| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2008 Nissan Altima other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (82%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 53000 mi US $100 |
broken TPMS valve |
| 12000 mi | Driver's side seat shifts slightly when turning (left/right). Dealership will install new seat if problem becomes unbearable. |
| 14000 mi | The tire pressure monitoring system light would not turn off. It turned out they had come loose and just needed to be re-attached (in the wheels). |
| 29000 mi | Driver's seat loose, side-to-side shifting on tracks |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 36000 mi | Lumbar support broken. Cracked serpentine belt. Battery failing to hold a charge |
| 23000 mi | Seat shifted slightly from side to side; fixed in accordance with technical service bulletin. |
| Handle on interior of passenger frnt door is loose (present on delivery). Took to dealer repair- tech couldn't find problem due to miscommunication btwn service writer & tech (said handle was normal). I protested & refused delivery/release of vehicle. Tec | |
| 1000 mi | Special-order parts were installed. |
| 17000 mi US $81 |
Drivers power seat- unbalanced/shimmy-type movement. Service Advisor stated TSB issued for this. Parts on order. |
| 17000 mi | Ordered parts arrived and Drivers side power seat was repaired. |
| 33000 mi | There was a little bit of play in the front driver's power seat that we wanted fixed before the warranty was done. There WAS a bulletin that the dealer found on the issue after we brought it in. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 28000 mi | Air sensor valve stem failure. Low air presure warning light came on. Valve stem was leaking air and had to be replaced and the vehicle's computer reset. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Driver door limit strap broke. Door limit strap on drivers side failed. September repair was estimated DIY for parts, and not performed. November repair by shop. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 7000 mi | Driver chair slightly jerks back and forth with accelerating and braking. |
| 125200 mi | Front seats (in coupe) will not release to fold forward |
2008 Nissan Altima 2-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 3000 mi | A notification from Nissan that a bracket had to be replaced. The bracket was replaced on this visit. An owner-identified issue with the sunroof. A new deflector for the sunroof was ordered. |
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