the seat.this results in the air bag being incorrectly deactivated (similar to recent nhtsa campaign number 14v138000).the vehicle was previously given to the dealer to fix under nhtsa campaign number 08v521000.this still occurs and adjusting her position or the seat position doesn't eliminate the issue so passengers would not have air bag protection in the event of a frontal impact.
Dashboard is melting and turned sticky. No longer has a matte finish and now has a high gloss finish that produces a glare through the windshield. Reflection on windshield looks like a heads up display. The area is from the drivers side to the passenger side and including the passenger side airbag area.unknown if the airbag would deploy properly through the decomposing material used to manufacture the dashboard. Internet search of the issue shows many others have experienced this exact issue with the 2008 and early 2009 model coupe. Almost all have been reported in hot southern climates of florida, texas and california. No cleaning products were ever used on the dashboard and the decomposition appears to be a result of high temperatures inside the cabin produced when parked outside in direct sunlight.
Passenger air bag light on. Dealer reports air bag module passenger side no good. Was a recall in 2008 on same issue. Nissan says car not part of recall. Find it hard to believe. Called nissan,they never call back.
Dashboard is melting and cracking to the point where i can see the foam material that the dash is made out of make seeing out the windshield very difficult, especially when coming out of a tunnel during the day and not being able to see momentarily making driving very difficult. Bought a dash cover to hopefully slow down the process and so i could see out the windshield clearly. Also the passenger air bag light does lights up intermittently when no one is in the passenger seat. Bought the car, 2008 altima coupe, in north florida and has been driven in florida, georgia and hawaii, where i currently live, year round. I have had the car for almost 4 years and have less than 75000 miles.
Passenger air bag light on even thought someone in seat
Supplemental safety airbag seatbelt the light keeps blinking and does not go off this a safety issue i took it to dealer and they said it is not a safety issue. I have a seatbelt malfunctioning
The contact owns 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that when an adult over 150 lbs to 200 lbs occupied the passenger seat, the air bag off indicator light would illuminate indicating that the air bag was not active. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they made repairs to the passenger air bag sensor but to no avail. The manufacturer advised the contact that the correct repairs were made to the vehicle and the air bag was not functioning because the passengers were not seated in the seat correctly. There were no further repairs. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 27,000.
Safety passenger air bag light came on as i was a passenger in the vehicle.i am 5' 7" tall and around 140 lbs.therefore, the air bag should be functioning while i am in the passenger seat.we took the vehicle to nissan dealership and they said there was nothing wrong with the air bag system.however, the light continues to come on erratically even to this day in 2013.we had nissan test it again in december 2012 and they gave us the same excuse.the sensor is supposedly working.why does the air bag light continue to come on with passengers in the seat (the light on means that the air bag has been turned off due to low weight of person, etc.)?are we or are we not being protected by the air bag in the event of a crash?
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel after the crash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test. The technicians stated that the sensor may have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Driver's seat on '08 nissan altima moves side to side as you go around turns; very disconcerting.first response from dealership was "we can not replicate, and this is the first one we've heard of".next visit i was told "nissan is aware of the problem, and should have a fix in 30 days or so".that was 45 days ago.2nd problem, my passenger airbag light stays on a lot of the time my wife is seated in the seat.she's about 150 pounds, so there should not be a weight problem.had it in twice for this, and another "can not replicate".i'm concerned that in the event of a collision, she will have no air bag protection.
I have taken my altima to a nissan dealership on a few occasions and everytime i go they say my car is not on the recall list. Atm i have no airbags and i do a lot of driving which is very dangerous.
Passenger air bag: light stays on when person in the seat. Nissan voluntary recall:pb090/p8242-dealer will check each vehicle falling between 07-08 altima;fault in seat cushion, dealer instructed to replace each vehicle falling within that range.nissan refuses to replace or check problem.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v521000 (electrical system: software). The failure recurred within six months. The contact stated that he would use a cushion when sitting in the seat and the dealer advised that the seat cushion could be the cause of the failure. The contact did not believe the cushion to be the culprit because the air bag light did not illuminate for six months while using the cushion. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 33,800. Updtated 2/17/11 updated 02/23/11
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While making a right turn at 10 mph, the glare from the sun obstructed the contact's vision.as a result, the contact crashed into a cinder block. As the contact was exiting the vehicle, the air bags deployed and caused head and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/10/16*lj; updated 05/10/18
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into her vehicle. The impact was received on both passenger side doors and the air bags did not deploy. The driver and the three passengers were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The occupant classification system on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is not working properly.the indicator saying that the airbag is off is lit when there is a full size 150 lb person in the passenger seat.there is a recall out right now for 2008 nissan altima coupes but my vin number is not one of those being recalled.i have taken it to the dealership 4+ times and they keep telling me that everything is working according to specifications.i have talked to nissan and they said there was nothing they could do.this upsets me greatly because i don't have a passenger airbag for full size passengers.obviously there is something wrong, i told them that i would send a video of my driving with a full size passenger and having the airbag disabled.there is no way to over-ride this function.so i am stuck with either having a one person car or telling my passenger that if we get in a wreck that his airbag wont deploy.they continue to tell me my car is under the correct specifications but i have someone who is double what the sensor weight needs to be in order for the airbag to be enabled.i am stuck with a one person car, because i refuse to drive anyone knowing that if i do get in an accident they will die.i just want the problem fixed.both nissan and the service shops believe my story fully but they continue to say that until they can find the root of the problem that it cannot be fixed.so again, i am stuck.they ran all of their tests and they came back "ok".i told them that i would like for nissan to buy back my car but they of course refused.i cant drive a car with no passenger airbag and yet they keep telling me that there isn't anything i can do!i am extremely frustrated and upset because i have found the problem before an accident had occurred but yet i cannot fix it.please help me.i have run out of options.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag mat sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,500.
Airbags did not pass inspection, received rejection sticker.airbag sensors are defective.both airbag lights are showing on the dashboard when the driver and passenger are sitting in the vehicle.this should be a recall, please advise.thank you.
I bought a brand new 2008 nissan altima in july 2008.i have had ongoing problems with the passenger airbag light turning on and off while i have a passenger who weighs 125lbs. When the light turns on, this means the airbag will not deploy. I've taken my car to the dealer twice for this problem and they said they can't duplicate it nor fix it.i've called the nissan consumer hotline number more than a dozen times and just seem to get the run around.i'm told my file was "assigned" to someone, but this "someone" can't seem to return calls nor answer my calls.i'm astounded that this problem with my airbag is not elevated to a priority status as there will be a very large lawsuit against nissan if my passenger is injured or killed due to the malfunctioning airbag sensor. Please help. I feel totally helpless with this issue.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact stated that the front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle dropped down to the sidewalk on to the curb causing the air bags to deploy. The contact mentioned that the side curtain and the seat air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and shiny and pieces lift off with anything that is placed on the dash. The effect causes asignificant glare in the sunlight that affects driver line of sight. Deterioration has also caused multiple cracks in dash surface that may potentially affect air bag deployment.
Purchased car new in july 2008, and have since noticed that my passenger air bag light will indicate that the air bag is "off" when i have passengers in the front passenger seat. Light will also indicate that the air bag is "off" when there is nothing in the seat. Not a consistent problem, have seen the light indicate that the air bag is "on" when there is only a small bag or books on the seat. Took to dealer where purchased, they said my airbag is functioning properly.
The occupant sensor in the passenger seat doesn't correctly sense or classify a passenger (more than 120 lbs) when they are in the seat.this results in the air bag being incorrectly deactivated (similar to recent nhtsa campaign number 14v138000).the vehicle was previously given to the dealer to fix under nhtsa campaign number 08v521000.this still occurs and adjusting her position or the seat position doesn't eliminate the issue so passengers would not have air bag protection in the event of a frontal impact.
Passenger side airbag light comes on occasionally even with an adult sitting in the passenger seat.dealer had replaced the sensor but the problem still occurs. This occurs on numerous occasions probably 2 to 3 time a month when seat is occupied. This is a major safety concern that needs to be addressed for the safety of passengers in the vehicle. I do not feel at ease when someone says that the system is functioning properly even though the light comes on.
Drivers seat squirms moves and is not rigid. Dealership says they can not replicate the problem. Every time i turn the seat makes noise and sounds squirms like its not properly secure. The passenger airbag light also comes on when a fully grown adult is sitting in it. This happens randomly on an average of 4-5 times monthly. When the airbag light comes on the passenger airbag is deactivated not protecting the individual. There is also an issue with the brakes when pressed sometimes the brakes in the front do not grab properly and they grind badly causing the car not to stop as well . The dealership says can not replicate but stated they are aware of these problems and that nissan may issue a recall. For the time being the car is unsafe and nothing is being done about it.
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be.passenger seat replaced by nissan service department with 2009 model seat.this is the third seat replacement.
The passenger airbag indicator shows the airbag to be off with an adult passenger in the seat. Repeated visits to the dealership have resulted in nissan service stating the system is working properly, but repeated cases continue.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag has been failing ever since the vehicle was purchased.she noticed that when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat, the air bag will display off when it should display on.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they reset the air bag module; however, the failure continued.the contact is concerned that the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the contact would receive a call back by may 26, 2009.she was also informed that no compensation would be provided because the vin was not included in the recall regarding the air bag failure.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 35,106.
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be.passenger seat replaced by nissan service department for the second time.
When adult passenger is sitting in the passenger side front seat intermittently the air bag off light goes on, even though the passenger is sitting upright in the seat with legs extended in front of them as they should be.passenger seat replaced by nissan service department.
Passenger airbag light comes on when the vehicle is in motion and an adult passenger (150 + pounds) is in the front passenger seat.this occurs intermittently and sometimes corrects itself and sometimes not.when the light is on the passenger is not protected and therefore subject to serious injury in the event of an accident.i have taken it to the dealer at least three times and each time i am told that the airbag system is working properly.i even took it back with my wife sitting in the front seat and the airbag light was on so they could see for themselves the problem.it did not make any difference to them.this problem occurred immediately after i purchased this vehicle new in december 2007 and continues today.because the problem occurs intermittently you never know if your front passenger will have airbag protection when riding in the vehicle.
The passenger airbag system will not activate when a person occupies the passenger seat. The occupant weighs more the 100lbs and sits in a normal fashion on the seat. Dealer inspected but did not find anything out of the ordinary. This is a serious safety risk for a passenger in this car.
Approximately the last 13 months i have noticed 2-3 times a week, the passenger airbag off light was on. On several occasions while this light was on, i drove by the nissan dealer (eastside nissan of bellevue, wa) and showed the light was on even with my wife sitting square in the passenger seat.the technician drove with my wife with the light still on.however, he pulled in some sensor and stated that the system should work fine even if the light was on.they stated that they tested the sensor last year and it worked fine so they are not going to do anything about it.i have called nissan usa many times and all i would get is someone telling me that they have to replicate the issue.based on nissan's position, i am holding nissan corporation, eastside nissan, and nhtsa liable for any injuries which result from injury from an accident and also pain and suffering and any additional distress, especially if the airbag or other safety system fails. The nissan airbag system can lead to a fatality even with an adult 150+ lbs. Just prior to an accident.no part have been changed out and my warranty is about to expire with no action on nissan's part except for excuses of why they cannot fix the problem.
2008 nissan altima coupe 3.5se.passenger seat is occupied by 165# male and the airbag display on the dash shows that the airbag is off.one occasion the passenger repositions himself and the light went off.usually repositioning does not resolve the issue and airbag light remains off.the issue has occurred about 6 times in 12 months.
Passenger air bag on passenger side shows disabled with my kids that are over 110 lbs in the seat. I had the dealer review the problem and was told that there was not an issue. Was told to look in the manual and that the person had to sit in the seat correctly or they are to light. The seating was not the problem, the car is. The dealer also stated that the air bag bladder in the seat is very easy to miss if not sitting fully in the back of the seat, wrong the person is sitting fine. If i stop the car put in park and back in drive the airbag re-activates. This has happened with multiple people multiple times mostly during the first drive of the day.
The air bag on the passenger is not working.the seat cushion of the seat is the problems ( i was told).the cushion cost $900.00. The airbag has a defect in it.i looked on the world wide web and noticed several complaints of the same problem. There is a recall on some of the altima.this is a big problems.
Purchased a 2008 nissan altma sept 17,2007. The passenger air bag light does not always go off while a passenger is seated and riding in the auto. When the light is on the air bag will not inflate. When my wife is riding in the passenger side and the air bag light is on, her life is in danger.
The passenger side airbag turns itself off sporadically when i (160 lbs) or my husband (190 lbs) sit in the passenger seat.i took it back to the dealer twice.the second time the dealer told me that nissan stated that my airbag sensor was operating as per specification.there is no manual override switch to force the airbag to inflate during a crash.the owner's manual states that the airbag may turn itself off when small adults are sitting in the front passenger seat, but offers no solution for this situation.does this mean that nissan is willfully depriving small adults (and, in our case, not so small adults) of their airbag protection?this is a fatal design flaw.there must be a recall to install a manual override switch for the passenger side front airbag.the car's computer must not be allowed to decide who gets an airbag and who doesn't.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to town north nissan (9160a research blvd, austin, tx 78758, (512) 451-7411) where the contact was informed that the occupant sensor in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 171,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was blinking. The vehicle was taken to nissan of yuba city (1340 bridge st, yuba city, ca 95993,(530) 923-4548) where it was diagnosed that the passengeroccupant classification sensor malfunctioned and the passenger seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 36535317 and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 133,194.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags). The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer for maintenance and was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. The contact then stated that the passenger air bag off warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to town north nissan (9160a research blvd, austin, tx 78758, (512) 451-7411) where the contact was informed that the occupant sensor in the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 171,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was blinking. The vehicle was taken to nissan of yuba city (1340 bridge st, yuba city, ca 95993,(530) 923-4548) where it was diagnosed that the passengeroccupant classification sensor malfunctioned and the passenger seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 36535317 and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 133,194.
Supplemental airbag light continue to stay lite though the system is said to be working fine.i took my car in for a service recall on the airbag system.the service writer asked the tech if the light turned off. I couldn't hear the far end of the conversation.i was told the system was fine.drove off the lot and the light is still on.when i went back the service rep said my airbag was fine and if i wanted the issue resolved i'd have to pay for a service inspection; though just 15 minutes ago it was in for recall repairs.the service recall even stated that if the light was on the system may be impacted by the recall.of course my warranty was up just 300 miles ago and i am really bothered by the fact they wont at least check it out since they issued a recall.i contact nissan usa, but they have not responded to my request and the local dealer was unwilling to assist.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While making a left turn onto a one-way street driving at speeds less than 15 mph, there was a truck coming from a side street on his right and struck his vehicle on the driver's side door. His head struck the drivers door. The contact was pinned into the vehicle and had to be extracted by the fire department. He was then taken to the hospital and sustained severe injuries to the head, neck, contorted spine, back, shoulders, head contusions and a fractured jaw. Neither the frontal or side curtain airbags deployed at the time of the crash. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would send a technician to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle sustained over $12,000 worth of damages. The failure and current mileages were under 21,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Intelligent key system light is on and car will not start.brake will not fully press and engine does not respond when button is pushed.all dash lights/indicators come on, as well as lights and radio.it has come to my attention that this is a common occurrence in nissan altimas regardless of the year model.
The power start key isnt turning on the car, it allows you to enter the car but the start takes various attempts. The problem seems to be the lock steering feature malfunctions.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the intelligent key would not unlock the doors for a considerable amount of time. After the doors were unlocked,the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the no key warning light illuminated. The contact then changed the batteries in the key fob but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
I was driving down a dirt road and my car died i tried to start it back up but it wouldn't do anything i can't turn on any lights unlock or lock the car nothing. Shows a light on the dash that looks like the key fob and looked it up and it says that something under the steering column can cause the issues and has a recall
While driving down the highway at about 60 mph the vehicle shut off and has not restarted in almost 2 weeks.there was no indication or warning of any engine trouble prior to it shutting off.luckily,i was getting off an exit and nobody was injured. Had i not been exciting the highway, there would have most certainly been a multi vehicle accident with severe injuries and possibly even death because of the high speeds.once the car was completely stopped and off towards the shoulder i tried to restart but got a fast clicking noise,but wouldn't start. Let the car sit for a little tried to jump start it,but now the key indicator was being displayed which means the car wasn't recognizing the key even in the slot.this leads me to believe the security system/ immobilizer could've been what caused it to shut off. The car has not been looked at yet. Still waiting for nissan dealer to diagnose it.
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on.car will not start at all
Would like to bring to your attention a defect that i believe needs to be corrected in at least some, if not all, of nissan, latest altima vehicles. The problem occurs when the car is left running and the vehicle doors are closed with the remote "keyless". This problem could create a serious safety & health issue if a driver forgets to shut off the engine before using the remote key to close the vehicle doors.
I have 2008 nissan altima 2.5 s which has push button start. I.e. Person has to push button and press brake at same time to start the engine. There is a switch / sensor near brake pedal which sends signal that brake has been pressed (and also turns on rear brake lights). One day, all of sudden, when i tried to start car it didn't start. It keep saying press brake (accessories / radio etc all turn on). So the cycle of accessories - on- off kept on happening. I thought battery is weak and even tried jump start. So, after trying pushing brake + button for 30minutes , car finally started. This happened 2-3 times and i got very frustrated....finally i started reading online about this problem. Many people have posted same complain / issue. They suggested to check whether rear brake lights turn on when i press brake or not.. If not then the switch is bad .. I saw many people were able to fix problem by replacing switch ($50 expense). I did the same and car has been working fine since then (2-3 months).dealer tries to charge $150 only for switch and then $500 for other stuff to eliminate root cause of issue.. As many people are effected by this issue, i firmly believe that nissan should recall and fix this issue at their cost. Dealers are making tons of money off 2007-2008 altima owners.
Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. My key yellow logo on dash is on so i'm positive it steering lockseen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!!
I was driving on hwy 610 in houston, texas when the vehicle engine shut off and caught fire.i had gone to the dealership several times initially for a start up key issue, then tires, hub cap, and then the engine shut off on the hwyjanuary 25th 2014,the warranty companynoted that there were underlying issues with the vehicle when it was first sold, made a proposal to the dealership, and dealership eventually placed an engine i was told later by a younger gentleman named [xxx] that is was a sued engine.i had taken it home, and next day had issues again.took it in to get spark plugs changed, but the end result was fire on the hwy way may 12, 2014. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The passenger side vehicle airbag light went to the off position and the air bag light on the dashboard began to flash.the dealer stated the seat cushion on the passenger seat needed to be replaced.when i contacted nissan they stated there was never a recall in my specific vin; though there was a recall for the exact same problem for mymodel and year vehicle in 2008.they stated they would pay 40% of the cost to replace seat cushion; which would run upwards of $800.00. I asked if it as just a coincidence that the airbag is now inoperable and they stated yes it was. The nhtsa recall campaign was 08v521000.the recall specifies that the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification.thank you for your time...
I recently had a service call with my nissan dealer to fix a intermittent starting issue (push button start) on my 2008 nissan altima.it turns out that the brake light switch was defective and needed to be replaced.i believe that this is a safety issue that should be looked at since nissan does not believe it warrants a recall.if it were not for the intermittent starting problem i would not have known that my brake lights were not working. Given that this is intermittent the vehicle does have the possibility to start yet later not have brake lights functioning. With the replacement of the switch the issue has gone away.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 35 mph, black smoke emitted from the ventilation unit and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that after exiting the vehicle, it caught fire and the front passenger side door failed to open. As a result, the front seat passenger was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained smoke inhalation related injuries that required medical attention.the fire department had to remove the front seat passenger from the vehicle and was able to extinguish the fire. It was later determined that the fire was caused by a faulty ignition switch. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. The vin was not available.
The switch that allows the car to start and lights the brake lights is sticking, this is a common problem that nissan is aware of. The car not starting is annoying, if the switch sticks after the car is started then the brake lights will fail to illuminate, that is dangerous. The car fails to start with regularity, if the switch is manipulated it starts, i do not know if the break lights are failing but i assume this is occurring. These cars should be recalled for replacement of these switches.
Brake lamp switch malfunctioned at 10000 (april 2009) and 43000 (january 2012) miles, and replaced. When this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which is a hazard that could result in a crash. Because brake must be applied for engine ignition, the vehicle will also not start.
I recently purchased a 2008 nissan altima coupe.to turn the car on/off it utilizes a push button rather than an actual key. The other morning i drove to work and parked in the public garage @ 8:00 am.i must have forgotten to push the off button because when i returned to the vehicle that evening 4:30 pm it was running and had burned 1/4 of a tank of gas.besides feeling real stupid, i thought about how dangerous this could have been.because the engine was running the doors did not lock, thereforethe car was running and unlocked all day.the vehicle could have been ransacked, stolen or worse, if this had taken place in someone's home garage, or driveway or on a street, a child could have gotten into the vehicle, engaged it in drive and caused damage or injury to someone or personal property. Vehicles with this "smart key" technology should have a built in safety/anti-theft system that would automatically shut the engine off after 15 minutes of idle.it should not have run 8-1/2 hours.please advise.
Intelligent key indicator on dash indicates low battery in key fob. At startup battery replaced twice and other fob used. Still lights on dash. Car starts for now but afraid it will not. Have seen this compliant on other 2008 nissan altimas
To whom it may concern, i wrote this letter to consumer affairs and to the ceo of nissan:dear[xxx],my name is [xxx]and i am a current owner of a 2008 nissan altima.for the past three weeks, i have been dealing with nissan's west coast regional office in regards to issues i have been experiencing with my car.i have been treated very poorly and i am astonished and disgraced by both one of your nissan dealerships here in los angeles and by your corporate representatives.as a leader myself for one of the most valuable company's in the world, i have found myself at a loss for words.[xxx], a man who has been empowered to make decisions for nissan, stated by brett locher, his supervisor, has decided that nissan should not fix the issue that i have been experiencing since the first day i leased the car.i was lied to by the sales representative that my vehicle had temporary battery issues.later on in the year, i experienced similar issues. I was advised by your dealership in glendale, ca to pay for a new battery exchange. After purchasing the vehicle, i experienced the same issues until recently when my car became inactive to the the start/stop ignition switch not responding with the brake harness. Although i advised your representatives that i have been experiencing this problem way before my vehicle was out of warranty, they continued to explain to me that they would not be able to fix the car without charge because now its out of warranty. The car has around 29,000 miles and has never needed service.i am disappointed from an ethical standpoint and i would like to have my car fixed.it's time for nissan to stop serving crackers and cheese and begin to serve caviar for customer retention.[xxx]class action lawsuit is needed! many people are experiencing these problems all over the net.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2008 nissan altima.it has a push button star/stop switch and no keys are needed.i accidentally left the car in drive and pushed the off button and left the car.the car turned off and rolled out of the parking lot and into oncoming traffic.i was not in the vehicle at the time.this is very dangerous.
Regarding 2008 nissan altima: the air conditioning evaporator drain hose is poorly engineered leading to water draining back into the vehicle as opposed to outside of the vehicle.the water will pool in the back seat passenger side and continue to collect water until it moves forward toward the front seat passenger side. Without correcting this defect the water will lead to mold/fungus growth, rotted carpet, rusted floor wells, and potentially electrical damage as there is a main electrical wire that runs along the passenger side floor that parallels the evaporator drain hose.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to startthe intelligent key fob and the steering lock mechanism warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 06/01/17*ljthe vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/19/2017
Had the oil changed at dealership.upon driving back home the car would not start.i received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car.i attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle.still would not start.nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed.on the following date the vehicle was towed to the local dealership.on monday the 7th the car was diagnosed with the electric steering lock assembly failure.same day i contacted nissan consumer affairs to find out there were no recalls nor would they offer any assistance or recall this part as they have on other similar models.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the body control module caused all of the electrical components in the vehicle to malfunction. In addition, the tpms warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer where the tpms was replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 07v599000 (electrical system) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
My car starting having problems starting...it was intermittent...but would start with a jump (most of the time), so i thought it was the battery and had it replaced.but the problem persisted.i took it to the dealer on 9/17 and the computer diagnosis was the electric steering column lock.upon further research, i found that all 2009 models had the warranty for this part extended to 6 years/unlimited mileage, whichever comes first...but only the 2009 models.i also noticed during my research that many instances of this same part occurring on 2008 models as well.when i contacted nissan consumer affairs, they said that they could not help me as my car was not included in the extended warranty.i want to know why only the 2009 models are included?the nissan technician who worked on my vehicle said that the part is the same from 2007-2009...and in his opinion, all should be included.i would like to have this researched further to have additional model years included in the warranty extension.
My 2008 nissan altima was failing to start.push button ignition would allow the power to turn on, the lights on the dashboard, radio, fans/cooling/heating, etc. However, the engine could not turn on. I would regularly find that this would be an intermittent behavior.sometimes the vehicle would start on the first try - other times it would take 20, 30, 40 attempts (and lots of frustration) to start finally.i attempted to have the dealer review this and they told me that they couldn't duplicate the experience.finally, after another bout with the car failing to start, i took it into the dealer and they recommended that i should replace the brake-stop-lamp-switch, for a total cost of about $450. While this was the dealer's recommendation, they would not guarantee that this was, in fact, the source of the problem. Great, i thought:let's make an expensive repair that we're unsure is really the problem!the dealer told me that they're replacing these switches very often: this is a recurring problem with the '08 altima (and, they hinted, other nissan models) and they keep the part stocked all the time. I don't understand why an integral part of the ignition system dies at 55k miles.i did call nissan consumer affairs and was told that since there was no official recall notice issued by the nhtsa, that they were not obligated to recall the unit and would not reimburse me for the cost of the repair.since my car was out of warranty, they didn't feel inclined to do anything about it. Very frustrated about their unwillingness to recognize an issue when their dealers see this as a major problem.not happy with both the decision by nissan consumer affairs to sweep this under the rug and pretend that this is a minor problem.
Power door locks malfunctioning on 3 of the 4 doors. Depending on day, sometimes one or more locks will not lock when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door.at other times, one or more locks will not open when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. I am fearful that after a crash i will try to unlock doors to no avail. I have also found my doors unlocked when returning to my vehicle, even after hitting the lock button when exiting the vehicle. I am fearful that a car thief or murderer may have access to my vehicle because of this issue. Additionally, i have tried to access my vehicle quickly in dangerous neighborhoods, but i've had to try multiple times to unlock the doors.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated the keyless ignition push button start and remote keyless fob failed to operate approximately four times. In addition, both key and battery warning symbols illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The contact replaced two key fob batteries and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where they were unable to detect a failurecode. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notifiedwhich resulted in no resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The automatic door system in this car is non-functional, all 4 door do not lock or open. It has to be done manually.
There were no events leading up to the failure.the car had been parked all night and at 330 a.m. It caught on fire.it had never been any problems with the vehicle.the fire department was called and they put out the fire.they said that the electrical fuse box caught on fire.
The cvt transmission step solenoid and the accelerator paddle not working write it wont go anywhere sometimes only like 20 miles an hour have to pull over and turn it off and wait 5 to 10 min then it's ok for a little bit if i hit a bump it also shuts off can u help please itsbeen doing this since bought from an individual
Not so much one specific incident but a few over a couple of months.first and most importantly the seat moves side to side and seems to be off track.the internet mentions many instances of seat problems and i don't understand how a car seat can be a problem, i've owned many cars and know many folks who owned many cars and never ever heard of a seat being a problem ever.but i'm going to be charged $89.95 to "diagnose" a seat problem that apparently if isn't affected by the tech bulletin could pay upwards of $1500 for a car seat.2nd issue is my rear door locks stopped working.first it was the driver side back door and the lock stopped responding to the key fob and internal lock button.week and a half later the passenger back door locks stopped working.looking up this on the internet it's a common problem for nissan's.the dealer conveniently is going to charge me two (2) diagnostic charges of $89.95 to determine what the problem is with the door locks (again not 1 charge for both but two separate charges).the internet says actuators which i'll update later after this week if that's the issue.i'd think the nhtsa should investigate these two claims for a potential recall to save consumers from be fleeced for what appear to be consistent issues that aren't wear and tear issues and appear to be defects.
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.jccupdated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/10/2014updated 9/8/14 updated 09/12/2014updated 1/7/2014
The passenger airbag not on" light has been intermittently flashing. It now remains lit (passenger airbag off) when the seat is unoccupied and when a full grown adult or child sits in the passenger seat. I called nissan and gave them all my information and they informed me that my car was not included in the recall of campaign 08v521000, even though the conditions for repair fit the description. I want nissan to repair this malfunction so that no one his hurt in my car.
This vehicle is a 2008, nissan altima with 45,500 miles driven at the time of failure.we purchased the car new in early 2008.the problem started when, on several occasions, my wife could not get the car to start. Then on nov. 4, 2011, i witnessed the failure myself.after contacting the texas aaa motor club and having them come and verify that the car's battery was fully charged and could run the starter, the car started without any corrective action being taken.the car was then driven to the local nissan dealership and the service report complaint was entered as: "customer states vehicle will not start at times".on the invoice it states "cause:brake lamp switch failed-not sending signal to bcm for start".'the replacement part was listed as a "25320-ax00c switch asm"'.the cost of the switch was $39.17 with $52.50 labor.prior to repair, i was given the choice of the $91.67 switch installation, or the installation of a different switch assembly and a replacement cable harness for approximately $250.00.i chose the replacement switch option because the first switch lasted 45,500 miles, and if the second switch lasted that many miles, it would not need to be replaced until around the 90 or 95 thousand mile mark.
Problems with the front passenger side suspensionthe engine of the vehicle slows/stalls when driven in high heat weather driving on the interstate the vehicle began to slow/stall.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 35 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
My dash board is melting from the heat and cracking all around. My passenger air bag light keep coming on along with tire sensor. Had sensor replace several time and have same issue.
Driver door power window control panel not working to operate front passenger window at all.
While driving down road a strong odor of gasoline would fill the inside of car also had smell of antifreeze inside car took it to paul barnett nissan in brookhaven they could not duplicate the problem car was sluggish while driving and the radio went out twice . The interior lights would become very bright and dimwhile driving.
My tpms light has been on for quite some time now, and the dealer tells me that the system is reading zero psi in all tires.they said it was a part of the system that nissan knows about and doesn't want to address it. So if i want it fixed its gonna cost me over $200. My wife who has a 2009 murano has the same problem with the tpms light being on and reading zero psi in all tires.
My 2008 altima with push button start has failed to start twice. Once at 25,000 miles and again at 50,000 miles. Both times the dealer replaced the brake switch which solved the problem. The second time the dealer took the switch apart and the contacts were pitted.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago.i had to get my car inspected last monthto drive in the state of virginia and to access the naval base for work.i failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a refund as the issue was a safety recall in 2008.
There was a public announcement of a recall in march, 2014 related to the reliability of gauges on the passenger side of the front seat, that tell the person, as well as the mechanical system, that the passenger front seat airbag is "now engaged" and ready to activate in the event of an accident/emergency..following the announcement i took my 2008 altima to the dealer to ensure i was part of the recall. The dealer is at 3275 sw 8th street, ,miami,, florida. And is called autonation nissan.the service agent total me, after cursory research in his data base, that while many, many nissans were recalled in my model year and in my car group, mine was not included. The selection process for inclusion went by supplier, and not just by type of car and model year. To ascertain if my car had a faulty air bag on the passenger side of the front seat, i would therefore have to pay a $150 upfront diagnostic fee, and, if damage was noted, i would need to pay for repairs myself, as my car did not have the affected parts which were provided by only select suppliers.there is a problem. I have noted for some time that when a passenger is seated in the front, right side, seat, a beacon light in a small square box on the dash board flashes on and clearly states: "pass. Off - air bag (x)psg.. 2" the reference from the light leaves one with the impression the air bag, for the passenger is not activated. During a drive, no set time period noted, the light will go off for a while, and later, come back on again. I am convinced that at some certain points the system is trying to tell me it is not activated..of all the cars involved in the nissan recall, how could it possibly be that mine is excluded??? please, please try to get this corrected.
My 2008 nissan altima needs to be recalled due to dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and gives off a glare during the daytime while driving. This issue is extremely hazardous and blinds my vision when i drive during the day. Please nissan fix this issue. Take responsibility for the materials used when manufacturing a vehicle. Care about your customers concerns and fix my dashboard.
I can drive the car for several hours then after several hours the car shuts down slows down and then cuts completely off tries to restart the car it completely dies have to get a jump start. Couldn't get a reading on the car no codes would show up it's been doing this for several months now. It's very dangerous to drive not knowing when it will just shut off on me and my daughter.
Drove car to work. After 3 hours of work went to start car, was able to open door but could not start car. Changed batteries in smart key, still would not start. Had car towed to nissan dealership.they informed us that it was the steering lock mechanism, a $1400 dollar repair.i called 1-800-nissan1 and argued with them for day's. They finally agreed to pay for the parts buti'm stuck with $311 in labor costs, and we lost our car for nine day's..nissan refused to pay for a rental car. This needs to be a recall and people need to be reimbursed. Nissan will not guarantee me that this will not happen again as it is the same parts. Something needs to be done!!!!
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While parked, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
5 yrs ago the sound of my engine changed and upon inspection the welding on the exhaust manifold was cracked. I was informed by pembroke pines nissan that since car is at 38,500 miles and out of warranty despite it being a manufacture failure it would set me back $975. I didn't have the repair done. For the past 3 yrs, my passenger airbag light will turn off and on even irregardless if someone is in the seat or not. Furthermore, the radio will go blank or have illegible characters on it.i too have the melting dash issue as well as a couple of times i slipped and my finger nail has gouged out pieces of dash board. It's amazing that lexus has issued a recall on their melting dash board on the is250 & is350 issues but nissan could care less about its brand or reputation; i guess that's what happens when the company isn't whole japanese owned.
Orange key light indicator comes on and car will not start up.
I had only one issue with my 08 altima. The car would occasionally not recognize either of the key-fobs for what seemed like no reason. It did not seem to matter what time of day, temp., or weather. I even replaced the batteries of the key-fobs and the cars battery as well. (which was suggested as the first try to remedy this problem).on may 3, 2013 with about 66,000 miles or so (still a baby as far as car mileage goes) i had no issues starting the car or with it recognizing the key-fob. The 'issue" happened as i was making a lane change. The steering wheel locked making it impossible to control the car causing us (2 children and myself) to crash.my car was totaled... And after this experience i will not be purchasing or riding in another nissan again. I'm certain had i been on a major hwy when this occurred we would have died and others injured/dead as well.
Was informed by our nissan dealership that this vehicle has inoperable airbags due to a failure of the front crash zone sensor.of course, this is just an assumption on their part. This vehicle has never been in an accident or experience any impact of any nature to cause this sensor to malfunction.nissan dealership ran a diagnostics test, but still no clear indication as to there being inoperable airbags.was given two options, starting with one option of replacing the sensor in its entirety at an estimated cost of $525, and if that didn't work, running another diag. Test at an additional estimated cost of $592.in an attempt for some assistance, a consumer complaint was filed with nissan north america only to be denied assistance on the cost of this repair.their decision was based solely on the age of the vehicle and it not being under a warranty.paying a $1,000 for a "guess" is extremely steep and unreasonable and a cost to which i cannot afford.due to their faulty transmissions, at 45,000 miles, the transmission on this vehicle had to be completely replaced, to which nissan picked up the tab for due to faulty transmissions of their cvt transmissions.being purchased as a brand new vehicle only to have a transmission being completely replaced at 45,000 miles sheds new light on the poor quality of nissan vehicles.at this time, nissan is refusing to assist.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact ran an independent diagnostic test, which determined that there was a defect in the steering column, which needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and caused the air bags to become exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,760.
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this morning and although the dash lights up, the car will not start. I tried to jump start it and still wouldn't start. The brake lights come on and the dash lights up, but the car will not turn over at all. There isn't a fast clicking sound like it could be the starter. The key doesn't work to unlock the doors or the trunk either. Apparently this is as a result of a faulty steering lock unit.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of va and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a full refund from nissan as the issue was a safety recall issued in 2008.i appreciate your assistance in helping me accomplish it.
The lock/unlock electrical system has gone out. The only way that the doors can be locked or unlocked is by manually doing it with the key outside the car or your hands inside the car.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph on wet road conditions. When braking the anti-lock brake system failed to engage. The vehicle slid across the roadway and crashed into another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. The police was not called to the scene. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for body damage repairs. In addition, the day before the failure the "vehicle dynamic control off" (vdc) and "slip" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure mileage was 18,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Car will not start even though there is power.this is the fifth time this has happened.dealer has replaced battery.problem occurred 1 month later.brake switch appears to be the problem.have been able to start after "playing" with the brake switch.dealer replaced switch but the car wont start again 5 weeks later.
I have experienced several incidences where when pressing the brake & trying to start the car (by the push start ignition) the car will not turn over.all electrical components in the vehicle will turn on (radio, power windows, air, etc) but the car will not start.i've had the battery tested numerous times and it always passes as a good battery.after doing some research online, i found several forums where others have complained about the same problem with their 2008 nissan altimas.from the sounds of it, it might be a problem with a brake cable.with as many other complaints that i've seen on this, how come there hasn't been a recall issued?
I recently having issue with my brake light coming on and off at random times.which after researching online it appears to be a common issue for many others, with brake leaks. I have noticed a slight difference in the brake effectiveness, which causes concern for me.i have an 2008 nissan altima 2.5 se with roughly 56,000 miles.i bought this car used with only 22k miles roughly in 2009 and have other issues with electrical work in the radio.the radio has already been replaced by the dealership when it was still under warranty and now it is happening again where my volume dial doesn't turn the volume up or down it locks between three volume numbers and at times the screen fades in and out.
When an adult is setting in the passenger seat the air bag indicator light will periodically go on. This has been an ongoing issue for years. St. Charles nissan tech found occupant sensor failure to be causing the issue.there is a recall involving this issue, nhtsa campaign id number 08v521000.my car's vin is not part of the open recall, however, since it is the same problem in the same year vehicle,i wondered if the recall should be expanded. I have not been informed at what vin they stopped in the recall.
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5se at my door took groceries inside and went back to park my car,and it would not start i could go thru the different modes of the push button start but the car would not start. I get it towed to nissan and the tell me my electronic steering column lock has gone bad they also tell methey have a recall on the same part on the 2009 models. Price tag to fix the e.s.c.l $800 this is so unfair i believe the 08 models altima should be added to the already ineffect recall for the same exact part.
I have 2008 nissan altima. I noticed that my passenger side status light remains off with no passenger in it. I noticed that there was a recall for the same issue as mentioned in the link below. Http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm10619386/rcrit-08v521-7546.pdf please let me know what are my options to fix the issue without charge. I filed a complaint with nissan and their reply was as below:thank you for contacting nissan north america regarding your 2008 nissan altima.a review of our system indicates that the above-referenced vehicle is not currently involved in any recall or service campaigns.case # [xxx] has been created to document your inquiry.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 the vehicle failed to start. The contact was unable to start vehicle with the keyless feature or by using the key in the ignition. The contact had to wait a certain period of time before being able to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer for a diagnostic testing where the brake switch was replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10. The current mileage was 27,750.
I just purchased my nissan not even 3 months ago and i've had to have it in the 4-5 shops because nobody could figure out why it was giving the code p0335. Finally found out it's the timing chain. I cant drive my own car because of it and i feel like i got robbed of my money. The dam car is stuck in limp mode. We was driving one day and all of sudden the car jerked really hard an lost power didnt have a clue what was going on.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the ocs warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 08v521000 (air bags, electrical system), but the vin was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat cushion ocs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
On several occasions i have tried to start the car but the brake resists being pressed in. I press the push to start button but the car does not start, only the dashboard lights and radio come on (as though i am not pushing the break in). I took my car to the dealership and they said i needed to replace my brake switch and harness for the low, low price of $500. The problem is intermittent so they cannot guarantee that it will fix the problem. This needs to be addressed by nissan immediately, as i see all over the web that everyone with a 2007 or 2008 altima is having this problem. What are recalls for except for precisely this type of issue??
2008 altima has push start button that won't work at random times.dealer has not been able to resolve the issue. They have asked me to stomp on the brake pedal real hard when this happens to engage the brake sensor so the car would start.still unresolved and i'm unhappy.
Vehicle was driving along with other normal traffic when it suddenly lost power and stalled on an incline. Driver carefully steered vehicle to a safe place downhill and called a towing company to tow vehicle to driver's residence. Upon visual inspection of engine compartment, a rubber seal on the ecm wiring harness was found buckled up. On trying to remove and re-insert the harness, it was found that ecm terminals had corroded and some pin contact had actually fallen off. Upon doing some research, this was found to be an issue covered under federal emissions warranty. Driver/owner called the local nissan dealership who immediately, presumably at their own expense, towed the car to their facility, checked and found the ecm to be faulty but blamed the faulty wiring harness for the failure. And further, the dealer claimed since the harness carries a 3 year warranty and was the "cause" of the ecm failure, this was no longer covered under federal emissions warranty resulting in a bill of $2,000+ for replacing the faulty - corroded - wiring harness and the faulty ecm. Attempts to have the dealer do more research or contact nissan usa for advise fell on deaf ears. If the car had stalled on high speed and caused fatalities on the highway, would these repairs then have been "part" of federal emissions warranty coverage for publicity purposes? it is out of sheer luck that 1. The car stalled while going downhill and, 2. The car was traveling at 40 miles per hour. I desperately need advise on this while i await for delivery of a special order for the ecm and harness. In the meantime, my rental car expenses are piling up and are not covered by any warranty.
My car was in my driveway when i tried to start it. A yellow light with a key appeared in the upper left corner of the dash. The car wouldn't start. We researched the warning light and tried everything suggested such as disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the negative battery, etc. With no luck. I have to drive to a conference 4 hours away tomorrow and now have no car.
My wife's car shutdown on her last month and i had it towed to a local repair shop and they indicated the fuel pump was bad so i ordered a new one and things went fine for about a week and now the fuel hand just fluctuats up and down and just suddenly drops to (e) when it has gas or full tank of gas in it. Also the mileage display is showing inaccurate readings and blinking on the dash on and off and my wife is scared now to drive her 2008 nissan altima on long drives with this problem going on!! it happened while in motion on a busy hwy 278 in batesville,ms
Car cranks but won't start.
As i got off the interstate (driving 60 mph) then reduced my speed to 20 when i tried to accelerate it wouldn't go!! it would not accelerate and my rpm would climb up to 4 or 5! i had to drive all the way back home on interstate driving 20 mpg!!! it's happened only when i travel long distances!! i am highly dissatisfied with the altima! everyone i encountered about the 2006-2008 altima regrets getting one.
I have been experiencing recurring issues involving the gas pedal failing to work in my 2008 nissan altima.whether on the highway, at a stop sign, or merging onto a highway the gas pedal will unexpectedly fail to accelerate the vehicle.i will press the pedal with absolute no acceleration from the vehicle. I have taken it to mechanic several times and each time the same codes appear. The codes are p0223, p0123, p2135. Respectively, each code means electronic throttle control actuator fault, electronic throttle control actuator fault and failed throttle position sensor. The recommendation from the codes is to replace throttle body.i have replaced the altima's throttle body twice and the after each time this issue continues to occur. I have also replaced the gas pedal and the issue still occurs as well. I have also performed the throttle body re-learn procedures as directed by nissan and the issue persists as well.both my wife and i drive this vehicle and we have almost gotten into serious accidents involving this faulty issue with our altima.it is very dangerous trying to merge onto a major road or highway when abruptly the gas pedal fails to accelerate the vehicle. This is very dangerous and nissan must correct this issue.upon, looking at the internet it seems numerous consumers of nissan altima's are experiencing this acceleration issue with the gas pedal.i have an appointment this friday with nissan but i am not very hopefully they can fix this affordably without charging an arm and a leg.this seems like an electrical or computer glitch with nissan altima(s).
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and then restarted soon after.the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the electronic control module needed to be reprogrammed.the mechanic also stated that there was a recall related to this specific failure.she called the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall.the repairs were performed on the vehicle, but the failure recurred soon after.she returned to the dealer and was informed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced.the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for this failed component and they were not liable for the repairs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin, nhtsa campaign id number, and failure mileage were unknown.
Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. [xxx]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 the vehicle would not start until after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Ma 10/2
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power and the emergency brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The vehicle failed to start when the contact depressed the brake pedal and pushed the ignition button. The vehicle started after thirty minutes. The failure would always occur after the vehicle had been parked for a lengthy period of time. In addition, the contact was informed that the brake light switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The "passenger airbag not on" light has been intermittently flashing.it now remains lit (passenger airbag off) when the seat is unoccupied and when a full grown adult sits in the passenger seat.in november of 2012, the airbag light began to flash on the dashboard panel.i took my car into a nissan dealership for repair after reading about campaign 08v521000.after diagnostics were ran by the technician, it was found that the srs system was off, the occupant sensory unit failed (dtc code b1018), and a new seat cushion assembly is needed to repair the malfunction.nissan was contacted about the malfunction and denied covering the repair under the recall since my vin didn't fall under the recall, even though the conditions for repair fit the description.the vehicle was not repaired.i want nissan to repair this malfunction so that i, and my passengers, can feel safe in my car.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v521000and immediately called the dealer for repairs.the vehicle was repaired according to the recall because the front passenger side air bag continued to illuminate on the instrument panel.in the event of a crash, the air bag may not function properly.he called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer, but they could not remedy the failure.the failure still persists.the failure and current mileages were 21,000.updated 06/27/09 updated 06/23/09.
Problem is intermittent.car will be in motion on highway flat land/uphill/downhill any land and my car willintermittently loose power its a 2008 altima 2.5s i will have no choice but to stop my car on the side of the highway in a deadly and heavily used canyon with not many places available to pull your car over. If there is it's very tight. When i pull over i shut it off for about a minuteor two theni start it back up while in park i gently press the gas to accelerate it a little and nothing happens. The rpm stick wont move. I have been coming down an off ramp onto the freeway and i wont be able to accelerate in order gain a safe and legal speed to enter on a heavily trafficked highway withno where to pull over, almost caused a huge deadly accident because of this however the car rpm stick went up and down the car felt like it was trying to accelerate after a few "attempts" from the engine it went from me feeling the car almost forceful engine shut off with the lose of accelerating and unable to accelerateand hearing the car almost die and went from me decelerating hard at 40 mph on a slight downhill off ramp freeway at 40 mph to all of a sudden taking off as if the car was a rocket and didnt have any problems with maintaining speed.this has happened 9 times since i purchased and happens intermittently. The car will not typicallyhave this issue if i make a short in town trip or a few errands in town no faster than 30mph speeds and no hard it fast acceleration on flat land. I lost the paperwork from the automotive shop however can easily obtain it showing that the car needs a new catalytic converter repair costing around 1300. Check engine light remains on even after being cleared willthrow the same p024 error code. I just bought this car bought and am unable to safely drive it without a deadly outcome.
After replacing my transmission, the car continued to sputter anytime i was driving for more than a few miles. My mechanic figured out that the catalytic converter was overheating to about 600 degrees when it should have been no more than 250 degrees, causing parts of the engine to begin melting. The check engine light never came on to alert me of this issue, and i may now have permanent engine damage.
Was driving to work on the highway using cruise control and then i tried to get out of cruise and step on the gas pedal but it got stuck, i realized i wasn't able to get over to the first lane due to traffic, so i tried to slow down to pull over to the median closest to the third lane, however, the brakes stopped working and i wasn't able to stop the vehicle, i even tried to press the button to shut the car off but it wouldn't shut down,there was no smell of smoke or anything and than as the car begin slowing on its own, all of a sudden smoke just poofed up and i grabbed my purse and phone and jumped out of the moving car . Ran away from the car and realize that i had taken my wallet out of my purse previous and i turned to go back but the car was engulfed in flames.i called 911 to get assistance.
My daughter and i were about 30 minutes north of san antonio on our way home to dallas. In an instance my car stopped accelerating and the mph declined. I checked to make sure the car was still in drive and it was. I pulled over as to not cause an accident and turned off my car. It took a few times to start it back as it would start and die. About the 3rd try it started and i revved the gas - it sounded normal so i drove to an autozone - it was the closest. I asked if they would check the computer to see what it said and they said it wouldn't read w/o a code. I took the car 10/1/12 to bankston nissan in dallas (the car drove fine all the way home) and they said it may be too much cvt fluid. Took it in and they couldn't duplicate the issue and the fluid was fine - did not need to be changed or anything. The tech said when it happens again to pull over and have it towed to a nissan - he thinks maybe since i restarted it may have cleared the codes. I asked if he thought it would happen again and he said yes. Looking online i see this same description and issue over and over again. I even called nissan consumer affairs and received a call back... This did not happen before when i had a master cylinder issue that was recalled 6 months later. Nissan at that time just said sorry. This time i got a call back inquiring, but then still get a sorry. I think something is up. They all seem to know the issue but w/o a code they wont replace the transmission under warranty. What if there is never a code??!!!
I can drive the car for several hours then after several hours the car shuts down slows down and then cuts completely off tries to restart the car it completely dies have to get a jump start. Couldn't get a reading on the car no codes would show up it's been doing this for several months now. It's very dangerous to drive not knowing when it will just shut off on me and my daughter.
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago. I had to get my car inspected last month to drive in the state of va and to access the naval base for work. I failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a full refund from nissan as the issue was a safety recall issued in 2008.i appreciate your assistance in helping me accomplish it.
Intelligent key warning light is on when startingthe vehicle and it won't start or do anything, that is a shame y'all don't have no type of recall for this problem looks like a lot of 2007-2012 have this same issue and y'allare not doing good anything. This issue should be a recall to many vehicles with the same issue. Thanks
My car has a slow take off and it takes a while to drive properly like it has to warm up . The power steering leaks out and i don't no why.my sensors for check engine is on and i took it to auto zone to get it checked and it's a sensor and just need a tune up but the tire sensor stays on after i put air in the tires it so many small things that can turn into big issues.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration after being started and while being operated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine mount bolt was stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the sun roof detached from the vehicle independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a bolt missing in the sun roof and, due to weather conditions, caused corrosion of the sun roof. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the sun roof area. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
I went to accelerate and car, i guess you could say it just gave out. It was still running but as i hit gas it would not go any faster. The car immediately started running very rough so i pulled over and turned engine off. I took it to a nissan dealership for diagnosis, and was told i need whole new motor due to the fact the camshaft broke.now this is a part i am being told that should not break and it must be a manufacturing defect. I was told to check and see if any recalls have been put out on camshaft. I did and there have not been. I am filing complaint because i think there should be a recall. I now have to pay out of pocket (est. Is over $4,800!!!!) for repairs done to my car for something that should not have broke in the first place. And by the camshaft breaking it caused a list of other major damage to my engine, which is why i need to replace it!
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the engine was turned off, and after restarting the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the crank shaft and speed sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I have experienced several incidences where when pressing the brake & trying to start the car (by the push start ignition) the car will not turn over.all electrical components in the vehicle will turn on (radio, power windows, air, etc) but the car will not start.i've had the battery tested numerous times and it always passes as a good battery.after doing some research online, i found several forums where others have complained about the same problem with their 2008 nissan altimas.from the sounds of it, it might be a problem with a brake cable.with as many other complaints that i've seen on this, how come there hasn't been a recall issued?
My daughter and i were about 30 minutes north of san antonio on our way home to dallas. In an instance my car stopped accelerating and the mph declined. I checked to make sure the car was still in drive and it was. I pulled over as to not cause an accident and turned off my car. It took a few times to start it back as it would start and die. About the 3rd try it started and i revved the gas - it sounded normal so i drove to an autozone - it was the closest. I asked if they would check the computer to see what it said and they said it wouldn't read w/o a code. I took the car 10/1/12 to bankston nissan in dallas (the car drove fine all the way home) and they said it may be too much cvt fluid. Took it in and they couldn't duplicate the issue and the fluid was fine - did not need to be changed or anything. The tech said when it happens again to pull over and have it towed to a nissan - he thinks maybe since i restarted it may have cleared the codes. I asked if he thought it would happen again and he said yes. Looking online i see this same description and issue over and over again. I even called nissan consumer affairs and received a call back... This did not happen before when i had a master cylinder issue that was recalled 6 months later. Nissan at that time just said sorry. This time i got a call back inquiring, but then still get a sorry. I think something is up. They all seem to know the issue but w/o a code they wont replace the transmission under warranty. What if there is never a code??!!!
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, a rattling noise emitted from the engine. There was decreased on engine rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed.the vehicle was taken to a dealer.the technician indicated that the exhaust heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem who stated that they had trigger an unknown voluntary recall for the issue specified.the failure mileage was unknown.
At 120000 miles the transmission failed on this 2.5 l engine. We paid $3,000 to have that repaired 10 months ago. Now the car is using about 1 gallon of oil every 3 weeks and we found that cylinder 3 has piston rings that are shot. Our dealership confirms that this engine is known for transmission problems. I noticed that the 2006 model altima with a 2.5 l engine had an extended warranty issued because the car uses excessive oil and an engine fire may result. Our newer model with the same engine nearly runs out of oil every month and is very hot. Do we have any recourse with nissan? anyone else having these problems?
The exhaust manifold cracked allowing carbon monoxide to enter the passenger compartment. This is a severe safety hazard that nissan is aware of. Nissan refused to repair this under warranty as the vehicle had 100k miles on it. This is a common problem on 4 cylinder altima's this is caused by a defective part which should be repaired under warranty due to it's inherent safety concerns. This can cause occupants to pass out while driving with the possibility of causing damage and injury to third party individuals.nissan should be required to repair all issues surrounding a cracked exhaust manifold under warranty. This should not have a mileage limitation imposed. Simply stated an exhaust manifold should not exhibit cracking under normal driving conditions for the lifetime of a vehicle. This is a southern car with no evidence of rust on the effected part. Part is available for inspection.
Excessive oil consumption at 120k plus miles. The last two or three oil changes my car has required an unusual amount of oil. I've checked a few online forums and this appears to be an issue with nissan vehicles. I had an oil change today and i confirmed that my engine oil was low and this was after 4k miles between changes.
Takata recall the exhaust manifold has a large crack in it, leaking fumes into the cabin of the vehicle. I replaced the part 6 months ago. I'm already having problems with the new part. I've seen numerous nissan altima's on the road with the same problem (very loud exhaust). There must be a design flaw that causes the metal to weaken and break.
I was traveling on this date from cranberry township, pennsylvania where i work as an engineer at westinghouse headquarter office to west chester, ohio where my family reside for a family thanksgiving gathering. It was 6:30 am and it was snowing. The traffic ahead begin slowing down for some reason. The visibility was becoming quite poor. I was in the middle of the 3-lane i-79 heading south-west. Hence i wanted to put on my hazard signal to alert the traffic behind me of the danger ahead. In the process i pushed on the on/off start button. The engine died right away while i was traveling at 50 mph. All control was immediately lost in the process. Unable to steer my car either left or right i pushed on the hazard button to alert the vehicle behind od my distress. Luckily for me, the fellow behind slowed down and stayed behind me until i brought my car to a full and complete stop in the middle of the highway and put it in park to restart the engine and slowly continue my trip without further incident. I was extremely scared and surprise that it was possible at all to kill the engine while at speed on the road in this vehicle. I do believe this is a major flaw that could have been quite serious under different circumstances. Imagine it happened down the mountain in west virginia where i was heading next..... Thank you
Loud bang and oil cooler busted while driving down the road at 55 mph, it started smoking and then fire coming from under the hood i pulled over turned of the ignition and got out and the car was fully engulfed in flames within minutes
5 yrs ago the sound of my engine changed and upon inspection the welding on the exhaust manifold was cracked. I was informed by pembroke pines nissan that since car is at 38,500 miles and out of warranty despite it being a manufacture failure it would set me back $975. I didn't have the repair done. For the past 3 yrs, my passenger airbag light will turn off and on even irregardless if someone is in the seat or not. Furthermore, the radio will go blank or have illegible characters on it.i too have the melting dash issue as well as a couple of times i slipped and my finger nail has gouged out pieces of dash board. It's amazing that lexus has issued a recall on their melting dash board on the is250 & is350 issues but nissan could care less about its brand or reputation; i guess that's what happens when the company isn't whole japanese owned.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling 5 mph, the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,385. Updated 10/17/12 the repairs were made on 09/25/12. Updated 10/22/12
Sticky substance on dash/ 2nd transmission is giving me problems
Vehicle was driving along with other normal traffic when it suddenly lost power and stalled on an incline. Driver carefully steered vehicle to a safe place downhill and called a towing company to tow vehicle to driver's residence. Upon visual inspection of engine compartment, a rubber seal on the ecm wiring harness was found buckled up. On trying to remove and re-insert the harness, it was found that ecm terminals had corroded and some pin contact had actually fallen off. Upon doing some research, this was found to be an issue covered under federal emissions warranty. Driver/owner called the local nissan dealership who immediately, presumably at their own expense, towed the car to their facility, checked and found the ecm to be faulty but blamed the faulty wiring harness for the failure. And further, the dealer claimed since the harness carries a 3 year warranty and was the "cause" of the ecm failure, this was no longer covered under federal emissions warranty resulting in a bill of $2,000+ for replacing the faulty - corroded - wiring harness and the faulty ecm. Attempts to have the dealer do more research or contact nissan usa for advise fell on deaf ears. If the car had stalled on high speed and caused fatalities on the highway, would these repairs then have been "part" of federal emissions warranty coverage for publicity purposes? it is out of sheer luck that 1. The car stalled while going downhill and, 2. The car was traveling at 40 miles per hour. I desperately need advise on this while i await for delivery of a special order for the ecm and harness. In the meantime, my rental car expenses are piling up and are not covered by any warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact and the air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble i've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and i'm scared i'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince i am unsure what is happening.
Takata recall, got in a car accident and the air bags didn't deploy. My car was a total loss. Were there any airbags in the car??????
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push button system failed to start the engine. The engine started when the push button was engaged numerous times. The contact also stated that the fob did not start the engine. The vehicle was taken to howard bently buick gmc (1230 huntsville highway, fayetteville, tn 37334, phone: 931-433-1585). The buick dealer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the buick dealer replaced the battery, which did not correct the failure. The buick dealer stated that the brake stop switch may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Speed went from 70 to 60 miles per hour, it just drop
The following had to be fixed all on one visit: my alternator replaced; top motor mount replaced, brake sensor replaced, battery replaced, and had an oil cooler leak fixed.all was covered with my extended warranty ($858 otherwise). It has had a total of 4 batteries, 2 alternators, 2 manna folds (a recall), new shocks and struts (i paid for) and my transmission warranty was extended to 120,000 miles. (there was also another recall to the fuel tank but can't remember any specifics). I take great care of my car, have it maintained regularly, and only use quality gas. This is my fourth nissan and i am greatly disappointed in the quality.i am debating as to whether or not i should trade it in.
"takata recall" loud noise on the outside of car and whining noise when riding brakes.
Problem is intermittent.car will be in motion on highway flat land/uphill/downhill any land and my car willintermittently loose power its a 2008 altima 2.5s i will have no choice but to stop my car on the side of the highway in a deadly and heavily used canyon with not many places available to pull your car over. If there is it's very tight. When i pull over i shut it off for about a minuteor two theni start it back up while in park i gently press the gas to accelerate it a little and nothing happens. The rpm stick wont move. I have been coming down an off ramp onto the freeway and i wont be able to accelerate in order gain a safe and legal speed to enter on a heavily trafficked highway withno where to pull over, almost caused a huge deadly accident because of this however the car rpm stick went up and down the car felt like it was trying to accelerate after a few "attempts" from the engine it went from me feeling the car almost forceful engine shut off with the lose of accelerating and unable to accelerateand hearing the car almost die and went from me decelerating hard at 40 mph on a slight downhill off ramp freeway at 40 mph to all of a sudden taking off as if the car was a rocket and didnt have any problems with maintaining speed.this has happened 9 times since i purchased and happens intermittently. The car will not typicallyhave this issue if i make a short in town trip or a few errands in town no faster than 30mph speeds and no hard it fast acceleration on flat land. I lost the paperwork from the automotive shop however can easily obtain it showing that the car needs a new catalytic converter repair costing around 1300. Check engine light remains on even after being cleared willthrow the same p024 error code. I just bought this car bought and am unable to safely drive it without a deadly outcome.
Upon driving the vehicle there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle started smoking while driving immediately the car ran hot. Had the car towed to nearest dealer that then informed that the exhaust manifold/catalyst converter had failed and was leaking. Which they informed me was very dangerous but they where not responsible for repairs which led to cracked heads on the motor and eventually total engine failure. What a safe vehicle for a single mother of two children? not so much,.
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.
While driving on i95 the car shut off and was steered very difficultly to the off ramp and the side of the road. Smoke started to come out of the front of the car and i exited the car and the car proceeded to be engulfed in flames burning the front half of the car to the front seats. Fire rescue arrived to put out the fire.1116
I was driving the car normally when i noticed the light " check engine soon" turned on. I stopped the car at tires plus and asked to check the oil. The diagnosis was that there was no oil circulation. I was advisedto not drive the car andtow it to the nissan dealer. Tires plus also provided me with a technical service bulletin issued by nissan (classification ec07-014, reference # ntb08-17, issued on january 22nd, 2008) reporting problems with the ivt solenoid valve for some vehiclesmanufactured in 2008. My vin was included in that range of vins informed in the technical bulletin. I towed the car to the nissan dealer and contacted consumer affairs. Nissan is rejecting the claim because the car is out of the warranty. Also, nissan is saying that the problem was absence of oil and they found sludge. They are asking me assume the costs if they open the engine to investigate the problem.i am afraid that the engine is damaged.
Manifold, i have taken it to the shop, they told me that it could be the manifold or gasket, is there a recall on that part, very unsafe car fills up with the smell of gasolineit also rusting on the back by the wheel it seems to me that its to early to be rusting poor paint
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that carbon monoxide was leaking into the vents from the exhaust manifold. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, who stated that the manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 87,000.updated 02/13/13*ljupdated 02/14/13
I need a new transmission at 126,000 miles! car began making noise as if it was stuck in a gear, it became sluggish as i was trying to accelerate, the car would not accelerate.drove it to sheehy nissan a few days later and was told that i would have to call consumer affairs because i was outside the extended warranty of 120,000. My mileage was 126,000. Received call from sheehy service specialist leo saying that it would be fixed free of charge.the next day received another call from service specialist and was told that it was not approved by consumer affairs for repair.i called consumer affairs and was told that i would receive a call on friday, sept. 18 from nissan's regional specialist, quinashay, that more information was being gathered from sheehy nissan.received call from quinashay saying that there was nothing nisan could do for me because i was outside the extended warranty period! this is my third nissan purchase from nissan stanza to a couple of nissan altimas, always upgrading.i've been a loyal nissan customer and for what!never thought i would be treated this way.
After replacing my transmission, the car continued to sputter anytime i was driving for more than a few miles. My mechanic figured out that the catalytic converter was overheating to about 600 degrees when it should have been no more than 250 degrees, causing parts of the engine to begin melting. The check engine light never came on to alert me of this issue, and i may now have permanent engine damage.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. On several occasions, when the vehicle was idling or when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
My vehicle's transmission failed after only 90,000 miles.nissan replaced the transmission for free under their extended cvt warranty program, however, less than a year later, the check engine light came on while making a long distance trip on the interstate.according to nissan the cvt fluid required for the cvt transmission can become glue like and gunk up at high speeds or in hot weather, causing the engine to overheat and the car to stall.the solution for this problem is an external coolant system for the cvt fluid provided to the customer at their expense to keep the transmission fluid from becoming thick.i am extremely disgusted with my nissan experience, they knowingly are making transmissions which fail after less than 100,000 miles and are requiring them to use nissan cvt fluid which is a fail also.
Oil cap will not unscrew on 2008 nissan altima manual transmission thatis leaking oil.
Timing chain
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. The key symbol was on. I can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start.
As i got off the interstate (driving 60 mph) then reduced my speed to 20 when i tried to accelerate it wouldn't go!! it would not accelerate and my rpm would climb up to 4 or 5! i had to drive all the way back home on interstate driving 20 mpg!!! it's happened only when i travel long distances!! i am highly dissatisfied with the altima! everyone i encountered about the 2006-2008 altima regrets getting one.
Problems with the front passenger side suspensionthe engine of the vehicle slows/stalls when driven in high heat weather driving on the interstate the vehicle began to slow/stall.
While my husband and children were driving through ely, nv on their way to the lake, 300+ miles from home the car began to smoke. Upon pulling the release to pop the hood, the car burst into flames. My family escaped the vehicle injury free. My car is now a pile of melted metal. Someone please explain to me how this happens? and who is responsible? i had a year left to pay on this vehicle and barely 120,000 miles. What is my recourse? how do i replace my vehicle? please help.
While driving down the highway at about 60 mph the vehicle shut off and has not restarted in almost 2 weeks.there was no indication or warning of any engine trouble prior to it shutting off.luckily,i was getting off an exit and nobody was injured. Had i not been exciting the highway, there would have most certainly been a multi vehicle accident with severe injuries and possibly even death because of the high speeds.once the car was completely stopped and off towards the shoulder i tried to restart but got a fast clicking noise,but wouldn't start. Let the car sit for a little tried to jump start it,but now the key indicator was being displayed which means the car wasn't recognizing the key even in the slot.this leads me to believe the security system/ immobilizer could've been what caused it to shut off. The car has not been looked at yet. Still waiting for nissan dealer to diagnose it.
Went in for an oil change at mossy nissan, kearny mesa, ca. Was informed the headgasket(s) were leaking coolant. Not covered under warranty although mechanic informed me the leak(s) were a common and pre-existing condition. He went on to explain that nissan used the incorrect head gaskets for this model of 3.5 v6 (front wheel drive vq35hr to be specific). Once nissan realized their mistake, all subsequent engines received the correct head gaskets and the leakage problems went away. I am requesting that nissan formally acknowledge the head gasket defect and extend the drivetrain warranty to cover the replacement expense. I am unsure whether the nhtsa can help me in this case, but perhaps if my complaint can be in the database, we can get more affected consumers to submit similar head gasket defect complaints in the hopes that nissan will be forced to remedy the problem.
My nissan 2008 altima started stalling while i pulled into traffic.it was happening for several months and was random.i took my car into nissan, after realizing there was a cvt transmission recall for this car.they examined the car and determined that there was no problem with the car, because the car did not report any diagnostic code. They told me to come back, when the car stalled and they could get the necessary code, since the car was experiencing the problem the code would be in the system. I had reported this problem to nissan corporate and got case number.on may 7, 2018,nissan found the code and the problem was a bad cvt transmission.nissan determined to pay half the cost of replacing my transmission.on may 18,2018, i picked up my car and experienced the same problem driving away from the dealership.i called back and the manager said the problem was caused by high fluids and to drive the car over the weekend and it should be fine.well, i stalled while driving into traffic two more times over the weekend.i called nissan corporate to say that the problem is not fixed.they have refused to do anything.i do not feel safe in this car and am terrified to drive it.i'm driving an unsafe car and nissan is not helping ... At least for now
While i was driving on the street my car completely powered down, i was so scared, because there was moving traffic behind me. I tried stepping on the brakes and then hitting the gas again but the car would not move. I had to quickly put my parking lights on and pray that no one would hit me. Then i turned the car off and on a couple of times and it started moving, only to power down two blocks later. I was able to pull over to the side this time and i waited a while and then turned the car back on. This time the service engine light came on. I took my car to auto zone and codes came up for the speed sensor and throttle sensor. This was so scary and hazardous, thank god i got off the highway beforehand because there was too much traffic!
Purchased 2008 nissan altima on march 6, 2021 from the car house in butler, nj. Since the moment i drove off the lot, multiple lights turned on which turned out to be alternator and multiple 02 sensors. The next day i had a garage do an inspection and it turned out the car needed a rear control arm, shocks, brakes and rotors in additon to the lights. The dealer said that i had a 90 day warranty but when i called the company they had no record of the contract. The dealer fixed the sensors and alternator supposedly, but haven't contacted me back about fixing the other issues and every time i call they hang up.
At around 11:50 pm monday august 21, 2017 my son parked his nissan altima on residential street in front of a friends house while he ran in for a bit before heading home, about 10 minutes later 2 loud "pops" rattled the home. They stepped out frontto find that his 2008 nissan altima was fully engulfed in flames 20-30 feet high.at 00:11 the fire department arrived and worked to extinguished the car, finally finding it safe to leave at 01:17. They car is obviously a total loss.i am requesting an investigation into the cause of this random "explosion" of the vehicle while parked.thankfully, no one was injured and no other structures were damaged (possible damage to the city road), this very well could have resulted in a devastating outcome.
Had the oil changed at dealership.upon driving back home the car would not start.i received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car.i attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle.still would not start.nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed.on the following date the vehicle was towed to the local dealership.on monday the 7th the car was diagnosed with the electric steering lock assembly failure.same day i contacted nissan consumer affairs to find out there were no recalls nor would they offer any assistance or recall this part as they have on other similar models.
Loss of power. Can't drive over 60 mph. Rpms keep going up but car won't go any faster.
I bought a car in march 2009. Last saturday, may 15 2010, i was driving to my friend graduation,shortly after leaving houston,i started seeing smoke coming from the hood of the car. Alarmed, i pulled my car over as far as i could and decided to step outside to see where the smoke where coming from. I popped the hood, saw flames. I had gotten a few hundred feet away and watch my car burn. Helpless. I do not understand how a car would catch fire by itself.i really believe that the fire wasn't the result of my negligence . I have done all my maintenance and every thing. And now that it happened,i made some research and it turns out thatsome of the model of nissan altima was subject to a recall and it fits the profile sort of speak.
This is a vehicle that is meticulously maintained and it uses excessive amounts of oil, 2 to 3+ quarts every 1000 to 2000 miles. It is the same type of vehicle, nissan altima 2.5l engine, that was recalled for the same issue in 2006. I have seen many other owners complaining of the same issue, on web boards and complaints on nhtsa, only to have the dealer tell them that the drive train warranty has been exceeded and the motor needs to be replaced at the customers' expense. This seems to be an ongoing engine manufacturing issue that nissan is trying not to take responsibility for.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the vehicle constantly makes a noise while parked.the dealer informed the contact to disconnect and reconnect the battery until the part arrives in january of 2008.the contact was unsure of the name of the part that needs replacing.the current mileage was 1,000 and failure mileage was 900.updated 01-29-08.the consumer stated the vehicle does not drive above 40 mph . Updated 01/29/08
I was driving on hwy 610 in houston, texas when the vehicle engine shut off and caught fire.i had gone to the dealership several times initially for a start up key issue, then tires, hub cap, and then the engine shut off on the hwyjanuary 25th 2014,the warranty companynoted that there were underlying issues with the vehicle when it was first sold, made a proposal to the dealership, and dealership eventually placed an engine i was told later by a younger gentleman named [xxx] that is was a sued engine.i had taken it home, and next day had issues again.took it in to get spark plugs changed, but the end result was fire on the hwy way may 12, 2014. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a whining noise under the hood. Whining noise is louder as you accelerate.
2008 nissan altima sedan belt tensioner bolts failed. One bolt still located in the tensioner pulley hole along with a piece of either the back timing cover or the lower engine cover. Firestone and nissan claim to be astonished how this happened. Damages are now estimated to be in the range of $3,900 with 20 hours of labor to remove the engine and replace the cover.
I was driving on the highway traveling 65mph when all of a sudden there was a loud popping sound and i could hear noise under the car, all the lights on my dash lit up, check engine light, coolant light, battery, i then lost power steering and lost acceleration, cars were speeding by me and i coasted to the off ramp.i got towed to the dealer but service dept was closed because it was sunday.the following day the service dept. Called and said the car was repaired.my husband went to get the car and they had said that it was the retentioner belt and that the pulley had sheared off.they said they had a customer the week before with the same problem. We also understand that nissan was aware of this faulty part.
Rattling noise coming from underneath the car.i question this everytime i take my car in for service back to 2008 and everytime i get the same answer "it's normal, it's just the heat shield plate heating up and cooling down.it doesn't affect the safety & function of the vehicle and there is no fix for it".it's amazing i paid $30k for a car that rattles on regular basis and there is no fix for it.you would think after the many complaints on this nissan could atleast come up with a fix! they say it does not affect the function/safety of the vehicle but i beg to differ, i get hesitations when the accelerator is pressed.if this was "normal" then every car sold would make this noise but they don't so it's obviously not normal and a problem.
2008 nissan altima, purchased november 2007. While traveling on the merritt parkway in conneticut, the service engine light came on, and there was a loss of power. After pulling off to the side of the road, black smoke started coming from the engine compartment and a few seconds later, the car erupted in flames. The car is a total loss and pictures are available if required.
The vehicle has stalled when driving on several occasions.at 20 mph on local roads, car suddenly stalled and would not accelerate. This happened again on the highway at 65 mph and again when driving at 5 mph in a parking lot.the car had to be towed after each event.car has been taken to 3 separate dealerships for evaluation but no cause of the malfunction has been determined.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the hood and unknown fluid was discovered on the engine after inspecting the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a coolant hose clamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
When driving on long and sometimes short trips, the air flow stops blowing, like a vent was closed. The blower fan motor is still working and the a/c is still working because it is still cold at the vent but there is no air flow.
I bought my car in july 2008 from power nissan of tempe, azabout a month or so later i noticed when driving my car for more than 5 miles around town. I would smell an overheating odor and my car would start driving very sluggish. Car was slow to accelerate. My temperature gage on the dash has never indicated that the car was overheating. I took the car into the nearest dealership and reported the problem. I left my car overnight with them and picked it up the next day with them telling me that they could not find a leak anywhere.so i took the car home. No sooner than that i started to smell the again. So i pulled over and looked under the hood to find that the antifreeze was leaking out of the overflow cap. There are remainders of antifreeze still on the oveflow container.i took it back to the dealership and reported the problem again. I was told that all the nissans are doing that and it was normal. As long as the temperature gage wasn't reading hot.i don't think this is normal and someone needs to look into this defect asap! im getting nowhere with nissan.
My niece took our altima to california (less than 2,000 miles on it at this time). The cars belt was broken when the tensioner pulley broke off of the engine. This caused the power steering to fail and overheated the engine. It has been in mossey nissan'sshop in el cajon for three weeks now due to back ordered parts.
I heard a noise while i was on the highway it sounded like something fell off but the car only had 600 miles on it so i just thought it was a rock or something in the road that got kicked up. About a minute later my accessory belt that controls the power steering, the water pump, the alternator and the tensioner pulley flew off. After getting towed to the dealer i found out that the pulley broke off which cause the belt to come off. I had the tensioner pulley and the belt replaced, but now it seems it may have cause another problem when shifting in reverse now it makes a clunking noise (it is going into the shop for this problem this weekend).
Tensioner from engine that creates tension to the belt fell off while i my wife was driving the car. The steering wheel locked.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that carbon monoxide was leaking into the vehicle because a cracked weld on the front exhaust pipe. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 60,154. The current mileage was 30,631. Updated 2/28/11 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/20/11
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact noticed a loud ticking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was a crack in the exhaust manifold. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer for repairs, since it was covered under the warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that carbon monoxide was leaking into the vents from the exhaust manifold. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership, who stated that the manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 87,000.updated 02/13/13*ljupdated 02/14/13
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. After the vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic, the catalytic converter failed. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
I've called several times in reference to this and got the run around. Also called my insurance and they kept saying to call or go to you. Dashboard is still sticky and being asked almost $1500 to get it fixed. I would like for this to get resolved.
When driving on long and sometimes short trips, the air flow stops blowing, like a vent was closed. The blower fan motor is still working and the a/c is still working because it is still cold at the vent but there is no air flow.
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.jccupdated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/10/2014updated 9/8/14 updated 09/12/2014updated 1/7/2014
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this morning and although the dash lights up, the car will not start. I tried to jump start it and still wouldn't start. The brake lights come on and the dash lights up, but the car will not turn over at all. There isn't a fast clicking sound like it could be the starter. The key doesn't work to unlock the doors or the trunk either. Apparently this is as a result of a faulty steering lock unit.
Problem is intermittent.car will be in motion on highway flat land/uphill/downhill any land and my car willintermittently loose power its a 2008 altima 2.5s i will have no choice but to stop my car on the side of the highway in a deadly and heavily used canyon with not many places available to pull your car over. If there is it's very tight. When i pull over i shut it off for about a minuteor two theni start it back up while in park i gently press the gas to accelerate it a little and nothing happens. The rpm stick wont move. I have been coming down an off ramp onto the freeway and i wont be able to accelerate in order gain a safe and legal speed to enter on a heavily trafficked highway withno where to pull over, almost caused a huge deadly accident because of this however the car rpm stick went up and down the car felt like it was trying to accelerate after a few "attempts" from the engine it went from me feeling the car almost forceful engine shut off with the lose of accelerating and unable to accelerateand hearing the car almost die and went from me decelerating hard at 40 mph on a slight downhill off ramp freeway at 40 mph to all of a sudden taking off as if the car was a rocket and didnt have any problems with maintaining speed.this has happened 9 times since i purchased and happens intermittently. The car will not typicallyhave this issue if i make a short in town trip or a few errands in town no faster than 30mph speeds and no hard it fast acceleration on flat land. I lost the paperwork from the automotive shop however can easily obtain it showing that the car needs a new catalytic converter repair costing around 1300. Check engine light remains on even after being cleared willthrow the same p024 error code. I just bought this car bought and am unable to safely drive it without a deadly outcome.
Dashboard melted, causing a bright vision-affecting glare on the inside of the windshield. Reduces visibility greatly, will likely cause an accident before too long.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. Insects have entered into the rear tail light sockets of her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the failure was an environmental concern; however, the insects were removed from the sockets. The manufacturer was notified, but they have not identified a remedy. The failure mileage was 33,000. The current mileage was 34,265.
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. The key symbol was on. I can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start.
Brake lamp switch malfunctioned at 10000 (april 2009) and 43000 (january 2012) miles, and replaced. When this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which is a hazard that could result in a crash. Because brake must be applied for engine ignition, the vehicle will also not start.
Stepping on brake pedal intermittently fails to activate brake-lights,which also inhibits starter.if brake lights don't work once vehicle is underway that is asafety hazard.i have been repairing thing for 50 years and am 99.9% sure the pins of the brake pedal switches are hanging up inside the bores,since wedging snow scraper against brake pedal and pushing plungers until they popped all the way out allows starting.phoning a nissan dealer's parts department confirmed availability then gave me a price of $39.17 for switch(es). Not looking forward to hunching under the dash,i talked to service to find out how much to install.an "improved brake wiring harness"is needed for "rare" occurrences at cost of $238 and labor of $149.when i asked if this might be a recall or under warranty he said"could not make any money" that way. If it is a design/construction problem nissan should eat the cost.internet search has some dealer recommending pushing harder on pedal or pounding-pulsing.some replaced switches showed pitting of contacts{too much current too often?}do dozens of cars have to get rear-ended before action takes place??????????????????????? or does my wife have to have a heart attack because the car won't start and she will lose her job?
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The vehicle failed to start when the contact depressed the brake pedal and pushed the ignition button. The vehicle started after thirty minutes. The failure would always occur after the vehicle had been parked for a lengthy period of time. In addition, the contact was informed that the brake light switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
I have had my cars rear brakes completely replaced once in the last 6 months and completely replaced the front brake system twice in 6 months. Iā€™ve had to pay close to $4000 in repairs on only the cars front end so at this point any part that could be causing the excessive wearing out of my brakes could not possibly be doing so without me knowing about it from many inspections (mainly done by different les schwab locations and my local nissan dealership in salem, or). For some reason within a month of having the brakes replaced, they have began to squeal worse than ever before, iā€™m not exaggerating when i say that my 2008 altima has brakes that are almost twice as loud as any city or school bus brakes that iā€™ve ever heard in my life. Something within the brake system is causing all these brand new parts to wear down to metal on metal screeeching
I was driving on hwy 610 in houston, texas when the vehicle engine shut off and caught fire.i had gone to the dealership several times initially for a start up key issue, then tires, hub cap, and then the engine shut off on the hwyjanuary 25th 2014,the warranty companynoted that there were underlying issues with the vehicle when it was first sold, made a proposal to the dealership, and dealership eventually placed an engine i was told later by a younger gentleman named [xxx] that is was a sued engine.i had taken it home, and next day had issues again.took it in to get spark plugs changed, but the end result was fire on the hwy way may 12, 2014. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Gas pedal stops working,once or twice a week,started in august of this year,not in heavy traffic yet,nissan shop could not find anything wrong,replaced master cylinder as brake light was coming on,its a 2008 nissan altima with 40,000 miles.
Check engine light was on.the problem was diagnosed as a faulty seal between the fuel filler pipe and the gas cap.this requires sanding of the filler pipe.the same problem was fixed less than two years ago and the car has only 41,000 miles on it.when questioned about the repeat repair, the dealer indicated that 2 years was a "good" amount of time for this repair which usually has to be repeated in a year or year and a half.since i have never had a car with this problem before, it sounds like defective parts and/or design to me.
While driving down road a strong odor of gasoline would fill the inside of car also had smell of antifreeze inside car took it to paul barnett nissan in brookhaven they could not duplicate the problem car was sluggish while driving and the radio went out twice . The interior lights would become very bright and dimwhile driving.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.while driving 60 mph, the contact struck debris on the roadway.as a result, a piece of metal became lodged in the fuel tank and was hanging down.the failure caused a fuel leak.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they are replacing the fuel tank.the dealer stated that whatever he struck caused gasoline to leak from the fuel tank.the contact stated that the location and lack of protection of the fuel tanka safety issue.the failure mileage was 15000.updated 04-28-09 cwthe drivers side track seat was slow at moving. Updated 04/30/09.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit was replaced once on the vehicle. Six months after the repair, the fuel level gauge failed and was displaying one quarter of a tank less than what was actually in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer fore repairs or inspection of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 33,100. Updated 11/14/12*ljthe consumer stated that on october 8, 2012 theput in another new fuel pump. The gas gauge did improved but, when the gas gauge should read half it will sometimes go in between half and 3/4 full. The gas gauge is not very accurate. Updated 11/19/2012
Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble i've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and i'm scared i'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince i am unsure what is happening.
My car is making a banging noise when its started.my mechanic diagnosed as the exhaust manifold. Other altima vin#s have been recalled, why hasnt mine?
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 following scenario has occurred 7 times in the last week.when accelerating fromacomplete stop rpms will momentarily increase toapprox 2000 rpm then reduce to approx 1000. Engine. Continues to run smoothly with no lurching or jerking. The vehicle simply rolls slowly into the intersection or onto the roadway. No amount of manipulation of the gas pedal results in any throttle response. Placing gear shifter in park and shifting back to drive seems to restore throttle response. This is a very dangerous situation.today this occurred while pulling across the east bound lanes ofhwy 278 to proceed in a westerly direction.vehicle moved very slowly across twolanes of oncoming traffic traveling 65 to 70 mph.will be contacting local nissan service center today to determine if any corrective measures have been taken by nissan.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the fuel sending unit was replaced once on the vehicle. Six months after the repair, the fuel level gauge failed and was displaying one quarter of a tank less than what was actually in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer fore repairs or inspection of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 33,100. Updated 11/14/12*ljthe consumer stated that on october 8, 2012 theput in another new fuel pump. The gas gauge did improved but, when the gas gauge should read half it will sometimes go in between half and 3/4 full. The gas gauge is not very accurate. Updated 11/19/2012
Car cranks but won't start.
Upon driving the vehicle there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle started smoking while driving immediately the car ran hot. Had the car towed to nearest dealer that then informed that the exhaust manifold/catalyst converter had failed and was leaking. Which they informed me was very dangerous but they where not responsible for repairs which led to cracked heads on the motor and eventually total engine failure. What a safe vehicle for a single mother of two children? not so much,.
My wife's car shutdown on her last month and i had it towed to a local repair shop and they indicated the fuel pump was bad so i ordered a new one and things went fine for about a week and now the fuel hand just fluctuats up and down and just suddenly drops to (e) when it has gas or full tank of gas in it. Also the mileage display is showing inaccurate readings and blinking on the dash on and off and my wife is scared now to drive her 2008 nissan altima on long drives with this problem going on!! it happened while in motion on a busy hwy 278 in batesville,ms
My vehicle was found to have a cracked exhaust manifold.a technician found exhaust manifold front pipe leaking.the technician also found oil cooler leaking and cover of the alternator broken.the dealer refused to service the vehicle because it is no longer under warranty.there was recall on several 2008 nissan altimas.maybe my vehicle should have been included in the recall.
Purchase car 2010 abs brake came on all time dealer try to reset abs light it would turn off for few days and come make on they dont no why it doing it :( its 2015 and light still on. 2014 i was on interstate going 65 mph then all sudden my nissan started losing power fast when i pushed on gas was not reading. Had to pull to side of road and we had checkedall fluids and looked for any leaks which all was good. I had gotten and my oil changed before my trip. Sat on side interstate for 20 mins try to restart it started ok just had no power like gas was nit flowing right. Waiting another 10 mins trying again. Finally gain power and was able to get to my destination. Had it checked by shop couldn't fine problem.the car sometime don't turn over on push start and i have to slam down on my break to start it about 5 times took to nissan dealer said they have no idea why it keeps sticking and not turning over i also had to change my battery 3 times from 2010 to 2014 . Which that's not good. I see all these 2008 nissans getting recalled then i look at the my carand how much money i had to pay out pocket for the same recalls on other nissan . Found out exhaust manifold has been recalled on many 2008 nissans but mine and that is one of problems wrong !
2008 nissan altima door lock actuators are bad and should be recalled.. Its a safety issue and the doors might not open if an accident occurs.
Power door locks malfunctioning on 3 of the 4 doors. Depending on day, sometimes one or more locks will not lock when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door.at other times, one or more locks will not open when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. I am fearful that after a crash i will try to unlock doors to no avail. I have also found my doors unlocked when returning to my vehicle, even after hitting the lock button when exiting the vehicle. I am fearful that a car thief or murderer may have access to my vehicle because of this issue. Additionally, i have tried to access my vehicle quickly in dangerous neighborhoods, but i've had to try multiple times to unlock the doors.
Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
All four of my power door locks work intermittently. I called the dealer and he said he had never heard of that happening before. After looking online i see that it is a common problem.it is a problem because you will think the door is locked but it really isn't.dangerous for driving because someone could just open the door and rob or harm me or someone in my car. Also when it is parked and you think it is locked someone could steal your car or something from your car. If this is a common problem how can a nissan service rep tell me that he has never heard of this happening.
The automatic door system in this car is non-functional, all 4 door do not lock or open. It has to be done manually.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and while attempting to exit the vehicle, the contact was unable to unlock the doors. The contact stated that she was informed by a sibling that the door actuator failed and needed to be replaced.the contact was unable to exit the vehicle for an hour. The contact was concerned that in the event of a fire or medical emergency that there was a grave risk of injury or deaththe contact stated that a family member was called and was able to come out, disconnect the battery and then unlock the door. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. A case was filed.the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
The cvt transmission step solenoid and the accelerator paddle not working write it wont go anywhere sometimes only like 20 miles an hour have to pull over and turn it off and wait 5 to 10 min then it's ok for a little bit if i hit a bump it also shuts off can u help please itsbeen doing this since bought from an individual
2008 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to cvt transmission failure. *ldthe consumer stated on more than one occasion while driving the vehicle's engine turned off.
My wife had brought the nissan and making payments on car, we drive it all day we be brought it. The next day driveing it then the transmission started acting crazy like hashing,slipping. I took the car shop to see what the problem was and he say they had recalls on the cvt transmission. Im trying to see how can i get the dealer to look into the problem.
All i could say i will neverby a nissam car.againin till ur fix the problemsits transmissionevey body i talk to its havingthe same problemwiththe nissan altima
This car is driven about 5000 miles per year.at 5 years/25000 miles the transmission suddenly while in motion failed, leaving me stranded on the road.that transmission had to be replaced.at 10 years/50000 miles the transmission suddenly failed again, again while in motion, leaving me once more stranded on the road.that transmission also had to be replaced.it is now 12 years/60000 miles and today this transmission is starting to slip and make a whirring noise. (this is the date i have used below)
When i accelerate the vehicle it starts jerking. Issues with the tire light it won't come off and seat belt light. The engine light came on with p0744 code.
My cvt transmission went out with 126k miles.i was never notified of any recalls regarding the transmission and there have been a few.i started hearing the infamous "whining noise" about 6 months ago which would have been around 100k miles.had i been notified of the recalls i would have taken the whining a little more serious and researched it.well, too late but after the fact i found many youtube videos and hundreds of complaints from people with the exact same issue.if you hear this whining noise, it's your transmission.nissan knows they put out a garbage transmission which is why they doubled the warranty on it to 10 years or 120k miles.conveniently, mine did not go out until 126k.i bought this car three years ago with 17k miles.yes, i drive a lot but it's for work and it's primarily highway mileage.i wouldn't have ever expected the transmission to go out in a car this new.i have learned my lesson.i will never buy another piece of jap crap from nissan as i am now dumping 4k to get this repaired.i checked with nissanusa and they denied any responsibility nor did they offer any financial assistance because i am 6k over their extended (doubled) warranty. When my car broke down i called my mechanic, who is ase certified,and super trustworthy.he came and towed it, ran diagnostics on it and determined it was the transmission.i called nissanusa and was advised to have it towed to an authorized dealer because they would not offer assistance until an authorized dealer diagnosed it.i did just that, paid the dealer $150 to tell me what i already knew (bad transmission), only to have nissanusa deny me assistance after the dealer confirmed it was the transmission.then i had to pay to have it towed back to my mechanic as the dealer's quote was outrageous.i will never buy a nissan again and i hope you won't either!
I had picked up a nail in my tire on my way home that i didn't know about which came out while i was on highway 94 (traveling at the posted speed limit of 65mph) which cause my vehicleto veer to on coming traffic so. I try to correct it and the my vehicle wasn't responding like it should have because of the transmission started slipping and wouldn't power out of the pull from the deflated tire so i had to over correct which caused me to lose control of the vehicle sending my into a revean and then over a 5 wire fence subsequently damaging my vehicle more than i would've had the transmission been operating properlyi had less than 100,000 miles on the vehicle well under the recommended service interval not to mention that i received a citation for careless driving because i was unable to control my vehicle.
I have put 2 different cvt trannys in my 08 altima coupe and both have failed and stuck having to do a 3rd i was on the freeway at 80 when it went into fail safe with no where to pull off was stranded for a second time
2008 altima coupe. Consumer writes in regards to issue with vehicles continuously variable transmission (cvt). *ldthe consumer stated while driving the vehicle would into limp mode. The dealer was notified.
I was driving at 65 mph on a major highway and without any warning the car stalled out . The vehicle would not engage in any gear. The transmission failed without any warning lightsor codes.vehicle towed immediately to dealership.diagnosis stated checked for coded all ok, however internal hard failure new transmission . 4000.00 vehicle was serviced always at crowley nissan bristol ct and serviced on 3/28/2014checkeda week prior . Paper work indicatedtransmission fluid full and excellent. Nissan usa refused to assist in any matter and dealership was the worst. This vehicle had issues in the past having numerous items replaced under warranty . Never buying a nissan again...
Got in my car, started the engine, put car in reverse, backed up, put car in drive, car hesitated to go got up to 10 miles per hour, car stopped in middle of the road. My car was still running but would not go. Towed to shop and it's my cvt transmission needs to be replaced. This is costing me $3,500 to replace. Very dangerous another car could have hit me because my car stopped in the middle of the road.
Car has developed a terrible wobble or shimmy between 30 and 40 mph. Nissan maintains it is in the cvt transmission . I have had the car into dealer many, many times.. No solution. But, all agree the car wobbles and shimmies at 30-40 mph. I have had nissan engineers drive car, same result;.nothing. I have written to nissan corporate offices, no solution.told by nissan that my driving style may be too conservative for car.told by nissan execs to drive car harder and faster and avoid speeds between 30 and 40 mph. How absurd. Nissan says there is no solution, so live with it. This car is a danger.what will happen on snow and ice.the consumer stated the transmission was reprogrammed several times, but to no avail. Updated ivoq 12/08/11
The car seems to "slip gears" when attempting to accelerate from a stop. The cvt transmission doesn't seem to engage and move the car at times. It seems to be a common issue among nissan altimas of this year. Researching online there were numerous complaints from other owners of similar issues. The car fails to accelerate at times when it is expected.
Vehicle was driving along with other normal traffic when it suddenly lost power and stalled on an incline. Driver carefully steered vehicle to a safe place downhill and called a towing company to tow vehicle to driver's residence. Upon visual inspection of engine compartment, a rubber seal on the ecm wiring harness was found buckled up. On trying to remove and re-insert the harness, it was found that ecm terminals had corroded and some pin contact had actually fallen off. Upon doing some research, this was found to be an issue covered under federal emissions warranty. Driver/owner called the local nissan dealership who immediately, presumably at their own expense, towed the car to their facility, checked and found the ecm to be faulty but blamed the faulty wiring harness for the failure. And further, the dealer claimed since the harness carries a 3 year warranty and was the "cause" of the ecm failure, this was no longer covered under federal emissions warranty resulting in a bill of $2,000+ for replacing the faulty - corroded - wiring harness and the faulty ecm. Attempts to have the dealer do more research or contact nissan usa for advise fell on deaf ears. If the car had stalled on high speed and caused fatalities on the highway, would these repairs then have been "part" of federal emissions warranty coverage for publicity purposes? it is out of sheer luck that 1. The car stalled while going downhill and, 2. The car was traveling at 40 miles per hour. I desperately need advise on this while i await for delivery of a special order for the ecm and harness. In the meantime, my rental car expenses are piling up and are not covered by any warranty.
At 120000 miles the transmission failed on this 2.5 l engine. We paid $3,000 to have that repaired 10 months ago. Now the car is using about 1 gallon of oil every 3 weeks and we found that cylinder 3 has piston rings that are shot. Our dealership confirms that this engine is known for transmission problems. I noticed that the 2006 model altima with a 2.5 l engine had an extended warranty issued because the car uses excessive oil and an engine fire may result. Our newer model with the same engine nearly runs out of oil every month and is very hot. Do we have any recourse with nissan? anyone else having these problems?
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kelly nissan of woburn (95 cedar st, woburn, ma 01801 (888) 352-5657) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed replacement. The dealer stated that there was an extended warranty for the transmission, but declined to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was registered under a salvaged title in 2014 and the warranty was voided. The failure mileage was 118,470.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration power without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the inter-cooler kit for the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
I need a new transmission at 126,000 miles! car began making noise as if it was stuck in a gear, it became sluggish as i was trying to accelerate, the car would not accelerate.drove it to sheehy nissan a few days later and was told that i would have to call consumer affairs because i was outside the extended warranty of 120,000. My mileage was 126,000. Received call from sheehy service specialist leo saying that it would be fixed free of charge.the next day received another call from service specialist and was told that it was not approved by consumer affairs for repair.i called consumer affairs and was told that i would receive a call on friday, sept. 18 from nissan's regional specialist, quinashay, that more information was being gathered from sheehy nissan.received call from quinashay saying that there was nothing nisan could do for me because i was outside the extended warranty period! this is my third nissan purchase from nissan stanza to a couple of nissan altimas, always upgrading.i've been a loyal nissan customer and for what!never thought i would be treated this way.
While being shifted into reverse from a stop in a parking space, our '08 nissan altima coupe 6spmt made a loud clunk from the engine compartment and the clutch pedal went immediately to the floor. The shared brake/clutch reservoir was found to be drained to the level of the clutch takeoff. While this presented no immediate safety issues, had it happened while shifting at highway speed, i can imagine it would be, to say the least, highly distracting for the typical driver and perhaps more so for a less experienced one. I have experienced clutch failures in other cars but typically the system deteriorates slowly, unlike this sudden failure.i have diagnosed the failure myself (competent diy mechanic) and based upon no signs of leakage or mechanical failure in the area of the clutch master cylinder or reservoir, but brake fluid dripping from the transaxle, i am confident the clutch master cylinder or an internal hydraulic line has failed.thanks!
When driving vehicle i hear a loud whining noise when accelerating at b all times. And when i put the car into neutral the whining drivetrain noise from transmission goes away. I also hear a rattling noise from center exhaust at idol and notice catalytic converter pipe has rusted outnear engine flex pipe.
Car was purchased new and in service 7/12/2008.car has gone through 4 transmissions with last transmission put in 7/27/2016.car only has 129k miles.this is a dangerous condition as car has shuttered and stalled and i have a medical condition.nissan doesn't seem to be too concerned - my husband and i tried to contact the ceo of nissan north america ([xxx]) but couldn't get past "[xxx]" in the executive department.she told my husband and i on a recorded line that she reports to [xxx].but only later, after continuing to press the issue, she acknowledged she doesn't report to him.additionally, she laughed at my husband and i as we discussed this very real issue (again...on a recorded line....you should subpoena the tapes).no vehicle, unless you are in a demolition derby, should have to go through 4 transmissions in 129k miles.we asked nissan north america to provide us with our car's service history and they claimed that they cannot access this and the never provided it to us.i don't believe what they told me.i tried to attach a pdf of my letter to nissan north america/[xxx] ...but it is 6.7m (too big).nonetheless....i'll be happy to share it with you upon request..also attached is the car's complete service history which was provided only through the local dealership.nissan north america representative was aloof and did not seem to be concerned that their product went through 4 transmissions.please pull all 2008 altima's off the road for safety's sake.thank youinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Cvt problem - whirring noise
I have a 2008 nissan altima and i have had to have 2 transmissions in my car. I had to replace at 63000 miles and now i need another transmission at 149000. This 2nd transmission has only about 85000 . Nissan won't own up to their problem with transmission. I am not replacing again for a 3rd transmission in my car.
Driving on i 25,pressed on gas pedal,car would not accelerate,began losing power,would only go 20-30 mph. Taken to dealership in cheyenne,wyoming. Was told that was transmission was out.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle jerked abnormally. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was no failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
I have 2008 nissan altima 2.5 s which has push button start. I.e. Person has to push button and press brake at same time to start the engine. There is a switch / sensor near brake pedal which sends signal that brake has been pressed (and also turns on rear brake lights). One day, all of sudden, when i tried to start car it didn't start. It keep saying press brake (accessories / radio etc all turn on). So the cycle of accessories - on- off kept on happening. I thought battery is weak and even tried jump start. So, after trying pushing brake + button for 30minutes , car finally started. This happened 2-3 times and i got very frustrated....finally i started reading online about this problem. Many people have posted same complain / issue. They suggested to check whether rear brake lights turn on when i press brake or not.. If not then the switch is bad .. I saw many people were able to fix problem by replacing switch ($50 expense). I did the same and car has been working fine since then (2-3 months).dealer tries to charge $150 only for switch and then $500 for other stuff to eliminate root cause of issue.. As many people are effected by this issue, i firmly believe that nissan should recall and fix this issue at their cost. Dealers are making tons of money off 2007-2008 altima owners.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called nissan south at 678-619-3104 (located at 6889 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they could not assist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
On 02/06/2014, the cvt (transmission) failed at 117,240 miles. The cvt was under standard warranty and was replaced by the dealership, mcgavock nissan, lubbock, tx. The replacement cvt failed again.first cvt failed at 117,240 and replaced by standard warranty by nissan. The replacement cvt currently stalls at low speeds, 5-10 mph, while taking off. On 03/02/2017, 151,551 miles, less than 35,000 miles since the first cvt was replaced, the dealership, mcgavock nissan, lubbock, tx, diagnosed the problem. Their solution is to replace the replacement cvt. I called nissan usa. Nissan usa called back and advised they would not replace the cvt because the replacement cvt warranty was expired, 12 months and/or 12,000 miles. Nissan usa was of no help. This problem is not only annoying, it poses a danger to my family! the vehicle is still running, however, it is hard to cross a busy street because it stalls on takeoff. Dangerous! i am very disappointed in this nissan altima. The cvt is a failure top to bottom. Nissan needs to do the right thing! don't install this type transmission in their vehicles!
As i was driving home on the interstate my 2008 nissan altima transmission made a loud noiseand lost drive, i had to swerve to avoid getting run over by a 18 wheeler .i just made to the right shoulder . I was right next to an exit, the motor would rev but the car would not go more the 5 mph.nissan says my car is not covered under warrantyi had to pay 3000.00 to have the transmission replaced.
Car whines with acceleration and will not accelerate if gas pedal is pushed more in 1" or so down. When the pedal is pushed for any needed acceleration the car will whine really loud, rpm's shoot up, but acceleration stays the same!
Purchased a 2008 nissan altima, drove the car for 3,000 miles. Cvt transmission started making strange noises. Turned out to be defective. They replaced it, but did not put it back together properly. Been having problems with it ever since. Nov 30, 2009 took vehicle in for scheduled maintenance, had them examine transmission again for a grinding noise. They did not "see" anything wrong with it but acknowledged transmission could be defective. Car is going in for more "tests". Nissan extended the warranty to 10 years 120,000 miles for cvt's, however i don't feel safe driving the vehicle.
Cvt transmission replaced at 82,139 miles. An extension of the warranty was done for a large number of cvt transmissions extending to 120,000 miles. My daughters vehicle is at 147,000 miles and the car just about quit running on the interstate 55 south on her way back to college. We had to have it towed 200 miles home and the transmission must be replaced again at a cost of $3500 and the car is not worth that much money. Nissan did not correct the transmission problem, they just put another cvt transmission in the first time. This was an unsafe and unethical practice. They will not do anything about it nor give any credit because they say there are too many miles on the car. Although there is only 65,000 miles on the transmission itself.
Oil cap will not unscrew on 2008 nissan altima manual transmission thatis leaking oil.
Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble i've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and i'm scared i'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince i am unsure what is happening.
Driving 75 mph on the highway with my 2 small children ages 1 & 3 my car lost all power without any warning. I find this to be a very serious safety issue as we could have been seriously hurt in an accident. I see numerous complaints about this,but see no recall for it.this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed before someone is killed.
Transmission going into fail safe mode when driving. Very dangerous, pulling out into an intersection and losing power in the middle of the intersection, possibly causing an accident by not being able to get out of the way of traffic. Very scary and very concerning.
When moving on city street or highway car does not pickup speed when pressing on gas pedal, then it jumps and speeds up quickly. If car is going up incline it barely moves, then jumps in gear. Stopped at a light or waiting for cars to move, my car barely moves-then picks up speed, going too fast. I had car checked at colonial nissan in festerville pa, they claim nothing wrong with my eventhough i had a certified transmission tech said the problem is the cvt-transmission. This is happening continuously. Im afraid something serious may happen before nissan acknowledge there is a problem with their cars.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph on a hill, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and suddenly decelerated to 40 mph without warning. The contact turned the vehicle off and after fifteen minutes it restarted resuming normal function. The failure recurred ten times, all while driving on hills. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the performance was reduced due to the cvt fluid temperature. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88, 408.
I own a 2008 nissan altima with 125000 miles which i purchased new.i called nissan usa to report the dashboard melting problem and also report a whining noise coming from the transmission. A case was opened and within a couple of days i was told there was nothing they could do.nissan would have replaced the transmission if i had 120,000 miles, but when i called to report the noisy transmission my actual miles were 124400 miles.they claimed that i'm nolonger under the warrantybecause of the extra 4000 miles.i have owned three previous nissan cars and so far i was very happy with the quality and reliability of the cars.it is clearly that the issues is related to the materials used and parts used in this model and year. I would like nissan to take responsibility for the products they manufacture and sell.
On 9/6 at approx. 3:30pm mnt the car began having issues accelerating past 60 mph on i-70 e in colorado. At times it would even start de-accelerating.around 4pm, smoke was coming out of the front hood. My boyfriend and i then pulled over to the side of the highway, and after about 10 minutes we noticed that transmission fluid was leaking from the car.after being towed to the mechanic about 20 miles away, he worked on the car for about an hour and completed an official diagnostic. He said the transmission fluid had overflowed from the transmission and that we could have had a fire on the highway.he also came to the conclusion that the transmission was blown and the car was not drivable. We had to store the car in the mechanic's parking lot for the night and get a rental car. We then had to stay in a hotel for the night in grand junction, co. The next day we called around to find a nissan service center that would be open to accepting the car and could get the parts in a reasonable amount of time given that we were stranded in colorado.we found a service center in aurora about 250 miles away from grand junction. We worked with aaa to get the car towed to the dealership just before they closed. Since they were closing the nissan service center did not have time to look at the car until monday. I ended up being stranded in colorado for a 6 days with my boyfriend, until the car was fixed.i am very displeased with nissan's customer service. I called specialists for 3 days with no help.they have refused to compensate me for the other damages incurred by the faulty transmission. This trip cost $2,000 in unexpected costs due to be stranded,and my life was put in danger because none of the nissan service adviser's told me about the issues with the cvt transmission (i took my car to be checked before the road trip in may 2013 and late august 2013).
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally. Also, the contact mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that while the cruise control was activated, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated and the cruise control failed to deactivate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
My daughter and i were about 30 minutes north of san antonio on our way home to dallas. In an instance my car stopped accelerating and the mph declined. I checked to make sure the car was still in drive and it was. I pulled over as to not cause an accident and turned off my car. It took a few times to start it back as it would start and die. About the 3rd try it started and i revved the gas - it sounded normal so i drove to an autozone - it was the closest. I asked if they would check the computer to see what it said and they said it wouldn't read w/o a code. I took the car 10/1/12 to bankston nissan in dallas (the car drove fine all the way home) and they said it may be too much cvt fluid. Took it in and they couldn't duplicate the issue and the fluid was fine - did not need to be changed or anything. The tech said when it happens again to pull over and have it towed to a nissan - he thinks maybe since i restarted it may have cleared the codes. I asked if he thought it would happen again and he said yes. Looking online i see this same description and issue over and over again. I even called nissan consumer affairs and received a call back... This did not happen before when i had a master cylinder issue that was recalled 6 months later. Nissan at that time just said sorry. This time i got a call back inquiring, but then still get a sorry. I think something is up. They all seem to know the issue but w/o a code they wont replace the transmission under warranty. What if there is never a code??!!!
I have the transmition code p7044 (defective torque converter)car has only 97000 milesdanger is at times car will not move
Driving on highway and car lost acceleration and was forced to pull over.car went into "limp' mode. Nissan dealership claimed the cvt transmission needed to be replaced.
Cvt transmission went out 119,00 miles. Said warranty was out at 10 years on jan. 30 2018 going to have to pay $4,600.00 to have replaced and only giving warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. I will never buy another nissan.
I just purchased my nissan not even 3 months ago and i've had to have it in the 4-5 shops because nobody could figure out why it was giving the code p0335. Finally found out it's the timing chain. I cant drive my own car because of it and i feel like i got robbed of my money. The dam car is stuck in limp mode. We was driving one day and all of sudden the car jerked really hard an lost power didnt have a clue what was going on.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired using a transmission kit; however, the failure became severe. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,666.
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018)2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018)3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
My 2008 nissan altima cvt transmission quite on me and my family and left us stranded and we had to pay for a taxi to take me my wife and kids home and we were grocerie shopping 30 miles from home and we were stranded on a county rd ##
Was traveling at approximately 40mph on public way. Power , without warning and suddenly, was cut down and speed reduced to 10 mph. Vehicles behind me had to to take evasive action to avoid rear ending me.
We were driving on i-695 in baltimore area when i started to notice that while pressing acceleration paddle, the car was not moving forward. It started to stall and eventually stopped completely. Luckily, i was able to pull it to the curbside before a collision may have occurred. But someone with less driving capabilities may have ended up in an accident due to the car stalling without any warning. Later on i found out the transmission failed and nissan didn't care at all when i contacted them. I got transmission replaced myself. I thought i should speak out about this because a transmission stalling a vehicle at nearly 65 mph is a safety issue that needs to be addresses.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine was running but the vehicle would not move. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was a known issue because of the belts that were used in the transmission. The dealer also stated that the steering lock needed to be replaced. The current mileage and failure mileage was 129,000.
Transmission wines, and wouldn't shift into gear from park 2 times froma parked situation. Numerous other ongoing small problems, which i've read about with customer complaints for this vehicle. I have them also. Radio display out,center console loose, with weight, carbottoms out on speed bumps, failed stop light/start brake switch,
Recently, i faced a near death experience driving my nissan altima. I was heading back to kc from columbia. It was windy morning at 3 am on 70 w and suddenly my car's cruise control light started blinking, and my car started to lose its acceleration (while in motion on highway 70).with a double trailer truck behind my car a few other trucks lined behind it, my car lost acceleration and it fell under 40 miles in a few dreadful seconds on a national highway. My car continuously wiggled as it kept dropping speed with a whistling sound from the engine on the passenger side. As i pray to god to save me, it struck my mind to turn on the parking lights, the truck driver was quick to realize something was wrong with a car ahead of him and changed lanes and sped away and so did the others. I decided to keep driving until i reach safety. My car's speed dropped to 40 miles an hour as my heartbeat went up. With another 20 miles to an exit, i was praying and all of a sudden my car started accelerating again. I was not sure if i should hit the brakes and be stranded or take a chance and drive until i reach safety. My gas mileage fell rapidly, it went down from 100 miles remaining to 40 miles as i checked. As a miracle, my car started to respond after driving for not sure how long but it started to accelerate. I was both glad and terrified that my car is responding and with big fear that it may fail again. I maintained a uniform speed until i took an exit on the highway. My car started to lose its acceleration again, after running over a light in a failing car as i prayed with tens of cars on the road behind me, i reached a gas station and confident that none of my friends or family will find me dead on a highway. I will never ever trust my car again. After diagnostics at a nissan service center, i found that a transmission failure was the root cause
Help(continuously variable transmission) nissan apparently has a "extended warranty for the cvt on certain vehicle models including altima between 2003-2010 year. The warranty states that you may replace part to 10years/120,000 miles which ever comes first. Here's the problem never got a letter with this extended warranty information so i could of had my cvt replaced. Two days ago asi was driving on one of fl. Busiesthwywhere speeds are up to 70 mph my 08 nissan altima starts decelerate yes while my foot was on the gas pedal the car began to decelerate with out know notice the service engine soon light was not on so i was in a state of shock because i am in the middle lane of a three lane hwy freaked out cars coming behind me at high speeds i did but my emergency lights on so i could try to find away to maneuver my way off the hwy wait it gets better so as i have my foot on the gas pedal at a speed of 1 mph the car is in stall mode aka pressing on gas and just barely going. Well as i was getting in the outer lane to get off the hwy the car when from one mph and just accelerated i almost caused a major mva i ended up in the ditch luckily no one was hurt i immediately turned the car off.i ended up taking it to a mechanic who told me that it could be the fuel injector but couldn't be for sure because the service engine light was not on they couldn't detect the problem with the machine, the car service engine soon light came on soon after reaching over 120,000 miles.i wanted nissan to have recall this is dangerous and it is not right something needs to be done before it becomes worse like it for ford, gm ect....they should have sent people letters or ever put a courtesy consumer report thru news as to the extended warranty but they didn't do it why?(money)pleas this is dangerous i am not the first person with this same problem.
In february 2014 i had a new transmission put in my vehicle to replace one that was part of a recall by nissan. On june 13, 2014 at approximately 6pm while traveling on interstate 95 in delaware, my 2008 nissan altima suddenly lost power and the ability to accelerate. I was able to get it safely off the road despite being in the fast lane during heavy rush hour traffic. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer that replaced the recalled transmission. On the morning of june 16, 2014 the service representative at the nissan dealer advised me i needed a new transmission because the one i received was a 'bad apple".later that same day, he called back to advise me the issue was not the transmission but it was a software update that was not installed when the transmission was replaced in february. The software has been updated; however when the vehicle reaches a speed of 60-80mph the vehicle hesitates and acts just as it did when it shut down on june 13, 2014.
I was driving on highway and everything was good. Suddenly the car lost power but the engine was still running well. The car just stopped and could't move. It was very dangerous because i was driving the car on a very busy highway.nissan should recall the 2008 nissan altima!
5/31/2014, as i was traveling down 75 north towards chattanooga going 80 miles per hour to maintain speed of traffic i noticed that my vehicle started slowing down and would not allow me to accelerate.i had to immediately put my emergency signal on in order to merge over to the far right emergency lane to stop the vehicle.luckily traffic was not too heavy in order to move over to the emergency lane if so it probably would have been a fatal accident.i allowed the car to sit for a bit and then drove back to home to see if i could take the vehicle to a mechanic where i purchased a vehicle and to find out the issue. As i am driving the vehicle back home i have to drive the vehicle no more than 40 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone with my hazards signals flashing because the vehicle would not go no faster than 40 miles per hour. I called the dealership and i was informed that i would need to bring my vehicle in on monday because they close service at 12 o'clock on a friday. The dealer where i purchased my vehicle want me to pay a fee in order for me to have the vehicle diagnosed because it was not under the extended warranty and i only had the vehicle less than a year, only 8 months.this is a very dangerous and serious situation where nissan should recall the 2008 nissan altima and have this issue checked out because i'm sure i am not the only one with this issue.
The contact's husband owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to conyers nissan in conyers, ga where the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a tune-up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to conyers nissan in conyers, ga where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would pay for half of the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Transmission recall.the cvt transmission is bad on these on model altimas.they overheat and lose all power and the car wont accelerate .there is no warning light, no warning sound, it just goes out, where ever while in motion!my car did this last time on the freeway.you have to sit until the transmission cools off .. I have been on the side of the road in many places, i almost got hit the last time in the middle of the freeway.you can't drive more than 2 hours at 70 without it happening.nissan recalled the part and extended teh warrantys but the parts still do it.the transmision shouldn't even be serviced until 100000 miles!theses cars should easily get 200-250,000 miles.nissan is negligent in not recalling them at all!thousands of people have this "known" issue and it could cause someone to be killed!i am on the 4th transmission repair and it still does it!they need to recall the car model before someone gets hurt! it does it while in motion, which is frightening with no warning!i should not have to pay for this repari as it did it at 20000 miles first!the nthsa needs to make them recall the car
My nissan shakes and flutters when i take off., i think that there is a major defect in these new transmissions. The nissan dealership assured me that this was a normal operation. I've been around long enough to know that a car shouldnt hesitate from 20-55 mph.
I have 2008 nissan altima with a manual transmission. About three weeks ago i noticed that the vehiclehas been "dragging" in first and second gear. I have not noticed any problem with the clutch. The gears shift as normal but there is a squeaking noise. Even in 3-6 gears the vehicle will not pick up speed as it should. I took it to the dealership and they tell me it is the clutch that is worn out. There is no check engine light or any warning sign showing. Normally a clutch burns out and the pedal will fall flat to the floor. In this case none of that has happened. I bought the vehicle from the dealership in 2009 with 11000 miles on. I have been driving a jetta with manual transmission since january 2005 with no such problems. My research on internet indicate other people have similar problem with nissan manual transmissions.
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I was driving my 2008 nissan altima from los angeles to las vegas. When i was about to cross the california line into nevada, my car started sounding like an electric vehicle. We lost speed andi tried shifting my cvt transmission into manual mode. The speeds would not change. After making an emergency stop. I put the car on reverse and then shifted to drive again. The car would move, but the speed would not change.as soon as i arrive to vegas, my car lost all speed and it wouldn't move in direct or reverse. Smoke started coming out of the car. I parked the car and turned it off. When i came back the next day to tow the car to the nearest nissan dealer, the car would turn on, the engine was working, but the dashboard would not turn on and the car would not move either in direct or reverse. I bought the nissan altima brand new from thebuena park nissan dealer in california. The car has had all scheduled maintenance and i even took the car to get the transmission serviced at 48,000 miles. My car currently has 72,345 miles in it. When i took my car to the dealer in vegas, another person came in with the exact same issue under the same circumstances. Her vehicle had 75,000 miles and it had been serviced at the vegas dealer day prior to the transmission failing.
Cvt transmission is warmed up after approximately thirty minutes of driving. Once warm, from a complete stop, i lightly accelerate to 20mph. The rpms drop slightly and more acceleration is necessary to drive faster than 20mph. I press the accelerator pedal to about half way down and the vehicle shudders/surges three to five times then accelerates rapidly. This causes your neck to snap back and the vehicle to loose control. No accident yet but it could easily happen. Taken to nissan dealer in california who called it a "normal operating condition" and sent me home. Still fighting with nissan customer service.
2008 altima 2.5s was on 35-35 degree incline with front facing uphill. As i was exiting the vehicle, it popped out of park and into neutral. Before i could stop it, the driver door caught on neighboring yard/hill and bent forward. Damage to rear bumper as well. Damage totaled approximately $3700. Nissan said their filed tech could find nothing wrong with the car. I have found 7 other instances of this happening but they did not seem to care. This car is not safe to drive or park for that matter.
2008 nissan altima 2.5 4 cylinder with cvt transmission, when pulling out on highway the car began to accelerate normally at first (0 to 25 mph) but then would not accelerate and coasted into traffic nearly causing accident. This happened twice more on the way to the dealership. The problem happens intermittently and has been reported to a nissan dealer twice for repair under warranty. Check engine light came on when lack of acceleration happened 3 times and twice the dealer reset the code, change the fluid and reprogram the computer and said it was just a fluke and that it found no hardware problems. The nissan cvt transmission control electronics are unreliable, unsafe and should be investigated. This recurring problem very nearly resulted in a major accident today.
While driving my 2008 nissan altima i came to a sudden stop going uphill to avoid hitting another vehicle. As i tried to proceed the transmission will not crank into gear even though it was in drive position. After shutting the engine off and restarting it i was able to proceed forward.
From a complete stop, placed foot on brake pedal, put transmission into forward, released foot from brake pedal, vehicle accelerated into reverse without touching the accelerator pedal causing an accident into a parked car.ten days later, from a complete stop, placed foot on brake pedal, put transmission into reverse, released foot from brake pedal, vehicle accelerated forward without touching the accelerator pedal causing an accident into a tree.each incident occurred with different drivers.transmission is faulty at 42k miles.car is unreliable and unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was stuck in the up position while depressing the pedal, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test but could not duplicate the failure. They also reprogrammed the computer but the problem continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000. The dealer replaced the throttle lever assembly. Updated 11/05/10the consumer stated as he backed out of the driveway, he then put the gear in drive and the vehicle would not move beyond 5 mph. After about 100 feet of a slow roll and trying to engage the accelerator, it caught with a lurch. According to the dealer, the transmission was overfilled with fluid, which caused the vehicle to shut down.updated 12/22/10
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and would randomly decelerate. The vehicle was taken to gerald nissan naperville (1575 west ogden ave, naperville, il) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the transmission was previously replaced in 2014 per an unknown manufacturer's campaign for the exact same failure. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 212,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima coupe. While the contact was driving various speeds the clutch pedal became stuck when it was engaged. The gear shift locked causing the vehicle to crash into the passenger side of another vehicle. The front seat passenger in the contacts vehicle sustained bruises to the ribs and a contusion. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The malfunction with the clutch occurred previously on eight separateoccasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
I have taken my car into the dealership 5 times due to the fact that my clutch sticks to the floor and i have to manually pull it up.each time that i have taken it they have provided no remedy.i expressed several time of how it has put me in dangerous situations while driving and got the sorry bout your luck tune.the last time it happened it resulted in my wife having a wreck in the car.i called the dealership and have filed two complaints with the manufacturer and get the same treatment.
On occasion/randomly the clutch on the 2008 nissan altima coupe will sink to the floor which does not enable the driver to shift the vehicle.the dealer replaced the master cylinder in the past to repair but the same situation has arisen.not having ability to shift can stall the vehicle and reder it inoperable in the middle of the freeway, on an off-ramp, in an intersection, etc.this is unacceptable.
Vehicle was involved in a minor accident involving the driver side front wheel. While driving on a city street. During the impact the passenger seatbelt unbuckled without any intervention by the occupant
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while the front passenger's seat was occupied, the occupant classification system failed to register that the seat belt was in use. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed that there was a possible recall on the vehicle related to the failure. Twin city nissan (3247 alcoa hwy, alcoa, tn 37701, (865) 970-4132) was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger's side air bag failed and that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,430.
The red air bag/seat belt warning light on passenger seat is flashing continuously with or without passenger sitting on a passenger seat. There is also no change if seat belts are locked in or not - the red light is flashing all the time.on 17th of september my car was checked by nissan service at autonation nissan marrietta (925 cobb parkway se, marietta ga 30060). They cleared the code and monitor. On 13th of october the red air bag/seat belt warning light started flashing again and i made an appointment at autonation nissan. On 16th of october, my car was checked again by nissan service and i was told that the problem is in a sensor in a cushion seat and estimate cost is $900. They didn't have it in their inventory and i had to wait for a delivery. On 28th of october, i was informed that the cushion seat is in their facility. I checked nissan recalls list and found out that there was a recall of nissan altima 2008 because of flashing air bag red light (nhtsa campaign # 08v-521). The description fits exactly to the problem with my car. I contacted the national consumer affairs department of nissan north america and made an official complaint on 20th of october. I was informed nissan would contact me on the same day or next (on 20th or 21st of october), but no one did. I called again the national consumer affairs department of nissan north america on 28th of october and was told i would be contacted by nissan at the end of a day. I was not contacted by any nissan representative yet. I believe i should not pay for something that was recalled for this model year.
Takata recall, got in a car accident and the air bags didn't deploy. My car was a total loss. Were there any airbags in the car??????
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end. The contact indicated that the seat belt malfunctioned and did not secure the driver during the incident. The driver suffered neck, back, and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph he engaged the brakes and t-boned the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt shoulder restraint did not restraint him during the crash. His breast bone was fractured by the steering column and he was hospitalized for 24 hours. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, headlights, grill and there was a dent in the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 34,574 and the current mileage was 34,579. Updated 05/03/11*lj
Supplemental safety airbag seatbelt the light keeps blinking and does not go off this a safety issue i took it to dealer and they said it is not a safety issue. I have a seatbelt malfunctioning
I purchased a new 2008 nissan altima in march 2008 and shortly after the seat started to squirm from side to side in turns. I took it to the dealer and they acknowledged the problem. They replaced the seat rails which fixed the problem. Approximately 1 month later the seat started the same behavior when cornering. I took it back to dealer and they said there was nothing that could be done. My seat is now becoming more and more loose. There are numerous others with the same vehicle and problem. Refer to this site: http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/new-2007-2008-nissan-altima-discussion/268078-does-your-driver-seat-squirm.html approximately 71 percent of 216 customers polled report the same problem. It is possible the other customers do not have power seats as i. The problem seems to be in the power seat assembly.
The passenger seat does not always detect an adult sitting in the seat.the "passenger airbag not on" light comes on, sometimes flickers on and off and on again, when an adult is sitting in that seat.the symptoms appear to be identical to campaign 08v521000, but nissan says my vin is not effected.the airbag has not deployed, so i have no way to know if it will work or not, but since there is a partial recall underway for this very thing, i believe that the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash.
Drivers seat cushion moves side to side when making turns. Started at about 5,000 miles and gets worse with time. Taken car to dealer three times, first time supposedly was fixed and the next two times could not be duplicated by tech and no action was taken. Appears seat could brake during accident. The seat can be moved by shifting body weight. Doesn't feel like seat frame is loose from the floorboard but just the cushion is not secure to the seat frame. I have seen this complaint many times on forums and from other owners i know.
Drivers seat moves side to side and front to back while driving. Nissan attempted to fix the problem after a technical bulletin was created, but the issue still remains.dealer now says they cannot replicate the problem even though its worse now than it was originally.
The passenger airbag light displaying off ...stayed off when anyone heavier than 50lbs sat in it..i did some research on the internet and found that there was a recall involving this situation for my model..2008 nissan altima..i took it to woodbury nissan and was told that my vehicle was not affected and for approximately 1000 dollars they would fix it?!!! this was totally an unsatisfactory answer and i contacted the northeast regional service department for them to tell me the same thing?!!! i recently went on this sight to find that the recall is exactly what the issue is?please help me to get this situation rectified as it seems that nissan does not want to take responsibility for the product that they make or products installed in theyre vehicles...thank you very much [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The airbag sensor on the passenger seat stopped working about a year ago.i had to get my car inspected last monthto drive in the state of virginia and to access the naval base for work.i failed the inspection because of it and had to pay $705 for a new seat.i saw a recall for this problem but was told by nissan recall department my car wasn't covered.how can that be possible?i am requesting a refund as the issue was a safety recall in 2008.
My altima coupe has a melting dashboard that causes visibility issues by glaring into my windscreen. It is melted and bubbly. Also my passenger seat belt light cuts on and off due to my passenger seat bracket being faulty. I have not heard back from nissan on a way to resolve these safety issues.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The vehicle was taken to nalley nissan of atlanta (located at 2551 the nalley way, atlanta, ga 30360, (678) 825-6749) where it was diagnosed that the seat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
Glue is bleeding thru the dash on my 2008 nissan altima.it is causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see, so bad that i have to lean over to find a spot that does not affect my vision of the traffic in front of or coming towards me.this is a road hazard and left unattended will eventually cause a wreck. I also have a couple of other problems, the front seats are loose and slid when i had to slam on my brakesfeel and i am not at all comfortable that if i had an accident that this would attribute to additional injury. Also, i have had the low tire scensor replaced at my own expense to only have it come back on at which time i found out this was a known problem with this year model, would have been nice had the dealership told me there was nothing wrong, instead of taking my money.i have researched and found that all three of the problems i have are known problems that have been repeatedly reported to nissan only to be told they are not recalls and are extremely high in cost out of pocket. I have been complaining to them for two years to no avail. They sent me to a dealer in town at one point who reiterated to me verbatim what i was told by them online after he gave the dash a quick look. I live in louisiana, i travel to texas several times a year. That is when the problem with the dash started. No way to clean, it is one big sticky mess and only getting worse. I bought the vehicle, they were happy to take my money, the least they could do is fix known problems. Toyota recalled one of their vehicles with the same bleeding glue dash problem. Nissan should be as forthcoming with their customers, won't buy another, will seriously affect the resale value of this one. Shame on nissan!my formal complaint signed, sealed and delivered!
The dash is melting and causes a very bad glare on the windshield whether driving or parked going into the sun.it is so bad youcan barely see the road in front of you.this is truly a safety issue.
A passenger sitting causes the airbag light to flash and turns off the airbag?if the seat is equipped with the same ocs control unit,my vehicle should have been included.i am experiencing the same problem as the recall in november 2008 that did not include my vin?nissan concluded i should pay the dealer to check it out.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.while driving 60 mph, the contact struck debris on the roadway.as a result, a piece of metal became lodged in the fuel tank and was hanging down.the failure caused a fuel leak.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they are replacing the fuel tank.the dealer stated that whatever he struck caused gasoline to leak from the fuel tank.the contact stated that the location and lack of protection of the fuel tanka safety issue.the failure mileage was 15000.updated 04-28-09 cwthe drivers side track seat was slow at moving. Updated 04/30/09.
When an adult is setting in the passenger seat the air bag indicator light will periodically go on. This has been an ongoing issue for years. St. Charles nissan tech found occupant sensor failure to be causing the issue.there is a recall involving this issue, nhtsa campaign id number 08v521000.my car's vin is not part of the open recall, however, since it is the same problem in the same year vehicle,i wondered if the recall should be expanded. I have not been informed at what vin they stopped in the recall.
Drivers seat moves side to side, typically when making right hand turns.nissan says there is a technical service bulletin for this, however, the fix has yet to fix the issue. This is very alarming when driving, especially when you're not expecting your seat to shift.now the seat moves forward/backward when accelerating along with the side to side movements.nissan has had the car at least 3 times trying to correct issue and now says it must be the way nissan designs their seats. I have had multiple cars in my life and this is the first car seat that has moved.i do not see how the seat can be safe if it moves while driving.i'm worried that if i have to brake suddenly or am in an accident the seat will come off track.
Driver's seat on '08 nissan altima moves side to side as you go around turns; very disconcerting.first response from dealership was "we can not replicate, and this is the first one we've heard of".next visit i was told "nissan is aware of the problem, and should have a fix in 30 days or so".that was 45 days ago.2nd problem, my passenger airbag light stays on a lot of the time my wife is seated in the seat.she's about 150 pounds, so there should not be a weight problem.had it in twice for this, and another "can not replicate".i'm concerned that in the event of a collision, she will have no air bag protection.
Purchased a 2008 altima 3.5 se with power seats, before 2000 miles noticed that the driver's seat was loose and had a vibrating effect then the seat started popping out of place as i was making a turn or going around a curve or exiting onto an exit ramp. I reported it to the dealer and they replaced the seat rails but the car continues to do the same thing and the dealership claims that it can't duplicate the movement so they can't repair it. A moving seat while driving is not safe!! the seat goes to the left and there is a popping sound and sometimes it goes forward.
My passanger airbag is not working when somebody is sitting in the seat it is still off when driving, their was an open recall on this but when i call nissan its not my model
The seat is lifted and sliding especially when i brake or accelerate. It is unstable and sways from side to side.this is a common issue that i read with nissan seats and i am afraid.
The passenger seat has an electronic device that is not communicating with the car computer.it is showing a yellow light indicating that the passenger airbag is off. This happens all the time when the car is on. Stationary or driving.
Not so much one specific incident but a few over a couple of months.first and most importantly the seat moves side to side and seems to be off track.the internet mentions many instances of seat problems and i don't understand how a car seat can be a problem, i've owned many cars and know many folks who owned many cars and never ever heard of a seat being a problem ever.but i'm going to be charged $89.95 to "diagnose" a seat problem that apparently if isn't affected by the tech bulletin could pay upwards of $1500 for a car seat.2nd issue is my rear door locks stopped working.first it was the driver side back door and the lock stopped responding to the key fob and internal lock button.week and a half later the passenger back door locks stopped working.looking up this on the internet it's a common problem for nissan's.the dealer conveniently is going to charge me two (2) diagnostic charges of $89.95 to determine what the problem is with the door locks (again not 1 charge for both but two separate charges).the internet says actuators which i'll update later after this week if that's the issue.i'd think the nhtsa should investigate these two claims for a potential recall to save consumers from be fleeced for what appear to be consistent issues that aren't wear and tear issues and appear to be defects.
Drivers seat squirms moves and is not rigid. Dealership says they can not replicate the problem. Every time i turn the seat makes noise and sounds squirms like its not properly secure. The passenger airbag light also comes on when a fully grown adult is sitting in it. This happens randomly on an average of 4-5 times monthly. When the airbag light comes on the passenger airbag is deactivated not protecting the individual. There is also an issue with the brakes when pressed sometimes the brakes in the front do not grab properly and they grind badly causing the car not to stop as well . The dealership says can not replicate but stated they are aware of these problems and that nissan may issue a recall. For the time being the car is unsafe and nothing is being done about it.
Faulty headrest design.pushes the head of many drivers radically forward, making it painful and dangerous to operate the vehicle.
I request that nhtsa investigate a major car defect of my nissan altima coupe. On 09/25/2009 i was driving on bruckner expressway close the exit 52 to bronx river parkway. I was driving between 45 to 50 mph, the breaks stopped working, i tapped the breaks continuously and still they did not work after a few seconds the steering wheel starting turning un-controllably to the right, then to the left. I tried to press on the breaks and control the vehicle but there was nothing i could do since the breaks and the steering wheel were not working. The car hit the highway shoulder on the left and then turned to the right. I believed that was the end of my life and my passanger's life. After about a mile the car came to a stop. I had never experienced an accident before. I bought a brand new car so i can avoid technical and manufacturing problems. But i was not lucky because my one year old nissan altima couple had a major manufacturing defect that almost took my life . Now all said and done, it has been 10 days that i have been in touch with nissan of usa and nissan of garden city. For these long ten traumatized days the only answer i got from nissan is that the car will be inspected and that nissan is going to let me know what happened to the car. Nissan did not provide me with a loaner or funds to rent a car. It has been 10 days that i have been renting cars or taking cabs paying from my pocket to make it to work. I am out of funds and nissan does want to respond to the issue. I know that the car has a major manufacturing problem. I will not drive that car again under any circumstance. I do not want that car to be driven from anyone else because i am very sure that car is very dangerous.this car needs to be inspected carefully so nissan can learn from this mistake and prevent future similar accidents that can turn deadly. Nissan needs to be responsible for their own mistakes. I hope nhtsa will be able to help in this issue. Thank you,alma uldedaj
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that as she attempted to use the push button ignition start and applied the brakes, the brakes seized abnormally and the vehicle did not start. The contact played around with several wires above the brake pedal to get the vehicle to start however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
On several occasions i have tried to start the car but the brake resists being pressed in. I press the push to start button but the car does not start, only the dashboard lights and radio come on (as though i am not pushing the break in). I took my car to the dealership and they said i needed to replace my brake switch and harness for the low, low price of $500. The problem is intermittent so they cannot guarantee that it will fix the problem. This needs to be addressed by nissan immediately, as i see all over the web that everyone with a 2007 or 2008 altima is having this problem. What are recalls for except for precisely this type of issue??
I have 2008 nissan altima 2.5 s which has push button start. I.e. Person has to push button and press brake at same time to start the engine. There is a switch / sensor near brake pedal which sends signal that brake has been pressed (and also turns on rear brake lights). One day, all of sudden, when i tried to start car it didn't start. It keep saying press brake (accessories / radio etc all turn on). So the cycle of accessories - on- off kept on happening. I thought battery is weak and even tried jump start. So, after trying pushing brake + button for 30minutes , car finally started. This happened 2-3 times and i got very frustrated....finally i started reading online about this problem. Many people have posted same complain / issue. They suggested to check whether rear brake lights turn on when i press brake or not.. If not then the switch is bad .. I saw many people were able to fix problem by replacing switch ($50 expense). I did the same and car has been working fine since then (2-3 months).dealer tries to charge $150 only for switch and then $500 for other stuff to eliminate root cause of issue.. As many people are effected by this issue, i firmly believe that nissan should recall and fix this issue at their cost. Dealers are making tons of money off 2007-2008 altima owners.
The following had to be fixed all on one visit: my alternator replaced; top motor mount replaced, brake sensor replaced, battery replaced, and had an oil cooler leak fixed.all was covered with my extended warranty ($858 otherwise). It has had a total of 4 batteries, 2 alternators, 2 manna folds (a recall), new shocks and struts (i paid for) and my transmission warranty was extended to 120,000 miles. (there was also another recall to the fuel tank but can't remember any specifics). I take great care of my car, have it maintained regularly, and only use quality gas. This is my fourth nissan and i am greatly disappointed in the quality.i am debating as to whether or not i should trade it in.
My brake light on the dashboard lights on and off.i had less than 25k miles on my car.i am reporting this because i have read of numerous complaints re this on the internet but no known recall by nissan.apparently this is a known issue and brake fluid is leaking.
Car will not start even though there is power.this is the fifth time this has happened.dealer has replaced battery.problem occurred 1 month later.brake switch appears to be the problem.have been able to start after "playing" with the brake switch.dealer replaced switch but the car wont start again 5 weeks later.
The contact owned a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes became unresponsive, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle.the contact sustained injuries to the left hand and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. A police report was not filed. Prior to the crash, the contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall however she was unable to have the vehicle serviced because the dealer did not have the necessary parts to complete the recall repair. In addition, the brake lights had illuminated prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Purchased 2008 nissan altima on march 6, 2021 from the car house in butler, nj. Since the moment i drove off the lot, multiple lights turned on which turned out to be alternator and multiple 02 sensors. The next day i had a garage do an inspection and it turned out the car needed a rear control arm, shocks, brakes and rotors in additon to the lights. The dealer said that i had a 90 day warranty but when i called the company they had no record of the contract. The dealer fixed the sensors and alternator supposedly, but haven't contacted me back about fixing the other issues and every time i call they hang up.
I was driving home from work, and suddenly the abs vdc and slip illuminated. Then i almost got rear ended. That guy told me that my braking light is not working. Luckily i was inside military base and people were alert. It happened on the street while i was driving.
The master cylinder failed. It leaked fluid onto the brake booster causing the booster to fail. When released, the brake pedal would stay depressed momentarily and then pop up abruptly and then when depressed again the brakes would grab.
Vehicle, is making a rubberish noise in the brake booster when the brake pedal is pushed down, brakes in the vehicle are relatively new and when required to a hard brake vehicle does not respond well.i had to refill the brake fluid reservoir with a little bit of fluid not much.i believe it might be leacking small amounts of fluid to the booster over time, i bought the vehicle from someone else known to me, so i have known the car for quite some time and its being having this issue for a while now.i have seen many threads about this problem, which must be solved with nissan.this should not be a problem at 53 000 miles.
Was driving to work on the highway using cruise control and then i tried to get out of cruise and step on the gas pedal but it got stuck, i realized i wasn't able to get over to the first lane due to traffic, so i tried to slow down to pull over to the median closest to the third lane, however, the brakes stopped working and i wasn't able to stop the vehicle, i even tried to press the button to shut the car off but it wouldn't shut down,there was no smell of smoke or anything and than as the car begin slowing on its own, all of a sudden smoke just poofed up and i grabbed my purse and phone and jumped out of the moving car . Ran away from the car and realize that i had taken my wallet out of my purse previous and i turned to go back but the car was engulfed in flames.i called 911 to get assistance.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The contact was able start the vehicle and took it to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the brake switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The current mileage was 61,310 and the failure mileage was 59,000.
I have had my cars rear brakes completely replaced once in the last 6 months and completely replaced the front brake system twice in 6 months. Iā€™ve had to pay close to $4000 in repairs on only the cars front end so at this point any part that could be causing the excessive wearing out of my brakes could not possibly be doing so without me knowing about it from many inspections (mainly done by different les schwab locations and my local nissan dealership in salem, or). For some reason within a month of having the brakes replaced, they have began to squeal worse than ever before, iā€™m not exaggerating when i say that my 2008 altima has brakes that are almost twice as loud as any city or school bus brakes that iā€™ve ever heard in my life. Something within the brake system is causing all these brand new parts to wear down to metal on metal screeeching
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.
When i press on the brake to start the engine, it will not start and the light on the dash comes and says press the brake to start. The switch does not recognize that i am pressing the brake. This is an intermittent problem that may happen everyday for a week and then may not happen again for 3 weeks.if you press the brake in and press the buttons under the brake pedal, it helps to recognize the pedal is pressed.i have checked several on line forums where many car owners have posted the same exact problem with altimas of similar year models 2007 to 2010.
In december of 2012 my car started to give me problems with starting. (45000 miles)i push the brake and push to start button, but only the lights come on. I had it towed to the dealer, and they said it is a brake switch problems, and that others have come in with the same problem on the 2007 and 2008 altima. They fix the problem for $268 which was a complete waste of money, because in april 2013 and the same problemhappening again.(48000 miles) i had the car towed back to the dealer and they replace the brake switch for me for free this time, and said that it maybe a bigger problem such as the sub harness for the brake light switch. But i will have to pay $125 for the diagnosis charge and i told them to call the corporate office have the altimas recalled and some other "kind words". I read online from various posts that others altimas 2007 and 2008 are having this problem. So for now i am left to pay to fix the problem out my pocket which is a complete headache, because nissan should be fully aware of this problem.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the tpms, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,777.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Ma 10/2
While driving on i95 the car shut off and was steered very difficultly to the off ramp and the side of the road. Smoke started to come out of the front of the car and i exited the car and the car proceeded to be engulfed in flames burning the front half of the car to the front seats. Fire rescue arrived to put out the fire.1116
Pressed on the brake while pushing start button to start car. Car couldn't recognize pressure on brake and wouldn't start. This happened on 20+ occasions. After a period of 10-30 minutes each time, car would eventually start.
The switch that allows the car to start and lights the brake lights is sticking, this is a common problem that nissan is aware of. The car not starting is annoying, if the switch sticks after the car is started then the brake lights will fail to illuminate, that is dangerous. The car fails to start with regularity, if the switch is manipulated it starts, i do not know if the break lights are failing but i assume this is occurring. These cars should be recalled for replacement of these switches.
Brakes felt as if the emergency brake was on all the time and vehicle would only go in first gear and if i let off the gas the car would come to a halt. Car was towed to dealer for master cylinder changeout. Nissan claims my vehicle id was not a part of a known service bulletin for this vehicle 2007-2012. I think this matter warrants further looking into as my son is the primary driver
Ramsey nissan service department replaced my worn rotors with "warped" rotors...i need replacement of both front and rear brakes and rotors, according to ramsey nissan service department. The service department installed, allegedly, original equipment manufactured brakes and rotors to replace my worn parts. The day i picked my car back up from the service department, i drove out of the dealership parking lot onto the highway - it only took the first brake, literally, going at around 40-50 mph to notice that my car was shaking. Confused, i immediately called nissan service to let them know what i was experiencing. They assured me that this was the normal "break in" period for the brakes and that i would likely experience this for the next 500-1000 miles; keep in mind that i had no reason to not believe them as i was confident they had at least tested the brakes/rotors before giving the car back to me. Approximately 5-6 weeks later, i was still experiencing this issue; nissan service later confirmed that my front rotors were "warped". Nissan service had ultimately installed inadequate and faulty rotors in my car. According to a individual auto mechanic who runs inspections, my car would immediately fail inspection. Clearly, with these faulty rotors, my braking ability was severely diminished; in an emergency situation, the last thing i would want to be unsure of is my brakes/rotors, which should be working 100 out of 100 times in extreme situations. These were rotors would cause my car to fail inspection and thus put in danger the lives of me, my family, and the people around me. Had i known that these were faulty rotors, i immediately would have had them replaced. But i drove around for over a month with a braking system that would fail inspection.
To whom it may concern, i wrote this letter to consumer affairs and to the ceo of nissan:dear[xxx],my name is [xxx]and i am a current owner of a 2008 nissan altima.for the past three weeks, i have been dealing with nissan's west coast regional office in regards to issues i have been experiencing with my car.i have been treated very poorly and i am astonished and disgraced by both one of your nissan dealerships here in los angeles and by your corporate representatives.as a leader myself for one of the most valuable company's in the world, i have found myself at a loss for words.[xxx], a man who has been empowered to make decisions for nissan, stated by brett locher, his supervisor, has decided that nissan should not fix the issue that i have been experiencing since the first day i leased the car.i was lied to by the sales representative that my vehicle had temporary battery issues.later on in the year, i experienced similar issues. I was advised by your dealership in glendale, ca to pay for a new battery exchange. After purchasing the vehicle, i experienced the same issues until recently when my car became inactive to the the start/stop ignition switch not responding with the brake harness. Although i advised your representatives that i have been experiencing this problem way before my vehicle was out of warranty, they continued to explain to me that they would not be able to fix the car without charge because now its out of warranty. The car has around 29,000 miles and has never needed service.i am disappointed from an ethical standpoint and i would like to have my car fixed.it's time for nissan to stop serving crackers and cheese and begin to serve caviar for customer retention.[xxx]class action lawsuit is needed! many people are experiencing these problems all over the net.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
'takata recall' brakes lock up when driving. U can put it in drive or reverse and car wont move. Feels like brake is engaged but its not.
Purchase car 2010 abs brake came on all time dealer try to reset abs light it would turn off for few days and come make on they dont no why it doing it :( its 2015 and light still on. 2014 i was on interstate going 65 mph then all sudden my nissan started losing power fast when i pushed on gas was not reading. Had to pull to side of road and we had checkedall fluids and looked for any leaks which all was good. I had gotten and my oil changed before my trip. Sat on side interstate for 20 mins try to restart it started ok just had no power like gas was nit flowing right. Waiting another 10 mins trying again. Finally gain power and was able to get to my destination. Had it checked by shop couldn't fine problem.the car sometime don't turn over on push start and i have to slam down on my break to start it about 5 times took to nissan dealer said they have no idea why it keeps sticking and not turning over i also had to change my battery 3 times from 2010 to 2014 . Which that's not good. I see all these 2008 nissans getting recalled then i look at the my carand how much money i had to pay out pocket for the same recalls on other nissan . Found out exhaust manifold has been recalled on many 2008 nissans but mine and that is one of problems wrong !
Brakes locked and steering locked causing a rear end accident driving on a city highway going to work.
I had noticed months ago that the brake performance was not up to par, but as conditions were generally dry, it was not a problem. I did have new rotors and pads installed at 50,000 miles, but had no better brake performance. As soon as we experienced snowy/icy conditions it became a problem as the vehicle would then slide with the brakes locked, even though snow tires were installed. I then determined that the rear brakes were not working at all, and the hash marks from manufactures grinding on the new rear discs was virtually untouched. The rear brakes were bled, and there was no evidence of air in the line which pointed to a problem upstream. With the rear of the car raised and the brake pedal fully depressed, the rear wheels could still be turned by hand. There is evidence that the master cylinder is weeping at the booster.
It all started a couple months prior when my brake light was on and i could not find a leak or figure out what was going on.then i noticed the brake fluid was leaking just couldn't find where.we realized it was the master cylinder and replaced that as well as the booster box (where it was leaking.) that master cylinder was faulty and we had it replaced again.in march i was driving 12 hours back to my hometown for vacation after being told my car was okay and mid trip i lost my brakes getting off the highway.i was able to make it to my town using the little brake i had left since this happened in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere.the shop then does my pads, calipers, rotors thinking that is the issue seeing as i've been through 2 master cylinders; that was not the problem it was another faulty master cylinder.that finally was replaced and so far so good.thankfully nothing happened to me but i could have gotten into a bad accident.i also called nissan to be reimbursed like the campaign says and was denied.everything about my situation fits the campaign and seeing as the situation could have been a lot worse i should at least be reimbursed for the repairs.
The push start engine ignition depends upon pressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle.the engine would not start because the brake pedal could not be pressed completely in order for the push start to operate correctly.this has since occurred multiple times.we must push the brake pedal a number of times in order for the vehicle to start. According to the auto dealer they are not aware of any problem but upon search of the internet i have found many cases of similar problem.nissan dealer offers to replace the brake part at a fee.request that nissan take responsibility for faulty brake button that appears to be causing this problem on many nissan altima vehicles.
My name is fatima owodunni, i am reporting an accident i had with my nissan altima 2008 on 7/28/09. It happened in the parking lot of bed bath and beyond @ owings mills md when i tried to park the car. I put the gear in a reverse mode to back up into a space but instead of the car driving backward it went with such an unimaginable speed forward, i slammed on the brake to stop the car instantly but the braked failed. I then crashed into 3 other cars and one person injured due to the crash. I reported this issue to nissan na but they refused to accept negligence. I told police officer what had happened but didn't believe me and he wrote in his report that maybe i pressed on the gas pedal rather than the brake but i was the only one that knew what had happened. Nissan na rejected my claim saying the investigation didn't reveal that anything was wrong with the car. Please help, i'm still driving the car but i drive in fear anytime i'm behind the wheel. Thank you!
Drivers seat squirms moves and is not rigid. Dealership says they can not replicate the problem. Every time i turn the seat makes noise and sounds squirms like its not properly secure. The passenger airbag light also comes on when a fully grown adult is sitting in it. This happens randomly on an average of 4-5 times monthly. When the airbag light comes on the passenger airbag is deactivated not protecting the individual. There is also an issue with the brakes when pressed sometimes the brakes in the front do not grab properly and they grind badly causing the car not to stop as well . The dealership says can not replicate but stated they are aware of these problems and that nissan may issue a recall. For the time being the car is unsafe and nothing is being done about it.
Brake light began going on/off intermittently starting on january 10, 2012.definitely more common on days with temps at freezing or below.light would eventually go out once car warmed up, but would come back on after using the brakes to slow down or stop.brakes did seem to stop okay, although there were a few times very recently that they made an unusual noise.checked/added brake fluid several times over the past two months.had car serviced at local nissan dealership last week and was told that master cylinder needed replaced due to a leak.cost was $100 out of pocket -- remainder covered under extended warranty as my vehicle now has 41,494 miles on it.
Brake lamp switch malfunctioned at 10000 (april 2009) and 43000 (january 2012) miles, and replaced. When this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which is a hazard that could result in a crash. Because brake must be applied for engine ignition, the vehicle will also not start.
Brake light started coming on intermittently.car was in motion.brakes were not in use when light came on.brakes functioned normally.nissan dealership diagnosed the problem as a leak in the brake master cylinder and that the brake fluid was leaking into the booster assembly.$476.00 repair.this is definitely a design flaw or inferior workmanship/parts.
"brake" indicator light began coming on intermittently while driving. Took the car in for service, found out the brake master cylinder is leaking and needs replaced. Vehicle is a 2008 nissan altima and only has 41,000 miles on it. Vehicle was recently in for maintenance service in december 2010, no indication of problem was given following inspection.
I would like to report a chronic brake problem i have had with my 2008 nissan altima, since the date of purchase in may of 2008. To date, i have had to bring in the car for repairs ranging from squealing noises right down to out and out grinding which began only 3-4k miles after i purchased the car. After the first several repairs, which did absolutely "nothing' as i noticed the brakes squealing still just days after i brought the car in, the car dealership advised me there was a technical service bulletin (tsb) issued which required them to perform a 'complete" brake pad replacement, which included brake pads, rotors and brand new replacements of all other parts that the brakes use. Since that time, the brakes continue to make this annoying squealing noise and when the dealership is questioned about it, they simply revert back to what they told me the very first time i called them about this 3-4 months after i bought the car, which was that this sound was normal with all cars and was nothing to be alarmed about, which sounded totally preposterous to me and was even proven incorrect months later after the initial complaint when they advised me there was that technical service bulletin (tsb) issued regarding this problem which resulted in the aforementioned complete overhaul repair. It was noted that, among other reasons, this occurs as a result of theproblem is caused by the semi-metallic pads used by nissan and/or other cheap or poor quality brake products used. From what i have learned there have been "three" tsb's issued relating to brake problems with the 2008 nissan altima as follows:ntb07-003c murano and altima; squeak noise when brake pedal is pressed.ntb08-047 altima: rear brake noise at slow speedsntb08-057 2007-2008 altima; front brake noise at slow speeds.
Brake light came on/off while driving.took vehicle to shop and was diagnosed as a faulty master brake cylinder.the faulty master brake cylinder was leaking brake fluid internally into the booster.this manufacturing defect should not have occurred with a newer model altima with under 50,000 miles on it.
Brake light keeps coming on, suggesting i need to add brake fluid.i've read this is becoming a common problem for this vehicle model and people are having to spend a lot to replace a leaky master cylinder. Please initiate a recall to correct this defect.
Pursuant to appearance of brake warning light vehicle taken to nissan dealer for replacement of leaking master cylinder.
I took my 2008 altima in for an oil change.about 1 week before oil change appointment september 21, 2011 my brake light would appear on dashboard--it wasn't a consistent and not every time i was driving car.i didn't even have to brake for this to occur.at dealership told them about issue and they looked into it.after servicing my car i was informed that my master cylinder was leaking and need to be replaced.i also needed back brakes.i was told that i should not drive car, because the brakes might not work.i was completely shocked!! i only have 27000 miles on my 2008 altima.of course it was out of warranty and cost a good amount of money out of my pocket.i did some research online and noticed that there are numerous other people have the same issue with their 2007 & 2008 altima's.nissan has a recall for the sentra (?) vehicle that has the same issue. I believe this a manufactures defect and needs to be researched.i would appreciate this issue being looked into.
Brake/vcs off/slip lights began flickering on dash about 2 weeks ago.brought car into dealer on dec 01 2010, and was advised that the master brake cylinder was leaking.due to safety concerns, i left my car at the dealership.currently waiting on a new master brake cylinder, the part is on nationwide backorder.
Stepping on brake pedal intermittently fails to activate brake-lights,which also inhibits starter.if brake lights don't work once vehicle is underway that is asafety hazard.i have been repairing thing for 50 years and am 99.9% sure the pins of the brake pedal switches are hanging up inside the bores,since wedging snow scraper against brake pedal and pushing plungers until they popped all the way out allows starting.phoning a nissan dealer's parts department confirmed availability then gave me a price of $39.17 for switch(es). Not looking forward to hunching under the dash,i talked to service to find out how much to install.an "improved brake wiring harness"is needed for "rare" occurrences at cost of $238 and labor of $149.when i asked if this might be a recall or under warranty he said"could not make any money" that way. If it is a design/construction problem nissan should eat the cost.internet search has some dealer recommending pushing harder on pedal or pounding-pulsing.some replaced switches showed pitting of contacts{too much current too often?}do dozens of cars have to get rear-ended before action takes place??????????????????????? or does my wife have to have a heart attack because the car won't start and she will lose her job?
2008 nissan altima.failed brake master cylinder at 47,000 miles.i took my 2008 altima 2.5sl to the dealer for service.one complaint is that my brake light comes on under acceleration.they advised that my master cylinder has a leak.due to the mileage on my car it is not covered by the warranty.i was advised that they see this often but most people are covered under the warranty because they have less mileage.i feel that nissan should fix this under recall.
I purchased a new 2008 nissan altima in march of 2008, after 2000 miles i heard the brakes start to squeak, i brought it to the dealership for an oil change august 8th and asked them to check the brakes, they did and told me that i needed to have the calipers replaced, i asked if there was a recall and was told no, there is a bulletin though. I thought that other owners should have this problem brought to their attention before the warranty is up and they have to pay for the repair out of pocket.
My 2008 nissan altima had squeaky brakes for months before dealership would admit there was a problem. First time i took car in about brakes was told that the brakes sometimes make a noise nothing to worry about.second time they told me they had to replace the brakes and both calipers on front.everything was fixed according to the service bulletin. I've noticed that my transmission makes a whinny noise when driving up grades. Took it in and was told they couldn't duplicate the reported problem. Go figure.. I wish someone would do us all a favor and recall this vehicle. Please!we all have been ripped off by nissan!car has had too many problems from day one! regret buying it!!
Brake light kept coming on and off for a week or so. Took it to the nissan dealer where i bought it and they said it was master cylinder leaking. They have to wait on part because it is on backorder.
Losing brake fluid causing warning light to flash.
The brake light started flashing intermittently even though the hand-brake wasn't on and there was no noticeable problem during braking.the dealer said there was a leak in the brake booster and that i would have to have it replaced.it was not covered under warranty.i reluctantly agreed to pay the $560 for the replacement because the dealer said it was never a good idea to take risks with your brakes.
I recently having issue with my brake light coming on and off at random times.which after researching online it appears to be a common issue for many others, with brake leaks. I have noticed a slight difference in the brake effectiveness, which causes concern for me.i have an 2008 nissan altima 2.5 se with roughly 56,000 miles.i bought this car used with only 22k miles roughly in 2009 and have other issues with electrical work in the radio.the radio has already been replaced by the dealership when it was still under warranty and now it is happening again where my volume dial doesn't turn the volume up or down it locks between three volume numbers and at times the screen fades in and out.
Own a 2008 nissan altima: we had to replace the bad master brake cylinder after only 39,000 miles, spending almost $500, 3000 miles out of factory warranty.i understand their sentramodel had a recall for the same part, but not the altima, and that there have been numerous complaints about this same issue.
Master cylinder found to be leaking. Warning light was coming on.
I just bought a 2008 nissan altima and my brake light comes on when i accelerate. I have taken it to the dealership and they are saying that i have a master cylinder leak. There is definitely a problem .
I own a 2008 nissan altima that was having brake problems. I had it checked out by a mechanic and he found that the master cylinder had been leaking fluid internally. I would be happy to discuss the problem with your agency if needed.my name is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving, and even a few seconds right after stopping, the brake light continues to stay on, sometimes blinking. After checking that my pads were still in good shape, i did some research and found a lot of altima owners that were having issues with their brake master cylinders. I checked my mc but found no visible signs of leakage. However, i noticed that my fluid level was on the minimum line. After having a certified mechanic look at it, he advised me that the mc was faulty and was leaking into the brake booster. After reading that are more than hundreds of documented cases, and possibly thousands of undocumented cases, i feel that nissan has an obligation to inform their customers about the faulty brake master cylinder and replace the faulty part free of charge.
I took my car for service at the nissan dealer for a oil change and to check up my brakes pad because the car feel weird when braking.come to find out that my brake pads are good but my master cylinder is leaking .i refuse to pay for the service because this is a manufacture problem because my brakes light hasn't came on.please investigate if this is a defect from manufacturer because they don't want to replace it and they have more than 400,000 cars report it their system.
I have just purchased a used 2008 nissan altima sedan. The brakes are very squeaky. The brakes squeak when you press on them lightly going around 10 mph or less.
Dealer discovered that the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid out the back of the cylinder into the vacuum housing. The leak was not noticeable on the ground or on the motor. Hadn't noticed that the brake pedal was getting lower and lower. There is a small brake light on the dash. The light was on and had been on for some time. It's the same light that comes on when you apply the parking brake. This masked the seriousness of the problem as we thought there was an adjustment needed to the parking brake pedal and instead the master cylinder was leaking.
I took my car into the dealership because my brakes seemed to malfunction sporadically, and around the same time a brake light indicator came on my dashboard.the dealership diagnosed it as brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder, and said my master cylinder had to be replaced.i saw on the nhtsa website that there is a pending investigation of 07 & 08 nissan altimas and a brake cylinder leak, and that the same model year nissan sentras have already been recalled for that same reason.i wanted to make you aware that i have also experienced this problem, which was a $550 fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic-foundation components-master cylinder : after a few days of driving with a brake indicator light coming on, crown nissan service representative indicated that the master cylinder was leaking into the power booster, lowering the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. Total charges were $684.55 to repair. This is a 3 year old car with 41,321 highway miles driven lightly. It appears to be a similar situation as the 2007 and 2008 nissan sentra and although the two models do not share the same parts, the manufacturer is likely to be the same. This should be a factory recall issue.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.the contact stated that the brake light on the instrument cluster was illuminated so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer advised that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.the contact stated there was an unknown manufacturer's recall that was previously released but the contact did not confirm with the manufacturer if the vehicle was included.the failure mileage was 17,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the brake warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The failure progressed over time until it occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the master cylinder was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Currently there was an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe11020 (hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder). The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Brake light started coming on and going off spontaneous through out each drive time and continued to stay on longer as time passed.took my car in for service to the dealership, after a thorough inspection by the mechanic as he too was puzzled why my fluid level was low since the brakes themselves were working great it was determined my brake fluid was "somehow" leaking out of the container that holds the fluid into the rubber boot around it and was advised i needed to have the master brake valve replaced at a cost of $456.i questioned why this would happen and if it's been a problem and was advised they didn't know why it was just happening and no they had not seen this as a problem with other customers.i was advised it wasn't something that had to be fixed today but would need to be fixed but they would top off the fluid and i would be good, but for how long they couldn't tell me.in researching i see i am not the first to have this issue and probably won't be the last.i wanted to log my experience in hopes nissan will do the right thing and fix this problem before it is related to a catastrophe!
I have a 2008 nissan altima coupe with 30k miles and the brakes are squeaking nonstop. I took the pad off on all 4 sides and there is plenty of pad left. I sanded the syface of the pad, cleaned the brake assembly and still they squeak non stop. The only time they will not squeak is if i brake super hard.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that when it rained the brakes locked and caused the vehicle to skid. The brake failure has caused a crash to occur while driving 25 mph. The contact is aware of the safety risk since a crash has occurred. The current mileage was 19,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 0.
My brake light kept coming on.took vehicle to dealership they immediately informed me that it was probably the master cylinder and that this was a frequent and recurring issue with the 2008 altima.they checked the car out and confirmed that the master cylinder was leaking and needs to be replaced.if they know about the faulty part then why not a recall as with the sentra??$550to repair an issue known by nissan to be a faulty part.that is just crooked.
My 2008 nissan altima master break cylinder needed to be replaced due to a leak after around 60k miles. Before the brake light came on there was a reduced braking capacity and at around 35-40k miles i bought new brake pads due to this loss of fluid thinking the brake pads needed to be replaced. After taking the wheels off i found the pads to be just fine and topped off the fluid. I had noted this many times when i brought it in for an oil change but i was told the brakes were in good shape. During one of the scheduled maintenances' the technician noticed the leaking brake master cylinder.
This was a one vehicle crash (total loss) that occurred when the brakes would not work causing our car to strike a brick wall (also emergency brakes did not work). None of the vehicle airbags deployed except for the drivers steering wheel airbag which deployed once the vehicle came to a stop. The accident occurred at approx. 11:45 pm, 22 october 2011. No drugs and or alcohol were involved.the car was recently purchased from a lexus dealer and the same company owns a nissan dealership which confirmed that all nissan recall items were complied with. We have several professional photographs to prove that there is still something going on with the nissan altima 2.5 brakes and air bags to allow something like this to happen. I have personally talked with[xxx] about this and left a voice mail with [xxx] at their nhtsa office. My insurance company confirmed that this car was a total loss and the vehicle has been now been removed from the towing and collision facility here in indiana and sold to a parts salvage company. I was trying to have someone inspect this car before it was destroyed, but it appears that it is now to late to do anything about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2008 nissan altima 2.5s.at around 33,500 miles i noticed my brake light coming on.i promptly took the vehicle to my local nissan dealership and was informed that my master brake cylinder had a leak in it.i was told it needed to be replaced and the warranty on it expired at 30,000 miles.i was quoted a price around $450.bewildered by the cost and upset that they wouldn't cover it so close past warranty i left and had a friend who works at a auto repair shop replace it w/ a genuine nissan part for $240.i ate the cost of repair thinking it was bad luck and moved on.my altima is now at 78,000 miles and once again the brake light is coming on.i'm positive that once again the master brake cylinder will need to be replaced.i have visited the website http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2007-nissan-altima-discussion-2-5-3-5/298430-warning-master-cylinder-problem-must-read-10.html and also saw that nhtsa has opened an investigation into this.i would like my altima recalled or to be compensated for both repairs.(this letter has also been sent to nissan usa.awaiting feedback).
The foot brake light comes on randomly during driving.
My nissan altima 2008 sedan has had so many brake problems, i have changed pads and rotors and what not 7 times since i bought the car two years ago. I have complained to nissan in orland park, il and i always here the same thing. The altima does that! now again i have the same problems.
Purchased used nissan altima 3.5 v6 engine vehicle with 18k miles on 10/29/11. On a couple times before when slowing down to brake the car felt as if i was no longer in control of it and accelerated.however on 11/14/2011, i slowed down to stop at a busy intersection. I applied the brake as usual slowly to come to a complete stop and the engine began to rev up and made an increasingly loud noise. The vehicle felt as though it wanted to move forward in to oncoming traffic. The harder i pressed the brake the more it revved up.my foot was not on the accelerator at any point. After the light turned green, it lurched forward and i immediately drove to the dealership where car was purchased less than a block away. The service man placed it on the computer and all kinds of red lights flickered. He said something is wrong but we don't no what. They seemed to be at a lost. Finally i was told they needed to drive it to try to recreate the occurrence. Car is still at the dealership after 3 days. They have given me a car to drive. I am so disappointed in this purchase. Certified vehicle with a wrap around service warranty will hopefully save us expensive repair bills.in any case i don't want to drive it anymore because i don't feel safe at all.i want to trade it and request a buy back if this matter is not resolved.having the mechanic tell me there is nothing wrong is just not acceptable because we could have lost our lives. Our 11 year old son was in the car with me and was very frightened. No car is worth the risk of driving dangerously.
Master cyclinder was leaking.parking break light would stay on, but sometimes go off.very similar to pe11020.i have dealer service records detailing the leak and the repair.
The dashboard warning lamps "dsc off", "slip" and "brake" indicator sporadically were coming on.the warning indications became more frequent.took it to the dealer, and they said it is the brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid into the vacuum booster.since the leak is contained in the vehicle, the leak is not apparent on the ground.if brake fluid gets too low, total loss of brakes could result in a crash.the replacement master cylinder is back ordered, and may take weeks to arrive.internet research shows that the leaking master cylinder is a very common defect. Vehicle only has 30k miles.
My brakes on my 2008 nissan altima have been making a loud grinding noise almost 1 year now. I have notified the dealer which i bought the car from and they said nothing was wrong with the brakes when they completed a visual inspection. I feel unsafe with this type of ongoing noise and this occurs everyday,especially when the brake pads and rotors heat up,i will get a loud grinding noise. I have complained to nissan several times and they have not did anything to help resolve this issue. My car only has 25,000 miles and i done think its suppose to be time for a brake change??has anyone or is anyone else experiencing this same issue?
Brakes light will comes on and off at times.brake does not stop effectively and not to full potential this could result in an accident.brought it to dealers and the problem was leaking master cylinderthis problem happened to many owners with same vehiclehttp://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2007-nissan-altima-discussion-2-5-3-5/298430-warning-master-cylinder-problem-must-read.html.
2008 nissan altima 7,000 miles front brake pads are too hard.they cut into the brake rotors and cause car to stop poorly.they also screech. When stopping. At7,500service shop turned the rotors but did not replace the pads, so the hard pads will continue to cut into rotors and make stopping difficult.my 20005 ford freestyle had similar problems and ford recalled andreplaced pads with softer ones and cured the problems.numerous owners of 2007 and 2008 nissan altimas are having the same problem please investigate.
Master cylinder leak, had to replace master cylinder or it could have lead to a brake failure.
Brake light warning comes on while driving.
Master cylinder leaks on vehicle.has potential to cause loss of braking.has not caused any major failure at this time, but does require brake fluid reservoir to need a refill about once every 2 months (i.e. The brake light on the dash starts to come on while driving).
Purchased 2008 nissan altima in 2009.car was supposed to be certified.immediately began hearing squealing/grinding with brakes.complained to nissan and the dealership.dealership kept rotating rotors but no resolution.in 12/2010 had brakes changed at honcura auto and they used genuine nissan parts.within a month, same thing occurring.something is wrong with the brakes and nissan will not own up to it.
We have had to replace the brakes three time within the past 9 months.
I had noticed for about a week that the brake light indicator on my dash board kept coming on.on monday 6/27/2011 i took my car to my local nissan dealer.there they diagnosed that the braking system's master cylinder and booster assembly had leaked brake fluid making the car unsafe to drive.they replaced with a new brake master cylinder, booster assembly, and other parts.the dealer made the repair and i returned to drive my car away on 6/29/2011.total cost with parts, labor, and tax was $608.62 .i have kept the receipt in my records.i had the brake light indicator go off several times from when i purchased it new to when this last incident happened.i"m assuming in the past they just topped off the brake fluid during regularly scheduled maintenance.the brakes had always been very touchy and overly tight to the touch.with the repair the braking system is not as tight but still very responsive.as a result of this slow leak over the years i always noticed that the brake fluid reservoir would be low as well and that did not seem correct for a new car.i purchased this car brand new and i am the only owner. Since the breaking light indicator had been a normal occurrence many times i am surprised that my nissan technician did not thoroughly inspect the breaking system at some point in the past years.i was out of warranty due to the mileage and paid for the cost out of my personal funds.i am hoping if there is a recall i will be compensated for this repair since i am claiming this as the responsibility of the car manufacturer nissan and/or any other associated entities.thank you,
Required to replace brake master cylinder due to leakage of fluid. The brakes began not working properly and the bake alert light came on.this is certainly not a component that should malfunction at this low mileage!there are many complaints about this problem on the internet(forums-blogs) and warnings about buying the 08 altima.nissan has recalled other models for this problem but the altima is not included. This is obviously a manufacturing failure and nissan should be standing back of their product!! brake problems pose a great danger to peoples lives. There may not have been any deaths associated with this problem, but is that what has to happen?in this economy wounding our wallets is harmful.between the internet and consumer reports nissan will hopefully pay for not voluntarily stepping up and taking care of their inferior manufacturing in a competitive market.
Leaking master cylinder caused brake light and vdc/slip lights to come on intermittently.my car has 54,000 miles.this same issue happened at 31,000 miles, but the dealer told me it was my brake pads and replaced the front and rear brake pads at that time.the brakes have squeaked horribly since the pads were replaced.now having trouble finding a part because apparently this is happening to many, many nissan owners.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph on wet road conditions. When braking the anti-lock brake system failed to engage. The vehicle slid across the roadway and crashed into another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. The police was not called to the scene. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for body damage repairs. In addition, the day before the failure the "vehicle dynamic control off" (vdc) and "slip" warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure mileage was 18,000.
My 2008 nissan altima master break cylinder needed to be replaced due to a leak after around 60k miles. Before the brake light came on there was a reduced braking capacity and at around 35-40k miles i bought new brake pads due to this loss of fluid thinking the brake pads needed to be replaced. After taking the wheels off i found the pads to be just fine and topped off the fluid. I had noted this many times when i brought it in for an oil change but i was told the brakes were in good shape. During one of the scheduled maintenances' the technician noticed the leaking brake master cylinder.
Car suddenly would not start - was stranded and had to call to have it flat bedded to a dealership.i was told the steering lock needed to be replaced.was provided extended warranty for this part since if a defect, i was two weeks overdue and they would not pay for the work to be completed.
I was driving down a dirt road and my car died i tried to start it back up but it wouldn't do anything i can't turn on any lights unlock or lock the car nothing. Shows a light on the dash that looks like the key fob and looked it up and it says that something under the steering column can cause the issues and has a recall
Car not stable. It wanders and pitches. Steering is all over the road. Requires constant correcting. Seems very unstable on the interstate at 60mph and higher. Seems to pitch from corner to corner.
I drove my car yesterday without any incidents. I have noticed this "key" symbol on dash warning light indicating i needed to insert the key into the car in order to start the car for the past several months. There is no diagnostic code and i was told by the dealership at nissan that it was just indicating low battery on the key remote (even tho i just replaced the battery in november). I went to start my car this morning and although the dash lights up, the car will not start. I tried to jump start it and still wouldn't start. The brake lights come on and the dash lights up, but the car will not turn over at all. There isn't a fast clicking sound like it could be the starter. The key doesn't work to unlock the doors or the trunk either. Apparently this is as a result of a faulty steering lock unit.
Drove car to work. After 3 hours of work went to start car, was able to open door but could not start car. Changed batteries in smart key, still would not start. Had car towed to nissan dealership.they informed us that it was the steering lock mechanism, a $1400 dollar repair.i called 1-800-nissan1 and argued with them for day's. They finally agreed to pay for the parts buti'm stuck with $311 in labor costs, and we lost our car for nine day's..nissan refused to pay for a rental car. This needs to be a recall and people need to be reimbursed. Nissan will not guarantee me that this will not happen again as it is the same parts. Something needs to be done!!!!
Push button sometimes works and sometimes don't ,something to do with steering lock module?cannot start engine.
2008 nissan alyima would not start. Car was parked on the street overnight in front of residence as is most nights after being driven during the day to work. The next morning open car door with fob and pushed key ignition button and car would not start. The key symbol popped up on the dash. Tried repeatedly to push button and car refused to start. Had car towed to dealer and dealer stated it was engine column steering lock. This is a known issue with nissan altimas and other models; however, 2008 altimas were not included in service campaign and should be.
Brakes locked and steering locked causing a rear end accident driving on a city highway going to work.
The power start key isnt turning on the car, it allows you to enter the car but the start takes various attempts. The problem seems to be the lock steering feature malfunctions.
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. The dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. The steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
Car has developed a terrible wobble or shimmy between 30 and 40 mph. Nissan maintains it is in the cvt transmission . I have had the car into dealer many, many times.. No solution. But, all agree the car wobbles and shimmies at 30-40 mph. I have had nissan engineers drive car, same result;.nothing. I have written to nissan corporate offices, no solution.told by nissan that my driving style may be too conservative for car.told by nissan execs to drive car harder and faster and avoid speeds between 30 and 40 mph. How absurd. Nissan says there is no solution, so live with it. This car is a danger.what will happen on snow and ice.the consumer stated the transmission was reprogrammed several times, but to no avail. Updated ivoq 12/08/11
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact was traveling approximately 60 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact was unable to turn the wheel so the vehicle to coasted to a stop. The vehicle was then towed to the contacts residence. He then noticed there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. While adding more power steering fluid, he noticed the fluid leaking directly from the power steering fluid compartment. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the power steering rack fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the power steering rack was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,762 and the current mileage was 48,000.updated 03/10/11
The vehicle cut off and would not start back up.
2008 nissan altima. Consumer complaint for power steering defect in a nissan vehicle. Consumer states that some bolts fell out of the vehicle that caused the tensioner belt for the power steering to break.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While parked, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering lock mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I request that nhtsa investigate a major car defect of my nissan altima coupe. On 09/25/2009 i was driving on bruckner expressway close the exit 52 to bronx river parkway. I was driving between 45 to 50 mph, the breaks stopped working, i tapped the breaks continuously and still they did not work after a few seconds the steering wheel starting turning un-controllably to the right, then to the left. I tried to press on the breaks and control the vehicle but there was nothing i could do since the breaks and the steering wheel were not working. The car hit the highway shoulder on the left and then turned to the right. I believed that was the end of my life and my passanger's life. After about a mile the car came to a stop. I had never experienced an accident before. I bought a brand new car so i can avoid technical and manufacturing problems. But i was not lucky because my one year old nissan altima couple had a major manufacturing defect that almost took my life . Now all said and done, it has been 10 days that i have been in touch with nissan of usa and nissan of garden city. For these long ten traumatized days the only answer i got from nissan is that the car will be inspected and that nissan is going to let me know what happened to the car. Nissan did not provide me with a loaner or funds to rent a car. It has been 10 days that i have been renting cars or taking cabs paying from my pocket to make it to work. I am out of funds and nissan does want to respond to the issue. I know that the car has a major manufacturing problem. I will not drive that car again under any circumstance. I do not want that car to be driven from anyone else because i am very sure that car is very dangerous.this car needs to be inspected carefully so nissan can learn from this mistake and prevent future similar accidents that can turn deadly. Nissan needs to be responsible for their own mistakes. I hope nhtsa will be able to help in this issue. Thank you,alma uldedaj
I took my car to wash and suddenly for no reason i just heard a noise right after that myreset tire pressure light came on for no reason, then the cruise control light came on and set was flashing, i tried to cancel it but it wouldn't then luckily i should say when i got home my ac just turned off and wouldn't turn back on then i turned the car off and when i tried to start itwouldn't start then the yellow key light turned on and i it wouldn't recognize the either key. My phone was charging and it was also damaged due to this failure. I've very upset. I had to tow it in to the dealer ship to get it diagnosed had to pay 95.00 for it plus now they are telling me this:-----original message-----from: [xxx]sent: monday, august 12, 2013 12:20 pmto: subject: repair quotethe repairs for 2008 altima are listed belowsteering lock assembly & screws 834.22labor charges 286.20taxes & disposal fees -95.89total - 1216.31this is absurd, i did my research and i see a lot of complaints about the same issue this needs to be recalled.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5se at my door took groceries inside and went back to park my car,and it would not start i could go thru the different modes of the push button start but the car would not start. I get it towed to nissan and the tell me my electronic steering column lock has gone bad they also tell methey have a recall on the same part on the 2009 models. Price tag to fix the e.s.c.l $800 this is so unfair i believe the 08 models altima should be added to the already ineffect recall for the same exact part.
My car has a slow take off and it takes a while to drive properly like it has to warm up . The power steering leaks out and i don't no why.my sensors for check engine is on and i took it to auto zone to get it checked and it's a sensor and just need a tune up but the tire sensor stays on after i put air in the tires it so many small things that can turn into big issues.
Backing up in a parking lot, i heard a loud pop and found that i could not steer the vehicle. I brought the car to a local mechanic who had to replace the power steering rack.
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on.car will not start at all
This is the 5th time this has happened in the last 4 weeks and each time i have been left stranded. The escl - electronic steering column lock has failed. My car unlocks/locks properly with the key fob, aux electrical works fine, headlights, radio ect.. However the brake will not depress and the steering wheel is locked not allowing me to start my vehicle leaving me stranded. This is bs! i am very upsetnissan should have a recall and replace this part, but instead i was told thiswill cost me upward of $1,000 to repair. Please help!!!!
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine was running but the vehicle would not move. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this was a known issue because of the belts that were used in the transmission. The dealer also stated that the steering lock needed to be replaced. The current mileage and failure mileage was 129,000.
Had the oil changed at dealership.upon driving back home the car would not start.i received the yellow key light on the dash and could not depress the brake pedal or start the car.i attempted to put in a new battery to the intelligent key and also jumpstart the vehicle.still would not start.nothing warns you of this issue and glad that i was not driving the vehicle when this happened or part failed.on the following date the vehicle was towed to the local dealership.on monday the 7th the car was diagnosed with the electric steering lock assembly failure.same day i contacted nissan consumer affairs to find out there were no recalls nor would they offer any assistance or recall this part as they have on other similar models.
I had only one issue with my 08 altima. The car would occasionally not recognize either of the key-fobs for what seemed like no reason. It did not seem to matter what time of day, temp., or weather. I even replaced the batteries of the key-fobs and the cars battery as well. (which was suggested as the first try to remedy this problem).on may 3, 2013 with about 66,000 miles or so (still a baby as far as car mileage goes) i had no issues starting the car or with it recognizing the key-fob. The 'issue" happened as i was making a lane change. The steering wheel locked making it impossible to control the car causing us (2 children and myself) to crash.my car was totaled... And after this experience i will not be purchasing or riding in another nissan again. I'm certain had i been on a major hwy when this occurred we would have died and others injured/dead as well.
I went to another county with my kids to visit my mom and when i tried to leave the car wouldn't start and there was a light in the dashboard that indicated a key in an amber color, i tried giving it a jumpstart to see if that was the problem and changing the battery of the smart key and nothing worked. I ended up having to leave my car parked in the street where my mom lives and spent the night with my mother and the next day i called my nearest nissan dealer who told me that it was most likely the electronic steering column lock but my car wasn't covered in the recent recall.
I parked my 2008 nissan altima 3.5 se in front of my house took groceries into the house i return to the car and it would not start. The key symbol was on. I can without pressing the brake change modes just wont start.
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The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push-to-start system malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact ran an independent diagnostic test, which determined that there was a defect in the steering column, which needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Nov 15, 2012 - harrison, nj - steeringi own a 2008 salvage nissan altima. I was traveling approximately 40 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff. I was unable to turn the wheel so the vehicle to coasted to a stop. I noticed there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. While adding more power steering fluid, he noticed the fluid leaking directly from the power steering fluid compartment. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where i was told the power steering rack fractured from the vehicle. The failure mileage was 44,040 and the current mileage was 44,000, i haven't taken it to authorize dealer yet but since it's a salvage vehicle most likely i'll be paying the repair out my packet.
Power steering pressure hose leaking fluid i keep filling fluid using my car daily for my work
Electronic steering lock column has failed on my vehicle. This part is a known issue for 2010 nissan altimas burn 2008 has not been even addressed. This failed part .had left me stranded. The vehicle was stationary when the lock no longer worked. Failed unit had been quoted at $1100 repair cost.
I got my nissan 2 years ago as a graduation present from my parents. I have never been in a car accident or ran into anything ever from driving any car. One day i was driving on a country road, with no shoulders, near where i live and i went around a sharp turn and went off the road a little bit but then corrected myself and got back onto the road. Once i got back onto the road my car went out of control. The steering wheel started turning to the left and right uncontrollably and i pressed on the brakes and the car started sliding and spinning out of control from the wheel turning. The car then went to the other side of the road from the spinning and flipped over! i had to go to the hospital but i wasn't seriously injured and thank god no one else was in the car with me because they most likely would have been seriously injured because when the car flipped over the passenger side was the side that had the most damage, etc. My car is totaled and my parents are very angry with me, and i know i was driving faster than i should have, but i honestly believe that the car was a major contributor to the crash.
My car was in my driveway when i tried to start it. A yellow light with a key appeared in the upper left corner of the dash. The car wouldn't start. We researched the warning light and tried everything suggested such as disconnecting the battery, disconnecting the negative battery, etc. With no luck. I have to drive to a conference 4 hours away tomorrow and now have no car.
Went to a smoke shop went back out and my car wouldn't start.. My key yellow logo on dash is on so i'm positive it steering lockseen a lot of complaints about this and this should be recalled!!!!
The dashboard is melting it seems to be real sticky the glare from it makes it hard to see out the windshield it's definitely a safety concern.
Affected area of vehicle :dashboardthis is a safety hazard!this vehicle was purchased on 7/14/2012. At the time of purchase, it had approximately 36889 miles.purchased as a previously owned vehicle. About one month after, we noticed that the top of the dashboard by the windshield material started to melt. The material, is like a foam that gets hot, sticky and starts to melt. It can start a fire any minute. We took the vehicle to the nissan dealership, located at semoran blvd in orlando, fl, the same place we bought the car two months before. The staff at the dealership proceeded to inform me that, after several visits, that they never seen something like thatand they couldn't do anything because the warranty expired.we took the vehicle to a nissan authorized shop. The technician informed us that for the nissan model for that year 2008 the material used was not the standard one.we are reaching out to nissan to remedy this problem immediately. This is not only an issue that needs to be cover by the manufacturer and present a safety hazard to my family and the community in general.if we don't hear from nissan in 10 days we are going to go to bbb and the government. Updated 02/06/13
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.
The dashboard has a big glare to it that causes difficulty viewing the road. It gets worse during the day but still causes problems at night. I am afraid i will not be able to react in am accident if i can't see.
Melting dashboard.
My dash is melting and its creating a reflective surface which is creating a high glare on the on the windshield which is impairing my vision to drive.
My dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting and causing a extreme glare while driving. I've gone to the nissan dealer and they refuse to repair my melting dashboard. There is no way to reduce the glare! this is not the consumer's fault... This is a manufacturing defect!
2008 nissan altima, dashboard is melting. It's hard to see when driving it puts a very bad glare on the windshield causing you not able to see out of when sun it out or oncoming traffic lights reflect on the windows . It's very sticky and the dashboard is about to fall apart. Knowing that the air bag is in the dash is a very concern due to the dash melting and possible may cause a fire overtime due to wires connected to the dash. There are a lot of complaints on this online even on nissan facebook page and complaints shown on here. This needs to be recalled or fixed before someone gets hurt by not being able to see out there window due to the shiny glare. Nissan refuse to fix this defect as the service manger said that the dash should not be melting the way it is. I hope this gets fixed for the safety of all nissan drivers this should be reviewed by corporate nissan.
The dashboard on my car is sticky and gooey and reflects sunlight glare that makes it almost impossible to see through when sunny. I am short and have to sit and stop between the glare where there is a small area that doesnt obstruct my vision. I also have cracks around steering wheel and stereo areas and have chunk of the dashboard now revealing the foam underneath. The rest of the car is in mint condition other than the dash. I reported to nissan and they told me to get estimate to get fixed. I still have received no response on what they are doing but the estimate came in at over 2500 and i cant afford to shell out that kind of money. The problem is getting worse and spreading quickly. I just paid off the car in february this year and it began to show signs of glare at that time. The sticky started around november or and i thought it was our fault until i saw a story about the melting dashboards on our local news and the pictures were exactly as my car showed. I am most concerned with the glare as i feel it is a definite safety hazard and it is getting worse. I have tinted windows and have always kept my car in the garage but it hasnt eliminated or slowed the issue.
My whole dashboard is melting. I have a glare from this that obstructs my view at all times of the day.
Vehicle dash melting. This makes visibility very limited. Glare is strong. Sticky, shiny and dangerous.
The dashboard has been melting and getting gooey and sticky for months.this causes a distracting sparkling reflection on the windshield during certain days when it is very sunny and the sun shines directly at windshield.the defect was reported to nissan (dealership in fort lauderdale, florida, and the corporate office) but the company does not want to pay for repairing it because the warranty has expired, despite numerous similar complaints by other owners of the same model and the safety issue.
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 dashboard is melting on top near the steering wheel and also near where the defrost vents are.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5sl's dashboard developed a gooey/sticky substance that i can't seem to get off...almost as if it's melting.the problem is the glare from the sun impacts my view as it projects up at the windshield.
The dashboard on my nissan is melting, which causes severe glare on windshield making it hard to see the roadway while driving.
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.
Dashboard is melting.glare makes it almost impossible to see .safety hazard.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting away cause of the sun. I have read blogs online saying im not the only one with this problem. It makes it very difficult to drive during the day because of the reflective glare on the windshield. Im afraid it make cause an accident. I limit driving during the day because of this issue.please help!!!
I have noticed that over the last several months 4-5 months, that my dashboard of my nissan altima coupe 2008 is beginning to melt. Initially, the defect appeared as a glossy, shiny hue to the dashboard along the edges but over time, its has now started to melt with severe glossy and sticky residue - the glare from the dashboard on my windshield is dramatic and becoming unsafe during afternoon driving. It involves all edges of the anterior dashboard along the edge of the speakers and air filter and appears to be moving posteriorly. I have not used any chemicals to try to improve the issue and everything i place on the dashboard sticks severely.
The dash appears to be melting. This appears to be a pretty wide spread issue as evident in several nissan online forums.my dash has become soft, sticky and shiny in several very large spots.if this were just a cosmetic issue, i wouldn't be posting here. This is becoming a safety issue. The dash creates a glare on the windshield that is nearly impossible to see through without the use of polarized sunglasses. At a minimum, i just want to find something that will remove or reduce the glare by dulling the shiny spots.
Dashboard has started to melt in my 2008 nissan altima coupe that has greatly impaired my vision when driving on the road on a sunny day. The glare reflected from the melting portion of my dash is reflected onto my windshield. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to the lack of visibility.
The dashboard is melting and it is causing a dangerous glare while driving. Nissan will not do anything about this...
Recently i have been parking in the sun at work and i've noticed that my dashboard has been damaging by the heat of the sun. It's to the point where items stick to the dashboard. I would appreciate if you could help me fix this problem.
Dashboard surface has degraded gradually.causing a mirror effect from the sticky surface. It is extremely difficult to see due to the glare from the dash surface at times creating a very dangerous condition. I know of many others in south florida that have the same condition.
My dash is melting! it was fine until april 2014 when the weather started getting warmer and the black dash became tacky to the touch.it has now begun melting with shiny/sticky globs all over and makes a horrible glare on the windshield making it hard to see with the glare from the dash.i have tried all sorts of products to see if that would help but nothing does and it is getting worse.
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is very sticky and melting. I called nissan and make my first complaint 2 months too late was told. Since then the melting and stickiness on the complete top of the dash board is getting worse.inside the car now it?s also smelling like melted tar, which may represent a health issue when breathing it, and with it the intense glare, reflection of the glossy tar on the front window it's a severe safety hazard when driving, especially when this also could result in airbags being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of an accident. Nissan refuses to help replace this defective dash board. Last week i called nissan again.this time because the a/c?s evaporator needs to be replaced.i understand the cost of this would be my responsibility to pay, but because this is under the defective dash board, this one would have to be removed in order to replace the evaporator.once removed, the melted dash board, no guarantee could be installed again, i was told by service rep at nissan.a nissan supervisor told me the same as others and suggested for me to call nhtsa and file a complaint, so they would work on a recall for this. My a/c needs to be fixed.i'm in fl where weather conditions and rainy season it's next to impossible to drive with windows down. I'm aware that a/c repair is my responsibility but i believe it's unfair to have to pay an additional 2,000 because of nissan's defective material used on dashboards. This is a known concern since others have had the same issue. If nissan doesn't do right by its consumers and or a recall is issue, there would be many consumers in the future with risks of accidents and/or possible respiratory health issues.a simple search on your page you find many other consumers with same problem.nissan makes it sound like these are isolated issues.
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.
The dashboard of our 2008 nissan altima has begun to melt causing it to become very shiny and reflect sunlight directly into the driver's eyes or reflect off of the windshield causing it very difficult to see.the worst thing about it is that is hits you when you least expect it based on the angle of the sun and causing difficulty seeing other traffic/pedestrians.
The dashboard is melting with this sticky substance that can't be wiped off.it is so bad now there is a terrible glare that makes the vehicle unsafe to drive.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5showing 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.
Dashboard melted, causing a bright vision-affecting glare on the inside of the windshield. Reduces visibility greatly, will likely cause an accident before too long.
Around june 1, 2012, i noticed a few spots that looked shiny on my dashboard in the middle section above the air vents. I did not think much of it at first. However, it got progressively worse, little by little. By june, 2013 it started to project a glare on the front window when the sun hit it . Living in florida, it can be blinding at times. My husband noticed that it was sticky to the touch. In may 2013, i was diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma and needed to take off work for chemo and radiation. I called ferman nissan in oct.to inquire if any other owners were having the same problem. The service person i spoke with dismissed me and said it would be over 1000 to replace and i was probably responsible for it. I said i was concerned if toxic fumes could be released when the dash is heated, and he said no and took no responsibility for it.in feb. When i was finished with my treatments, i began inquiring with nissan corporate.i am worried that the dash could be toxic for me, when the dash heat up, not to mention the dangerous glare. I was told to get a quote from the dealer, which i did on february, 11, 2014. It said "dash looks like it's melting." estimate 1619.46 plus tax and supplies to replace dash. When i faxed nissan corporate, they still did nothing after making me get the quote. I was so frustrated . Then action news 10 did a segment on the melting dash problem and exposed the fact that the issue is very common. Please assist me with this situation, as i am worried to continue to drive the car this way in the hot florida sun.
My dashboard starting melting about 3 years ago. I left a message on nissans facebook page and they told me to take it to a nissan dealership to get it diagnosed. I did that and they diagnosed it as a melting dashboard. I sent all the paperwork back to them and they answered me by saying the extended warranty was expired so they couldn't do anything about it. It is very sticky and is leaving a glare on the windshield and making it hard to see. It it also cracking in various places. Nissan should not sell a car that cannot stand the south florida sun! i would like nissan to take charge and replace my dashboard free of charge because this is a manufacturing mistake not caused by me!
Dash is sticky and melting/secreting a substance. Substance will not wipe off and causes an extreme glare on the windshield when driving during bright hours of the day. Without wearing sunglasses it is almost entirely impossible to see the road clearly during these conditions. I never applied any kind of cleaners/chemicals to it. This is some kind of factory issue.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima is melting!!!!!!!at first i thought it was something that came from the ac vents, but it just got worse & worse. I couldn't clean it even with a wet rag it was so sticky that it just stuck to it. I kept a windshield proctor in the window and it started to melt into the dash. It got so bad it was a hazard to try and drive. I have made several complaints to my dealership who looked at it and finally said "yes, your dashboard is melting". I was told to call consumer affairs. After months of back and forth, voicemail chasing and arguing that this should be recalled and that they should replace my dash due to their defect that is cause for an accident. A hazard, and now being unable to drive my car. I was told initially they couldn't help because it wasn't a warranty item. Eventually they agreed to replace( i should consider myself lucky), but that the cost of labor had to be dealt wit my dealership at a cost of $560. Consumer affairs said they will only pay for the part. Finally discussed with dealership who stated that part was in, only to find out it wasn't ordered. An order was supposedly placed on 5/13/14 and was told it would take a few days. Today is june 3. 2014 and i'm still waiting! just spoke with parts department and the part is on backorder with no other information of when it could possibly come in! so much for the help! i probably will not ever buy another nissan, and it's a shame because i really like my car.
The dashboard is melted causing an unsafe and hazardous driving condition. The glare put off by the sticky film when the sun is shining compromises the visibility.
I live in jacksonville, fl and the dashboard in my car appears to be melting.the glare this causes can be very bad and dangerous.i've had to struggle with seeing out of the car in the evenings because of the glare.
The dashboard is melting away.the melting dashboard creates a terrible glare and at times makes it difficult to drive.not sure why it is melting except that it appears to be a defect and the glare causes a safety issue while driving.
I keep my car in immaculate condition. I was cleaning my dash and noticed a very sticky substance. My dashboard is super soft and sinking. Like its melting. I hope no toxic fumes are being released and my dashboard doesn't collapse or cause further damage.
The dashboard seems to be melting causing a horrible glare that impacts vision while driving.the car was originally purchased in neland, fl.
The dashboard has begun to melt and the glare is very distracting. It is very sticky and gets worse at the weather get warmer.
The dashboard first started getting sticky and then it started progressing really fast with the all over melting and sinking in. The glare was so bad that i first put a towel on it till it was stuck and i had a hard time removing it after i got a dashboard cover. Now i can see cracks all the way down to the air conditioning vents and the side by the radio. The smell is absolutely disgusting. I'm really embarrassed about anyone riding in my car ever though it looks really good on the outside. I'm hoping the car manufacture gets enough complaints that they will do something about it. I know i will never buy a nissan again and when you are comparing the price of a new car compared to what repairing the problem would be. It would make more sense to go ahead an fix the problem for the owners of the car..
Dashboard is sticky and the glare from the sun reflects onto the windshield and you cannot see properly. Only thing you can see is the dashboard reflecting off of the windshield.
My wife and i started to notice that the dashboard of our car is melting. We are extremely concerned about safety because the glare off of the shiny melted surface can decrease the driver's ability to see perfectly clear. It is a hazard, especially during sunny days.i have done some research online, and i notice many other car's owner experiencing the same safety issue. The melting is getting worse and nissan don't want to be held accountable. This should be a recall for the safety of public transportation and everyone around.
Melting dash, glare on window hard to see things in front of car. Especially when driving into sun.
My dashboardstarted to melt with the rising temperatures this summer and isspreading and getting worse as thetemperature rises......which is caused by the substandard materials they used to manufacture the dashboard... <<<< in this day and age, what else could it be >>>>and has developed a sheen that is reflecting a large glare back at the windshield which makes it unsafe to drive on sunlit days.
Sometime in the fall of 2014 i noticed an area on the dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima was beginning to appear "sticky" looking. My first thought was that a drink may have been spilled on the dash when entering/exiting the vehicle and the lingering residue had formed a coating. When i got home i tried wiping the affected area of the dashboard with water on a rag. Quickly the rag became stuck to the dashboard material itself and couldn't be moved in a wiping motion any further. The rag took some effort to be separated from the dashboard, and sticking to it was a thick rubbery substance that was the same color black as the dashboard. It was then i realized that the dashboard itself was melting. Since then the problem has gotten worse and the area of melted dashboard has increased in size. Large spots on the driver and passenger sides' dash are now melted, as well as small areas above the a/c vents. The melted areas have a very shiny appearance that creates significant glare on the windshield. At certain angles with sunlight the glare creates a large visual distraction/obstruction and it is a dangerous safety hazard. The reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield can make it very hard to see pedestrians, other cars, traffic signs; anything that is in the area of windshield with the reflected glare becomes very difficult to see. In addition to the safety concerns, i cannot put anything on the dashboard now. Everything i've placed on it will stick to the dash, and will come off with a sticky black rubber coating on it when removed from the dash. It's awful. And i fear that the substance melting could possibly be carcinogenic and making the air in the car toxic. This is a serious problem and there needs to be a recall from the manufacturer to fix it. It is 100% a manufacturer defect. Please make nissan address this issue! please help with this! thank you
My dashboard started melting about 2 years ago.it is getting worse and causes a terrible glare on my windshield.
The dashboard started to melt and it is only getting worst. It is sticky ,you cannot clean or wipe. But the biggest problem is the extreme glare off the shiny melted surface. Despite hundreds of complaints, nissan said they didn't know about any dashboard melt. I am also not sure if there is a health risk.
Vehicle dashboard plastic is melting which is creating a glare in the windshield while driving.
I live in hawaii and after a couple of years owning this vehicle, the dashboard began to melt causing a very bad glare to the driver.the melting started small but got worse over time.i believe the glare is a safety hazard and a recall should be issued by nissan to replace the dashboard. I have never put any kind of product, the only reason i can think of is the hot sun living in hawaii. I have read other complaints by nissan altima owners in warm climates as well.
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*lj
2008 model year nissan altima coupe - recurring problem with dashboard. Dashboard material "melts" when exposed to sunlight or radiant heat from being parked in the sun. The dash material feels oily to the touch and becomes malleable; touching it leaves a permanent impression. The main issue, however, is that the dashboard becomes highly reflective and causes glare, drastically reducing visibility.the vehicle is parked under shade as often as possible and a sun shade is used on the front windshield when there's no shade to park under - practices which have kept up since the car was purchased new in november 2007. The problem has been getting worse over time; becoming increasingly shiny each time it is exposed to sunlight.i'm thankful i haven't been in an accident caused by this issue but am certainly concerned by the reduced visibility. Many other complaints about this issue can be found on the nissan infiniti car owners online forum: http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html
The dashboard started melting about 2 years ago. First it was sticky, and now it is has melted to the point that it has become shiny and puts a glare on over half of the windshield. The glare is so intense that the driver cannot see what is in the path of the car. The melting is also releasing something into the car that is causing a residue on all of the windows that is difficult to remove. The residue also creates a glare when the sun is low in sky that decreases visibility. I drive through metro areas and it is often difficult the see pedestrians due to the glare caused by the melting dashboard. This creating a serious safety issue not only for the passengers in the car, but also for others on the road and pedestrians.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the heat from the sun melted the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
The dashboard seems to be melting and cracking throughout.
I've seen a growing complaint about melting dashboard on the 2008 nissan altima . I just wanted to formally file a complaint and it has becoming a nuisance when i'm driving and the sun is on the dashboard. It created a glare and it is difficult to see.
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is cracking and soft to the touch and sticky. I'm aware that there are others with the same problem and it is getting worst! i'm aware that it is a matter of time when it will be a safety hazard for me and wife that drive this vehicle. Can you please let me know what to do and who to speak to; i'm looking to see if nissan will be taking responsibility and paying for replacing my dashboard. I thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the entire dashboard melted and became sticky. The failure caused a glare onto the windshield making it difficult to view the road during sunny weather conditions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
I am so upset because my dashboard is melting and it looks horrible. My dashboard is so sticky and is coming right off and cannot even be touched. It is a safety hazard because the glare from the sun and dashboard makes it very hard to see! i am sad that i paid so much money for my car and it has this problem.
Dashboard is melting- part of it has a slick looking surface and part is just collecting dust and dirt. The glare it creates is a driving hazard and i am concerned about the heath risks associated with the toxins associated with the deteriorating material-
Dashboard leaking glue like material causing glare on windshield glass. Extremely difficult to see while driving due to glare. Safety compromised.
The car: 2008 nissan altima coupe 3.5 se. In 2012 i noticed the dashboard was getting shiny, and had a melted feeling to it. I had to buy a dash cover to keep the glare away, if facing the sun while driving. Now in 2014 the dash is cracked all over and sticky. This issue should be addressed by nissan. Not only is it a safety hazard, i makes reselling the car almost impossible.dealer quote for new dash panel, $2500.00.
The dashboard of my car appears to be melting. It is extremely sticky and cannot be cleaned.the glare sometimes is unbearable. I thought i was the only one with this problem but apparently, i'm not.i feel this should be recalled and repaired.
I live in orlando, fl and i had my vehicle for almost 5yrs. This year the dashboard has slowly began to melt. It is tack and if you touch it black goo comes off on your hands.the car inside smells weird no matter how much i clean and use febreeze and also provides a blinding glare when driving.
I own a 2008 nissan altima and its dashboard is melting. The manufacturer needs to address this issue because this phenomenon is simply embarrassing for a good company such nissan.
I'm another frustrated melting dashboard owner. Sticky, partially shiny and glare-producing. When driving in the sun the glare is a definite safety hazard. Also, concerned about the fumes and potential carcinogens being omitted that may pose additional health risks. Nissan is not standing behind this defect despite hundreds of complaints and accidents reported.
Dashboard is starting to melt around the a/c vents and is sticky to the touch.
My dash has started to melt. Its ugly but the main issue is driving in the sun. The spots that are melting are very shinny and at times causes me to not be able to see the road. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others on the road.
Dashboard melting causing glare making visibility somewhat hampered.
My 2008 nissan altima dash is melting.it is impossible to see when facing the sun and a safety hazard.nissan needs to recall this item.
The dashboard of my car is melting. Its causing a glare of the sun that make it extremely difficult to see doing the day. I have almost got into several accidents because of the glare.
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima coupe from a used car dealership, it has turned out to be a great car except the issue that appears to happen to many of their dashboards. They begin to melt from just general daily exposure to the sun. It has created a glare that makes it difficult to see out the windshield while driving even with sunglasses. I spoke with two technicians at nissan dealerships and they have agreed that it must be the material used that year on the dashboard. Upon taking this issue up with nissan they said they would not replace the piece, and have not taken responsibility for the issue and the material that they placed in this vehicle. This will continue to be a safety concern and will not escalate until unfortunately someone gets into a accident due to the material they used on this dashboard. Nissan, i feel should take responsibility for the material used and replace the piece not only for myself but others, not just because it looks terrible but that it is a safety concern at this point.
The dashboard on my son's 2008 nissanaltima has melted.
Dashboard is melting!!!!! it is making the dashboard very shiny and it is so hard to see from the glare! i have had several "almost accidents" from not being able to see. Clearly this is a default in the material of the dash. I see several others are having the same problem! this needs to be recalled before someone is killed from this stupid default!
I bought my 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5 s brand new from the dealer with no problems whatsoever. This car is in great condition, but the only problem is the dashboard. But over the course of 5 years my car'sdashboard has been progressively melting and i believe that if it is not fixed by the manufacturer it can lead to a safety problem on all cars that have this problem. Personally i have never seen a dashboard melt, soi would really appreciate if this can be recalled and fixed because honestly its a manufacturers problem, not a consumers. Thank you for your time.
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and shiny and pieces lift off with anything that is placed on the dash. The effect causes asignificant glare in the sunlight that affects driver line of sight. Deterioration has also caused multiple cracks in dash surface that may potentially affect air bag deployment.
The dashboard ismelting and deteriorating. Extremely sticky and shiny. Very glary in both night and daytime driving. It's a real visibility issue.airbag deployment may possibly be affected also.nissan agreed to replace the dash but would not pay for the labor cost which was almost $300.this dashboard was constructed of inferior materials and nissan knows it. That is why they agreed to pay for the part.
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 purchased my 2008 nissan altima brand new in april of 2008. My vehicle's dashboard is now melting and disintegrating. As a result, there is now a toxic smell in the interior of the car. I am deeply disappointed with nissan's lack of quality with their interior parts. My biggest concern is that the fumes may pose a health hazard long term. Nissan should put this item under recall asap!interestingly enough, my sister-in-law had the same identical problem with the dashboard on her 2006 infiniti fx35. However, nissan issued a recall and replaced her entire dashboard! it seems nissan is unwilling to provide the same level of care, concern, conscientiousness and responsibility with their non-luxury brands. I now understand why nissan corporation has always been lagging behind honda and toyota. This is a quality control issue that demonstrates blatant disregard for the consumer. Furthermore, nissan corporation's refusal to issue a recall to correct this problem is complacent negligence on their part.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and exposed an extremely shiny surface that reflected when the sun shone onto the vehicle which wascreating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.updated 3/18/15 updated 10/19/2015
The dashboard on my 08 nissan altima is melting. It started about a year ago, but has got alot worse over time. It becomes a safety issue when driving during the day, because it puts off a blinding glare. Something needs to be done, the dashboard should not be melting at all!!
My dashboard is producing a sticky substance.dealer tells me the substance is glue because the dash is melting.nissan will not help in anyway even though the car has impeccable service records.i am concerned the substance creates a glare on the windshield which becomes a safety concern and i am also very concerned as to what we are inhaling while in the vehicle.these vehicles need to be recalled for faulty parts and someone needs to test these dashboards and see what is going on.i am forced to pay $2300 to replace or risk possible health concerns or lord forbid a horrible accident due to glare..
Dashboard melted.
My dashboard is melting and creates an awful glare on the windshield - almost like shining a mirror at the sun. It's blinding at times when the sun hits it just right. The problem has progressively gotten worse over the span of a year. When it's extremely hot (nearly 100 out), the dashboard is almost like a thick goop that comes off on my fingers when i touch it. I haven't put any sort of chemical or wax on it as a nissan representative has suggested. Not only is this hazardous while driving, but i'm concerned there may be some harmful chemical (carcinogenic?) that i'm inhaling while in my car.
Sections of my dashboard are melting.this condition makes visibility very difficult due to the glare off of the melted dashboard on sunny days.
Dashboard is melting and sticky.
I noticed in the beginning of this year my dashboard started to melt. It is getting worse and it makes a glare off my windshield. The glare is so bad that i can barely see out my front window!!
The dashboard of my nissan altima coupe has been melting, this causes some severe glare specially here in sunny south florida, please don't wait until there's a life lost to recall this issue.some citizens can't afford to have this manufactured defect corrected out of pocket.please, please, please correct the issue.thank you very much.
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*lj
Dashboard melts in high temperature climates. Glare from melt is so bad that it is impossible to see the road. Visibility is a serious issue at this point and nissan has refused to replace or issue a recall.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe started melting around may, 2013. At first it was not noticeable but now there are big shiny, sticky patches on my dashboard. This would not be a problem but while driving during the day the sun reflects off of the melted areas and causes a glare on my windshield that greatly reduces my visibility. Because of that i tend to not drive it often. Also its giving off the smell of burned plastic. After doing some research i found i am not the only one who is having this problem. It seems common in places like texas, florida, and california.https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has a sticky tar like substance spreading over my dashboard. This limits visibility while driving, driving in the sun it is very difficult to see traffic lights, street signs, and anything else you are trying to see out of the front window. I love my car but it is dangerous! it is impossible to clean or cover up . Anything that touches it gets tar like stuff on it that won't come off.when putting on and taking off the sun shield you must be very careful not to touch anything with the sun shade or you will have tar in the interior of your car and your clothes.
Dashboard started melting soon after we purchased the vehicle.it has gotten progressively worse as time goes on.it is a safety issue due to the glare it causes as the sun shining in.it has gotten so sticky that you can't even put a windshield cover up to try to protect the dash.even with the windshield protector the dash was still melting.
Letter from congressman cohen on behalf of his constituent requesting a recall on her 2008 nissan altima for safety related defects. *ldthe 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 dashboard is melting and causing a very nasty shine!!!!it's hard to drive when the sun is out.
The dashboard of my altima is also getting sticky and the glare is a safety issue. I'm not sure if you have ever tried driving with something like a mirror reflecting a bright light in your eyes, but its an issue. It makes it impossible to see things in a lot of cases; like anytime the sun is out. I almost hit a child today on the way to school because the glare was directly in my eyes and it happened all of a sudden. These dashboards suck and nissan shouldn't be allowed to produce safety hazard ridden things that are sticky and tacky and literally falling apart. Every time something nicks itcreates a dent in the dashboard. They need to come up with a solution or replace it.
Dashboard melting. Windshield covered with huge reflecting glare impairing vision. Airbags may not operate from within sticky molten substance the dashboard is covered with. (2008 altima coupe 2.5).
The dashboard is melting causing glare on the windshield which can lead to an accident due to limited visibility.
The dashboard is beginning to degrade and become glossy and highly sticky to the touch. It runs the length of the dashboard vents and is spreading. There are at least 2 tv station news reports with video when you google "nissan altima sticky dashboard" . They are below.http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/some-nissan-drivers-complain-melting-dashboards/ngrwz/http://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/the-center-for-auto-safety-thinks-melting-dashboards-are-a-safety-defect-and-should-be-recalled.
There is a consistent issue with this particular maker, model and year. The "melting dashboard". The material used to make the rubber-type dashboard begins to "melt". The surface is sticky and causes very bad windshield sun glare, which can be dangerous. My wife will not drive car because of this. I have documented photos and comments from other car owners.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting. It has turned into a sticky and gooey substance. When i touch the dashboard my fingers stick and turn black. Every time i get into my car i worry the melting dashboard will be a safety issue. The dashboard reflects the sun from the windshield and it causes a reflection, so it sometimes becomes hard to see while driving. In addition to the dashboard melting, it is also beginning to crack. The issue was filed with nissan but they refused to fix or replace the dashboard.
The dashboard is melting.
Cars dashboard is melting. The dashboard is literally peeling off when touched. Sticky residue remains on the dashboard and it won't clean off. Whenever the sun is out, the shiny, sticky dashboard reflects onto the windshield causing a blinding glare. This glare almost caused accidents because of the limited visibilty. This problem needs to be fixed by nissan.
I have had my car since 2008. Bought it brand new from nissan in kendall miami, fl. Last year i started to notice that what has seemed like a regular wear from the car, has turned into a safety issue while driving. There is a glare when the sun hits the dash making it nearly impossible to see clearly. I know it sounds strange, but my dash is melting. This is a serious safety as i could potentially get into an accident. The only temporary solution we have found is to purchase a custom made dashboard. However, i don't see why nissan has not helped. I brought it back to my local dealership and they have said that since i am out of warranty, i'm out of luck. I've had attorneys offering to start a class action lawsuit being that i am not the only one with this issue, but all i want is to have my dash replaced and that's it. It is only fair that nissan would stand behind the product. Is there anything that i can do about this? thank you in advance.
The dashboard on the vehicle seems to be melting. The surface has become shiny and causes a glare when light hits it.
The front dashboard is melting.there is a puddle of melted material that reflects light into the drivers eyes effecting the drivers vision.the company refuses repair the problem stating the car is out of warranty. Believe the material used in the dashboard is defective and should be replaced beyond warranty dates and mileage.
The dashboard is melting causing a glare on the windshield which strongly affects driver visibility.
Dashboard is melting causing a glare that is a danger in seeing properly.
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.
I have a 2008 nissan altima 3.5sl, i live in southeast florida.my dash is "melting" and has become a shiny, sticky black mess that creates an incredible glare on the windshield.i'm aware that this problem has been under investigation for quite some time and i want to add my name to the list of complaints.i found it annoying that the dash was melting, i've had other car dashes crack in the heat, but not melt.the main problem is that the dash is so shiny now it can be nearly impossible to see through the windshield when the sun is out.i first noticed the issue a year or so ago.i've selected jan 1, 2014 arbitrarily.it was around that time that the issue really started being a problem.
My dashboard of my car is melting.
My nissan altima dashboard is melting in the sun and heat here and i have tinted windows and use a sunshade. This is becoming a safety concern.
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting. The rubber material that was used to create the dashboard has started to melt becoming very sticky and extremely shinny. The glare from the dashboard shine has become a hazard and is impairing my driving, i cannot see out of my windshield during the day.
Dash of vehicle became sticky to the touch-seemed melted.this causes a sheen that when reflected onto the windshield forms an unsafe glare when driving.
I purchased a brand new 08 nissan altima 2.5s in september of 2007. I live in central florida, and for more than a year, my dashboard has turned shiny, sticky, and is quite literally melting. The last 6 months to a year, i noticed that the part around the radio unit has been cracking and "softening". In the daytime, the shiny melting part of the dash reflects onto my windshield and creates a blinding glare that makes it difficult and dangerous to even see the road. I have tried various cleaning solutions until i realized that wasn't the problem. I have come across many people who have been experiencing the same problem, most in florida, and all 2008 altimas. I will enclose a link to the forum where many altima owners have found thanks to google with the issue. I would be happy to send some pictures of the dashboard if necessary. Http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html.
My dashboard is entirely melted! you can't even put your finger on it or else it would make a permanent indention.from the dashboard melting it creates a glare that reflects off the windshield making it dangerous to drive.
Dash board is melting.... I see other have this issue!its getting worse! currently most of my the melting seams to have started at the edges where cuts for speakers and such were made. But basically anything the sits on the dashboard for more then a few min gets stuck and sticky.
Dash appears to be melting. Car was purchased in tulsa in 2011 while i was living in arkansas...moved to kansas in july 2013 and noticed in august that my dash appears to be melting. Car has been most exclusively parked in garage....this slick, wet like appearance causes glare on windshield making it hard to see....i took the car to state line nissan in kansas city, mo last week and they dismissed the issue even though i am still covered by a nissan warranty.
The dashboard is sticky and melting.the car is garage parked and i use sun shades when it is parked outside.the dash is melting so badly that the glare is blocking my ability to see things on the road.
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 becoming soft causing a strong glaze to be reflected and was restricting the view of the contact. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.updated 9/18/14the consumer the dashboard was melting. Updated 11/18/14
The dashboard is melting. I live in florida so it's constantly hot. Sometimes when i'm driving i get this blinding glare because the dashboard is reflecting the sun into my eyes.
My dash is melting along the edges which leaves a bad glare and when driving towards the sun, visibility is obscured.
After about 3 years the dash started melting. It gets worse each year. The matte finish on the dash is now a sticky, shiny mess that shines a bad glare on windshield in sunlight and under street lights. It is difficult to see when the light hits it at the right (wrong) angle. Several other people have complained about this same issue for this same year/make/model. 2008 nissan altima coupe. Nissan will not fix the problem, offered to replace for $1200 but this is a problem they created by nissan choosing poor material to construct the dash. Someone shouldn't have to have an accident before this problem is addressed. Nissan should recall and fix the problem.
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 front of the dash board on my 2008 altima coupe s is melting and causing a huge glare on the windshield and is becoming a hazard to daytime driving.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe has a melting dashboard. The dash is melting so bad that it is causing an extremely bad glare on my windshield and i can't see brake lights of cars ahead of me or even a car if it's small.
Dash board is melting and poses a possible danger when driven in the sunlight.vehicle is out of warranty.
The cars dash board is melting so bad the glares from the sun makes it hard to drive.
It appears as if my dashboard is "melting." the finish on the dashboard is disappearing and it had became very sticky and there is a glare on the dash that is hindering visibility. I have researched the problem and it appears to be common on 2008 nissan altimas and my concerns that it will only get worse. I would like to make this problem aware now before it gets worse.
I am in florida and car dashboard has been made with cheap material which started to melt after just a few years on purchase. In 2011 i did call nissan but no one replied my call. I kept on thinking that may be there is something that i have done but after doing some research on my issue, i noticed that internet is full of this complain about nissan altima 2008 dashboard being melting, cracking and sticky when you touch it. The glare from dashboard is so much that it gets hard to drive in sunny weather. I have stopped to drive my car and the day i run into an accident due to glare, i will call my lawyer right away. The car has 66k miles on it, and i have never seen this problem before on any other car i have ever owned.
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some have even reported issues/possible issues with the airbags. It wasn't until today when i searched again, hoping others may have come up with a solution, that i found a thread on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375) discussing actions to take to better this situation. One nissan owner suggested filing a complaint here. Some owners have reported quotes from nissan dealerships ranging from $300 to over $2500 when nissan knows of this defect and it is not in any way caused by the car owners. Please help us fix this situation.updated 5/4/2016
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan. This is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility.
2008 nissan altima.consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard melting/ sticky creating visibility issues from sun reflection while driving.
The dashboard of our 2008 nissan altima has started melting and cracking. The dash is now so shiny from the melting substance, that there is a severe glare issue when driving on sunny days.it is almost impossible to read road signs because of this glare.this makes for very hazardous driving.there needsto be a recall issued before an accident or death occurs because of the severe glare.
My dashboard is melting on my 2008 nissan altima. It creates a glare on the windshield which makes visibility difficult. I use windshield visors and i don't use harsh cleaners/chemicals on my dashboard for cleaning. It is a defect from production and should be recalled for safety concerns.
Appears to be an issue with my dashboard a sticky surface has appeared within the last few months and i'm concern when it comes to me or anyone driving the vehicle during the day as this causes a glare from the sun that can be distracting and annoying at times. I also done know if i'm breathing any hazardous chemical from this issue, there is no reason for my car to be having this issue as this has occurred on its own, please assist and advise what should be done to get this issue resolved by the manufacture since they don't want to be held liable for this issue and should stand behind their motto in serving their customer for products outside of the warranty.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe dash is melting severely. I would describe this as a tar pit, which has spread over half the dash.during the day you see this melting dash reflecting in the whole windshield, which is dangerously obstructing the drivers view.( seriously ) !!!!!!!! also i'm aware there's many car owners with this problem. The manufacturers should recall and replace these dashes before someone gets injured. Thank you !!!!!!!
I've been having an issue with my 2008 nissan altima dashboard melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, and visibility can often become an issue when temperatures are high.
Melting dashboard.
The dashboard is basically melting.it begins as just sticky, however it is really slowly melting and breaking down.it creates a bad glare when you are driving and it's really a safety issue.it should be replaced by nissan.
After filing a complaint with nissan consumer affairs about my deteriorating dashboard they told me to go to a nissan dealer and get an estimate on replacing the dash, then they would let me know if they would give me some financial assistance. I complied with them, made appt.. Received the estimate of $1726.03. I presented this to consumer affairs, then after numerous phone calls to finally get an answer of "no we decided not to give you any financial support because the car was out of warranty !!this is not a damaged part due to accident, this is a factory defect!! this car is unsafe to drive during the day because of the glare from the sun, and unsafe after dark due to headlights and streetlights. I have taken this complaint to my local t.v. Investigations and do not plan on stopping until i get a new dashboard.. I have seen this very same complaint on numerous 2008's !!!! this is obviously a manufacture defect! has anybody out there received any resolution???!!!
My dashboard is sticky i had brought it in at 42000 miles weston nissan told me to use alcohol and they never saw anythinglike that and didn't know what to tell me about it....i went back again at 52000 miles and again said their was nothing they can do ...my vision is at risk it is blinding off the windshield i hit a stop sign in my complex which i could not see because of the blinding sun on my windshield,so now the front of my car has a ding....i have filed complaints nissan has done nothingi have filed complaints with customer service of nissan more than twice....
My nissan altima 2008 dashboard is melting and has become very shiny.the reflective glare is a hazard during daylight hours and is unsafe.
I have a 2008 nissan altima se sedan. Most of the time the car was parked in the garage.car was parked outside several times a week. I noticed my dashboard started to melt andits getting worse. Its a safety hazard causing a glare in the day time and could be bad for visibilityon the road and i could be breathing in the toxic chemicals from the dashboard. I had a dashboardcover to protect my dash and it still melts and cracking in different places in the dash. My dealer isnew city nissan in honolulu, hi i have called them and also called nissan consumer affairs and noneof them helped me. My local dealer ignored me for the longest time until they finally said sorry we canthelp you, you are out of warranty and for a replacement dash it will cost $2,304.00. I feel like this isn't rightand its a safety issue. I have 2 other nissans that are older cars parked outside and there dashboards are not melted. Nissan does not want to help or admit this is a defective product.
Dashboard is sticky, melting and causing visual glare impending site.
I live in south florida and the dashboard has been melting. It's a hazard and it produces a glare in the windshield and interferes with visibility. I'm afraid that an accident is going to happen because i cannot see clearly due to the glare. Someone is going to get hurt. The dashboard is also sticky to the touch and pieces are starting to come away from the dashboard.
My dashboard appears to be melting.it is very sticky to the touch and creating a glare in the windshield.i tried wiping it down with a damp cloth but it remains very sticky and the glare remains making it hard to see in the sun.i'm concerned about the safety of driving on sunny days with the glare.
I saw on the news that there might be a recall on melted dashboards for toyota and nissan vehicles,so i decided to file a claim. The dashboard in my car started to melt a month after i purchased it, which was a year ago.
My nissan altima coupe interior dashboard is melting. It is very very shiny, and very sticky all across the areas adjacent to the windshield area. The glare is impossible to see through. In florida that is much of the daylight hours when the sun is the most intense.it is very unsightly as well. This began in october 2013. It has progressively become worse. This car was garage kept a large part of the time i have owned it. There has been nothing applied to the dash. I purchased this car new.
The dashboard is melting.the melting dashboard causes a reflection on the windshield and it is hard to see in bright light.
I bought a nissan altima coupe from auto nation nissan in south florida. Since the purchase the south florida sunlight has melted my dashboard, today i nearly got into a motor vehicle accident trying to look around the glare on my windshield caused by the melting dashboard. The melting is extremely unsafe and i'm not the only nissan owner in south florida experiencing this problem. Please help.
I have a nissan altima coupe 2008 2-door and my dash is melting.i live in florida and now the glare of the dash melting is putting a glare on my windshield and is beginning to be a dangerous driving situation.i have researched this and it seems to be a problem with this vehicle.today i filed a complaint with nissan and i am waiting to here back.
My wife and i noticed that the dashboard on her 2008 nissan altima coupe was melted, leaving a sticky substance that seems impossible to remove and causes an intense glare when driving in the sun. We can barely see the road when driving and have called nissan regarding this issue but they do not acknowledge this issue as a safety hazard.
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima brand new in 2007, and currently the dashboard is melting. I recently visited my local nissan dealership as i was told to do by nissan consumer affairs for a diagnostics. There the dealership also agreed the dashboard is peeling and melting. I was quoted a total cost of $1860 for parts and labor. I then contacted nissan consumer affairs regarding the matter and they created a case# and said they would get back with me on the issue. A week later they contacted me to say that they will pay for the parts but not the labor because my vehicle is no longer under warranty. I cannot possibly understand why i should be penalized or have to pay for any of this when it is completely not my fault. This is the first i have ever seen of a melting dashboard and i've had two cars prior to this one, one being a 1995 and there were no issues of a melting dashboard. This melting dashboard is also hazardous for me, the child i'm carrying and my two year old son, as it does affect my view while driving when its sunny out, which is pretty much all the time where i live, there is a really bad glare of the dashboard on my windshield. Unfortunately this car is my only means of transportation and buying another car is out of the question for me financially.
A few months ago, while cleaning the interior of my car i noticed the dashboard was sticky in a small area on the driver's side.thinking it was something that could be cleaned i applied an adhesive remover but had no positive results.now that we are in the dead heat of summer, the problem has gotten worse and has now spread to the passenger side along with creating an unbelievable glare from the windshield. Now, when i touch it, pieces of the material stick to my finger.that was real eye opener to look into it and see if it has been a problem with other nissan owners.with only a few mins. Of research i'm finding that it's widely common, especially here in fl.i have also noticed a crack that spans about 15 inches along the bridge of the dashboard just above the gauges.this isn't the nissan quality we hear about! totally unacceptable!
The dashboard is melting and as a result its putting a glare on my windshield which at times makes it very difficult to see.
The dashboard is melting.
Dashboard degradation.the dashboard appears to be 'melting' causing a dangerous glare.extremely difficult to see out of the windshield during daylight hours.
Melting dashboard when sun hits cant see due to glare very un safe.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima is melting so barely i thing because of the sun and the bad material.however, it makes difficult to drive during the day because of the reflective glare on the windshield. My car is only 39,800 miles. I need help from nissan company.
The dashboard in my 2008 altima coupe is melting and creates an extremely reflective surface that prevents me from being able to see the road, while driving in sunny condition.the melting/sticky started with a small spot on the dash then the problem got worse and spread over the entire dashboard. The glare caused by the melting dashboard is a definite safety hazard and it is getting worse.
Dash board melting.
Dashboard is melting causing severe glare from the sun which is causing a safety issue (cannot see vehicle in front of me with glare present).
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.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe's dashboard is melting. The material used for the dashboard seems to be inferior and it cannot accommodate the weather in fl.the whole dashboard is sticky and looks wet.sometimes this results in a glare that can pose as a driving hazard. This happened a few years ago and i only recently found out that i am not the only person with this problem.
Dashboard is melting and causing a glare, thus making it difficult to see. Its a safety hazard. Nissan needs to recall melted dashboards. There are multiple people who are experiencing this problem.link:http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-150.html.
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe.the dashboard which is the original has begun to melt and the glare is very bad.i have not added any solvents or chemicals to the dashboard.i find it hard to drive on sunny days due to my windshield reflecting the glare caused by the melting dashboard.this problem could have caused me to be in numerous accidents.i have searched for a remedy to this problem yet the only one is to replace the dashboard and i imagine this would just happen again due to the material the dashboard is made from.i would hope nissan recalls these dashboards and makes new ones.i have also looked into this and i am not the only one with this problem.
The dashboard is melting on my 2008 nissan altima.i know first reports were back in 2009 and nothings been done about these dashboards.the dealerships (yes more then one) claim they are helping but i doubt it, if people are still complaining about it today in 2014 means nothings been done to help out the consumers.melting dashboards can cause the airbags too go off when it gets to close, or even electrical issues since there's tons of wiring in the dash and also it puts out a huge glare on the windshield on sunny days meaning it can be really hard to see the road.i'm surprised there hasn't been a recall out yet on this since it is a safety issue now.something has to be done it's a manufacture defect so those dealerships should take charge of there consumers cars and help us/them out with this situation.or are they not concern for our safety?if so that's a huge no-no, could get a lot of dealerships in trouble and lose business that way, so please do something about this.no one wants to pay 1500$+ for a new dash when the manufacturer is at fault here.thank you for the time.
Dash board is very sticky. Have called the dealer but they don't seem to care. Invested too much $$ for this to happen with no one taking credit and wanting to fix it.the glare is becoming an issue (esp living in the south where the sun shines brightly) your help is greatly appreciated.
The dashboard has become sticky and shiny causing an unsafe glare onto the windshield.
2008 nissan altima coupe's dashboard is melting. I live in florida and apparently nissan didn't take into account the weather here when using material for their dashboards on this year and model. The whole top dashboard is sticky and looks like a wet substance. Because of this it creates an intense glare that is a sever safety hazard when driving. I called 1800-nissan and they don't want to do anything even though they used faulty material. This is a known concern since others have had the same issue. If u do a google search of this issue, you'll find its a very common problems for nearly all nissan altima (2008) who live in southern climates and nissan will not accept responsibility of this issues, does someone has to die in a accident or get dismembered ?thank you
My dashboard has been melting for years now. I thought it was just due to the sun and lack of cleaning it, but reading online it is because of the defective material nissan chose to make the dashboard out of. I can barely see the road at times when the sun is shining bright.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dash board melted and created a glare over the windshield. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dashboard was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.updated 03/31/14*ljupdated 04/01/14
I bought a 2008 nissan altima in florida.i first started to notice my dashboard had a sticky residue in july 2011.it has been progressively worse everyday.i have also begin to notice my dashboard is also cracking.i know this is not an isolated issue.the visibility has become a safety concern.there are times where i can't even see the road due to the glare.this issue needs to looked at if not recalled.
The dashboard on this vehicle is melting.this is causing a dangerous glare while driving.nissan will do nothing about this.a recall needs to occur.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving at 40 mph, the sun reflected off the dashboard and caused a glare, which made it almost impossible to view the road. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was melting and left a wet, sticky residue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
My dashboard is sticky and appears to be melting away. This shiny surface causes an awful glared reflection on the windshield. Also, it causes the car to appear old and everything sticks to it including papers and insects. It's pretty gross!
My dashboard on my car is melting and i don't think anything necessarily happened to cause it - i just noticed it was sticky at first.it's now to the point where when the sun hits it i have to adjust my line of sight around the glare from it.i was told to report this here.
The dashboard in my altima is melting.
Vehicle dashboard is melting and it's difficult to see while driving. It has become a hazard.
Nearly 1/3 of the dashboard has melted, leaving a sticky residue that causes extreme and sudden reflection of sunlight, including during high speed driving. This is not cosmetic - it is simply a safety issue. My mechanic, with more than 20 years experience, has stated that he has never seen a vehicle (even old vehicles) with melting as extensive. Please address this before it causes a major accident.
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and the glare from the molten rubber/plastic creates a reflection on the windshield which makes it very difficult to drive in the sun and is potentially very dangerous. I contacted nissan about this and they say that they cannot do anything about this even though it is obviously a factory defect. They want to charge me 3000 $ to replace the dashboard which i do no intend on doing it as i feel like it is nissan's responsibility to replace the dashboard.
My dashboard is peeling and cracking which is causing vision problems while i am driving due to the glaring sun.i live in florida and my job includes lots of travel during the hottest part of the day.the peeling dashboard and the sun causes a glare on my windshield which hampers my visibility.this is a major problem that may eventually cause me to have a accident if it is not recalled.
I have a 2008 nissan altima coupe here in panama city fl and notice my dashboard was melting, it's now at the point where the glare is so bad i can barely see to drive. I also have a six year old i'm now to afraid to drive any where bc of the glare but also because i'm not sure what kind of toxics we are breathing in. I've ordered a dash cover from carid.com but realized thatis not going to fix my problem it's only going to hide it and we may still be breathing in harmful toxins and in the event that later i want to get rid of the car the zebra print dash cover would be stuck. So i took it to the nissan dealer ( i don't have a warranty by the way its a 2008) and the put me in a rental immediately saying and i quote, "do you know what this material is who knows what your breathing in" so they could check my car.... They called me two days later and told me that they do not know what's causing it and for me to call 1 800 nissan1. The nissan headquarters customer relations were extremely rude and refused to help me at all..... I'm a single mother and can't afford to pay to have this fix. I did some research and it turned out that nissan did a recall for a very similar problem in the infinities (melting dash and was bubbling) i'm scared to drive my car because the glare is soooo bad as well as melting plastic i've also reached out to the health dept of florida to ask them about the material of the dash and how harmful it is to breathe in again i have a child and her being healthy and safe is the most important thing to me. There are hundreds of people having this same issue.....this isn't fair not only is this a health issue but a safety issue as well....
After about 5 years of owning my car (nissan altima coupe 08), i began to notice a sticky substance on my dashboard. After a little while i realized that it was actually melting. The melting spread to cover about 80% of the dashboard. As time passed, the stickiness has caused me to not be able to drive during mid-day hours because of the glare coming off the dashboard and hitting the windshield. Even with high end polarized sunglasses, i am scared of driving because there's too many things i can't really see on the road. Recently, in addition to the sticky melting dash it has began to crack along the edges. The side and back windows have been tinted since the day i bought the car in 07 and i used to use a sunshield for the front until the melting began becoming too messy to keep using.
Dashboard has begun to deteriorate/melt and has turned into a shiny, reflective goo.it is reflecting onto the windshield and at the right angle can be completely blinding.this will absolutely cause an accident.dealership is aware of multiple additional vehicles and no manufacturer recalls have been issued.
I started to notice sticky spots an my dash about 12 months ago. Now it is covering most of the dash. This is creating a problem when i am driving during the day .if i am driving towards the sun the glare coming off of the dash is almost blinding. This makes it a safety problem and should be covered as a recall from the manufacture.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe dashboard is melting. It started with a small spot on the dash, i thought it was moisture from the air conditioner. A few days later the spot was getting larger. I felt it and it felt like sticky clear glue. Now it's getting larger almost all the way across the dash. I took it to the nissan dealership and the guy said he have never seen anything like this. He told me the only thing he can do is order another one for me and that's over $2,000.00. I feelthat i should not have to pay for another dashboard,when it's a defect from the manufacturer and it needs to be a recall on this product..
My dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting resulting in a sticky/tacky texture. The dashboard is causing a glare on the windshield which is posing a great safety issue.
Dashboard is melting and turned sticky. No longer has a matte finish and now has a high gloss finish that produces a glare through the windshield. Reflection on windshield looks like a heads up display. The area is from the drivers side to the passenger side and including the passenger side airbag area.unknown if the airbag would deploy properly through the decomposing material used to manufacture the dashboard. Internet search of the issue shows many others have experienced this exact issue with the 2008 and early 2009 model coupe. Almost all have been reported in hot southern climates of florida, texas and california. No cleaning products were ever used on the dashboard and the decomposition appears to be a result of high temperatures inside the cabin produced when parked outside in direct sunlight.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s is melting. The melting started around the edges of the speaker grill and the top part of the dashboard. I have tried to remove the residue with different products, but nothing seems to work. The melting has progressed to a point where it impairs my vision due to the reflection of sun on the windshield. The car is out of warranty and nissan refuses to replace the dashboard. I am only one of hundreds of people affected with this issue. A quick search online for the words "melting" "dashboard" and "altima" will pop up more than a dozen threads from people who have the same problem. Most of them are from sates where the temperatures are regularly hot.
I just brought the car on the 12 and i notice that the dashboard melting.
My dashboard is melting, looks like it is wet in certain spots and the glare is very uncontrollable while driving. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard such as armor all (i say i did not because that is what the dealership said i had done) i have been searching online and there are several posts of this happening to other people. Seems like is a manufacturer problem and i can not afford 1200 to change my dashboard.thank you,
2008 nissan altima 2.5s dash panel/dashboard is melting. The dash panel soft-touch coating material first turned sticky and eventually disintegrated into a viscous substance.surface finish turned from matte to high gloss.the now reflective dash surface causes a large glare on the windshield and obstructs driver's visibility.
My dashboard is melting and has a strong glare when the sun is out. It's very hard to see in the day and it's very sticky.i really love my car but i'm very unhappy that this happened. Nissan needs to take responsibility and fix it!
I noticed that my 2008 nissan altima coupe randomly developed huge, long cracks on the dashboard. It is also sticky and soft (flexible). It appears to be melting and it is creating a significant glare across my windshield that makes it extremely hard to see when driving.
The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. Also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost.
Dashboard has melted and the glare from the sun reflecting off of the melted dashboard makes driving a hazard.
My dashboard is melting and creates a glare on my windshield and it's difficult to see out of. It could cause a severe accident.
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.
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 vehiclethat 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).
Sections of my front dash are melting. The deterioration has left the dash in a tar like state that is sticky and shiny. The reflection from the sun is so bright that driving is difficult around noon. The car is parked in a garage 90% of the time so there is no reason other than poor quality for this to have happened. I have contacted my local nissan dealership and nissan directly and they both are unwilling to offer any assistance as the car is out of warranty. I completely understand that but it is dangerous to drive and i am worried that if the glare prevents me from seeing another car or pedestrian someone could be injured. Nissan should accept responsibility for the poor quality and rectify the problem before an accident happens.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and exposed an extremely shiny surface that reflected when the sun shone onto the vehicle which wascreating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.updated 3/18/15 updated 10/19/2015
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.
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 altimas.*
Dash melting and sticky and causing a glare in the windshield.
Dash is sticky and continuing to cover the area.it seems to be getting larger each day.it is very blinding to drive in sunlight.
Dashboard is melting, making it very difficult to see during the day with the sun's glare.
The dash has begun melting and the matte finish has become very shiny and cast an extreme glare on the front windshield making it difficult to see in sunny conditions.
While driving on i95 the car shut off and was steered very difficultly to the off ramp and the side of the road. Smoke started to come out of the front of the car and i exited the car and the car proceeded to be engulfed in flames burning the front half of the car to the front seats. Fire rescue arrived to put out the fire.1116
Manifold, i have taken it to the shop, they told me that it could be the manifold or gasket, is there a recall on that part, very unsafe car fills up with the smell of gasolineit also rusting on the back by the wheel it seems to me that its to early to be rusting poor paint
Not a single event... Dashboard has progressively gotten softer/stickier over the past few years. It is now cracked and is melting next to the windshield. It has off-gassed an unremovable film on the bottom half of the glass, and the car has such a noxious smell from the fumes we no longer feel it's healthy to drive without the windows down.
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. The dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. The steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
My dash board is melting from the heat and cracking all around. My passenger air bag light keep coming on along with tire sensor. Had sensor replace several time and have same issue.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and reflected onto the rearview mirror while the sun was shining. The issue caused visibility issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west side nissan, 1726 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl, 904-359-8016), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The dealer waited for instructions from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
My panel is melting
Dashboard in 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting, becoming very sticky and causing a glare on the windshield. Unable to clean it with anything, due to the gummy texture of the dash.has a shiny appearance to it and gets worse every day. This is causing a problem with vision on bright sunny days while driving. Afraid as it gets progressively worse how it will affect the electrical components inside of the dash area.
The dashboard of my card its melting , i called nissan they say there its no recall but i see a lot of complaits just like mine , whats going to happen when accident start happening when airbags deploy thats my concern
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted from exposure to the sun, which caused a glare and visibility hazard to the driver while driving during day light hours. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
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.
My entire dashboard has started to disintegrate.i noticed it started to get shiny and sticky by the window and it is now the entire thing is so soft i can slightly press my finger nail into the plastic and it will actually cut or gouge the plastic.i have never seen a cars dashboard do this.i only use water and a cloth to clean the dash and crack my windows in the summer to avoid extremely hot temps.it is like the sun has melted the dashboard but it doesn't matter how hot or cold it is it is always brittle.
The dash of my 2008 nissan altima is melting or deteriorating.it has become so shiny that when the sun or streetlights reflect on my windshield, it is almost a complete white-out effect.i nearly hit a pedestrian crossing the street because i could not see them.nissan has been contacted repeatedly and i have not had an acknowledgement from them.a local dealer said that this was not a defect, but i have seen numerous complaints about the same problem.the stickiness i could live with, but the way it reflects off my windshield is dangerous.
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.
Dashboard is melting which is causing severe visibility issues. I am having to lean out of the way in order to see out of the windshield, and i try to avoid being in my car as i am severely concerned for my safety as it is progressively becoming worse
Dash board is melting. Bought the car in 2012 and noticed tackiness in places and asked dealership about it and they said it wasn't a problem. Well less than a year later the dash was noticeable melting and cracking in many places. I have a child that rides in the car with me. I get nervous when driving towards the sun.these cars shouldn't be doing this and should be recalled and nissan fix the problem before someone is in a fatal accident because they could t see.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and caused a glare from the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000. ..updated 02/01/16 updated 11/15/2017
The soft material covering the top and front of my dash is cracking and the cracks are sticky. The car is garage kept, and only has about 85,000 miles. As this material failure continues, it will destroy the usefulnes of the car. This is a manufacturing defect that needs repair or correction, right away.
My dashboard has melted. It was parked in our driveway, in the sun, on a cold winters day, while there was snow on the ground, in new jersey. How is that possible? aside from how terrible it looks, it's a safety concern. The surface is sticky + glossy, the fumes + odor are toxic & the real danger is the blinding glare reflecting up onto the windshield. The car cannot be driven in the daytime. We read about the recall in florida only, but last we checked, the sun shines across all 50 states.
The dash of my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted so severely that it's almost impossible to drive in the daytime. The material once melted becomes extremely sticky and dangerously reflective. What i mean by reflective, is that when the sun shines,it reflects so much light from the dash to the front windshield right into my, the driver, eyes. The reflections are extremely and dangerously blinding which makes it very difficult to see the road or anything else for that matter! not to mention the glue like surface that makes it impossible to put something on the dashboard to try reducing the deadly reflections! the manufacture's defective product is extremely dangerous to the direct safety of myself and my family and every other motorist, pedestrians, animals etc.
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.
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima coupe began melting and cracking about 1 year ago. Now the areas that are continuing to melt have become shiny and when the sun hits it at the right angle (early morning, and sunset) it causes a distracting glare to be cast on the windshield. At certain times it is extremely difficult to see vehicles in front of me without looking off to the side or wearing sunglasses to avoid the glare. Safety concerns notwithstanding, i am not enjoying the constant headaches caused by the glare i am subjected to during my daily commute. Please repair or replace this issue before someone gets hurt!
Dashboard melting and produces glare making it difficult to see when driving in sunlight.
My dashboard is melting.when i drive, the sun hits the dashboard.it looks like a sheet of water because it is melted. The reflection hits my eyes and affects visibility. Everything that touches the dashboard gets sticky and black marks.i have tried to get this resolved with nissan, but they refuse to cover all of the costs. I cannot afford to pay the huge labor costs and i do not fee that i should be liable for a factory defect.this is not only cosmetic, but a safety issue.
I own a 2008 nissan altima. The dashboard began melting about 3 years ago however recently it started to melt more and become sticky to the touch. Every timei drive my vehicle, the glare that shines onto my windshield from the dashboard is terrible, so bad that it is hard to see at times. It has caused me to have trouble identifying things while driving. I have contacted nissan about this issue and they will not acknowledge the issue and will charge $2500 for a new dashboard.
Regarding 2008 nissan altima: the air conditioning evaporator drain hose is poorly engineered leading to water draining back into the vehicle as opposed to outside of the vehicle.the water will pool in the back seat passenger side and continue to collect water until it moves forward toward the front seat passenger side. Without correcting this defect the water will lead to mold/fungus growth, rotted carpet, rusted floor wells, and potentially electrical damage as there is a main electrical wire that runs along the passenger side floor that parallels the evaporator drain hose.
The dashboard of vehicle has developed a shine to it that reflects onto the windshield when driving in sun light obstructing vision of road. The dash also feels like it has become sticky and soft like it is melting.
My 2008 nissan altima dash has been melting for the past 3-4 years and is now causing an inability to see while driving.there is a large reflection on the windshield during daytime driving making it very difficult to see objects and other cars in front of me.the corporate office at nissan offered 1/2 off the price, but i believe this should be a recall due to the dangers that it's causing for many drivers.
The consumer owns a 2008 nissan altima. The consumer stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was taken to freehold nissan (4041 u.s. 9 n, freehold, nj 07728, (732) 984-9080) where the consumer was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. *as
Dashboard is melting and creates glare and releases fumes that are not safe.
My 2008 altimaalso 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.
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.
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan.this is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility and there is a somewhat hazardous smell coming from the melting material.
Dashboard hasblack sticky substancethat reflects a glare and is hard to see out of the windshield. The glare is so distracting at times that it is hard to see the road clearly. I am concerned that this is a manufactures defect and that the area affected will continue to grow which will serverly affect the ability to see clearly
Dashboard is melting and very sticky both of which cause a horrific glare in the sun.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and clinging. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
08 nissan altima coupe that i purchased new in south florida february 08 that i've owned since has a melted, sticky, and cracked dashboard. Also, the dash is changing colors. The defective and melted dashboard makes it dangerous to drive because the sun reflects on the dashboard making it very hard to see out of the windshield. As referenced in the class action lawsuit tracy sanborn v. Nissan north america, inc. My car should be covered. I spoke with a rep at 1-800-nissan-1 and they claimed to have no idea this existing. I have opened my case and will hopefully get it fixed soon.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and sticky. The failure produced a glare onto the windshield, making it difficult to view the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the dashboard replaced, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj... Updated 05/03/18
My 2008 nissan altima dash board is melting. I live in miami fl. And brought my 2008 altima new from a local dealer. Around 2010, i started to notice the deterioration of the dash board. I thought the problem was related to a cleaning product. However, based on my recent research over the internet and personal observation of other 2008 altima's own by others, the melting dash board is a pervasive problem.this problem is a real safety issue that nissan should be resolving by recalling there vehicles that have this problem. The dash board is so shiny that it inter-fears with the driver's vision while driving. When the sun is shining, the dash reflex the sun directly in the face of the driver.i reached out to nissan (case# [xxx]) they explained that it is nothing they can do because the car is out of warranty and refuse to repair or resolve the issues. However, since this is safety concern that has the potential of endangering the people lives, the warranty limitation should not apply. I am asking for nissan to confirm a recall and replace my dash board.case#[xxx]vin#[xxx]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 while in park, it was noticed that the dashboard was melting. As a result, there was a glare which obstructed the contact's visibility. In addition, there was an abnormal chemical odor emitting from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced . The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Dashboard is sticky and melting. Can't clean it. Glare on the windshield affects safe driving.
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 dashboard is melting when it reaches a certain high temperature. This happens whenever the temperature is above 80 degrees farenheit.
The dashboard on my nissan altima is melting. The material has become very shiny and sticky creating a horrible glare on my windshield and i cannot see while i am driving. It is very dangerous and i was told by nissan the melting material is emitting fumes. The windshield also has a constant film on it from the melting material, which combined with the glare is hazardous.
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.
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and reflects off windshield. While driving this reflection is distracting.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is gooey, very shiny and causes a glaring image of the dash to project onto the windshield obstructing the view of the road. If touched, it feels like an adhesive object and has a chemical smell on hot days. This glaring image is continually projected onto the windshield making the car a safety issue to the driver and others on the road.
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.
The dashboard is sticky which sometimes causes a glare on the windshield when driving the vehicle. My daughter is 18 and the primary driver of the vehicle. She has stated that sometimes on sunny days there is a glare on the windshield caused by the sticky dashboard. My concern is for her safety when driving and this causing an accident because of it. We live in texas where the heat and sun can be extreme at times.
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018)2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018)3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
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 contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard was melting and the material created a glare from the sun. The dashboard was also fractured. The contact called nissan van nuys (located at 5425 van nuys blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91401, 818-787-8400) and was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall or warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 151,316. *ln
Thedash board is melting. There is a sticky substance coming form the dash board that causes a significant glare from thesun. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and filed a complaint reagrding my dashy board (complaint #19437322) and a representative named "marisol" advised me that nissan would not be replacing or repairing my dash board at not expense to me. Thsi is an obvious manufacturers defect and may owners of the 2008 nissan are experasincing teh same unsafe conditions associated with the dash board melting.
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 contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and created a glare on the windshield. As a result, the contact's visibility was affected.the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield that obstructed the driver's view. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called autonation nissan lewisville (1601 s stemmons fwy, lewisville, tx, (972) 763-5527) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is "melting" from the sun. The dashboard has become sticky and causes a permanent glare on the windshield.
I own a 2008 nissan altima and live inglasgow kentucky . A while back i noticed a real sticky substance on my dash that was causing a terrible glare on my windshield.i googled the issue and apparently the 2008 and 2009 altimas dashboard will melt. Makes it hard to see out at times
Takata recall- vehicle dashboard is melting
The dashboard is melting and reflecting on the glass. It makes it hard to see whats in front of you when the sun is hitting on your car.
Dashboard on my altima is melting and causing dangerous glare!
The dashboard of my vehicle is melting and causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see especially in direct sunlight. This has been an issue in my vehicle for years. There has already been a lawsuit that was settled in florida where i previously lived but nothing was sent out to inform drivers of this. The time frame for that settlement has now passed and i have moved to another state.
The dashboard is melting and turning to goo and now is also crumbling. I started contacting nissan corp approx 3 years ago .i have attempted to file 3 claims and all have been denied. The dealership agrees that the dashboard is defective but states since the car is out of warranty they can't help. The dashboard puts off a glare that is a safety hazard, especially on sunny days. This is the same issue that a lawsuit filed in texas and florida resulted in the dashboards. There is also an odor at times and the vapor leaves a film on the windshield. You can't clean the windshield because the rags or paper towels stick to the goo. This issue is a safety hazzard. I have researched and have found multiple consumers are experiencing the same issue and have been denied by nissan. The nissan rep would not even allow me to speak with her supervisor or anyone in charge. She simply said i have presented your information and our decision is final getting replaced. Basically i was told that i am not part of the florida or texas suit so sorry about your luck. Nissan did say that if i wanted to buy a new car they would offer me a special deal. Really why wouldi buy something from a company that knows the dashboards are defective.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration after being started and while being operated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine mount bolt was stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the sun roof detached from the vehicle independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a bolt missing in the sun roof and, due to weather conditions, caused corrosion of the sun roof. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the sun roof area. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Dashboard cracking and seeping sticky fluid on top of dashboard melting
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ma 08/13/15updated 12/1/2015
My front dash is melting where the sun hits.it is now like gum, sticky.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, there was a reflection on the dashboard that obstructed the contact's vision. The contact noticed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The dashboard of my altima is melting and has been melting. It is extremely hard to see when driving, in fact has almost gotten me in multiple wrecks. Is it still safe enough not to be recalled? when the sun hits the windshield i can hardly see. You'd rather risk lives rather than have the manufacture replace a faulty cosmetic part they put on the market.
The dashboard is starting to melt bad. I've been trying to protech it with sunshades but it still continues to melt. This is causing glare on my windshield and causing obstruction for my driving and becoming a safety issue.i would request recall and fix the dashboard issue.
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.
5 yrs ago the sound of my engine changed and upon inspection the welding on the exhaust manifold was cracked. I was informed by pembroke pines nissan that since car is at 38,500 miles and out of warranty despite it being a manufacture failure it would set me back $975. I didn't have the repair done. For the past 3 yrs, my passenger airbag light will turn off and on even irregardless if someone is in the seat or not. Furthermore, the radio will go blank or have illegible characters on it.i too have the melting dash issue as well as a couple of times i slipped and my finger nail has gouged out pieces of dash board. It's amazing that lexus has issued a recall on their melting dash board on the is250 & is350 issues but nissan could care less about its brand or reputation; i guess that's what happens when the company isn't whole japanese owned.
My dashboard is sticky and cracking in many places.it also gets so hot in the summer that i was removing something from it and my fingernail took a piece of the dash.my car is garage kept and when parked in the sun, sun shields are used.i noticed this issue in july of last year.nissan dealer said warranty would not cover it and there was nothing that could be done.
My 2008 nissan altima needs to be recalled due to dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and gives off a glare during the daytime while driving. This issue is extremely hazardous and blinds my vision when i drive during the day. Please nissan fix this issue. Take responsibility for the materials used when manufacturing a vehicle. Care about your customers concerns and fix my dashboard.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard on the driver side cracked and melted with a sticky substance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,815.
The dashboard is melting under the hot georgia sun and is causing serious visibility issues. This is a very dangerous situation when i'm driving in the sunshine. It causes a huge glare to appear on my windshield.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted in the sun and produced a glare, which made it difficult for the contact to drive the vehicle in the sun. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that due to the heat from the sun, the top of the dashboard had developed cracks and was melting.the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 50,874.
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 altimas of the same year.
The dashboard is melting, cracking and crumbling. The melting has created a sheen that reflects on the windshield causing visibility to be severely impaired. The dash is very sticky to the touch. Further, the melting is causing a toxic chemical odor and what appears to be possible fume deposits on the inside of the front windshield. These are both clearly safety hazards that need to be immediately addressed by nissan. The exterior paint is failing as well. It is fading, peeling and the clear coat has degraded on much of the vehicle resulting in continued degradation.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking causing the sun to glare from the dashboard to the front windshield, which made it difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however it was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
I own a 2008 nissan altima with 125000 miles which i purchased new.i called nissan usa to report the dashboard melting problem and also report a whining noise coming from the transmission. A case was opened and within a couple of days i was told there was nothing they could do.nissan would have replaced the transmission if i had 120,000 miles, but when i called to report the noisy transmission my actual miles were 124400 miles.they claimed that i'm nolonger under the warrantybecause of the extra 4000 miles.i have owned three previous nissan cars and so far i was very happy with the quality and reliability of the cars.it is clearly that the issues is related to the materials used and parts used in this model and year. I would like nissan to take responsibility for the products they manufacture and sell.
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.jccupdated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/10/2014updated 9/8/14 updated 09/12/2014updated 1/7/2014
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has melted (possible plasticizer migration) and it has become very difficult to drive because of the glare it produces on the windshield, this lead to me to veer off the road and into the embankment.the nissan dealer told us that they have seen a lot of dashes on the altima with this problem in florida, but 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. Several florida residents who own 2008-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 you're help in this matter.i can provide pictures if necessary.below are a few forums addressing the situationhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.htmlhttp://www.altimaforums.net/super-sticky-dashboard-t15553.html?t=15553http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/2007-2012-nissan-altima-discussion-2-5-3-5/343066-melting-dashboard-problem.htmlhttp://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2008/accessories-interior/dashboard_is_melting.shtmlhttp://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/nissan/altima/windowhttp://mythreecents.com/showreview.cgi?id=109390.
My altima front dash board are starting to melt under the sun, it becomes really sticky and it smells really bad. Sometimes its really hard to see because the glare from the melting dash board. Its both a safe and health issue, that nissan should be responsible for and this needs to be a recall before it cause a permanent damage.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front drivers side door filled up with water whenever it rained. The contact stated also stated that it sounds like a dish washer when driving the vehicle. None of the other doors have exhibited the failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the plugs in the door were clogged which failed to let the water out. The contact had to continue to open the door and let the water run out of the vehicle. The failure caused the speakers on the door to make a buzzing noise. This is a defect because it can cause problems with the mechanics of the door. The failure mileage was 20 and the current mileage was 24000.
My nissan altima is developing rust under driver side of car. And i was denied state inspection since it was hazard to passenger of the vehicle. I saw so many complaint with same matters on same year model nissan altima. I contacted nissan to see the issue with my car. And they do not want to look at it since it is not under there recall program. My car does not have 75000 miles on it and it is very unusual to have rust damage to the car at this point of the life of a car. I would like to see if i can get assistance from nhtsa to resolve this issue.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting due to extreme heat. The contact stated that there was a glare reflecting off the dashboard and onto the windshield which would obstruct her vision while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and it was stated that they could repair the dashboard. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Purchased 2008 nissan altima on march 6, 2021 from the car house in butler, nj. Since the moment i drove off the lot, multiple lights turned on which turned out to be alternator and multiple 02 sensors. The next day i had a garage do an inspection and it turned out the car needed a rear control arm, shocks, brakes and rotors in additon to the lights. The dealer said that i had a 90 day warranty but when i called the company they had no record of the contract. The dealer fixed the sensors and alternator supposedly, but haven't contacted me back about fixing the other issues and every time i call they hang up.
The left rear torsion/ant-isway bar sustained complete fracture at the end. Nothing hit it. It appeared to be due to corrosion. It was inspected by conyers nissan service and the advisor agreed this was probably due to manufacturing defect.
I took my car in for a regular oil change and the mechanic stated that the sway bar needed to be replaced because it was broken.he said that it had to have been broken for awhile because the ends were rusted and they normally do not corrode that quickly.he said that it was a clean break.unfortunately, it is not covered by my extended warranty so i will have to pay out of pocket.this appears to be a common problem for the 2007 model.well, mine was manufactured in 2007.i am a responsible driver and i have not been in an accident so it makes no sense to me why the part would break unless it was defective.
My springs on both rear driver and passenger broke into pieces and popped my tires while i was driving.there was no warning i just had brakes and inspection done a few months ago,and last week while on the highway my tire basically blew apart,when examining we noticed the springs had broken and rubbed against the tires causing them to pop.im lucky i slowed down in time we could've had a really bad accident and im so upset about it.
Problems with the front passenger side suspensionthe engine of the vehicle slows/stalls when driven in high heat weather driving on the interstate the vehicle began to slow/stall.
I went to have my fluids changed and my mechanic told me that the rear sway bar on my car was snapped.i checked online and it looks like many other nissan owners have had this same problem. This is definitely a defect in the part that nissan should fix. This should part should be recalled.thank you
I purchased a new 2008 nissan altima from hanless hilltop nissan, richmond, ca for myself on march 30, 2008.i drove the car one day and returned it to the dealer to inquire as to what vehicle was given to me,because is was not the vehicle that i test drove, i was told by my sale person that it was the vehicle that was test driven.the reason i went back to inquire about the vehicle was because of the way the car drove.basically, the car drives like an old beat up 1955 vehicle. The cars steering is all over the road, it feels unsafe.the car bottomed out several times, even after i had it in the dealership.i had it looked at by another nissan dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong with it..well, after my continued complaints, hanless nissan finally agreed there was a problem with the vehicle, the suspension had basically come apart.they replaced two bolts at the direction of nissan..well, this didn't fix the problem, because a day after the replacement of the bolts, the car bottomed out again while going over a safety road bump.i took the car back to the hanless nissan, but they said, because they can not recreate the exact problem, nissan will not honor the warranty, if they were to replace the shock or do any other work on the vehicle without them first agreeing to the work order. I have been in contact with anissan representative wayne neville at 866.799.1690 ext 1442 all the while, i was discussing this with the dealership. I thought nissan had my best interest at heart,but nowi see it was all an act, because he has not returned any of my phone call about the continued problem with the suspension of my vehicle..i strongly believe i should be given another car.this is very serious suspension problem, that i believe one day will cause an accident.i can not believe nissan is not concern about the safety of the buyers.
Rear sway bar snapped on drivers side. Bar is hollow. Car is driven on freeways 90% of the time, so no hard turns.
The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. Also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost.
Car not stable. It wanders and pitches. Steering is all over the road. Requires constant correcting. Seems very unstable on the interstate at 60mph and higher. Seems to pitch from corner to corner.
The following had to be fixed all on one visit: my alternator replaced; top motor mount replaced, brake sensor replaced, battery replaced, and had an oil cooler leak fixed.all was covered with my extended warranty ($858 otherwise). It has had a total of 4 batteries, 2 alternators, 2 manna folds (a recall), new shocks and struts (i paid for) and my transmission warranty was extended to 120,000 miles. (there was also another recall to the fuel tank but can't remember any specifics). I take great care of my car, have it maintained regularly, and only use quality gas. This is my fourth nissan and i am greatly disappointed in the quality.i am debating as to whether or not i should trade it in.
I purchased a new 2008 nissan altima from baker-jackson nissan, houston, for my daughter on may 21. My daughter drove the car one day and returned it to the local nissan dealership in her city of arlington, texas. This dealership, don davis nissan, informed us they don't know how we were sold this car, because the rear suspension had basically come apart. The studs holding the struts were missing and broken off; one missing completely and the other sheared off. They indicated my daughter was very fortunate to have arrived in arlington safely without a major accident occurring. I have asked nissan to replace the car with an exact make/model/style, but to date they have not and are telling me they are planning to repair the car. They sent a nissan engineer out to the arlington dealership to review, and he indicated to the service shop personnel, the studs were not torqued properly from the manufacturer. I have placed a claim with nissan consumer affairs, i have talked to baker-jackson nissan to replace the car----to date, i am only getting the run around from both.we have only driven the car 1 day and have been inconvenienced for more than 2 weeks now. I think nissan may be trying to cover up a manufacturing defect. I'm ready to go public with this and am considering legal actions. Can someone from this office please call me and discuss my options. I don't trust this car, even if it is repaired---what else could be wrong with it. We are very dis-satisfied, unhappy and frustrated customers. Baker-jackson nissan, houston, in my opinion does not deserve to be in business--if this is how they treat customers.nissan's attempt to cover up a defect should be revealed as such. I only want to replace the car and make sure nissan fixes this problem for other consumers before someone is seriously hurt or killed. I understand, manufacturers make mistakes, but they need to do their due diligence to correct this problem before someone is killed.
2008 nissan altima sedan with 13000 miles. The tire pressure monitor system does not work as it is supposed to. The warning light is on if the tires are at the specified pressure of 32 psi as specified by the placard affixed to the driver side door. I went to the dealer and the fix was to increase the tire pressure to between 35 and 40 psi. That is unacceptable as the handling changes drastically, the ride deteriorates and i'm sure the life of the tires is shortened. After discussing the repair with the service department, they informed me that since the pressure monitoring is a government mandated item, increasing the pressure is all they are required to do by nissan, and that there is nothing else they can do. That is an unacceptable fix. I was reading in a nissan help group website that the problem is an often happening even on cars right out of the showroom.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while parked, the front driver side tire deflated and the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve stem was replaced. Additionally, the mechanic advised that the tire pressure monitor system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v393000 (tires). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag and tire pressure warning lights were constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,271.
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. When the vehicle was started, the tpms, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,777.
When driving on long and sometimes short trips, the air flow stops blowing, like a vent was closed. The blower fan motor is still working and the a/c is still working because it is still cold at the vent but there is no air flow.
While driving down the highway at about 60 mph the vehicle shut off and has not restarted in almost 2 weeks.there was no indication or warning of any engine trouble prior to it shutting off.luckily,i was getting off an exit and nobody was injured. Had i not been exciting the highway, there would have most certainly been a multi vehicle accident with severe injuries and possibly even death because of the high speeds.once the car was completely stopped and off towards the shoulder i tried to restart but got a fast clicking noise,but wouldn't start. Let the car sit for a little tried to jump start it,but now the key indicator was being displayed which means the car wasn't recognizing the key even in the slot.this leads me to believe the security system/ immobilizer could've been what caused it to shut off. The car has not been looked at yet. Still waiting for nissan dealer to diagnose it.
I have a 2008 nissan altima.around 2013 i noticed that my dashboard starting melting. I reached out to nissan, did everything they required me to do to obtain a estimate from a local nissan only to be told that it was not covered under warranty.i have since done some research and discovered that there are thousands of people with this same issue.there is even a page on facebook with this issue.which i was blocked from by nissan for complaining too much. Obviously this is a faulty material issue.this is a huge concern for me and i am afraid that this could cause and accident.i have no choice but to still drive my car because i have to get to work.now 2015 the dashboard has gotten so bad and glares off of the windshield which make it difficult to see. Hopefully you can assist with this matter.thank you
My dash board is cracked in several places and is very soft and sticky all around. My fingernails gouge the dash material very easily with very little effort.the stickiness of my hands negatively affects my grip and release of the steering wheel.
Our 2008 nissan altima dashboard has melted leaving it sticky and shiny causing distracting and glaring reflections off their windshields. I'll taking it to dealership twice about dashboard but they stated they was unaware of any issue with this vehicle dashboard. The second time i told them about the multiple lawsuits i found on-line and they directed my to nissan consume department. Nissan told me the unit was out warranty and will not assist.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima coupe is giving off a strong chemical smell, is very sticky to the touch, and is so shiny that it generates an intense glare on the windshield when in direct sunlight.the windshield glare is a huge safety hazard that is only getting worse -- it used to be that i could get by with wearing sunglasses but now the glare is so intense that even with polarized sunglasses on, i have to lean this way and that in order to see what's in front of me.if i were to lose my sunglasses while out and about, i would absolutely be unable to drive until after sunset.it's unsafe for me and everyone on the road to operate a vehicle with such bad windshield obstruction.any bugs or debris that come in contact with the areas of the dashboard that are melting instantly become stuck.it looks a lot like a tar pit and if you touch it, a tar-like substances comes off and is very hard to remove from your skin.the fumes it gives off are nauseating and seem to make the windshield foggy.when trying to clean the weird chemical fog off, i have to be extra careful not to let the cleaning rags touch any part of the dash because it will literally pull the rag apart, leaving behind distracting pieces of cloth all over the dash.i asked nissan consumer affairs to help remedy my situation but they refused to help because the vehicle is no longer in warranty.it seems that as time goes on and the weather gets hotter, the dashboard only gets worse and worse.i cannot afford to fix the problem on my own (the dealership estimates that the repair will cost over $2,000) but i also don't feel safe driving in the sunlight.
The dashboard on my 2008 altima 2.5s has completely melted.it is sticky, discolored, and cannot be cleaned due to the stickiness.nissan will not fix this as the vehicle is outside of its warranty.replacement dash runs over $1200 just for parts.i know it's only a matter of time before the glare from the melting gets worse and i crash because i can't see.ridiculous.
Dash is melting. I have complained to nissan consumer affairs and they state they are not replacing the dash. It is sticky and shiny and causes reflection in windshield. I have seen lots of complaints on the internet for the same problem with nissan 2008 altima. Nissan will not repair without a recall.
Dash melting and cracking
I live in sunny south florida, my dashboard is melting.i cannot drive without sunglasses on at all times because the reflection of the sun on that clear, gooey, sticky, lacquer-looking, thing shines so brightly that it obstructs my vision and has been affecting my eyesight.please note it is a hazard to drive this vehicle because there is the possibility of not seeing a pedestrian or certain things in front of me that can lead to a serious incident.
Dashboard melting. It is extremely difficult to see the pedestrian, road, vehicles due toglare on the windshield when the sunlight reflects from the dashboard. The glare impairs the vision and we had many near miss incidents that could have cost lives, property damage. We request recall considering the safety of all on the road.
The dashboard melts and it's an safety issue. Sometimes i cannot see the road becasue the melted dashboard shines on the windshield.
Dashboard is melting,getting sticky and shiny and causing a very dangerous glare on the windshield.
I need a new transmission at 126,000 miles! car began making noise as if it was stuck in a gear, it became sluggish as i was trying to accelerate, the car would not accelerate.drove it to sheehy nissan a few days later and was told that i would have to call consumer affairs because i was outside the extended warranty of 120,000. My mileage was 126,000. Received call from sheehy service specialist leo saying that it would be fixed free of charge.the next day received another call from service specialist and was told that it was not approved by consumer affairs for repair.i called consumer affairs and was told that i would receive a call on friday, sept. 18 from nissan's regional specialist, quinashay, that more information was being gathered from sheehy nissan.received call from quinashay saying that there was nothing nisan could do for me because i was outside the extended warranty period! this is my third nissan purchase from nissan stanza to a couple of nissan altimas, always upgrading.i've been a loyal nissan customer and for what!never thought i would be treated this way.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting and the glare when driving is making it impossible to see clearly. Driving this vehicle during the day is extremely dangerous due to the glare from the melting dashboard. This should be recalled and fixed by nissan, it is clearly a manufacturing defect due to the material used for the dashboard. My teenage son drives this car, and he is now afraid to drive it because the viability is so poor now. It gets worse as time goes on. Nissan needs to take responsibility for the defect and replace the dashboardsbefore someone is hurt or worse due to lack of viability.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting away and has left behind a very sticky and shiny surface that emits a very strong vision impairing glare onto the windshield. Due to this glare, i have had almost a number of near miss accident situations since this issue begun in 2012-13. The glare impacts your visibly,adding more distraction and limits response time when aggressive or phone distracted drives suddenly swerve or pull out in front of you asyou try to avoid an accident. Apart from the glare, the dashboard is emitting a very strong chemical like odor which makes me concerned for my overall health. I don't believe it is healthy for any driver/passenger to have to be breathing in the toxic particles from the materials and glue of which the part is made of. My other concern in this situation is the impact the defected melting dashboard has on the release of the passenger airbag in the event of a crash. The dashboard upon touch is very guey, sticky,and smears or comes-off when pressed. The manufacturer has refused to replace this part and has quoted $2,000 for part replacement. This is not only a very costly item, but also unfair to the owner who can't afford the repair and has to jeopardize their safety because of manufacturers negligence by supplying defective part. I try to avoid driving this vehicle unless it is necessary out of concern for my safety.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe has a melting dashboard. It has become incredibly sticky and is not able to be cleaned because of this. The "sheen" that is on the dashboard now causes a horrific reflection on the windshield reducing visibility drastically and causing a hazard while driving. Contact with nissan has been completed and no action is being taken at this time. There are numerous reports of other owners having the same problem.
Another melting dashboard; this time in north alabama.it's starting from what i've seen in pictures the normal starting places, which is at the defrost air vents, the ledge between the instrument panel and defrost air vents (where the dash appears as a two piece comes together) and right above the three air vents. The glare it creates on my windshield is unbearable, and making visibility very poor.
I bought this car with no title and i would like to get a title for it. Please can someone tell me what the process is.
My motor mount,has gone out. It lefts up when you drive it and make a knocking noise, when you stop on the gas.
I live in central florida and own a 2008 nissan altima coupe. My dashboard began to reflect a real bad glare while my husband drives. He is the primary driver as i am not. He has complained about it as well but it is evident that he sees the glare as i see it as well. Come to find out i have a melting dashboard per nissan auto technicians. It is gooey, sticky, and causes such a bad glare that we only drive in early morning or late early evening when the sun is not so extreme. The nissan service department stated to file a complaint to nissan corporate office since they have been replacing these at no cost for other vehicles. I placed a complaint with nissan corporate as i was advised. I received a phone call from themon 8/28/15, stating that they will not replace the dashboard for the following reasons: outside of warranty, no current recalls & campaigns, no service contract, no extensions history of service of the vehicle and other factors.what does that mean?there is not definitive answer. When i asked to give specific they said they did.mind you, i service my car and all maintenance has been done on the vehicle either by my husband and son (who is a mechanic), nissan service department or tire plus. I think this is absurd! we can cause a huge accident one day for a product default by nissan engineers. My husband has tried to avoid many accidents from this glare from the dashboard as the sun in florida hits hard on a black dashboard especially. I am filing this complaint to have the nhtsa get involved in enforcing nissan and any other vehicle manufacturing companies that are facing this issue to recall this defective product.this can cause many accidents and speaking from experience, we have avoided several ones thus far.we have been lucky thus far but i can't predict the future of what will happen tomorrow if this defect doesn't get corrected by nissan.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is badly melted and continues to melt. Very sticky and anything that gets on it will stick to it including bugs! i couldn't understand why this would be happening to a vinyl dashboard because i've owned several cars and never encountered such a problem neither had i ever seen that in any other vehicle. I searched on line and was surprised to see that i wasn't the only one with this problem. I showed it to a friend who said it wasn't normal and i should look to see if there was any recalls. Unfortunately, there is none.i did discover my dashboard isn't vinyl but seems to be made of a hard foam which melts and scratches easily. The glare from that dashboard is unreal and unsafe. When the sun is shining bright (and it does in pensacola, fl) i have to try to find a spot in the windshield where there is no glare in order to properly see through my windshield. This is definitely a road hazard and safety concern and i can't believe no action has been taken by nhtsa or nissan to correct this defect.
The dashboard of my car has melted, presumably from the hot sun. It has become sticky and mess. However, it has also become very shiny. The shine refects dangerously into the windshield while driving, obscuring objects, including cars and pedestrians, on the road. The problem first began about two years ago but has gotten progressively worse. The attached photo, taken today, shows how the driver cannot see a large suv right in front of his vehicle because of the glare on the windshield caused by the melted dashboard.
Top of dashboard has been melting. It creates a bad glare in the windshield due to the shiny nature of the areas where the dashboard has deteriorated. This is very dangerous when driving! i can't be the only 2008 altima owner in ny with this issue. A class action lawsuit was settled a few years ago in florida for this same issue with this same car. I need this piece replaced and the cost to be covered by nissan because they installed materials that are unsafe because they do not hold up.
My dashboard is melting. The interior dashboard is beginning to melt and deteriorate creating a glare when driving which is dangerous and distracting.
Failure of electronic steering column lock (escl) unit. Vehicle was totally disabled, with no prior warning, leaving me stranded. Nissan issued letter in 2013stating that due to a manufacturing irregularity the escl may malfunction. Their solution was to extend warranty to 6 years / unlimited miles. My car has approx 61,000 miles, but past their time limit. Nissan denied any responsibility and dealer charged$678.14 for the part which is readily available for under $400. Total cost for repair was $991.37, plus my towing charge of $37. Dealer service dept had quoted a price of high $800 to $900. Why was vehicle not recalled and repaired when nissan knew that the part could fail without any warning? i was fortunate that vehicle was not disabled in a more dangerous area. We had two visits from aaa before we discovered the likely problem through the internet.
I am the owner of a 2008 nissan altima with a melting dashboard!! it is sticky to touch and creates an unsafe glare when driving which has become a safety hazard. I have contacted nissan on numerous occasions and i've been told that there were no other complaints on the dashboard melting therefore, they would not agree to fix it nor would they issue a recall to prevent what could eventually be a fatal accident due to what seems to be a manufacture defect on the rubberized material used on the dashboards. I am looking for help from other owners with this issue and the nhtsa for help to enforce a recall to prevent injury and possible fatalities due to this melting dashboard issue.
The dashboard area on the car is completely breaking down and melting. This melting has created a very dangerous shine and reflection on the front windshield (along with an odor). Its become so bad then on many days its difficult to see the car or objects in front of you or you simply cannot see almost causing accidents. This is dangerous and clearly a manufacture defect that has been well documented and in some states was a class action lawsuit. It needs to be a national recall! someone is going to get seriously hurt and the information is available that proves this is a blatant problem. It is the vehicle safety authorities responsibility to force a remedy for this issue before an innocent individual is killed. Nissanusa has refused to remedy or accept responsibility for this expensive issue when contacted. Lives are at risk! the consumer is being ignored. My car is predominate garage kept with under 100k on it, this should not be an issue. Something needs to be done immediately. Clearly business interests are more important then consumer safety.
" takata recall" my 2008 nissan altiam dash is so sticky and cracking all the way down. I would really like for nissan to replace it all with we parts!!!! it is hard to drive with the sun comimg in the widow hitting the dash. Please fix this for everyone. Also my car is always outside. Also i really love my car. I would hate to get away with it because of this.
My driver's side door is not locking with the key fob.this allows anyone to open my door, but it does set off my alarm.my car has been broken into twice while parked in a secured access garage because they are able to open the door, snatch and grab.i read online that this is a safety issue because drivers should be able to lock their doors.
The dashboard has developed a glossy reflective sheen that produces a hazardous glare which greatly reduces visibility especially on sunny days.
I've called several times in reference to this and got the run around. Also called my insurance and they kept saying to call or go to you. Dashboard is still sticky and being asked almost $1500 to get it fixed. I would like for this to get resolved.
I am writing because i have a problem with my 2008 nissan altima coupe where my dashboard is melting in. I live in the florida area and have noticed many other customers are having the same problem in this year alone all in florida. Here is the forum which i found many having the similar problem http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-90.html. The issue is causing a glare on my windshield making it very hard for me to drive and see. I went to my nissan dealership where the vehicle was purchased and they stated changing the dash is a lot of work and very expensive that only giving a dash cover can be done. I dont like the way the dash cover looks and shouldnt be forced to cover a problem that is a safety hazard because of a defective product.
Dash material is defective. It looks like it melted and become shiny, sticky, and reflective when exposed to sunlight. This is a driving and safety hazard because of the refection on wind shield, vision is severely impaired. I contact nissan and they used "passed warranty" excuse; even after i explained it happen years ago and while the car was under warranty. Was told by dealer i purchased car to "contact nissan". I did, and they advised that was not covered.
Letter from congressman tiberi on behalf of constituent regarding nissan dealership (dot/i#2010-2206) *tgwthe consumer was unable to secure financing after loosing his job and wanted to return the vehicle to the dealership. However, nissan stated they would finance the vehicle, even though the consumer stated he no longer has a job. Nissan stated the consumer is still responsible for the loan.
The dashboard is starting to melt.i thought it was just dirty, but in fact, when i tried cleaning it, a sticky glue type substance came up.this has become a safety hazard as the shiny glare shines on the windshield making it hard to see.i did a basic search on the internet to find out that this is a common issue with my vehicle.
When i get into the car and push the start button, the car turns on but the ready is not signaling and the car doesn't move. The car was driving perfectly the day before and now the car won't move. There also a weird buzzing type sound when i press the break.
2008 nissan altima coupe has melting sticky dashboard that is shiny and reflects the sun and distorts vision. This is a safety issue and deserves a safety bulletin issues to repair. Car operates in central florida. I tried to sell it and was told $2000 would be deducted from the offer due to cost of repair of defective dashboard.
Upon my daughter arriving after a 300 mile drive, i see an excessive amount of chemical/glue?? seeping from her front dashboard. Its as if dashboard is melting. In turn the melted dashboard reflect a huge amount of sunlight up to windshield which in turn causes light blindness while driving not to mention possible toxicity issues. Very unsafe driving condition and environmentally harmful. Nissan corp. Should be made to remedy this for life and health issues.
Nissan altima 2008 melting dashboard. Unfortunately, my car's dashboard is melting; thereby, creating a dangerous, hazardous glare on the front window.
The dashboard is defective and breaking down chemically. The chemical compound that the dashboard is made of is not resistant to sunlight causing it to crack break down and become very shiny. Not only does this admit harmful toxins that can be breathed in by the passengers, more dangerously it creates a glare on the windshield making it difficult to see through the window. This can impair vision resulting in an accident by the driver. In addition from what i understand the airbag is under this piece of equipment which is degrading and faulty.
Melting nissan dashboard , due to this issue unable to see while driving under sun , lot of glare is coming and image reflection on screen.
The dashboard in my car is slowly breaking down. The composition of the materials has degraded, over time, so bad that it has lost its surface texture in areas and is now smooth and highly shiny/reflective. The sun is now reflected on to my window shield and i am completely blinded and unable to see the road, pedestrians and cars in front of me.
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.
My dashboard is melting and separating, and it has a caustic smell. I've brought it into my local nissan dealership where they did indeed confirm that my dashboard is melting, has an odor and needs replacement. I have actually put my fingernail into the melting dash by accident and it has left a mark! i take excellent care of my car, including keeping it quite clean inside and out . I have been in touchwith nissan via email and phone, i was told that my 2008 altima se is now out of warranty and was given an "oh well, not our problem" type of attitude and response. I am beyond concerned since the dash is degrading and shiny causing decreased visibility due to a glare.my greatest fear is that this melting dashboard will effect the mechanics of the airbag deployment in an accident, as well as the electronics that the dashboard protects. I am dismayed that nissan can treat customers with legitimate safety issues with a carte blanche or laissez-faire attitude.there was a class action suit in florida because the dashboard melting affected so many altimas! complaints are not limited to the florida class action suit, there are various complaints from other nissan owners in multiple states with the same problem. The materials are obviously defective and not meant to last any car owner more than a few years. I fear for the safety of myself and any passengers in my car! my car has 11,000 miles on it, and is well maintained. I take it in for oil changes and other routine maintenance; no consumer should ever have to worry about a melting dashboard no matter the age of the car, or have materials in it that degrade to the point that it causes major safety issues for any person riding in that vehicle. There needs to be a major recall on the 2008 altima, or any nissan made with this defective, faulty material. This is hazardous to one and all.
Dashboard has melted to the point of being bare in some places. Over 40% of the dash is covered with a glossy substance making it extremely difficult to see through the windshield when the sun is overhead. Numerous times i have almost ran over a pedestrian due to this low visibility issue.
The dashboard has begun to melt and the glare is very distracting. It is very sticky and gets worse at the weather get warmer.
Not a single event... Dashboard has progressively gotten softer/stickier over the past few years. It is now cracked and is melting next to the windshield. It has off-gassed an unremovable film on the bottom half of the glass, and the car has such a noxious smell from the fumes we no longer feel it's healthy to drive without the windows down.
My nissan altima's dashboard is melting.the entire dash is melting leaving a bright sticky substance that will not come off when i try to clean it.this is not just a cosmetic issue.the melting dash leaves a massive glare on my windshield when driving toward any sunlight.i am blinded by the reflection every time the sun is out.this is not an isolated issue.i have seem hundreds of complaints online and the state of florida already had a class action lawsuit settled with nissan in january about this issue.this needs to be fixed!i dont know the exact date that i noticed the issue but i have been trying to get this fixed for a while now.i have contacted nissan consumer affairs as well as the lawfirm associated with the lawsuit in florida.nobody will help me and i know there are hundreds if not thousands of people just like me.just google melting dash nissan altima...
The dashboard is melting and cracking, creating a glare on the inside of the windshield that is danger to all.
My 2008 nissan altima's dashboard is sticky and melting.the sticky residue reflects in the windshield causing a glare when driving during the daytime. In my opinion the melting dashboard is a safety defect and should be recalled.
The dashboard of the car has cracked and become sticky. There was no reason for this to happen.
An incident has not occurred yet, thankfully. The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting and causes a glare on the dash and a horrible smell in my car. This is a safety concern not only for myself but for everyone. When the sun hits the dash and causes a glare, the glare can impair my vision on the road. I had a close call and do not want another close call.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is gooey, very shiny and causes a glaring image of the dash to project onto the windshield obstructing the view of the road. If touched, it feels like an adhesive object and has a chemical smell on hot days.this glaring image is continually projected onto the windshield making the car a safety issue to the driver and others on the road.
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima in march 2015 and shortly after that i noticed the dashboard appeared to be melting.
1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018)2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (march 22,2018)3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)
I bought a used 2008 nissan altima, it drive fine for the test drive i started driving on the highway to bring it home it started jerking real bad and then when i got to 40 mph the rpms started dropping so i couldn't go faster then 20mph so i took it to a shop it said the whole transmission needs to be fixed on it , i started doing searches in it said that for those make in models of cars it said the transmissions were bad in to have a recall done
Dashboard has begun to melt, leaving a sticky residue that is highly reflective. In direct sunlight, it will reflect onto windshield causing reduced visibility. Residue will not wipe off. Attracts loose fibers, dirt, and debris. Inner dashboard toward airbag and steering wheel is also pitting due to a tacky texture from melting....updated 07/13/16
Glue is bleeding thru the dash on my 2008 nissan altima.it is causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see, so bad that i have to lean over to find a spot that does not affect my vision of the traffic in front of or coming towards me.this is a road hazard and left unattended will eventually cause a wreck. I also have a couple of other problems, the front seats are loose and slid when i had to slam on my brakesfeel and i am not at all comfortable that if i had an accident that this would attribute to additional injury. Also, i have had the low tire scensor replaced at my own expense to only have it come back on at which time i found out this was a known problem with this year model, would have been nice had the dealership told me there was nothing wrong, instead of taking my money.i have researched and found that all three of the problems i have are known problems that have been repeatedly reported to nissan only to be told they are not recalls and are extremely high in cost out of pocket. I have been complaining to them for two years to no avail. They sent me to a dealer in town at one point who reiterated to me verbatim what i was told by them online after he gave the dash a quick look. I live in louisiana, i travel to texas several times a year. That is when the problem with the dash started. No way to clean, it is one big sticky mess and only getting worse. I bought the vehicle, they were happy to take my money, the least they could do is fix known problems. Toyota recalled one of their vehicles with the same bleeding glue dash problem. Nissan should be as forthcoming with their customers, won't buy another, will seriously affect the resale value of this one. Shame on nissan!my formal complaint signed, sealed and delivered!
My dashboard has been melting for about two years and i cannot get nissan to replace.i was told i need to pay to replace it for $1800.00.i feel this is faulty equipment and nissan should stand behind their product and do the replacement.i live in tx and the glare it cause is very very dangerous when the sun is out and the sun is always out.
Hello my car is a 2008 nissan altima my dashboard is melting get in the point that is difficulty to see because the reflection of the sun, is getting so bad now can some one help me. I when to the nissan were i bough it they telll me that i have to pay 2,000 to 3000 to replace the whole dashboard i think this is a matter of the dealers or the corporate of nissan please can some one help me cuz i can afford tho buy another car. Thank you so much! i'm about to go to the media see is someone can help me.
The dashboard on my 2008 altima has been melting for the past year and is causing a large area of glare on the windshield. When i brought it up to the dealership last year, they told me i had used a chemical on the dashboard, that it needed to be cleaned off, and there is nothing they will do to fix it. They did not address the stickiness, either. This issue of a melting dash is dangerous, as it causes decreased visibility through the windshield with any amount of sunlight. Please make nissan take responsibility for using lower quality materials by replacing the dashboards with a better quality material at no cost to the car owner.
2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and cracked. The dashboard produces a glare making it difficult to see when it is sunny. Material for dashboard is defective.
Found dashboard melting and cracking around flat surface areas and a/c vents. Extreme glare when driving!
The dash board has turned into a sticky mess, it can't be cleaned and is causing a dangerous glare on the wind shield.
My vehicles dash is melting and it crates areas that have a very dangerous glare when driving in sunlight. The dash has also become extremely sticky and hard to clean. The real issue is in the glare as it can lead to an accident. Unfortunately the dash was already like this when i purchased my vehicle so i am unaware of when it happened.
Melting dashboard. Shiny and sticky. Very dangerous to drive in direct sunlight as it reflects and can drastically increase chances of an accident.
My car has a sticky,clear substance all over it from where the vents are to the windshield. It is dangerous because it causes a glare and when the sun is out especially it is extremely hard to see. I have tried everything to get it off and nothing is working. I didn't spill anything on it either for it to be this way. It just started happening.
The dashboard is melting and a sticky substance is causing a serious glare that obscures the visibility through the windshield. The melting dashboard is spreading due to sun slight exposure and heat. The defective dash boards has been reported widely by many auto owners and should be recalled for replacement due to faulty engineering and resulting is visibility glare/obstruction.
The transmission is giving me problems
My wife has a 2008 nissan altima she bought 5 years ago.i have noticed over the years the dash seems to be meting.i have tried cleaning it with a damp rag.this only makes the dash gummy and sticky.even after i allow it to dry for a bit it remains sticky and dirty.she bought it 5 years ago for just under $19,000.i told her if we ever wanted to sell it we would lose big time.the car has every amenity; leather, moonroof, heated seats, bose sound, et cetera.it's very demoralizing actually.also, part of the steering wheel is sticky and falling apart. The leather part on the steering wheel is fine.one more thing... I have a 2006 nissan altima and my dash is solid with no problems.we both have always lived in mississippi.it gets hot and humid here but never had a problem like this with my 2006 nissan dash or any other vehicle i have owned.i am 40 years old and have owned plenty.example:a month ago i sold my 1994 ford truck that has been sitting in the sun for 3 years.dash had a few cracks which is normal but didn't melt. *2008 nissan altima is used everyday and properly maintainedseems strange to medaniel
The dashboard is melting, cracking and crumbling. The melting has created a sheen that reflects on the windshield causing visibility to be severely impaired. The dash is very sticky to the touch. Further, the melting is causing a toxic chemical odor and what appears to be possible fume deposits on the inside of the front windshield. These are both clearly safety hazards that need to be immediately addressed by nissan. The exterior paint is failing as well. It is fading, peeling and the clear coat has degraded on much of the vehicle resulting in continued degradation.
2008 nissan altima where the dashboard material has failed. As a result, it is sticky and shinny, mostly by the dash vents. The shinny has created a glare that reflects onto the windshield during daylight driving obscuring visibility. This reflection has a created a safety issue because it impedes visibility while driving.
My dashboard is melting and causing me to loose visability. There is no recall and there is nothing i can do to stop it.
Currently, i live in florida and am an owner of 2008 nissan altima. This car is usually in the garage and rarely is impacted by the sun. I have noticed in the last week 3 cracks appearing on the dashboard of the vehicle. I called nissan and they stated to me that there was nothing that they could do because i was out of warranty. I then looked on line and noticed that there was a lawsuit for this same problem with altima's in the years of 2008 and 2009. Nissan know s that there dashboards were made with a defective material that was not able to withstand the humidity of florida. The lawsuit had come and past. I was 6 months from the deadline of april 29th 2017. The issue though with this dashboard is a visability while driving. The dashboard is melting and shines from the glare of the sun which impedes driving.
Melting dashboard, very sticky, everything sticks to it and the top layer (vinyl?) that is melting comes up when something sticks to it and is removed. The dash is very shiny, causing extreme glare on windshield. Glare very bad, lowers visibility, dangerous. The hotter the days, the stickier, more shiny this gets. Even when putting up a sunshade, the dash gets worse and worse. Photo taken on 9/7/2020 attached shows how bad glare is.
Melting sticky dash causes glare while driving and makes it difficult to see traffic light change, glare is worse during summer florida weather. Dealer claims they have never seen anything like it and offered no resolution even though it seems to be a common complaint. I try to keep my car covered or out of sun when not in use, left it at the dealer for unrelated service (3 days). They must've had it sitting out in the sun because the melting spread, also looks like they attempted to clean it because there was white residue left on the dash!
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe has been melting and causing very dangerous glare for a couple of years. In 2013 nissan evaluated my vehicle and advised me that nothing could be done because the vehicle was out of warranty and there has been no recall. It is getting significantly worse as time goes on and there is absolutley no way to clean it so now dust and debris collects and sticks and it is becoming a breathing hazard to me. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thedash board is melting. There is a sticky substance coming form the dash board that causes a significant glare from thesun. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and filed a complaint reagrding my dashy board (complaint #19437322) and a representative named "marisol" advised me that nissan would not be replacing or repairing my dash board at not expense to me. Thsi is an obvious manufacturers defect and may owners of the 2008 nissan are experasincing teh same unsafe conditions associated with the dash board melting.
The dashboard seems to be melting. The material is becoming sticky and can easily be peeled off, almost like playdough. Also in some areas it produces a glare and is very bothersome and if it continues to get worse will even become quite dangerous as it sort of blinds the driver to some degree.
Dashboard is melting due to heat and sun in texas. Melting glue is creating a severe glare on the windshield, causing dangerous driving conditions as it's hard to see how the windshield. Visibility is extremely limited. Dashboard is sticky and cannot be cleaned or wiped off.
The dashboard on this car is melting and crumbling apart. In early 2012 it started getting shiny at the edges on the vents openings next to the windshield. It has developed into a sticky, semi-liquid, very shiny, soft rubber like substance that sticks to anything put on top of it and comes off as a black residue when separated. The dashboard also developed fine fracture lines that have since created deep ridges all along the part, its crumbling, and pieces of the black outer material are just falling apart, revealing a foam material beneath. The cracking, crumbling effect covers the whole dashboard, not just the section that is exposed to sunlight. The shiny sections of the dashboard reflect sunlight into the windshield, creating a blinding pattern in the windshield that prevents good visibility. In sunny days it is really prominent and blinding, which is a constant in south florida. This is a serious safety hazard and could provoke an accident due to poor visibility. This problem started showing in early 2012 and has evolvedsince into a crumbling, melting, sticky, shiny dashboard. In hot days when the car is parked it smells like molten plastic. The chemical fumes from this decaying material can't be good to human health, these are most probably toxic.
My dashboard has started to melt. It makes the dashboard very sticky as if it is an adhesive product and turns colors. Due to this over time, the view out of the windshield is obstructed by a glare from any light source whether its from the sun or from a street lamp. I do not use any cleaning products other than a wet rang for the dash when cleaning the car, and i take pride in my vehicle. Since my car is out of warranty, nissan would not replace the dash even though this is an safety issue as some pedestrians or road hazards are almost unavoidable due to the glare. In addition, everything sticks to the dash including paper, sun visors, and even bugs as i am located in miami, fl.
The front dashboard is melting and very sticky to the touch.a glare results on the windshield during sunny days, which is an extreme hazard.i can't see large portions of what's in front of me due to the glare.this issue is well documented on the web and needs to be addressed by nissan.
The nissan altima dashboard is melting, warping, cracking, and peeling as a result of damage from the southern california sun. From reading, the materials used to manufacture the dashboard were not made for extreme heat and weather conditions, thus causing glare and visibility issues as well as funes from melting plastics. This problem was also evident amongst consumers living in florida and nissan has agreed to repair their damaged vehicles as part of a class action lawsuit.
Purchased a used 2008 nissan altima coupe. After a coupe months i noticed the top of my dashboard was really shinny. When i touched it the dash wash very stickyand melting. As time as gone on and the days getting warmer and sun brighter it's getting worse. The glare from the melting dash has made me unable to see at times while driving and i've almost been in 3 accidents so far due to this.
Dashboard is melting with extreme glare off of it.sticky to touch.sometimes hard to see with glare. Since first noticing it, it has now covered almost 1/2 the dashboard.
I recently began to notice that the dashboard has been melting. There are several sections that are melting and have become sticky. It affects my visibility during the day to drive the car because of the glare reflected on the front wind shield. I have attached pictures of the damage.
The dashboard of my vehicle is melting and causing a glare on the windshield that makes it hard to see especially in direct sunlight. This has been an issue in my vehicle for years. There has already been a lawsuit that was settled in florida where i previously lived but nothing was sent out to inform drivers of this. The time frame for that settlement has now passed and i have moved to another state.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5sl dashboard melting and cracking, not safe to drive in the sunlight because it will shine on windshield.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe's dash is melting causing a glare on the windshield when driving into the sun. The glare is distracting and obscures my vision. The car was purchased new in 2008, it has approx. 80,000 miles, is kept in the garage after daytime work hours. The melting began this summer.
Daily driven 2008 nissan altima in south florida. Vehicle dash has melted causing the dash to be sticky and reflecting a massive glare on windshield making it very difficult to drive. Entire dash has started to crack and pieces falling off due to poor quality of dash. Defogger for windshield has been affected do to the structure of the dash changing and becoming stick. Extremely dangerous when driving and do not see any current recalls for the car or dash.
Dashboard is cracking. Car has always been garage kept since new. Never sets outside during daytime in sun.many other owners have same issue. Nissan denies there's any problem, won't do anything to help to fix the problem. Costs about $2000 to replace the dash.happening mostly with 2008 & 2009 model years.
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on.car will not start at all
Sticky,meltingshiny dash and coming apart at seams. There was a class action law suit on this and i reported it on 5/31/2017 . This was confirmed at dealership service dept. But because i live 0.8 of a mile into ga they will not cover these damages. The car was bought in fl. And i work in fl. Daily. Am going to take this up with bbb.i reported this to nhtsa. Gov several months back and never heard a word from this company and uploaed photos in march when this first started to happen to dash
My 2008 nissan altima has a sticky dashboard. This causes a glare on the windshield while driving on a sunny day. I have readthat nissan has a recall in florida only. What about other hot climate states!! i live in california, what gives.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima is sticky.there is a substance seeping out from the seams in the dashboard that can not be removed.it creates a glare on the windshield when driving and gets worse in the hot sunny weather.
I purchased my nissan altima used in 2012. A little more than a year later, i noticed sticky spots on my dashboard. Initially, i thought i had cleaned my dashboard with the wrong product. However, the issue has gotten progressively worse since then, and i now know that the stickiness is caused by my dashboard melting in the sun. Large sticky, shiny areas cover my dashboard and cause a very serious glare on my windshield that affects my vision when driving. This is a very serious hazard for me and for the drivers around me. It is a defect of vehicle's construction and should be addressed by the manufacturer.
The dash is melting, and has been for years, forming some kind of sticky, shiny residue. This residue causes the dash to reflect off the windshield, making it very difficult to see while driving.
While driving at low speed, my sunroof exploded. It was closed at the time, and fortunately sun shade closed so glass did not fall in on me.reading many others with nissan cars dealign with this. No cars in front of me, so not debris hitting could have caused.
Dashboard is melting. It is sticky and shiny where the sun hits the dashboard. The dull part has burned away leaving a shiny part that causes a glare. The glare is right in my line of vision and makes it difficult to drive.
I am another very frustrated melting dashboard owner as this has been happening for some time and is getting worse. The dashboard is very sticky(if you leave something on the dashboard for any length of time it becomes stuck). The dashboard is also shiny and produces a glare. When you drive into the sun. The glare makes it very hard to see oncoming traffic. It is a definite safety hazard. I'm also concerned about the fumes and potential carcinogens being omitted that may pose additional health risks to myself and passengers. I stopped by my local south florida dealership and was told that i was basically out of luck as it is past the warranty provided(?) by nissan.
My 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s' dashboard is melting giving off toxic fumes and making my visibility terrible while driving because the melting/sticky dashboard reflects into the windshield and nissan refuses to fix it for free. The reflection in the windshield is particularly worse when driving towards the sun to the point where i cannot see anything while driving. I bought the vehicle with the dashboard like that because i figured that gooey gone could fix it but it didn't. Again nissan refuses to fix this problem and it is very dangerous while driving.
The dashboard has a defect from glue surfacing to top and causing glare and sticky, shiny that reflects on window a hazard while driving.nissan will not pay and not a recall.this really sad mistake and no one will take responsibility. Please look into this.
When driving vehicle i hear a loud whining noise when accelerating at b all times. And when i put the car into neutral the whining drivetrain noise from transmission goes away. I also hear a rattling noise from center exhaust at idol and notice catalytic converter pipe has rusted outnear engine flex pipe.
Melting and sticky dash board & air bag light is on
The dashboard in my nissan altima 2008 is melting, cracking and very sticky with a bright shining glare that makes it very difficult to see.
The dashboard is actually melting and becoming sticky nothing is able to clean it this causes a very shiny reflection of the sun that bounces back on the windshield making it hard to see at times therefore being a hazard
Dash board is melting... Causing extreme glare while driving.
Dash board is melting and cracking now falling apart
I can drive the car for several hours then after several hours the car shuts down slows down and then cuts completely off tries to restart the car it completely dies have to get a jump start. Couldn't get a reading on the car no codes would show up it's been doing this for several months now. It's very dangerous to drive not knowing when it will just shut off on me and my daughter.
Transmission revs out and slow to accelerate
I live in georgia, and my dashboard is melting. I cannot drive without placing a black towel over the dash to dampen the reflection of the sun. The dash has a clear, gooey, sticky, lacquer-looking, film that shines so brightly that it obstructs my vision. Please note that its a hazard to drive this vehicle because there is constant possibility of not being able to see a pedestrian or other vehicles in my line of sight --this could clearly lead to a serious accident.
The dashboard is melting. Started 3 years ago, was told by dealership repair shop to clean it. It has increased in size and nothing cleans it. The glare onto the window is terrible,dangerous. Has a strange smell to it.
My nissan altima has the dashboard melting which makes it visible thru the windshield which makes it more difficult to drive the vehicle. I've almost had 4 near car accidents where the melting dashboard was the issue.
2008 nissan altima with a melting dashboard. Visibility is blinding by glare from shiny dashboard. Cost to replace dash is almost $2000.
Dash has melted causing sticky mess and glare causing lack of visibility while driving which could result in an accident. Contacted nissan several times they were no help and said they would not help with cost of replacing dash.
To many recalls.
The dashboard in the car is melting
The dash in the car is melting and creating a very bad glare when driving. It is very difficult to see and very dangerous.
My dashboard is melting and when the sun hit it you cant see from the glare from the melting dashboard you could hit someone or run over a child
My dash-board became shiner and when sun shines it is highly difficult to drivecause the sun rays it actually blinds me . I have spoke to nissan and they would only furnish a new dash board but i must pay for the dash-board, which i find it very unfair. Please help??
My local service garage has located 2 holes in my exhaust system that allows fumes into the passenger compartment. The holes are a weld points. My mechanic thought that there was a warrenty recall. We repaired it once and will have to replace the whole exhaust this time.
My dashboard is is falling apart the glare on it is high ..i did some research and in florida nissan lost or gave in to a class action lawsuit for this issue ..toyota assisted its customers with a recall why is nissan not doing the same ?
Melting dashboard that causes glare in the windshield and makes it unsafe to see and drive.
My car is making a banging noise when its started.my mechanic diagnosed as the exhaust manifold. Other altima vin#s have been recalled, why hasnt mine?
My dashboard is melting and it has gotten worse within the last two (2) years. I have trouble seeing the road when it is sunny because i get a big glare in the windshield due to the reflection of the melting dashboard. Also, i noticed i have been getting dizzy, upper respiratory problems and headaches right after i get in the car when it has been parked in the sun, despite a car window shield i put on it to protect it from the sun.
Dash pad, which also covers the passenger air bag is now cracked, and is sticky.i know that nissan settled with florida residents for this problem, however, other cars are affected.in southeast texas, we have just as much, if not more heat that seems to be causing failure of the dash cover.we are now afraid to drive the car, as since it is cracked and sticky, we do not know if we will be properly protected with the air bag should we have a problem.this is a serious safety issue, not just cosmetic, and all cars should be included, not just florida.please review this issue, and get all of us covered.
I purchased my 2008 nissan alitma brand new in florida. The dashboard has melted and continues to do so. It has created a horrible glare and it inhibits my vision. Not to mention it is unsightly and impossible to clean a sticky, crumbly surface. My local nissan dealer will not cover the cost as i am out of my warranty. There are complaints all over the internet about this problem. I don't believe i should have to pay over $1,000.00 or even $1.00 to get it fixed as it is a manufacturer's defect. There should have been a recall on this long ago. I moved to kentucky 3 years ago and it's melting here also.
My dashboard is melting
The dashboard is melting and spreading to the windshield it is causing the lights and sun to glare off the melting plastic impairing emu view.
Bought my altima from a nissan dealer and it was nearly new, and was told there were no problems.well about 5 years ago i noticed the paint fading and now it's faded all over due to clear coat problem with that model. However, the real problem is that the dash is melting!literally!so when i'm driving the glare caused by the dash onto my windshield is literally blinding!the dash has melted all the way across!this is a safety hazard as my photos clearly show.i nearly ran into a lady walking on the crosswalk because i could not see her!!!please look into this problem.they have been sued over it but did nothing.i have talked to them but nothing!they are aware of the situation as i live in nashville, their headquarters home, and they refuse to help me!!!
The dashboard in the front of the car is melting and when the sun is in a lower position it will cause a reflection on the windshield that makes it difficult to see.this condition began shortly after the auto in question passed 60,000 miles and has gotten worse over the ensuing years
08 nissan altima coupe that i purchased new in south florida february 08 that i've owned since has a melted, sticky, and cracked dashboard. Also, the dash is changing colors. The defective and melted dashboard makes it dangerous to drive because the sun reflects on the dashboard making it very hard to see out of the windshield. As referenced in the class action lawsuit tracy sanborn v. Nissan north america, inc. My car should be covered. I spoke with a rep at 1-800-nissan-1 and they claimed to have no idea this existing. I have opened my case and will hopefully get it fixed soon.
Dash board is melted causing glaring when driving from dashboard and windshield.
It seems like nissan altima dashboard is melting and now it became sticky and shiny.while driving in direct sun it creates a glare on the windshield and hard to see the road condition.it is a major safety concern for a driver.this is happening may be nissan used a low quality material for the dash.this needs to be recalled and fixed by nissan.
Since purchasing the vehicle in 2014, the dashboard has been continuously melting and cracking to the point where the glare from the black melted dashboard has severely decreased visibility. Additinally, as more cracks have appeared the car no longer recognizes when a passenger is in the passenger seat and shows the airbag as 'off.'
Sticky dashboard is causing seeing invisibility
While driving home after work my sunroof on my 2008 nissan altima exploded it was not hot or cold temp was approximately 75 degrees no other vehicles were around me at the time . Speed was 50 mph on a city street i never use the sunroof it's always on the close position no prior cracks or scrapes on the sunroof date of incident 2/02/2018 . I did report incident to nissan as of 2/9/2018 no response
My 2008 nissan altima dashboardis completely deteriorating.the dashboard seems to be sticky and disgusting.it looks like it's completely melting off due to the melting it makes it difficult to drive since it is shiny and the glare hits the windshieldit makes it difficult and dangerous to drive.i've been reading articles and many people are having the same issue i think that should be recalled and fixed.
The dashboard is melting. The stickiness from the melted dashboard creates a glare that can make it difficult to see at times. This could cause an accident.
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 altimas.*
I notice my dashboard is cracking and soft and sticky. I see a lot of complaints about the same issue from other owners and feel this may be unsafe especially when if the airbags deploy. I am sure tests were done when the dashboard is fine but was airbags testing done with sticky, soft, cracking dashboards, probably not.
The factory sound systemface plate is blistering.this may be caused by radio overheat or some type of short.the radio works fine
I have a melting dashboard. There is a glare that radiates from the shine of the melting area that presents a visibility problem. I already had an accident because of this, on 10/17/2014, and the issue is ongoing .now there is even more glare . I contacted nissan. They offered only to pay half for replacement. That came out to over 1000.00 which is totally not right. This is a defect.
Dash is melting. I have complained to nissan consumer affairs and they state they are not replacing the dash. It is sticky and shiny and causes reflection in windshield. I have seen lots of complaints on the internet for the same problem with nissan 2008 altima. Nissan will not repair without a recall.
Dashboard is melting which is causing severe visibility issues. I am having to lean out of the way in order to see out of the windshield, and i try to avoid being in my car as i am severely concerned for my safety as it is progressively becoming worse
Recently, i faced a near death experience driving my nissan altima. I was heading back to kc from columbia. It was windy morning at 3 am on 70 w and suddenly my car's cruise control light started blinking, and my car started to lose its acceleration (while in motion on highway 70).with a double trailer truck behind my car a few other trucks lined behind it, my car lost acceleration and it fell under 40 miles in a few dreadful seconds on a national highway. My car continuously wiggled as it kept dropping speed with a whistling sound from the engine on the passenger side. As i pray to god to save me, it struck my mind to turn on the parking lights, the truck driver was quick to realize something was wrong with a car ahead of him and changed lanes and sped away and so did the others. I decided to keep driving until i reach safety. My car's speed dropped to 40 miles an hour as my heartbeat went up. With another 20 miles to an exit, i was praying and all of a sudden my car started accelerating again. I was not sure if i should hit the brakes and be stranded or take a chance and drive until i reach safety. My gas mileage fell rapidly, it went down from 100 miles remaining to 40 miles as i checked. As a miracle, my car started to respond after driving for not sure how long but it started to accelerate. I was both glad and terrified that my car is responding and with big fear that it may fail again. I maintained a uniform speed until i took an exit on the highway. My car started to lose its acceleration again, after running over a light in a failing car as i prayed with tens of cars on the road behind me, i reached a gas station and confident that none of my friends or family will find me dead on a highway. I will never ever trust my car again. After diagnostics at a nissan service center, i found that a transmission failure was the root cause
I bought a 2008 nissan altman coupe , in october 2014. My dashboard has started to melt in several areas.not only is there a glare on the windshield caused by the dashboard, but my car has started to smell like burning rubber when i try and use my de frost. My car is kept in the garage, and i live in illinois.
Dashboard has outlining lines around the defroster that are tacky other spots on the dash also what gases are being released from this melting dashboard is it harmful i contacted nissan they are not helpful sorry it's out of warranty i noticed the damage about a year ago spring of 2015 it is growing slowly on my dash
The dash is melting and causes a very bad glare on the windshield whether driving or parked going into the sun.it is so bad youcan barely see the road in front of you.this is truly a safety issue.
My dash became shiny and sticky over a very short period of time. I first tried soap and water and then goobegone. And nothing would help it. It looks as if it is melting. It is parked in the garage most of the time. The shinyness is reflecting on the windshield at times and makes it very dangerous to drive because i can't see through it very well.
The dashboard is deteriorating and has become very shiny.this creates glare on sunny days which degrades visibility to the point of being a safety concern.as evidenced by a class action suit it florida, this issue is pervasive for this model.toyota has already recalled their cars for a similar issue.
Dashboard melted and causes a severe glare on the front windshield. This glare limits viability and is dangerous when driving.
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.
Just like many customers in florida. We in texas have the same issue with out dashboard melting on our 2008 nissan altimas. The main difference is the only customers in florida were offer replacement and not customers in other states like texas.
2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s - dashboard is melting, to a point that the reflection of it on the glass is affecting by almost 90% my visibility. Putting myself, myfour years old daughter, and other (pedestrians) at risk.
Driving down the highway and my sunroof just seemed to have exploded. We just head a loud pop and shattered glass. We did not see anything hit it and there's no rocks or anything yo be found
My 2008 nissan ultima dash board is melting. The visibility is diminished in the sunlight while driving. This is dangerous. It causes a harsh glare and makes it very difficult to seewhile driving in the day time. The dash board is very sticky and shiney. This needs to be recalled for drivers safety immediately.
While driving my car, it started to make "grinding" movements and stopped moving while i was driving.i was lucky that i didn't crash.i'm filing this complaint because of the various problems i've had with this cvt transmission -- including wheezing noises and shifting problems and now complete transmission failure.called nissan they refuse to help because my car has 132k miles and their extended warranty only goes to 120k. I've only had this car for 5 years.it's only 8 years old.they instituted this extended warranty due to so many complaining about the problems with the cvt.but i'm over the warranty andnow i'm on the hook for 4k in transmission repair.i feel this is unfair as i have maintained my vehicle.
I am the owner of a 2008 nissan altima with a defective dashboard due to use of low quality materials.when the dashboards become exposed to heat and sunlight it converts into a vicious, sticky and reflective surface that projects a glare onto windshield obstructing the driver's view, thus endangering everyone on the road.i purchased the vehicle in missouri but came special order from texas according to my salesman.a class action lawsuit was filed and settled in florida because of this reason, but nissan will not taking responsibility for their inferior quality product for those living outside of fl stating these are isolated incidents.
I was driving down a dirt road and my car died i tried to start it back up but it wouldn't do anything i can't turn on any lights unlock or lock the car nothing. Shows a light on the dash that looks like the key fob and looked it up and it says that something under the steering column can cause the issues and has a recall
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe and have a problem with my dashboard melting.the stickiness or shine from the tacky dashboard creates a bad glare when driving in sunlight and at times can be blinding.quite frankly, driving my car when it's sunny is a safety hazard.i tried bringing my car in to nissan and showing them my dash, but basically was told that they could not do anything.my only option was to replace the whole dash at my own expense.i went on line and was surprised to find that this was a common problem with the 2008 nissan altima coupe models.even more surprising is that nissan hasn't made this issue a recall due to the many complaints from owners of this make and model of nissan cars.it is obviously a manufacturer's defect!!what can i do?can anyone help?on the bottom of this form it asks when this happened and i don't have an exact date but my dash started melting over a year ago and progressively has gotten worse.it started at the part nearest the windshield and now the sticky tackiness covers almost the entire dash.
The dash has a gummy feeling and is splitting around all the vents, all of the electrical areas, and the entire area above the steering wheel
As i was driving home on the interstate my 2008 nissan altima transmission made a loud noiseand lost drive, i had to swerve to avoid getting run over by a 18 wheeler .i just made to the right shoulder . I was right next to an exit, the motor would rev but the car would not go more the 5 mph.nissan says my car is not covered under warrantyi had to pay 3000.00 to have the transmission replaced.
The vehicle dashboard has 'melted,' becoming sticky and very shiny. It creates significant reflection in the windshield, reducing visibility.
Takata recall my dashboard is melting. It has become very sticky and causes a severe glare across the span of my windshield. This is making it extremely difficult to see out of my windshield and it is very distracting.i have noticed the glare for months,but as time passes it is becoming more difficult to see clearly. I am concerned that the limited visibility will hinder my ability to drive safely.
Dashboard is sticky and melting
Was driving down major highway in nj and car began to slow down rapidly. Was able to get to side of road before completely dying. Car was towed to transmission repair place and cost 2000 to repair. Now in 2015 i have the very same problem. Car needed another transmission at the tune of 2000 more dollars. These transmissions are known for trouble. If someone's going down street in fast lane and this happens they can be killed. It gives no warning at all when it's about to fail. I do believe nissan should repair/replace this issue before someone is killed. Could be me or my family.there are numerous posts about this i hope something is done fast. The passenger airbag light comes on saying off when an adult passenger is in car.
Dashboard melting. Danger reflection from melting shine.
At around 11:50 pm monday august 21, 2017 my son parked his nissan altima on residential street in front of a friends house while he ran in for a bit before heading home, about 10 minutes later 2 loud "pops" rattled the home. They stepped out frontto find that his 2008 nissan altima was fully engulfed in flames 20-30 feet high.at 00:11 the fire department arrived and worked to extinguished the car, finally finding it safe to leave at 01:17. They car is obviously a total loss.i am requesting an investigation into the cause of this random "explosion" of the vehicle while parked.thankfully, no one was injured and no other structures were damaged (possible damage to the city road), this very well could have resulted in a devastating outcome.
Dash melting and splitting.
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.
The material on the dash is melting, and there are chunks breaking off, greatly affecting the value of my vehicle.this also causes a reflection on the windshield. There is a glare in the direct line of my vision and when driving into the sun it is very difficult to see.i have heard other makes of this same year have had similar problems, and had manufacture recall. Hopefully nissan will follow suit. Soon.
2008 nissan altima dashboard "melting".majority of dashboard now looks shinny and appears to have a liquid shine to it, which causes blind spots during driving due to the reflective nature of the "melted" dash.cannot touch, clean, or wipe the dash as the surface is similar to tacky glue.nothing has been sprayed on the dash to cause this issue, this is just the heat building up internally and the design of the dashboard material being substandard.
While driving on the highway, my cvt began to make a whining sound and decreased speed down form 70+ miles all the way down to 30-40 miles almost causing me to have an accident. This is not safe and can cause an accident or even death. Being afraid to drive your vehicle on the highway/freeway shouldn't be an issue.
While i was driving on the street my car completely powered down, i was so scared, because there was moving traffic behind me. I tried stepping on the brakes and then hitting the gas again but the car would not move. I had to quickly put my parking lights on and pray that no one would hit me. Then i turned the car off and on a couple of times and it started moving, only to power down two blocks later. I was able to pull over to the side this time and i waited a while and then turned the car back on. This time the service engine light came on. I took my car to auto zone and codes came up for the speed sensor and throttle sensor. This was so scary and hazardous, thank god i got off the highway beforehand because there was too much traffic!
About one month ago i reviewed your speed control page and found 23 very similar complaints to mine. Since then my review shows only 3 of the complaints remain posted. Where did 20 go and why did they go away?please respond to[xxx]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 5 mph with pressure being applied to the brakes, the vehicle surged forward resulting in a crash. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop to be inspected. The failure and current mileages were approximately 35,000. Updated 11/03/10. *ljupdated 12/01/10. *ljupdated 12/09/10
The contact's husband owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to conyers nissan in conyers, ga where the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a tune-up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to conyers nissan in conyers, ga where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would pay for half of the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. On several occasions, when the vehicle was idling or when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
Purchased the vehicle, noticed from start that it had an issue with acceleration.at an easy(normal)acceleration the vehicle hesitates and/or surges between 25 -40 mph.once passed 40mph or so it clears up.i have taken the vehicle to local nissan dealership several times.i have even referenced technical service bulletin ntb10-121b, to the dealer.work was supposedly performed per bulletin but made no difference.have been told by service manager that it a normal operating characteristic.bulletin states that this is "normal."i am sure that this was not stated to car buyer before purchase.this hesitation is unpredictable and has caused several near misses in regards to accidents because the vehicle fails to accelerate properly.this "normal operation"is a deficiency that nissan is aware of and has provided little or no resolution.have contacted nissan corporate and have received little if any consideration or concern for issue.the response i receive is "if the service department says this is normal operation then it is normal operation."the "normal operation" causes this vehicle to be dangerous and unpredictably unreliable. It needs to be examined much further and a remedy needs to be created, designed, devised or developed.
I just purchased my nissan not even 3 months ago and i've had to have it in the 4-5 shops because nobody could figure out why it was giving the code p0335. Finally found out it's the timing chain. I cant drive my own car because of it and i feel like i got robbed of my money. The dam car is stuck in limp mode. We was driving one day and all of sudden the car jerked really hard an lost power didnt have a clue what was going on.
2008 nissan altima. Consumer states while parking, with his foot on the brake and in drive and no contact with the gas pedal, the vehicle lurched forward and struck an unoccupied vehicle on two separate occasions.*tgwupdated 07/19/12
Recently, i faced a near death experience driving my nissan altima. I was heading back to kc from columbia. It was windy morning at 3 am on 70 w and suddenly my car's cruise control light started blinking, and my car started to lose its acceleration (while in motion on highway 70).with a double trailer truck behind my car a few other trucks lined behind it, my car lost acceleration and it fell under 40 miles in a few dreadful seconds on a national highway. My car continuously wiggled as it kept dropping speed with a whistling sound from the engine on the passenger side. As i pray to god to save me, it struck my mind to turn on the parking lights, the truck driver was quick to realize something was wrong with a car ahead of him and changed lanes and sped away and so did the others. I decided to keep driving until i reach safety. My car's speed dropped to 40 miles an hour as my heartbeat went up. With another 20 miles to an exit, i was praying and all of a sudden my car started accelerating again. I was not sure if i should hit the brakes and be stranded or take a chance and drive until i reach safety. My gas mileage fell rapidly, it went down from 100 miles remaining to 40 miles as i checked. As a miracle, my car started to respond after driving for not sure how long but it started to accelerate. I was both glad and terrified that my car is responding and with big fear that it may fail again. I maintained a uniform speed until i took an exit on the highway. My car started to lose its acceleration again, after running over a light in a failing car as i prayed with tens of cars on the road behind me, i reached a gas station and confident that none of my friends or family will find me dead on a highway. I will never ever trust my car again. After diagnostics at a nissan service center, i found that a transmission failure was the root cause
My car has a slow take off and it takes a while to drive properly like it has to warm up . The power steering leaks out and i don't no why.my sensors for check engine is on and i took it to auto zone to get it checked and it's a sensor and just need a tune up but the tire sensor stays on after i put air in the tires it so many small things that can turn into big issues.
The cvt transmission step solenoid and the accelerator paddle not working write it wont go anywhere sometimes only like 20 miles an hour have to pull over and turn it off and wait 5 to 10 min then it's ok for a little bit if i hit a bump it also shuts off can u help please itsbeen doing this since bought from an individual
Throttle sticks and remains wide open. This is 2nd time in two weeks. Dealer says the car is out of warranty and not covered. Car is 2008 nissan altima 3.5.
When i was driving in a high way. Suddenly my car started accelerating more and more. Then i noticed i did not have speed control of my car. I tried to stop,the car but it did not respond . I braked as hard as i could without success.i avoidedto crashother vehicles going from right to left and viceversa.i guess i avoid to crash three or four vehicles, including a big trailer.in other words, it happens to melike the last toyota recall for gas pedal issues.i felt like the gas pedal was stuck.finally, my car out of controlcrashed other car.
I own a 2008 nissan altima. I was driving down a major highway one evening when all of a sudden the car begins to slow down. I press the gas pedal and the car seems to go even slower. It was myself and my youngest daughter. I was scared to death. The speed limit on the highway was 70 mph and my car would not go over 35 mph. I pulled over to a gas station and a nice man looked at the car and could find nothing wrong with it. So get back on the way to go back because i didn't trust the car to make it to my destination. It did the ame thing again. So i drove with my hazard lights on all the way home and parked it. Now it drives fine right in the small town i live in but i cant drive it out of town at all, which really defeats the purpose.
Gas pedal stops working,once or twice a week,started in august of this year,not in heavy traffic yet,nissan shop could not find anything wrong,replaced master cylinder as brake light was coming on,its a 2008 nissan altima with 40,000 miles.
We were driving on i-695 in baltimore area when i started to notice that while pressing acceleration paddle, the car was not moving forward. It started to stall and eventually stopped completely. Luckily, i was able to pull it to the curbside before a collision may have occurred. But someone with less driving capabilities may have ended up in an accident due to the car stalling without any warning. Later on i found out the transmission failed and nissan didn't care at all when i contacted them. I got transmission replaced myself. I thought i should speak out about this because a transmission stalling a vehicle at nearly 65 mph is a safety issue that needs to be addresses.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact noticed that the vehicle would stall or hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in march 2010 where they replaced the original transmission with a salvage transmission. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I have a nissan altima 2008 i complained about the car pulling and nissan said that i needed a new tires. I was driving on the 87 when we were driving at around 50mph and the car suddenly revved up and cut out.
Was driving to work on the highway using cruise control and then i tried to get out of cruise and step on the gas pedal but it got stuck, i realized i wasn't able to get over to the first lane due to traffic, so i tried to slow down to pull over to the median closest to the third lane, however, the brakes stopped working and i wasn't able to stop the vehicle, i even tried to press the button to shut the car off but it wouldn't shut down,there was no smell of smoke or anything and than as the car begin slowing on its own, all of a sudden smoke just poofed up and i grabbed my purse and phone and jumped out of the moving car . Ran away from the car and realize that i had taken my wallet out of my purse previous and i turned to go back but the car was engulfed in flames.i called 911 to get assistance.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I have been experiencing recurring issues involving the gas pedal failing to work in my 2008 nissan altima. Whether on the highway, at a stop sign, or merging onto a highway the gas pedal will unexpectedly fail to accelerate the vehicle. I will press the pedal with absolute no acceleration from the vehicle. I have to floor the pedal to get minimal exceleration before the car suddenly picks up speed. I have almsot been rear ended while awaiting for the car to accelerate to proper take off speed. I have had the transmission fluid checked and a tune up done... Still trying to assess whats wrong with the vehicle.
My vehicle's transmission failed after only 90,000 miles.nissan replaced the transmission for free under their extended cvt warranty program, however, less than a year later, the check engine light came on while making a long distance trip on the interstate.according to nissan the cvt fluid required for the cvt transmission can become glue like and gunk up at high speeds or in hot weather, causing the engine to overheat and the car to stall.the solution for this problem is an external coolant system for the cvt fluid provided to the customer at their expense to keep the transmission fluid from becoming thick.i am extremely disgusted with my nissan experience, they knowingly are making transmissions which fail after less than 100,000 miles and are requiring them to use nissan cvt fluid which is a fail also.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward without depressing the accelerator pedal. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The incident was the second occurrence of the failure.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 64,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan rogue. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered and slowed down abruptly without the brake pedal being depressed. Also, there was an abnormal beeping noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hudson nissan charleston (1714 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407, (843) 571-2810) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 6,000. The vin was unknown.
While accelerating from stopped traffic at a controlled intersection, accelerator pedal broke off at the hub.while coasting at idle, driver was able to cross lanes of moving traffic to shoulder and then into parking lot.inspection revealed that brake pedal is mounted to a metal arm, but accelerator pivot hub, arm, and pedal is a single piece of plastic.
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.
As i got off the interstate (driving 60 mph) then reduced my speed to 20 when i tried to accelerate it wouldn't go!! it would not accelerate and my rpm would climb up to 4 or 5! i had to drive all the way back home on interstate driving 20 mpg!!! it's happened only when i travel long distances!! i am highly dissatisfied with the altima! everyone i encountered about the 2006-2008 altima regrets getting one.
Wife was parking 2008 nissan altima coupe at a retail business. She had pulled into a parking space, stopped ,had her foot on brake and was going to shift to park when the car suddenly accelerated forward jumping a curb and hit a retaining wall.
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The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While the contact was driving in a parking lot approximately 5 mph, the brake pedal wasengaged and the vehicle lurched forward with an unintended acceleration. The vehicle would not slow down and crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle sustained moderate damages to the front end. The vehicle was in the process of being inspected by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was stuck in the up position while depressing the pedal, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test but could not duplicate the failure. They also reprogrammed the computer but the problem continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000. The dealer replaced the throttle lever assembly. Updated 11/05/10the consumer stated as he backed out of the driveway, he then put the gear in drive and the vehicle would not move beyond 5 mph. After about 100 feet of a slow roll and trying to engage the accelerator, it caught with a lurch. According to the dealer, the transmission was overfilled with fluid, which caused the vehicle to shut down.updated 12/22/10
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally. Also, the contact mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that while the cruise control was activated, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated and the cruise control failed to deactivate. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The driver's side mirror is housed in a casing of reflective metal, the same as the rest of the body of the car.the shape of the shaft connecting the casing to the door is shaped nearly parabolic, which means that if parallel rays of light (such as from the sun) are collected and focused so that they concentrate at one point.as it happens, the glare from the sunlight concentrates at a point right around where the driver's eyes would be.at least near my eyes, though i'm taller than average (6'5").the glare is very distracting for me.i have to lean off to the side to try to avoid the glare.in the past i've gotten around the problem by cutting strips of black gaffer's tape (a kind of tape used by tv and sound professionals) and covering up the top of the mirror housing.it was recently taken off when i had some scratches buffed out elsewhere on the car.i happened to get some direct sun today, so i grabbed some pictures to share with you, if you want them.
I drive a new 2008 nissan ultimathat i have had for the last year and a half.my complaint is regarding the windshield/wiper usage.in inclement weather i feel that while using my windshield wipers i can not see as i should or have in other cars.while using the windshield wipers it blurs the windshield like i am looking through a film.i am on the road every day for two hours and this whole last week it has rained every day...so for the last week of continual use i am still complaining of this problem.i have had this problem since i drove the car off the lot new.i feel this could cause injury/crash in the future due to this problem.there is not a specific date so i input a date near the purchase of this vehicle.
Cars dashboard is melting. The dashboard is literally peeling off when touched. Sticky residue remains on the dashboard and it won't clean off. Whenever the sun is out, the shiny, sticky dashboard reflects onto the windshield causing a blinding glare. This glare almost caused accidents because of the limited visibilty. This problem needs to be fixed by nissan.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5sl's dashboard developed a gooey/sticky substance that i can't seem to get off...almost as if it's melting.the problem is the glare from the sun impacts my view as it projects up at the windshield.
2008 model year nissan altima coupe - recurring problem with dashboard. Dashboard material "melts" when exposed to sunlight or radiant heat from being parked in the sun. The dash material feels oily to the touch and becomes malleable; touching it leaves a permanent impression. The main issue, however, is that the dashboard becomes highly reflective and causes glare, drastically reducing visibility.the vehicle is parked under shade as often as possible and a sun shade is used on the front windshield when there's no shade to park under - practices which have kept up since the car was purchased new in november 2007. The problem has been getting worse over time; becoming increasingly shiny each time it is exposed to sunlight.i'm thankful i haven't been in an accident caused by this issue but am certainly concerned by the reduced visibility. Many other complaints about this issue can be found on the nissan infiniti car owners online forum: http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that during a rainstorm, the front passenger window could be opened but would not close. The contact was informed by the dealer that the window regulator would have to be replaced at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.while the vehicle was locked at the contact's residence, an intruder broke the lock mechanism on the front driver's side door.when this occurred, both of the front driver's side and rear windows automatically released in a downward position.the police was called to the scene and a report was filed.the vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for the malfunction.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 8,000.
I bought a nissan altima coupe from auto nation nissan in south florida. Since the purchase the south florida sunlight has melted my dashboard, today i nearly got into a motor vehicle accident trying to look around the glare on my windshield caused by the melting dashboard. The melting is extremely unsafe and i'm not the only nissan owner in south florida experiencing this problem. Please help.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the entire dashboard melted and became sticky. The failure caused a glare onto the windshield making it difficult to view the road during sunny weather conditions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and exposed an extremely shiny surface that reflected when the sun shone onto the vehicle which wascreating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.updated 3/18/15 updated 10/19/2015
I have had my car since 2008. Bought it brand new from nissan in kendall miami, fl. Last year i started to notice that what has seemed like a regular wear from the car, has turned into a safety issue while driving. There is a glare when the sun hits the dash making it nearly impossible to see clearly. I know it sounds strange, but my dash is melting. This is a serious safety as i could potentially get into an accident. The only temporary solution we have found is to purchase a custom made dashboard. However, i don't see why nissan has not helped. I brought it back to my local dealership and they have said that since i am out of warranty, i'm out of luck. I've had attorneys offering to start a class action lawsuit being that i am not the only one with this issue, but all i want is to have my dash replaced and that's it. It is only fair that nissan would stand behind the product. Is there anything that i can do about this? thank you in advance.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima coupe.while backing out of a parking space, the contact could not see through the rear window due to its poor design.she returned the vehicle to the dealer because she was concerned that a crash could occur due to poor visibility.the dealer reimbursed the contact for the full purchase price of the vehicle.the speed was not a factor. The failure and current mileages were 111. Updated 09/15/08 updated 09/18/08.
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*lj
My dash is melting! it was fine until april 2014 when the weather started getting warmer and the black dash became tacky to the touch.it has now begun melting with shiny/sticky globs all over and makes a horrible glare on the windshield making it hard to see with the glare from the dash.i have tried all sorts of products to see if that would help but nothing does and it is getting worse.
Dashboard has begun to deteriorate/melt and has turned into a shiny, reflective goo.it is reflecting onto the windshield and at the right angle can be completely blinding.this will absolutely cause an accident.dealership is aware of multiple additional vehicles and no manufacturer recalls have been issued.
Since purchasing the vehicle in 2014, the dashboard has been continuously melting and cracking to the point where the glare from the black melted dashboard has severely decreased visibility. Additinally, as more cracks have appeared the car no longer recognizes when a passenger is in the passenger seat and shows the airbag as 'off.'
The dashboard is literally melting and it started just 6 yrs into owning the car. When i contacted the company and showed them what was happening and how it can affect my visibility due to reflection they advised that what they were seeing in the pictures was due to "environmental exposure" and that repair would need to be covered by me. Honestly, i found that hard to believe considering the company has two existing class action lawsuits against them in other states for the same issue. I have never seen anything like it before, and have heard of competitors with the same issue actually doing a recall on their vehicles. This company however, does not seem like it wants to take the blame for their own poor manufacturing. So in the mean time i cover it with fabric in order to diffuse the problem in the mean time.
My dashboard is melting and beginning to spread down to the glove compartment. I can barely see when i drive because the glare is too bad. I almost ran over something and had to swerve because i couldn't see it...it keeps happening. There she be a recall before lives are lost.
The dash surface has severe melting and the resultant glare causes visibility to be significantly reduced under normal driving conditions. The result of the melting dash surface can create temporary blinding conditions as the vehicle orients to direct sunlight and after dark street lighting. This car is dangerous to drive. This product should be recalled immediately and fixed by nissan.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting away and has left behind a very sticky and shiny surface that emits a very strong vision impairing glare onto the windshield. Due to this glare, i have had almost a number of near miss accident situations since this issue begun in 2012-13. The glare impacts your visibly,adding more distraction and limits response time when aggressive or phone distracted drives suddenly swerve or pull out in front of you asyou try to avoid an accident. Apart from the glare, the dashboard is emitting a very strong chemical like odor which makes me concerned for my overall health. I don't believe it is healthy for any driver/passenger to have to be breathing in the toxic particles from the materials and glue of which the part is made of. My other concern in this situation is the impact the defected melting dashboard has on the release of the passenger airbag in the event of a crash. The dashboard upon touch is very guey, sticky,and smears or comes-off when pressed. The manufacturer has refused to replace this part and has quoted $2,000 for part replacement. This is not only a very costly item, but also unfair to the owner who can't afford the repair and has to jeopardize their safety because of manufacturers negligence by supplying defective part. I try to avoid driving this vehicle unless it is necessary out of concern for my safety.
The dashboard on my nissan altima is melting. The material has become very shiny and sticky creating a horrible glare on my windshield and i cannot see while i am driving. It is very dangerous and i was told by nissan the melting material is emitting fumes. The windshield also has a constant film on it from the melting material, which combined with the glare is hazardous.
The dashboard on this vehicle is melting.this is causing a dangerous glare while driving.nissan will do nothing about this.a recall needs to occur.
My dashboard is sticky i had brought it in at 42000 miles weston nissan told me to use alcohol and they never saw anythinglike that and didn't know what to tell me about it....i went back again at 52000 miles and again said their was nothing they can do ...my vision is at risk it is blinding off the windshield i hit a stop sign in my complex which i could not see because of the blinding sun on my windshield,so now the front of my car has a ding....i have filed complaints nissan has done nothingi have filed complaints with customer service of nissan more than twice....
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and caused a glare on the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sutherlin nissan located at 8125 e colonial dr orlando, fl 32817) 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 number: 27878588. No further assistance was offered. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 92,450.
Dashboard appears to be melting. It is sticky and shiny and pieces lift off with anything that is placed on the dash. The effect causes asignificant glare in the sunlight that affects driver line of sight. Deterioration has also caused multiple cracks in dash surface that may potentially affect air bag deployment.
My 2008 nissan altima dash board is melting. I live in miami fl. And brought my 2008 altima new from a local dealer. Around 2010, i started to notice the deterioration of the dash board. I thought the problem was related to a cleaning product. However, based on my recent research over the internet and personal observation of other 2008 altima's own by others, the melting dash board is a pervasive problem.this problem is a real safety issue that nissan should be resolving by recalling there vehicles that have this problem. The dash board is so shiny that it inter-fears with the driver's vision while driving. When the sun is shining, the dash reflex the sun directly in the face of the driver.i reached out to nissan (case# [xxx]) they explained that it is nothing they can do because the car is out of warranty and refuse to repair or resolve the issues. However, since this is safety concern that has the potential of endangering the people lives, the warranty limitation should not apply. I am asking for nissan to confirm a recall and replace my dash board.case#[xxx]vin#[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and the glare from the molten rubber/plastic creates a reflection on the windshield which makes it very difficult to drive in the sun and is potentially very dangerous. I contacted nissan about this and they say that they cannot do anything about this even though it is obviously a factory defect. They want to charge me 3000 $ to replace the dashboard which i do no intend on doing it as i feel like it is nissan's responsibility to replace the dashboard.
The front dashboard is melting.there is a puddle of melted material that reflects light into the drivers eyes effecting the drivers vision.the company refuses repair the problem stating the car is out of warranty. Believe the material used in the dashboard is defective and should be replaced beyond warranty dates and mileage.
The dashboard of our 2008 nissan altima has started melting and cracking. The dash is now so shiny from the melting substance, that there is a severe glare issue when driving on sunny days.it is almost impossible to read road signs because of this glare.this makes for very hazardous driving.there needsto be a recall issued before an accident or death occurs because of the severe glare.
The dashboard on my altima is melting and is extremely sticky and cannot be cleaned. The defect causes a horrendous glare and makes it extremely difficult to drive safely when it is sunny outside which is quite often in louisiana.this is clearly a fault in the hands of nissan.
I purchased this vehicle used and the dash is melting and sticky. It is black and the glare from this defective dashboard is extremely hazardous. It makes it impossible to drive safely.
My altima coupe has a melting dashboard that causes visibility issues by glaring into my windscreen. It is melted and bubbly. Also my passenger seat belt light cuts on and off due to my passenger seat bracket being faulty. I have not heard back from nissan on a way to resolve these safety issues.
Starting approximately a year ago, my dashboard began melting.this has produced a sticky, shiny substance on my dash that in turns reflects the sun onto my windshield.it impairs the field of vision at certain times of the day.i have notified nissan of this issue, and they have stated they do not acknowledge this as a defect.
Nissan altima 2008 melting dashboard. Unfortunately, my car's dashboard is melting; thereby, creating a dangerous, hazardous glare on the front window.
Dashboard is melting causing a dangerous glare on the windshield restricting my vision. The vision restriction caused by this glare makes driving hazardous in this vehicle. I have seriously considered trading in the vehicle for this sole issue. Nissan needs to take responsibility replace these dashboards or at least pay for 50 percent of the costs. I have also considered joining the class action lawsuit which has been filed against nissan.
The dashboard is starting to melt bad. I've been trying to protech it with sunshades but it still continues to melt. This is causing glare on my windshield and causing obstruction for my driving and becoming a safety issue. Not sure why nhsta is waiting for some accident to happen. I would request recall and fix the dashboard issue
After about 3 years the dash started melting. It gets worse each year. The matte finish on the dash is now a sticky, shiny mess that shines a bad glare on windshield in sunlight and under street lights. It is difficult to see when the light hits it at the right (wrong) angle. Several other people have complained about this same issue for this same year/make/model. 2008 nissan altima coupe. Nissan will not fix the problem, offered to replace for $1200 but this is a problem they created by nissan choosing poor material to construct the dash. Someone shouldn't have to have an accident before this problem is addressed. Nissan should recall and fix the problem.
I live in jacksonville, fl and the dashboard in my car appears to be melting.the glare this causes can be very bad and dangerous.i've had to struggle with seeing out of the car in the evenings because of the glare.
The dashboard is melting that causes the surface to be extremely shinny which in return when the sunlight glares through it makes it very difficult to see through the windshield. I do know that florida owners won a case against nissan to have there dashboard replaced that cost them $250.00. But the state of north carolina states the statue of limitations is only 7 years. I talked with an attorney about taking on a case against nissan to have ours replaced, but no taker because of the statue of limitations. Also, i noticed that texas has a pending suit against nissan for the residents with the same complaints. I have 2 pictures attached for your review. I really appreciate your assistance and i hope i have an answer within 30 days. Thank you.
Dashboards melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, i cannot see where i am driving.
The dashboard seems to be melting.the dashboard appears very shiny and is sticky to the touch.the shiny dashboard creates a glare on the windshield which significantly reduces visibility. The stickiness also traps dust, dirt,etc. Adding to the reflection on the glass.
Dashboard melted and causes a severe glare on the front windshield. This glare limits viability and is dangerous when driving.
The dashboard is defective and breaking down chemically. The chemical compound that the dashboard is made of is not resistant to sunlight causing it to crack break down and become very shiny. Not only does this admit harmful toxins that can be breathed in by the passengers, more dangerously it creates a glare on the windshield making it difficult to see through the window. This can impair vision resulting in an accident by the driver. In addition from what i understand the airbag is under this piece of equipment which is degrading and faulty.
The dash of the vehicle is melting which causes a reflective glare in the windshield,this glare makes the visibilty very difficult at certain times of day.the vehicle is dangerous to drive in this condition.nissan is aware of the issue and has repaired these vehicles in the state of florida.this damage is gradual and we first noticed the melting dash around 2014.the vehicle was in tennessee from 2008 to march of 2017.we moved to new mexico in march 2017 and the affects of this glare seem to be more obvious here.nissan refuses repair my vehicle even though they obviously (based on them paying to repair vehicles in florida) know that this condition is dangerous..
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan.this is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility and there is a somewhat hazardous smell coming from the melting material.
Dashboard appears to be "melting". The dash has become sticky and shiny. The shine from the melting dashboard creates a glare on my windshield. This glare has become a safety issue and has interfered with my driving ability. I live in florida and the sun shines all year. This glare is no doubt a safety hazard and must be recalled. I have contacted the nissan dealership and nissan hq and both places will not do anything to repair this without charging $.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, there was a glare on the dashboard that reflected to the windshield causing the contacts frontal view to become impaired.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
The dashboard in my 2008 altima coupe is melting and creates an extremely reflective surface that prevents me from being able to see the road, while driving in sunny condition.the melting/sticky started with a small spot on the dash then the problem got worse and spread over the entire dashboard. The glare caused by the melting dashboard is a definite safety hazard and it is getting worse.
Dashboard is melting and cracking to the point where i can see the foam material that the dash is made out of make seeing out the windshield very difficult, especially when coming out of a tunnel during the day and not being able to see momentarily making driving very difficult. Bought a dash cover to hopefully slow down the process and so i could see out the windshield clearly. Also the passenger air bag light does lights up intermittently when no one is in the passenger seat. Bought the car, 2008 altima coupe, in north florida and has been driven in florida, georgia and hawaii, where i currently live, year round. I have had the car for almost 4 years and have less than 75000 miles.
Sticky substance on dash/ 2nd transmission is giving me problems
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting causing severe glare from the sun which is causing a safety issue (cannot see vehicle in front of me with glare present). It's 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.
The dashboard is melting. It has become shiny which causes there to be a glare on the windshield which can hamper the driver's visibility.
My car has sticky,melting dashboard that creates a glare on windshield and affects visibility. I am also concerned with the airbag being compromised due to the defective dashboard.
My dashboard has started to melt. It makes the dashboard very sticky as if it is an adhesive product and turns colors. Due to this over time, the view out of the windshield is obstructed by a glare from any light source whether its from the sun or from a street lamp. I do not use any cleaning products other than a wet rang for the dash when cleaning the car, and i take pride in my vehicle. Since my car is out of warranty, nissan would not replace the dash even though this is an safety issue as some pedestrians or road hazards are almost unavoidable due to the glare. In addition, everything sticks to the dash including paper, sun visors, and even bugs as i am located in miami, fl.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the windshield was impairing the contact's vision. The manufacturer stated that they would not replace the window. The failure mileage was 84,000.
My dashboard has started becoming gooey and very shiny.if i touch it, it feels like i am touching an adhesive used for something like a bumper sticker.the safety issue is that this is very reflective and projects a glaring image on the windshield making it hard to see parts of the road ahead.
The dashboard of my car has melted, presumably from the hot sun. It has become sticky and mess. However, it has also become very shiny. The shine refects dangerously into the windshield while driving, obscuring objects, including cars and pedestrians, on the road. The problem first began about two years ago but has gotten progressively worse. The attached photo, taken today, shows how the driver cannot see a large suv right in front of his vehicle because of the glare on the windshield caused by the melted dashboard.
I would like to know what nissan is doing to correct the melting dashboard issue. My dashboard has a sticky film on it which creates an extremely bad glare on my windshield. It makes it almost impossible to drive during the day. Recently i almost hit a pedestrian because i couldn't see the person due to the glare that the dashboard was creating. I would like to know who would have been at fault if i hit that person? the police would have blamed me for the accident but the true culprit in my eyes is nissan because they refuse to fix the issue. How the hell can nissan say it's not a safety issue when obviously i can't see while driving?!?
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. The dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. I have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. Some have even reported issues/possible issues with the airbags. It wasn't until today when i searched again, hoping others may have come up with a solution, that i found a thread on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375) discussing actions to take to better this situation. One nissan owner suggested filing a complaint here. Some owners have reported quotes from nissan dealerships ranging from $300 to over $2500 when nissan knows of this defect and it is not in any way caused by the car owners. Please help us fix this situation.updated 5/4/2016
The dashboard on my altima started melting and cracking. Now its shining in my view as im driving under the sun. I gotta wear shades most of the time especially in the morning when my eyes are still adjusting. Ive called nissan and they said they wont pay for a replacement due to it being out of warranty. A new replacement costs over 1000$.
My 2008 nissan altima started with a melted dashboard which is a safety hazard because of the glare on the windshield. I can't see when the sun is reflecting off the melted (wet) dashboard. More recently the entire dashboard has exploded and is cracked with the inner material showing. This is obviously a fault in the manufacturing, i have a friend with a 2008 coupe and the same thing happened. This should be recalled as a safety concern as it interferes with the driver's visibility.
Melting nissan dashboard , due to this issue unable to see while driving under sun , lot of glare is coming and image reflection on screen.
Dashboard melting and produces glare making it difficult to see when driving in sunlight.
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima brand new in 2007, and currently the dashboard is melting. I recently visited my local nissan dealership as i was told to do by nissan consumer affairs for a diagnostics. There the dealership also agreed the dashboard is peeling and melting. I was quoted a total cost of $1860 for parts and labor. I then contacted nissan consumer affairs regarding the matter and they created a case# and said they would get back with me on the issue. A week later they contacted me to say that they will pay for the parts but not the labor because my vehicle is no longer under warranty. I cannot possibly understand why i should be penalized or have to pay for any of this when it is completely not my fault. This is the first i have ever seen of a melting dashboard and i've had two cars prior to this one, one being a 1995 and there were no issues of a melting dashboard. This melting dashboard is also hazardous for me, the child i'm carrying and my two year old son, as it does affect my view while driving when its sunny out, which is pretty much all the time where i live, there is a really bad glare of the dashboard on my windshield. Unfortunately this car is my only means of transportation and buying another car is out of the question for me financially.
My dashboard is melting and creates a glare on my windshield and it's difficult to see out of. It could cause a severe accident.
Adhesive used to assemble dashboard is deteriorating and migrating to top surface of dashboard causing severe glare which is in direct line of sight impairing safe operation of vehicle in good weather conditions. The sticky substance first appeared during january of 2016
Dashboard is melting. Has gotten progressively worse over the past 2 years. The shiny sticky mess causes a huge glare on the windshield. It is a manufacturer defect and a safety issue. Nissan needs to recall! i love my vehicle, but it is terrible that i have to put a carpet dashboard cover on it to be able to see.
I bought a 2008 nissan altman coupe , in october 2014. My dashboard has started to melt in several areas.not only is there a glare on the windshield caused by the dashboard, but my car has started to smell like burning rubber when i try and use my de frost. My car is kept in the garage, and i live in illinois.
Vehicle dashboard is melting and it's difficult to see while driving. It has become a hazard.
My 2008 nissan altima needs to be recalled due to dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and gives off a glare during the daytime while driving. This issue is extremely hazardous and blinds my vision when i drive during the day. Please nissan fix this issue. Take responsibility for the materials used when manufacturing a vehicle. Care about your customers concerns and fix my dashboard.
Sections of my dashboard are melting.this condition makes visibility very difficult due to the glare off of the melted dashboard on sunny days.
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima coupe from a used car dealership, it has turned out to be a great car except the issue that appears to happen to many of their dashboards. They begin to melt from just general daily exposure to the sun. It has created a glare that makes it difficult to see out the windshield while driving even with sunglasses. I spoke with two technicians at nissan dealerships and they have agreed that it must be the material used that year on the dashboard. Upon taking this issue up with nissan they said they would not replace the piece, and have not taken responsibility for the issue and the material that they placed in this vehicle. This will continue to be a safety concern and will not escalate until unfortunately someone gets into a accident due to the material they used on this dashboard. Nissan, i feel should take responsibility for the material used and replace the piece not only for myself but others, not just because it looks terrible but that it is a safety concern at this point.
2008 nissan altima dashboard "melting".majority of dashboard now looks shinny and appears to have a liquid shine to it, which causes blind spots during driving due to the reflective nature of the "melted" dash.cannot touch, clean, or wipe the dash as the surface is similar to tacky glue.nothing has been sprayed on the dash to cause this issue, this is just the heat building up internally and the design of the dashboard material being substandard.
Dashboard is shiny from plasticizers (?) leaching out or breaking down causing glare that is obstructing vision causing an unsafe driving condition. This glare obstructs the drivers view enough to make driving unsafe to pedestrians, bicyclists, other motorists and occupant of this vehicle.
Visibility is not clear due to the "sticky" dash being reflective onto the windshield. When it's sunny outside it's even more difficult to see out of the windshield. Wiping the dash with cleaner only makes it worse. Wearing sunglasses does not help either.
My dashboard is melting and when the sun hit it you cant see from the glare from the melting dashboard you could hit someone or run over a child
Dashboard melted, causing a bright vision-affecting glare on the inside of the windshield. Reduces visibility greatly, will likely cause an accident before too long.
The nissan altima dashboard is melting, warping, cracking, and peeling as a result of damage from the southern california sun. From reading, the materials used to manufacture the dashboard were not made for extreme heat and weather conditions, thus causing glare and visibility issues as well as funes from melting plastics. This problem was also evident amongst consumers living in florida and nissan has agreed to repair their damaged vehicles as part of a class action lawsuit.
Dashboard of this vehicle is emitting a sticky, shiny, substance, which likely indicates deterioration of the composition of the dashboard, making driving hazardous, as it makes visibility out the windshield difficult. The sticky substance is highly reflective, making driving in the sun very dangerous.
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.
My dashboard is melting.when i drive, the sun hits the dashboard.it looks like a sheet of water because it is melted. The reflection hits my eyes and affects visibility. Everything that touches the dashboard gets sticky and black marks.i have tried to get this resolved with nissan, but they refuse to cover all of the costs. I cannot afford to pay the huge labor costs and i do not fee that i should be liable for a factory defect.this is not only cosmetic, but a safety issue.
Dashboard is sticky, melting and causing visual glare impending site.
My dashboard is melting and it has gotten worse within the last two (2) years. I have trouble seeing the road when it is sunny because i get a big glare in the windshield due to the reflection of the melting dashboard. Also, i noticed i have been getting dizzy, upper respiratory problems and headaches right after i get in the car when it has been parked in the sun, despite a car window shield i put on it to protect it from the sun.
My 2008 nissan altima dash has been melting for the past 3-4 years and is now causing an inability to see while driving.there is a large reflection on the windshield during daytime driving making it very difficult to see objects and other cars in front of me.the corporate office at nissan offered 1/2 off the price, but i believe this should be a recall due to the dangers that it's causing for many drivers.
The vehicle dashboard has 'melted,' becoming sticky and very shiny. It creates significant reflection in the windshield, reducing visibility.
Dashboard has begun to melt, leaving a sticky residue that is highly reflective. In direct sunlight, it will reflect onto windshield causing reduced visibility. Residue will not wipe off. Attracts loose fibers, dirt, and debris. Inner dashboard toward airbag and steering wheel is also pitting due to a tacky texture from melting....updated 07/13/16
The dashboard has melted causing dangerous sun glare.the dashboard is sticky, goody liquid like reflective surface.the extreme reflectiveness of the melted surface makes it very difficult to see out of the windshield when driving in sunshine.
Dashboard is melting.glare makes it almost impossible to see .safety hazard.
Dashboard is melting and causing glare on the windshield
Nearly 1/3 of the dashboard has melted, leaving a sticky residue that causes extreme and sudden reflection of sunlight, including during high speed driving. This is not cosmetic - it is simply a safety issue. My mechanic, with more than 20 years experience, has stated that he has never seen a vehicle (even old vehicles) with melting as extensive. Please address this before it causes a major accident.
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 own a 2008 nissan altima, purchased in 2010.at purchase, the dash board appeared tacky, but was intact and the original color of flat/matt black.over time the dashboard has become glossy black and viscous (as if it were melting).the glossy nature has become a glare issue, reflecting the light and at times impairing visibility.after a brief internet search, i see this has been an issue for the altima model, especially 2007-2009, as well as other nissan/infiniti models yet nissan usa refuges to acknowledge culpability.i also have found that a class action suite has been files in southern district of florida for this very problem ([xxx]v. Nissan north america, inc.).there has been no recall of this issue as of yet, while mazda and toyota have issued recall notices for the same issue.this is a costly replacement ($2000+) and should be covered by a recall notice as it is clearly a defective plastic mixture and is an issue for passenger safety.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dashboard melting resulting in sticky goo to the touch thus resulting in visibility issues.terrible glare on windshield causing severe visibility issues - unable to see thru the glared windshield to drive safely.attached photo shows the severity of the glare as light shines through the windshield.
The dashboard melts and it's an safety issue. Sometimes i cannot see the road becasue the melted dashboard shines on the windshield.
The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. I did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. Also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost.
I live in central florida and own a 2008 nissan altima coupe. My dashboard began to reflect a real bad glare while my husband drives. He is the primary driver as i am not. He has complained about it as well but it is evident that he sees the glare as i see it as well. Come to find out i have a melting dashboard per nissan auto technicians. It is gooey, sticky, and causes such a bad glare that we only drive in early morning or late early evening when the sun is not so extreme. The nissan service department stated to file a complaint to nissan corporate office since they have been replacing these at no cost for other vehicles. I placed a complaint with nissan corporate as i was advised. I received a phone call from themon 8/28/15, stating that they will not replace the dashboard for the following reasons: outside of warranty, no current recalls & campaigns, no service contract, no extensions history of service of the vehicle and other factors.what does that mean?there is not definitive answer. When i asked to give specific they said they did.mind you, i service my car and all maintenance has been done on the vehicle either by my husband and son (who is a mechanic), nissan service department or tire plus. I think this is absurd! we can cause a huge accident one day for a product default by nissan engineers. My husband has tried to avoid many accidents from this glare from the dashboard as the sun in florida hits hard on a black dashboard especially. I am filing this complaint to have the nhtsa get involved in enforcing nissan and any other vehicle manufacturing companies that are facing this issue to recall this defective product.this can cause many accidents and speaking from experience, we have avoided several ones thus far.we have been lucky thus far but i can't predict the future of what will happen tomorrow if this defect doesn't get corrected by nissan.
My 2008 nissan altima's dashboard is sticky and melting.the sticky residue reflects in the windshield causing a glare when driving during the daytime. In my opinion the melting dashboard is a safety defect and should be recalled.
The material on the dash is melting, and there are chunks breaking off, greatly affecting the value of my vehicle.this also causes a reflection on the windshield. There is a glare in the direct line of my vision and when driving into the sun it is very difficult to see.i have heard other makes of this same year have had similar problems, and had manufacture recall. Hopefully nissan will follow suit. Soon.
The dashboard started melting about 2 years ago. First it was sticky, and now it is has melted to the point that it has become shiny and puts a glare on over half of the windshield. The glare is so intense that the driver cannot see what is in the path of the car. The melting is also releasing something into the car that is causing a residue on all of the windows that is difficult to remove. The residue also creates a glare when the sun is low in sky that decreases visibility. I drive through metro areas and it is often difficult the see pedestrians due to the glare caused by the melting dashboard. This creating a serious safety issue not only for the passengers in the car, but also for others on the road and pedestrians.
I have a 2008 nissan altima with only 25,000 miles on it. Garage keep. Very nice car. I noticed last month a spot that looked liked my dash melted . Now a month later it has spread. I have put nothing on it. It looks very shiny and sticky when touched. It looks like the material is breaking down. I can not drive this car on a sunny day because all i see in my front windshield is the reflection of my dash. I almost hit someone the other day having to swerve just in time. I couldn't even see them. Just black shiny dash. This has gone on long enough. I have called and they just kinda laugh saying " i've never heard of that" . You can clearly tell the material is breaking down . This should not happen and nissan should fix this before something bad happens.
Dashboard, steering wheel, and shift handle have all melted from heat. The dashboard has become almost liquified, and the glare from the now shiny surface creates a reflection on the windshield, creating a safety hazard. The steering wheel has become gummy, making steering unsafe, and the rubbery material on the shift handle has become gummy, making it difficult to safely shift gears accuarately.
The dashboard is melted causing an unsafe and hazardous driving condition. The glare put off by the sticky film when the sun is shining compromises the visibility.
Dashboard has been melting creating a shiny coat that reflects to the front windshield diminishing visibility and creating potential hazards, specially during the day as it omits a blinding sun glare. The car no longer has nissan warranty and considering the hazard and the amount of people with the issue nissan should issue a recall for this type of dashboards to prevent accidents.
My nissan altima dash has become sticky and shiny causing a glare that makes it hard to see at times. This also prevents it from being cleaned. It has melted. This was first noticed several years ago.
Front dashboard has a melted, sticky and tacky surface from a combination of direct sunlight and/or high interior heat temperatures. The melted dash has created a high shine surface that reflects sunlight directly onto the windshield in the driver's field of vision impeding visibility and makes driving unsafe. Debris and dirt adheres to the surface, cleaning is difficult because of the tacky surface. There is pitting around the location of the passenger front air bag location due to the melted texture of the dashboard. Dashboard has a putty and gummy like texture.
The car: 2008 nissan altima coupe 3.5 se. In 2012 i noticed the dashboard was getting shiny, and had a melted feeling to it. I had to buy a dash cover to keep the glare away, if facing the sun while driving. Now in 2014 the dash is cracked all over and sticky. This issue should be addressed by nissan. Not only is it a safety hazard, i makes reselling the car almost impossible.dealer quote for new dash panel, $2500.00.
Our 2008 nissan altima dashboard has melted leaving it sticky and shiny causing distracting and glaring reflections off their windshields. I'll taking it to dealership twice about dashboard but they stated they was unaware of any issue with this vehicle dashboard. The second time i told them about the multiple lawsuits i found on-line and they directed my to nissan consume department. Nissan told me the unit was out warranty and will not assist.
Dashboard is melting causing a safety issue. Glare makes it hard to see when driving. What should i do?
The dashboard on my 2008 altima has been melting for the past year and is causing a large area of glare on the windshield. When i brought it up to the dealership last year, they told me i had used a chemical on the dashboard, that it needed to be cleaned off, and there is nothing they will do to fix it. They did not address the stickiness, either. This issue of a melting dash is dangerous, as it causes decreased visibility through the windshield with any amount of sunlight. Please make nissan take responsibility for using lower quality materials by replacing the dashboards with a better quality material at no cost to the car owner.
Dashboard is melting in all over, the material in the dashboard is now very shiny and makes it difficult to see on a sunny day (it's florida). Dealership says car is out of warranty and there is no recall by nissan. This is a huge safety issue as it causes a reflection on my windshield severely impairing my visibility.
Dashboard has melted. The glare has bricks so bad that it s a safety concern when driving in daylight. Sunlight reflects and makes it difficult to see traffic ahead.
My 2008 nissan altima 2.5showing 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 have a 2008 nissan altima 3.5sl, i live in southeast florida.my dash is "melting" and has become a shiny, sticky black mess that creates an incredible glare on the windshield.i'm aware that this problem has been under investigation for quite some time and i want to add my name to the list of complaints.i found it annoying that the dash was melting, i've had other car dashes crack in the heat, but not melt.the main problem is that the dash is so shiny now it can be nearly impossible to see through the windshield when the sun is out.i first noticed the issue a year or so ago.i've selected jan 1, 2014 arbitrarily.it was around that time that the issue really started being a problem.
2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s - dashboard is melting, to a point that the reflection of it on the glass is affecting by almost 90% my visibility. Putting myself, myfour years old daughter, and other (pedestrians) at risk.
The dash on my altima is melted to the point that if any light shines on it, there is a horrible glare on the windshield to where i cannot see. It is a common problem on these cars, especially in the southern states.
2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and cracked. The dashboard produces a glare making it difficult to see when it is sunny. Material for dashboard is defective.
My 2008 nissan altima dash is melting.it is impossible to see when facing the sun and a safety hazard.nissan needs to recall this item.
Sometime in the fall of 2014 i noticed an area on the dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima was beginning to appear "sticky" looking. My first thought was that a drink may have been spilled on the dash when entering/exiting the vehicle and the lingering residue had formed a coating. When i got home i tried wiping the affected area of the dashboard with water on a rag. Quickly the rag became stuck to the dashboard material itself and couldn't be moved in a wiping motion any further. The rag took some effort to be separated from the dashboard, and sticking to it was a thick rubbery substance that was the same color black as the dashboard. It was then i realized that the dashboard itself was melting. Since then the problem has gotten worse and the area of melted dashboard has increased in size. Large spots on the driver and passenger sides' dash are now melted, as well as small areas above the a/c vents. The melted areas have a very shiny appearance that creates significant glare on the windshield. At certain angles with sunlight the glare creates a large visual distraction/obstruction and it is a dangerous safety hazard. The reflection from the dashboard onto the windshield can make it very hard to see pedestrians, other cars, traffic signs; anything that is in the area of windshield with the reflected glare becomes very difficult to see. In addition to the safety concerns, i cannot put anything on the dashboard now. Everything i've placed on it will stick to the dash, and will come off with a sticky black rubber coating on it when removed from the dash. It's awful. And i fear that the substance melting could possibly be carcinogenic and making the air in the car toxic. This is a serious problem and there needs to be a recall from the manufacturer to fix it. It is 100% a manufacturer defect. Please make nissan address this issue! please help with this! thank you
Dashboard is melting and causing a glare, thus making it difficult to see. Its a safety hazard. Nissan needs to recall melted dashboards. There are multiple people who are experiencing this problem.link:http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582-150.html.
The dashboard is melting around the vents and other areas. This is causing a dangerous glare on the windshield.
I own a 2008 nissan altima. The dashboard began melting about 3 years ago however recently it started to melt more and become sticky to the touch. Every timei drive my vehicle, the glare that shines onto my windshield from the dashboard is terrible, so bad that it is hard to see at times. It has caused me to have trouble identifying things while driving. I have contacted nissan about this issue and they will not acknowledge the issue and will charge $2500 for a new dashboard.
My wife and i started to notice that the dashboard of our car is melting. We are extremely concerned about safety because the glare off of the shiny melted surface can decrease the driver's ability to see perfectly clear. It is a hazard, especially during sunny days.i have done some research online, and i notice many other car's owner experiencing the same safety issue. The melting is getting worse and nissan don't want to be held accountable. This should be a recall for the safety of public transportation and everyone around.
The sun visors on the altima coupe break and hang straight down in the field of vision. I just ordered my second sun visor and i am waiting for it to arrive. They must be held up out of the way with one hand while driving with the other hand (until you can get it removed). When i suggested that there should be a recall, the nissan parts man said " i don't disagree with you". I think that means it happens a lot.
The dashboard is melting causing glare on the windshield which can lead to an accident due to limited visibility.
The dashboard of my nissan altima coupe has been melting, this causes some severe glare specially here in sunny south florida, please don't wait until there's a life lost to recall this issue.some citizens can't afford to have this manufactured defect corrected out of pocket.please, please, please correct the issue.thank you very much.
The dashboard is actually melting causing difficulty in proper and sufficient visibiltydue to excessive glare reflecting off of melting dashboard. This is making it difficult in seeing pedestrians, animals, traffic lights, and signs. I've had too many close calls of not seeing pedestrians from this glare until the i was almost on top of them.
The dashboard of my 2008 ultima has melted into a shiny rubber causing serious visibility issues while drivingduring sunny bright days.i resorted to putting a plastic rectangle to cover the reflection on my morning commute, but now that plastic is stuck and semi-permanently attached to the dashboardfrom the stickiness.the attached pictures were taken on my driveway. Notice the reflection of the rock wall and white garage on the left side of the dashboard.during morning or afternoon sunny conditions, the glare becomes unbearable. This issue seems to be very prevalent specifically with a 2008 model year altima.not 2007 and not 2009 so clearly it's a defect and a hazardous one too visually. Also there are unknown consequences of the fowel tar like order within the interior of the car most prominently present afte the car sits closed for a while.
Dashboard is sticky and the glare from the sun reflects onto the windshield and you cannot see properly. Only thing you can see is the dashboard reflecting off of the windshield.
The visibility is difficult because of the melted -sticky dashboard. The glare blinds you when the sun hits you. There is no reason the dashboard should just "melt"
Passenger airbag seat sensor frequently does not recognize if a passenger is in the front seat. Doesn't matter if the car is moving or not. Was told this was a recall and that it was repaired on my vehicle, but it clearly has not been fixed.dashboard is sticky and melted to the point that when it's being driven it reflects up onto the windshield making it very difficult to see.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe started melting around may, 2013. At first it was not noticeable but now there are big shiny, sticky patches on my dashboard. This would not be a problem but while driving during the day the sun reflects off of the melted areas and causes a glare on my windshield that greatly reduces my visibility. Because of that i tend to not drive it often. Also its giving off the smell of burned plastic. After doing some research i found i am not the only one who is having this problem. It seems common in places like texas, florida, and california.https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html.
I have a nissan altima coupe 2008 2-door and my dash is melting.i live in florida and now the glare of the dash melting is putting a glare on my windshield and is beginning to be a dangerous driving situation.i have researched this and it seems to be a problem with this vehicle.today i filed a complaint with nissan and i am waiting to here back.
Daily driven 2008 nissan altima in south florida. Vehicle dash has melted causing the dash to be sticky and reflecting a massive glare on windshield making it very difficult to drive. Entire dash has started to crack and pieces falling off due to poor quality of dash. Defogger for windshield has been affected do to the structure of the dash changing and becoming stick. Extremely dangerous when driving and do not see any current recalls for the car or dash.
2008 nissan altima 2.5s dash panel/dashboard is melting. The dash panel soft-touch coating material first turned sticky and eventually disintegrated into a viscous substance.surface finish turned from matte to high gloss.the now reflective dash surface causes a large glare on the windshield and obstructs driver's visibility.
I heard on the radio that anybody that got a crack in their windshield on i10 is to file a complaint.that part of the highway is ridiculous, i have cracks. It sounds like its raining stones on i10.
The dashboard is actually melting and becoming sticky nothing is able to clean it this causes a very shiny reflection of the sun that bounces back on the windshield making it hard to see at times therefore being a hazard
08 nissan altima coupe that i purchased new in south florida february 08 that i've owned since has a melted, sticky, and cracked dashboard. Also, the dash is changing colors. The defective and melted dashboard makes it dangerous to drive because the sun reflects on the dashboard making it very hard to see out of the windshield. As referenced in the class action lawsuit tracy sanborn v. Nissan north america, inc. My car should be covered. I spoke with a rep at 1-800-nissan-1 and they claimed to have no idea this existing. I have opened my case and will hopefully get it fixed soon.
Dashboard is sticky and melting. Can't clean it. Glare on the windshield affects safe driving.
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe and the dashboard is melting. After some research i discovered that i am not the only one with this problem. We will all file complaints due to the severity of this issue. The dashboard melting is causing a reflection onto the windshieldand making it see. I am trying to prevent an accident resulting from this issue. I started to notice the problem, but it was minute. I am researching outnow because it has progressively gotten worse. Location: florida ( most of the cars with this problem are located in florida and texas).
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima coupe has started melting. The glare from the sun on the inside of the windshield makes it very difficult to see oncoming traffic. Extremely difficult to see on a sunny day in late afternoon. I know there is a class action suit for this in florida, but i live in tennessee.
Dashboard is sticky and melting
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altman is melting and is causing extremely impaired visibility due to the glare that is produced from reflection of light. On very sunny days, i feel nervous driving because it is so difficult to see. Also, when i initially start the car for the first time each day, it gives off this noxious odor that causes much concern about the toxicity of these fumes. The issue first became apparent in approximately 2016, but has progressively become worse.
Dash board is melting... Causing extreme glare while driving.
Melting dashboard. Its so bad, the dashboard is melting and giving off this shiny sticky residue. I cant get it off and its so shiny i cant hardly see out my windsheild when im driving during the day.
I noticed in the beginning of this year my dashboard started to melt. It is getting worse and it makes a glare off my windshield. The glare is so bad that i can barely see out my front window!!
The dashboard is melting. The stickiness from the melted dashboard creates a glare that can make it difficult to see at times. This could cause an accident.
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 on my 2008 nissan altima appears to be melting resulting in a sticky/tacky texture. The dashboard is causing a glare on the windshield which is posing a great safety issue.
I bought a 2008 nissan altima in florida.i first started to notice my dashboard had a sticky residue in july 2011.it has been progressively worse everyday.i have also begin to notice my dashboard is also cracking.i know this is not an isolated issue.the visibility has become a safety concern.there are times where i can't even see the road due to the glare.this issue needs to looked at if not recalled.
2008 altima coupe in southern louisiana with no aftermarket modifications has a melting dashboard. The textured surface of the dashboard has melted to a sticky, smooth, and reflective surface. The material on the dashboard above the odometer and passenger air bag nearest to the windshield is sticky and reflects sunlight onto the windshield causing a glare while driving. Safety is at risk due to inability to see past glare on windshield while driving. Glare is caused by the sun reflecting off of the melting dashboard points. There have never been any chemicals wiped on the dashboard during ownership.
Dashboard meltdown - causing dangerous glare when drivingnissan states not apart of recall? ?
The dashboard for my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting. In sunlight (most of the day), my visibility on the road is decreased tremendously due to glare the melting material causes to reflect on the front window. This has been a huge safety hazard while driving. From online searches, this is a common issue for many nissan altima drivers, and nissan has failed to respond and replace these melting dashboards. A recall is needed before an accident happens.
Dashboard is melting, producing a blinding glare on the windshield.
Melting dash causing unsafe glare reflecting off windshield.
The dashboard of my 2008 altima coupe is melting and impairing the visibility. It is unsafe to drive because you can not see what is in the road in front of you. It has been an ongoing problem for years but is getting worst. Research has shown that this problem has been known to nissan and the government, but neither thinks it warrants a safety recall. There are several class action lawsuits but none seem to apply to residences of alabama. My late husband contacted a layer in california involved in one of the lawsuits but did not pursue because he did not trust lawyers. I have been busy fighting cancer but lost the battle, and my husband. I contacted nissan today to see if there is anything they can do to remedy this problem. Nissan told me that i need to pay a local dealer $100-$200 to file a report, but because of the age of my vehicle they probably will do nothing to repair this safety issue. Impaired visibility is a safety issue and should be corrected! i have attached several pictures to show how much the visibly has been impaired. In one of them there is an entire house that is obscured, i have also included a picture out the window to show the house. I live in the country and there are children in the house next door that ride their scooters in the road. Imagine if that was a child playing in the road that was not visible instead of a house...
My 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s' dashboard is melting giving off toxic fumes and making my visibility terrible while driving because the melting/sticky dashboard reflects into the windshield and nissan refuses to fix it for free. The reflection in the windshield is particularly worse when driving towards the sun to the point where i cannot see anything while driving. I bought the vehicle with the dashboard like that because i figured that gooey gone could fix it but it didn't. Again nissan refuses to fix this problem and it is very dangerous while driving.
The dashboard on my nissan is melting, which causes severe glare on windshield making it hard to see the roadway while driving.
Vehicle dash melting. This makes visibility very limited. Glare is strong. Sticky, shiny and dangerous.
I've been having an issue with my 2008 nissan altima dashboard melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. This is completely unsafe on the road, and visibility can often become an issue when temperatures are high.
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.
Dashboard has started to melt in my 2008 nissan altima coupe that has greatly impaired my vision when driving on the road on a sunny day. The glare reflected from the melting portion of my dash is reflected onto my windshield. I have almost been in multiple accidents due to the lack of visibility.
Dashboard is starting to melt around the a/c vents and is sticky to the touch.
My dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting and causing a extreme glare while driving. I've gone to the nissan dealer and they refuse to repair my melting dashboard. There is no way to reduce the glare! this is not the consumer's fault... This is a manufacturing defect!
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is very sticky and melting. I called nissan and make my first complaint 2 months too late was told. Since then the melting and stickiness on the complete top of the dash board is getting worse.inside the car now it?s also smelling like melted tar, which may represent a health issue when breathing it, and with it the intense glare, reflection of the glossy tar on the front window it's a severe safety hazard when driving, especially when this also could result in airbags being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of an accident. Nissan refuses to help replace this defective dash board. Last week i called nissan again.this time because the a/c?s evaporator needs to be replaced.i understand the cost of this would be my responsibility to pay, but because this is under the defective dash board, this one would have to be removed in order to replace the evaporator.once removed, the melted dash board, no guarantee could be installed again, i was told by service rep at nissan.a nissan supervisor told me the same as others and suggested for me to call nhtsa and file a complaint, so they would work on a recall for this. My a/c needs to be fixed.i'm in fl where weather conditions and rainy season it's next to impossible to drive with windows down. I'm aware that a/c repair is my responsibility but i believe it's unfair to have to pay an additional 2,000 because of nissan's defective material used on dashboards. This is a known concern since others have had the same issue. If nissan doesn't do right by its consumers and or a recall is issue, there would be many consumers in the future with risks of accidents and/or possible respiratory health issues.a simple search on your page you find many other consumers with same problem.nissan makes it sound like these are isolated issues.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe is melting away cause of the sun. I have read blogs online saying im not the only one with this problem. It makes it very difficult to drive during the day because of the reflective glare on the windshield. Im afraid it make cause an accident. I limit driving during the day because of this issue.please help!!!
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima coupe is giving off a strong chemical smell, is very sticky to the touch, and is so shiny that it generates an intense glare on the windshield when in direct sunlight.the windshield glare is a huge safety hazard that is only getting worse -- it used to be that i could get by with wearing sunglasses but now the glare is so intense that even with polarized sunglasses on, i have to lean this way and that in order to see what's in front of me.if i were to lose my sunglasses while out and about, i would absolutely be unable to drive until after sunset.it's unsafe for me and everyone on the road to operate a vehicle with such bad windshield obstruction.any bugs or debris that come in contact with the areas of the dashboard that are melting instantly become stuck.it looks a lot like a tar pit and if you touch it, a tar-like substances comes off and is very hard to remove from your skin.the fumes it gives off are nauseating and seem to make the windshield foggy.when trying to clean the weird chemical fog off, i have to be extra careful not to let the cleaning rags touch any part of the dash because it will literally pull the rag apart, leaving behind distracting pieces of cloth all over the dash.i asked nissan consumer affairs to help remedy my situation but they refused to help because the vehicle is no longer in warranty.it seems that as time goes on and the weather gets hotter, the dashboard only gets worse and worse.i cannot afford to fix the problem on my own (the dealership estimates that the repair will cost over $2,000) but i also don't feel safe driving in the sunlight.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and reflected onto the rearview mirror while the sun was shining. The issue caused visibility issues. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (west side nissan, 1726 cassat ave, jacksonville, fl, 904-359-8016), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The dealer waited for instructions from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
During the past year or so, my 2008 nissan altima coupe has been developing a very sticky and extremely shiny surface on the dashboard which is unwashable and when sunlight is reflected off it, it makes it very difficult to see the road ahead and has nearly caused me to cause an accident on several occasions.i though i was the only one but reading up on it, this seems to be a problem with the 2008 nissan altima.please help and do something about this as to fix this potentially life-threatening defect, not only for me but for other 2008 altima drivers, passengers, and and fellow neighboring cars on the road.thank you!
Since 6/2013 the dashboard of this vehicle is emitting a sticky, shiny, substance, which likely indicates deterioration of the composition of the dashboard, making driving hazardous, as it makes visibility out the windshield difficult.the sticky substance is highly reflective, making driving in the sun very dangerous.i have made multiple trips to our nissan dealership to explain the situation, and although they indicate that they have observed this situation with this particular model/year, they are not willing to rectify the situation.i also contacted consumer services with nissan and they are not willing to replace the dashboard, even though it presents a hazard to driving the vehicle.
I own a 2008 nissan altima and live inglasgow kentucky . A while back i noticed a real sticky substance on my dash that was causing a terrible glare on my windshield.i googled the issue and apparently the 2008 and 2009 altimas dashboard will melt. Makes it hard to see out at times
Dash board is sticky and melting. Residue clouds the windshield. Glare makes it hard to see. This is happening at all driving conditions.
Dashboard surface has degraded gradually.causing a mirror effect from the sticky surface. It is extremely difficult to see due to the glare from the dash surface at times creating a very dangerous condition. I know of many others in south florida that have the same condition.
My dashboard is melting and causing me to loose visability. There is no recall and there is nothing i can do to stop it.
Dashboard melting. It is extremely difficult to see the pedestrian, road, vehicles due toglare on the windshield when the sunlight reflects from the dashboard. The glare impairs the vision and we had many near miss incidents that could have cost lives, property damage. We request recall considering the safety of all on the road.
Dashboard melting causing glare making visibility somewhat hampered.
Not a single event... Dashboard has progressively gotten softer/stickier over the past few years. It is now cracked and is melting next to the windshield. It has off-gassed an unremovable film on the bottom half of the glass, and the car has such a noxious smell from the fumes we no longer feel it's healthy to drive without the windows down.
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s is melting. The melting started around the edges of the speaker grill and the top part of the dashboard. I have tried to remove the residue with different products, but nothing seems to work. The melting has progressed to a point where it impairs my vision due to the reflection of sun on the windshield. The car is out of warranty and nissan refuses to replace the dashboard. I am only one of hundreds of people affected with this issue. A quick search online for the words "melting" "dashboard" and "altima" will pop up more than a dozen threads from people who have the same problem. Most of them are from sates where the temperatures are regularly hot.
The windows in my 2008 nissan altima come down for no apparent reason, when left in a parking lot and away from car - the 2 front windows come downi googled this problem and found probably a hundred others having the same issue with no apparent solution being offered by nissanhere is the web site listing all the complaints-http://getsatisfaction.com/nissan/topics/the_windows_in_my_2008_nissan_altima_roll_down_automatically_and_corporate_nissan_doesn't_think_its_a_big_dealthis is the 3rd time this has happened , at first i thought this couldn't have happened , i must of forgot and left them down , but after the 2nd time , i said no way.
The windows to my 2008 nissan altima coupe roll down by themselves.
Driver door power window control panel not working to operate front passenger window at all.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima.while driving 50 mph, the sun roof exploded and the fragments cascaded on to the contact.he had to go to the hospital to have glass removed from his face.the dealer stated that they had never seen such a failure.the failure and current mileages were 3,600.updated 5/19/08 updated 05/19/08
While driving my vehicle on a highway at about 60 mph the sunroof exploded. Shattered glass flew all over the interior of the vehicle. It was about 9pm.the road was smooth and only one other car was riding about 100 feet behind me.there were absolutely no overpasses.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe vibration after being started and while being operated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine mount bolt was stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. In addition, the sun roof detached from the vehicle independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a bolt missing in the sun roof and, due to weather conditions, caused corrosion of the sun roof. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the sun roof area. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
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).
2008 altima wheels making to much noise-have replaces front wheel hub at no cost-still a howling noise.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that while adding air to the rear passenger's side tire, the valve stem fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the valve stem would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 66,000.
My springs on both rear driver and passenger broke into pieces and popped my tires while i was driving.there was no warning i just had brakes and inspection done a few months ago,and last week while on the highway my tire basically blew apart,when examining we noticed the springs had broken and rubbed against the tires causing them to pop.im lucky i slowed down in time we could've had a really bad accident and im so upset about it.
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the tire pressure and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the air bag warning indicator issue; however, it was determined that the tires needed air. The tires were inflated to the manufacturer's recommendation, but the tire pressure indicator was still illuminated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer for proper diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 119,000.
I think my car has a safety issue.the wheels are light, whenever there is a light snow, rain, wind it slips a lot.i drive 90 miles a day for work and i am really concern about my safety.july 26th, 2012was a rainy and windy day and my car slept, i wasn't speeding at all.all altima owners say the same.nissan needs to do something about it.
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