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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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 18000 mi | Loose center console. Warranty repair. |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Sunroof drain blocked |
| 11780 mi | Driver's seat makes a clunking sound and slight movement when weight shifts as vehicle goes around a corner. |
| 25420 mi | Condensation in LH mirror LED signal light. Shop ordered the RH mirror (duh!!!). Was told that "the technician took the mirror apart and removed the condensation and it didn't come back; see if this works" - if not bring it back again! |
| 35000 mi | Headliner drooping at backlite. Replaced clips. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 35000 mi | At times when going fast around corners, the driver's seat would slightly shift left or right as if it was not on the track correctly. The dealer replaced the driver's seat and it works fine now. No other complaints...Very reliable car. |
| 25700 mi | Rainwater collecting in passenger door. Drain was partially obstructed. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 6000 mi | Rattle in passenger door area fixed by removing a loose piece of plastic in the door. Driver side seat belt tension device making an annoying squeak. New seat belt tensioner installed. |
| 46000 mi | condensation in turn signal on side driver side mirror |
| 6000 mi | Glove Box tension device came off, (The part that slows the door opening), removed glove box & reattached - works again. |
| 11000 mi | Rattle coming from right rear cup holder part ordered to be installed when it comes in at my conveience |
| 3000 mi | Corrected rattle due to faulty install of door trim piece. Ordered parts for rattles due to faulty/broken headliner, steering wheel cover, and vent cover. |
| 5000 mi | Dealership "forgot" to order parts they were supposed to in October. They want me to return w/vehicle and leave it for another day just to be able to figure out what parts they were supposed to order. I'm going to another dealer. |
| 12000 mi | Repaired steering wheel trim rattle that was left unrepaired from previous dealership. |
| 24200 mi | Interior trim piece rattles. I told specific piece to be fixed. Service tech drove and couldn't hear, but thought different piece needed adjustment. The rattle I heard is still there. |
| 57000 mi US $117 |
There was a rattle in the rear deck area of the car. Dealer replaced third brake light due to broken third brake light mount. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | Squeaky clutch |
| 42000 mi US $4268 |
Full paint job paid by Nissan. Factory paint was bubbling underneath the paint. Nissan sent out multiple specialists who determined that it was a factor defect. |
| 98000 mi US $25 |
Headlamps had clouded from sun and dust damage. Used the Sylvania DIY kit for a fantastic repair. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 37300 mi | Dashboard material melting into sticky glossy surface. |
| 38000 mi | Dashboard replacement |
| 114200 mi US $200 |
Sunroof air deflector broke at hinges, plastic parts. One side broke and sunroof broke the other side when closing and jammed part. Sunroof would not close. Removed air deflector and sunroof worked normally. did not replace air deflector. |
| 18000 mi | 2. rattle from sun roof area. They could not duplicate. |
| 25000 mi | creaking/rattling from sun roof. Dealer blamed it on dirt, tried to clean it which helped but not fully resolved. |
| 132000 mi | Creaks and groans I was able to contain, but never eliminate, with regular cleaning and lubing rubber seals on the sunroof and doors. |
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