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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%)
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2008 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 181 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Altima
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| Nissan Altima in Wyoming, United States - Sep 2008 | |||
| Sep 2008 | I asked my dealer to look at my clutch pedal because it makes clicky noises, but no repair made. | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 200913000 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. | ||
| Apr 200914000 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). | ||
| Dec 201034500 mi | The master brake cylinder had to be replaced as the brake system was not adequately holding pressure. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200918000 mi | Tsb on airbag sensor. Reflashed and repaired. Low cell on key fob. Won't recharge. That's going in next. Loose center console. Warranty repair. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201015000 mi | Replace TPMS tire valve | ||
| Dec 201018000 mi | Master Brake Cylinder replaced | ||
| Dec 201353000 miUS $100 | broken TPMS valve | ||
| Mar 201669000 miUS $300 | Sunroof drain blocked | ||
| Jun 201779000 miUS $500 | left front bearing | ||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $500 | right wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200812000 mi | Driver's side seat shifts slightly when turning (left/right). Dealership will install new seat if problem becomes unbearable. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Kansas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20082000 mi | Fixed loose cotter pin on right CV axle, causing clicking noises | ||
| Oct 200811000 mi | Replace malfunctioning passenger air bag sensor | ||
| Dec 200814000 mi | Passenger airbag light likes to turn intermittently itself off while seat is occupied. Seat has already been replaced, problem still exists. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 200911780 mi | Driver's auto window up stopped working. Service manager advised that a computer reset was required. Driver's seat makes a clunking sound and slight movement when weight shifts as vehicle goes around a corner. 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. | ||
| Jul 200916740 miC $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. | ||
| Jun 201025420 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??? 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! | ||
| Jan 201129140 mi | Brake failure warning light came on intermittently. Driver suspected low brake fluid warning due to wear on brakes (47,000km). Topped up brake fluid and noted that brakes will need service in the Spring or next 5,000 km. | ||
| Feb 201129760 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. | ||
| Sep 201133480 mi | Right front wheel bearing failure. Repair cover by extended warranty. | ||
| Jan 201213360 mi | Battery failure, new battery replaced by owner. Original battery lasted slightly more than 4 years. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015US $3892 | Transmission went out completely on freeway at 80 mph, no warning lights, no indication of problem at last service. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jun 201463000 miUS $200 | Tire pressure sensor had to be reprogrammed because it constantly showed low tire pressure. | ||
| Sep 201892000 miUS $2300 | Replaced struts and shocks, cabin filter, serviced a/c, cooling system, checked electrical, aligned wheels. | ||
| Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201250000 miUS $300 | Alternator broke. Replaced with new part. No warning. Left stranded out of town. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015105000 mi | Repaired under warranty for CVT Transmission issue. The issue was that my car would not accelerate past 40 mph. After a few days I was driving at 20 mph and heard a loud sound and my car came to a stop and would not accelerate or move in reverse. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201384320 miC $650 | Rear passenger bearings seized | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201254000 miUS $470 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Michigan, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 200929000 mi | Driver's seat loose, side-to-side shifting on tracks | ||
| Aug 201035000 mi | Headliner drooping at backlite. Replaced clips. | ||
| Jun 201254000 miUS $250 | Replaced loose passenger-side outer tie rod end. | ||
| Nov 201364100 miUS $400 | PCM showing code for intake valve timing (IVT) bank 1. Reset codes but would come back every few weeks. Suspected stuck IVT solenoid. Replaced solenoid. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 20082000 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. | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 201359700 miUS $50 | Radio display LCD backlight seems to have been bleeding. Car was making a thunk'ing noise around certain corners under acceleration. Tie rod end was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201480100 miUS $600 | Lower control arm on passengers side had a bad bushing, unbeknownst to me. This caused bad wearing on the aluminum control arm, requiring replacement. Fairly cheap part at $220 complete, labor was the expensive part at around 4 hours. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200913000 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maine, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 200917000 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. | ||
| Jan 201139300 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
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200711250 mi | TPMS light had to be reset twice by dealer. Tire pressure set to 40psi | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201383000 miUS $50 | there was leak in the exhaust pipe. According to Muffler shop, it is known issue with Altima. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201884000 miUS $189 | Battery completely discharged due to something being left on while car was parked | ||
| May 201885767 miUS $693 | Engine Oil Pan seal replaced, engine oil cooler seals replaced, transmission fluid replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201382000 miUS $338 | Had a small oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket, cover assembly and spark plugs. | ||
| Nov 201393000 miUS $500 | Rear shocks leaking...replaced both. | ||
| Apr 201497800 miUS $408 | Replace leaking oil cooler O ring | ||
| Aug 2014103100 mi | Replaced both rear shocks - 2nd time within 10 months! Covered under warranty. | ||
| May 2015108000 mi | Battery died suddenly after 18 months, 5th battery on this vehicle! | ||
| Nissan Altima in Missouri, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 20083000 mi | A clicking noise in the steering. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States May 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201361000 miUS $50 | Whistling sound | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Jul 2018119000 miUS $140 | Car occasionally would not start. Brake pedal switch was failing which was replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201136000 mi | Lumbar support broken. Cracked serpentine belt. Battery failing to hold a charge | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 200819000 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. | ||
| Nov 200826000 mi | Engine running rough. Told that it was just a low idle. Idle adjusted. | ||
| Mar 200934000 mi | Brakes squeal at low speeds. Dealer replaced calipers and rotors at no cost under TSB. 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20088000 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 201158000 mi | Dealer replaced bad front driver side wheel bearing under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Apr 201269000 mi | Front Passenger side TPMS sensor replaced. Diagnosed as a dead battery in the sensor. | ||
| Nov 201391000 mi | Noise from transmission at all speeds both w/ throttle and while coasting. Diagnosis was Spun bearings in CVT. Replaced under Nissan's extended 10yr/120k CVT warranty. Quoted 5 days, took 2. Loaner provided. | ||
| Aug 2014104000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2015115700 miUS $200 | Rear end low and rear shocks leaking. Replaced rear shocks and springs. | ||
| Nov 2017146000 miUS $300 | Clunk in front suspension going over bumps at low speed. Diagnosed as worn sway bar endlink. Front end also exhibited symptoms similar to worn struts. Replaced end-links, struts, and springs. Problem has been rectified. | ||
| Sep 2021159000 miUS $600 | Rear caliper seized, others showed signs of similar issue. Replaced all four calipers, rotors, sets of pads, and flushed brake fluid. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2007 | 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 | ||
| Oct 20071000 mi | Special-order parts were installed. Passenger Rear tire kept on losing air albeit very slowly (from recommended air pressure to pressure monitoring system alert status- approx 10 days). Problem ongoing since delivery. | ||
| Mar 201017000 miUS $81 | Vibration/shimmy between 25-30 mph and 70+ mph. Had this in 2-3 times after delivery; was told this is as good as it gets. (Lived with it until I rode in my dad's Altima- smooth as glass. Dealer wants $40 to balance tires 1st- I called NISSAN 4 asst. Drivers power seat- unbalanced/shimmy-type movement. Service Advisor stated TSB issued for this. Parts on order. Single CD Stereo display "splotchy" after extreme cold spell (for Florida). Replaced entire stereo unit. | ||
| Apr 201017000 mi | Ordered parts arrived and Drivers side power seat was repaired. Vibration/shimmy mentioned previously. Nissan CS agreed to cover the alignment in order to investigate the vibration/shimmy- then discovered that original (selling) dealer added two weights to one wheel causing shimmy. Problem solved. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 200935000 miUS $5500 | CVT transmission started self-destructing on vacation--noise while accelerating | ||
| Oct 2014120000 miUS $2200 | Service Engine Soon light came on when mileage was 2500 miles over extended warranty (120K). Valve body assembly and torque converter needed to be replaced, and fluid was changed. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016167000 miUS $240 | Replaced wheel bearing | ||
| Nissan Altima in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015100000 miUS $450 | Repaired a wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2015100000 mi | The car needed new shocks and struts. Still needed to replace all belts and hoses. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Idaho, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016215000 miUS $700 | Engine light coded with P0420. Mechanic went through and found probs with Front and rear oxygen sensors. Replaced both with Nissan parts. Gas mileage went up after. | ||
| Feb 2018238000 miUS $12 | Headlight passenger low beam replaced. | ||
| May 2018243000 mi | Low Beam Headlight-driver's | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2015158280 miC $150 | Rear left wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016166160 miC $300 | Charcoal canister vent valve replaced. Replaced all 4 stabilizer bar links. Replaced sagging rear coil springs. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017162000 miUS $400 | Exhaust manifold was cracked. Had it replaced with a used part from a junkyard. | ||
| Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201677500 mi | Crack in rear catalytic converter. 1100 dollar part but covered by warranty. | ||
| Nov 2018101060 miC $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 2013124560 miC $2400 | Cracked coil spring, replace struts and shocks | ||
| Apr 2015142600 mi | Transmission died | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 201346000 miUS $250 | Thermostats needed replacing, caused overheating. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200933000 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Puerto Rico Jun 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 200919000 mi | Suspension components finally replaced after part was ordered several weeks ago. My wife and I will never buy a Nissan product again. Great car but horrendous service doesn't make up for it! | ||
| Aug 201586300 miUS $850 | A new A/C compressor had to be installed. | ||
| Nov 201587600 miUS $3000 | All of the motor mounts and shocks and struts had to be replaced. Pepboys did the work. It cost more than $3000! | ||
| Apr 201689000 miUS $1400 | The suspension repair that was previously done by Pepboys was faulty. The work had to be completely redone by Sears Automotive. The front struts, bushings and stabilizer bars had to be replaced with new parts. | ||
| Jul 201689200 miUS $570 | Two ignition coils had to be replaced along with battery. | ||
| Sep 201690000 miUS $1600 | Front bushings, and air conditioning. | ||
| Oct 201791000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201034000 mi | Heat Shield was suppose to fix the popping noise that you hear at stop lights, and after the car is shut off. Still happens though. Possible more heat shields? Not under warranty anymore and not going to bother since it doesn’t seem to have any affect? | ||
| Feb 201498500 miUS $205 | Spark Plugs needed replacing. Car would not start. They were fouled out. Manual recommends replacing at 105k, fouled out/would not start at 99k. Spark Plugs needed replacing. Fouled them out. In fairness, the car sat for 3 days, and then flooded. But at 98500 miles it seemed a little early. Manual states to replace them at 105k | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201023000 mi | Seat shifted slightly from side to side; fixed in accordance with technical service bulletin. | ||
| May 201025700 mi | Rainwater collecting in passenger door. Drain was partially obstructed. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20096000 miUS $50 | The car is a lemon, have experienced 4 serious driveline failures. Worst car I have ever owned. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maine, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201237000 mi | Tire pressure sensor was broken. Did not repair due to high cost. | ||
| Sep 201343000 mi | Tire pressure sensor never fixed. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 200822000 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 | ||
| Mar 200935000 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201352500 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. | ||
| May 201463000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in South Carolina, United States Dec 2007 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017160000 miUS $4216 | CVT imploded, needed full replacement. | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201587000 miUS $400 | Car was trembling and wouldn't accelerate more than 2,500 RPMs in any gear. Check Engine light came on. Coil Pack #3 and all spark plugs replaced | ||
| Jul 2016132000 miUS $675 | Car was blowing warm air only . A/C Condensor replacement My Driver's side chair came off the bottom tracks. Seat Bracket had to be replaced $400 for the part plus labor | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 201247800 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201033000 mi | Window on drivers side auto up did not work. | ||
| Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20147440 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. | ||
| May 201711160 miC $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. | ||
| Aug 202114260 mi | 12 Volt AGM battery died and was replaced at no charge under warranty. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2013US $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Feb 2008 - May 2016 | |||
| Sep 201136000 mi | Dealer diagnosed pitted front axle during routine oil and tire rotation. They replaced front axle under manufacturer warranty. Also replaced struts. | ||
| Jan 201356500 mi | Discovered oil leak during oil change repair took one day and was covered under warranty. | ||
| May 201697000 miUS $140 | Cylinder 1 misfire which was the result of a broken sparkplug. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014135000 miUS $400 | Wheel bearings on front right were worn out. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201441000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer said is was caused by the 12v battery. | ||
| Dec 201546000 miUS $200 | Service engine soon light on. Ordered and replaced a part. | ||
| Jun 201648000 miUS $420 | heater/AC fan died. Required replacement. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201898000 mi | Blown out passenger-side headlight | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201363000 miUS $200 | Rattling noise heard from engine bay. Determined to be broken timing chain tensioner guides. Estimate for repairs was approximately $2000. We planned on selling soon, this made the decision to sell now. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016124000 miUS $2200 | All the motor mounts and transmission mounts literally went out at the same time. I had 1 torque mount which had been bad for 4 mths that I hadn't got around to fixing yet which I'm sure didn't help the problem. | ||
| Jul 2017153000 miUS $200 | Alternator gave out on my way home. Doing the repair myself saves me 900$ but is a pain in the butt. You have to remove half the front of your vehicle. | ||
| Jan 2018164000 miUS $100 | My radiator was leaking and the stop leak quick fix fluids didnt work. Replaced my radiator and the hoses. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Louisiana, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Nov 200830000 mi | Transmission had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201085000 mi | AC kicked the bucket in February, not repaired. One HID blew out in July, not repaired. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 20082000 mi | Antifreeze leak on upper return coolant hose. | ||
| Jan 201241000 mi | Leaking head gasket Upper radiator hose was leaking. Dealer claimed it had nothing to do with previous repair but they went ahead and replaced it under warranty as a customer courtesy. I think it was related. | ||
| Mar 201357000 miUS $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. Dealer reported that front struts were leaking. Dealer replaced front struts Dealer stated engine torque mount assembly was collapsed. Dealer replaced engine torque mount assembly. Dealer stated axle seal was leaking. Dealer replaced axle seal. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201130000 miUS $284 | Replace evaporative canister purge volume control solenoid valve and evaporative canister vent control valve | ||
| Nissan Altima in Indiana, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201469000 mi | Rear brakes needed replaced due to significant uneven wear. Possible caliper piston seizing / not sliding properly. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States Mar 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jan 20106000 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2017142000 miUS $910 | both passenger side tie rods, front sway bar links and both strut bearings. | ||
| Oct 2018156 miUS $1260 | both catalytic convertors cracked and clogged 3rd cat. Burned rear bank coils from overheating. | ||
| Jun 2020179 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Aug 20072000 mi | Parking brake light on dash does not illuminate when brake lever engaged. Part (switch) on nationwide backorder according to dealer. | ||
| Oct 20073000 mi | Backordered switch installed, to fix non-illuminating parking brake light on dash. 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. | ||
| Mar 20085000 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. | ||
| Dec 200812000 mi | Repaired steering wheel trim rattle that was left unrepaired from previous dealership. | ||
| Jul 201024200 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. | ||
| Aug 201239200 miUS $150 | Ignition Power Distribution Module failed while driving. Car would not start. IPDM replaced. Rear anti-sway bar broke completely in two, right under driver side bushing. Owner ordered an aftermarket replacement part and replaced the broken OEM with new performance part. | ||
| Jul 201562500 miUS $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). | ||
| Jun 201674000 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. | ||
| Feb 201783000 mi | Noises and vibrations/thuds coming from suspension and felt in steering wheel. Dealer says struts, engine torque mount, lower ctrl arms all bad, need replace. Too expensive, doing myself. Ctrl arms are not cracked - no longer trust this dlr. | ||
| Mar 201785000 miUS $144 | OEM strut engine torque mount was completely broken (rubber was cracked and completely separated). I replaced it myself with aftermarket piece. Very simple repair. OEM struts (front) and shocks (rear) were completely worn out. In addition, the rubber bushings in the strut mount top plates were cracked completely through. Replaced all components incl dust boots. Control arm bushings were worn out, preventing a 'proper alignment' according to a local shop. I replaced the entire control arms, to include the ball joints. | ||
| Nov 201793000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 201894000 miUS $250 | Resolve SRS flashing light on dash | ||
| Mar 201895000 miUS $30 | Replaced anti-sway bar links | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201246000 mi | condensation in turn signal on side driver side mirror | ||
| Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $350 | Wheel bearing wore out. Needed replacement. | ||
| Sep 201488000 miUS $500 | Wheel bearing front right warped. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada May 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201787420 miC $140 | Leaky axle boot. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20087000 mi | Power driver side door locks unreliable. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 20083000 mi | Rear speaker blew. It was replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20076000 mi | CVT transmission would get stuck in low gear and would not shift during acceleration | ||
| May 200814000 mi | Metal grinding sound under exceleration coming from CVT. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Jan 2008 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 20086000 mi | Glove Box tension device came off, (The part that slows the door opening), removed glove box & reattached - works again. | ||
| Feb 201654000 miUS $400 | Hit pothole, broke front suspension spring - replaced struts & shocks. Broken/Seized rear shock bolt, had to cut out & replace with new. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maine, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 200828000 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. | ||
| Apr 200950000 mi | Air pressure warning indicated low tire pressure. Took to Dearler for repair. Replaced 2 Valve Stems with sensors and reset Computer. | ||
| Nov 201087000 mi | Bearings in the Left front wheel were found to be worn out. The entire Hub Assembly was replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alabama, United States Sep 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Nov 200811000 mi | Rattle coming from right rear cup holder part ordered to be installed when it comes in at my conveience | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 2010 | Drivers side window control stopped working. Part replaced under warrenty. | ||
| Apr 201345560 miC $600 | Broken front springs | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 200915000 mi | "Service engine soon" light came on while driving. Ended up being a hose from the gas tank to the evap canister that came unhooked. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Nov 201145000 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. | ||
| Feb 201698000 miUS $25 | Headlamps had clouded from sun and dust damage. Used the Sylvania DIY kit for a fantastic repair. | ||
| Sep 2016103000 miUS $190 | R & R complete front strut assembly. Top torque strut rubber cracked | ||
| Jun 2018120000 miUS $2200 | A $35 clutch throw out bearing failed and it was 17 hours deep into the transaxle. While inside, the mechanic replaced the dual mass flywheel, clutch plate and disk. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 200917980 miC $45 | Brake fluid was low, so VDC and ABS was turned off due to low fluid | ||
| Mar 201130380 mi | A T Joint Gasket was leaking in the cooling system, replaced under warranty | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Jan 200920000 mi | Ballast for HID xenon front lamp required replacement. Both bulbs were replaced as well. Warranty repair. | ||
| Jul 2021269000 miUS $800 | Radiator had developed a hole and was leaking coolant. Radiator and hoses were replaced. Power steering line developed a leak. Line was replaced. Warning light indicating code P2A00. Replaced oxygen sensor and recalibrated system. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Louisiana, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 201023000 mi | Squeaky clutch | ||
| Oct 201242000 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Oct 2007300 mi | Rear shock ripped the mounting bolts clean from the body. Car went to the body shop to have a new mounting hat installed. | ||
| Jan 20083000 mi | Vehicle went in to have the rear speaker looked at becasue it was buzzing. The cone apparently separated and a new one was ordered. In the mean time, the right front cv joint started making noise and a new axle was ordered and installed. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 201698000 miUS $980 | A/C Compressor replacement | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201378500 miUS $350 | Emission control system, vapor vent control valve failure. | ||
| May 2015110000 miUS $200 | Exhaust resonator broke internally and would rattle. Exhaust was loud. Fuel mileage poor. Replaced exhaust system resonator and gasket between exhaust pipe and muffler. | ||
| Oct 2015114200 miUS $200 | Drivers window switch failure. Window would not go up. 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. | ||
| Nov 2015119000 miUS $150 | TPMS sensor failed. Replaced all four sensors. | ||
| Apr 2016125200 mi | Front seats (in coupe) will not release to fold forward | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 200915000 mi | The key fob low battery lite came on so we took it in for replacement. | ||
| Jun 201161000 mi | The CVT Transmission started to not engage when you would give it power. Took it in and found out the transmission had a major malfunction and needed replacement. Received a free loaner and had the car back in a couple days. | ||
| Mar 201275000 mi | Alternator was going bad, making rubbing noises. Completely replaced alternator and belt. | ||
| Oct 201286500 mi | Front Drivers wheel bearing went bad and started to hum a lot while driving. Took it in and was covered for free under extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 2014124000 mi | Exhaust was rattling. A clip had broken that was connecting a heat shield to the down pipe. | ||
| Sep 2016150000 miUS $700 | Both the bolts in the rear knuckles had completely seized and needed the entire bushings replaced. | ||
| May 2018167000 miUS $160 | Replaced front struts. | ||
| Nov 2021191000 miUS $1700 | Full replacement for all 4. Replace axle | ||
| Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 20095000 mi | Musty smelling AC. Disinfectant applied but smell returned next day. Will have to take day off and make f/u appt. | ||
| Jun 20097000 mi | musty smelling AC, Again | ||
| Nov 200918000 mi | 1. sticky shifter. They did not fix because they all do it. I took it home and fixed it myself. 2. rattle from sun roof area. They could not duplicate. TPMS coming on. They don't know. | ||
| Mar 201025000 mi | creaking/rattling from sun roof. Dealer blamed it on dirt, tried to clean it which helped but not fully resolved. | ||
| Jan 201495300 miUS $550 | Factory front struts replaced because they were leaking. Also 4 wheel alignment done at this visit | ||
| Feb 2015119000 miUS $200 | Crack in exhaust manifold. Crack was welded successfully | ||
| Apr 2017132000 mi | Creaks and groans I was able to contain, but never eliminate, with regular cleaning and lubing rubber seals on the sunroof and doors. TPMS continued to sometimes light up for no reason, then go off on its own. Could never get it to happen for the dealer. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201654900 miUS $280 | Replaced left front rubber axle boot. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201337300 mi | Dashboard material melting into sticky glossy surface. | ||
| Aug 201338000 mi | Dashboard replacement | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 mi | 2nd time replacing transmission (1st around 50k miles). Same early symptoms that happened before my transmission failed the 1st time: humming at 3000+ rpms, slight loss of power on hills as if transmission was slipping. Replaced by warranty. | ||
| Jul 2016138000 miUS $150 | Car began overheating randomly on highway, engine temp needle fluctuating dramatically. Towed vehicle to repair shop. The mechanic found an air bubble in the coolant system. The issue was resolved after flushing and replacing the coolant. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20087000 mi | Subwoofer makes rattling noise. Was apparent at delivery. Shop refused to fix even though Head Mechanic noted it was a defect. Driver chair slightly jerks back and forth with accelerating and braking. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201358000 miUS $120 | replaced tire pressure sensor | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201550000 miUS $2500 | Master Slave Cylinder leak AND Clutch was getting close to being needed to be replaced so I went ahead and replaced it. | ||
2008 Nissan Altima 2-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20083000 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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