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2008 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2008 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 8000 mi | My Airbag sensor is apparently faulty so my passenger airbag is always disengaged. They reset the warning light but it came back on a few days later. I havent been back yet. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 11000 mi | Replace malfunctioning passenger air bag sensor |
| 14000 mi | Passenger airbag light likes to turn intermittently itself off while seat is occupied. Seat has already been replaced, problem still exists. |
| 2000 mi | TPSM light came on. I checked the pressure, and it was fine. But light stayed on, so I took it to the dealer. They took 3 hours to 'fix' it. |
| 15000 mi | Replace TPMS tire valve |
| 18000 mi | Tsb on airbag sensor. Reflashed and repaired. Low cell on key fob. Won't recharge. That's going in next. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Alternator broke. Replaced with new part. No warning. Left stranded out of town. |
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Tire pressure sensor had to be reprogrammed because it constantly showed low tire pressure. |
| 13000 mi | One morning the drivers side lock would not remotely unlock. This was after I had already opened the door once and started the car to warm it up. Door unlocked fine the first time but refused to unlock the second time. Had to climb in/out passenger door. |
| 11780 mi | Driver's auto window up stopped working. Service manager advised that a computer reset was required. Inspect headlight delay operation - headlights remain on for an excessive period of time. Requested delay be reduced or turned off. Dealer adjusted headlights to shut off after 30 seconds - stated this is the minimum delay period possible. Smart key fob LOW BATTERY warning displayed. Vehicle only one year old. Dealer replaced Smart key fob battery. |
| 16740 mi C $211 |
Approx 2 weeks after the problem was serviced (and fixed?) in February, it re-occurred. The driver's window auto up function would not work. Dealership advised that the problem was a faulty window motor and it was replaced on this occasion. |
| 25420 mi | Now the 3rd time the driver's window auto up has been serviced - 1st time - needed a reflash, 2nd time - changed the window regulator, this time - needed another flash & was told that problem is caused by holding the switch too long -huh??? |
| 29760 mi | Driver's window auto up feature stopped working AGAIN. Previous repairs involved several reflashes, new regulator motor. This time, I asked if I could do the reflash and was told "yes" - hold button ON for +3 secs after the window closes. |
| 28000 mi | Battery failure, new battery replaced by owner. Original battery lasted slightly more than 4 years. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | the FOB sensor on the driver side door was malfunctioning. discovered problem and ordered handle, but did not fix problem. replaced the wiring harness and ECU and did not fix problem. turns out to be a damaged wire in the dash. |
| 59700 mi US $50 |
Radio display LCD backlight seems to have been bleeding. |
| 17000 mi | TPMS went off showing low tire pressure. I checked them at 35psi, dealer said they were at 26psi. They corrected and reset the TPMS light. No charge. |
| 56800 mi | when it gets cold, TPMS light always comes on; is a hassle to reset. happens VERY often if car is left out of garage overnight. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 37000 mi | Tire pressure sensor was broken. Did not repair due to high cost. |
| 43000 mi | Tire pressure sensor never fixed. |
| 22000 mi | At times when the brake pedal was depressed to start the car, the brake lights wouldn't come on, so the car wasn't registering the brake in order to start the car. The dealer diagnosed a faulty brake switch. Problem is fixed & the car starts everytime now |
| 19000 mi | Told by friends that rear speakers did not work and music could not be heard. Dealer stated that speakers were Bass only and that adjustments should be made at the radio to make music heard in back seat. |
| 34000 mi | Bad/musty odor coming from the air vents, even after change of cabin air filter. Dealer stated that mold had grown in vent system due to moisture not draining. Disinfectant sprayed in vents by dealer. |
| 86300 mi US $850 |
A new A/C compressor had to be installed. |
| 90000 mi US $1600 |
and air conditioning. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
The vehicle also had an electrical problem that the Nissan Medina dealership in Caguas, Puerto Rico quoted a repair cost of in excess of $1300. A local independent mechanic shop repaired the issue for less than $300.00. A local independent mechanic shop repaired the electrical issue for less than $300.00. |
| 238000 mi US $12 |
Headlight passenger low beam replaced. |
| 243000 mi | Low Beam Headlight-driver's |
| 11250 mi | TPMS light had to be reset twice by dealer. Tire pressure set to 40psi |
| 69000 mi | Front Passenger side TPMS sensor replaced. Diagnosed as a dead battery in the sensor. |
| 104000 mi US $180 |
AC went from blowing ice cold to completely warm. No leaks and diagnostic procedure and forums pointed to failed AC clutch electromagnet. Magnet replaced along with pulley and clutch (parts kit) and problem is resolved. |
| 108000 mi | Battery died suddenly after 18 months, 5th battery on this vehicle! |
| 119000 mi US $140 |
Car occasionally would not start. Brake pedal switch was failing which was replaced. |
| 17000 mi US $81 |
Single CD Stereo display "splotchy" after extreme cold spell (for Florida). Replaced entire stereo unit. |
| 52500 mi | Brake switch would not engage in order for car to start; brake lights would not turn on. Had to remove and fiddle with existing brake switch under pedal to fix. No recurring issues so far but keeping on eye on it. |
| 63000 mi US $30 |
Brake switch does not engage properly. Car will not start, brake lights do not light. Bought new brake switch online. Unplugged old and plugged in new. Problem solved. No recurring issues. |
| 101060 mi C $52 |
A/C stopped working. The compressor clutch failed. New part was $52 CND online. Replaced at home. Repair easily done without an A/C recharge. |
| 84000 mi US $189 |
Battery completely discharged due to something being left on while car was parked |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 132000 mi US $675 |
Car was blowing warm air only . A/C Condensor replacement |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 47800 mi US $600 |
Brake pedal sensor/switch was broken, car sometimes wouldn't start because it didn't recognize the pedal was pressed. Got the part replaced with a supposedly upgraded part. |
| 65000 mi US $700 |
Car would not start due to a faulty brake sensor. Since the brake sensor did not detect that the brake pedal was depressed, the car could not be started. Replacement of brake sensor also required a new wiring harness. |
| 41000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer said is was caused by the 12v battery. |
| 48000 mi US $420 |
heater/AC fan died. Required replacement. |
| 98000 mi | Blown out passenger-side headlight |
| 7440 mi | I had to replace the 12 volt battery last year and it cost well over $300; the dealer told me it was okay to disconnect it as the insurance expired and I have 3 other cars. Could not get into the trunk to reconnect it. |
| 11160 mi C $300 |
12 volt battery died, even though I replaced it less than five years ago. The car would not start, so I bought a new Nissan OEM AGM battery and vent. Vent was just a piece of cheap plastic that barely fit the battery and it cost over $30. |
| 14260 mi | 12 Volt AGM battery died and was replaced at no charge under warranty. |
| 33000 mi | Window on drivers side auto up did not work. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 153000 mi US $200 |
Alternator gave out on my way home. Doing the repair myself saves me 900$ but is a pain in the butt. You have to remove half the front of your vehicle. |
| 2000 mi | Parking brake light on dash does not illuminate when brake lever engaged. Part (switch) on nationwide backorder according to dealer. |
| 3000 mi | Backordered switch installed, to fix non-illuminating parking brake light on dash. |
| 62500 mi US $76 |
Car failed to start after sitting 11 days, again the next morning (after getting jump previous day). Battery diagnosed as bad, had 35 mo left of 84 mo warranty (Nissan factory batter). |
| 74000 mi | Voltage fluctuates b/w 12.0 and 14.5 V while driving or idling, no relation to RPM. Causes headlights to vary in brightness significantly. Elec syst & battery checked out "fine." I still consider this an issue and researching it more myself. |
| 93000 mi US $79 |
SRS light flashing on dashboard. Diagnostic run, indicates it is short in side curtain airbag. Requires a dealer to repair the issue according to the shop I took it to. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
Resolve SRS flashing light on dash |
| 3000 mi | Rear speaker blew. It was replaced. |
| 50000 mi | Air pressure warning indicated low tire pressure. Took to Dearler for repair. Replaced 2 Valve Stems with sensors and reset Computer. |
| 85000 mi | AC kicked the bucket in February, not repaired. One HID blew out in July, not repaired. |
| 22060 mi | Drivers side window control stopped working. Part replaced under warrenty. |
| 179 mi US $1085 |
replaced compressor due to leaking seal behind compressor clutch. I couldn't find a shop to repair the functioning compressor. Replaced low pressure line and receiver dryer along with compressor. |
| 7000 mi | Power driver side door locks unreliable. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Ballast for HID xenon front lamp required replacement. Both bulbs were replaced as well. Warranty repair. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 15000 mi | The key fob low battery lite came on so we took it in for replacement. |
| 75000 mi | Alternator was going bad, making rubbing noises. Completely replaced alternator and belt. |
| 7000 mi | Subwoofer makes rattling noise. Was apparent at delivery. Shop refused to fix even though Head Mechanic noted it was a defect. |
| 58000 mi US $120 |
replaced tire pressure sensor |
| 5000 mi | Musty smelling AC. Disinfectant applied but smell returned next day. Will have to take day off and make f/u appt. |
| 7000 mi | musty smelling AC, Again |
| 18000 mi | TPMS coming on. They don't know. |
| 132000 mi | TPMS continued to sometimes light up for no reason, then go off on its own. Could never get it to happen for the dealer. |
| 114200 mi US $200 |
Drivers window switch failure. Window would not go up. |
| 119000 mi US $150 |
TPMS sensor failed. Replaced all four sensors. |
| 98000 mi US $980 |
A/C Compressor replacement |
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