10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 63,327 miles
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I-??m having to replace at least 2 sensors every 6 or 7 months.
- Easley , SC, USA
I pulled into Regions bank parking lot to use ATM machine and before I could even park my car accelerated for no reason. I had my foot on the brake but it just made it go faster. I crashed into the building and airbag deployed. This was the scariest driving experience I-??ve ever had. The car is totaled and caused serious damage to bank. I escaped by the grace of God with sprained wrist and elbow and knee abrasions.
- Grenada, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while at a stop light the front passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger-??s side seat cushion sensor had failed. The dealer updated an unknown software; however, the failure reoccurred persistently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V521000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Richmond, VA, USA
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.
- Emmaus, PA, USA
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.
- Anamosa, IA, USA
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,
- Batesville, MS, USA
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
- Salina, KS, USA
Problems with the front passenger side suspension the engine of the vehicle slows/stalls when driven in high heat weather driving on the interstate the vehicle began to slow/stall.
- Mahanoy City, PA, USA
Orange key light indicator comes on and car will not start up.
- Fairburn, GA, USA
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
- Broken Bow, OK, USA
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.
- Harlem, GA, USA
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.
- Summerville, SC, USA
Car stopped, would not start, yellow key light on the left dashboard stays on. Car will not start at all
- Memphis, TN, USA
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.
- Bronx, NY, USA
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.
- Newport News, VA, USA
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 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.
- Newport News, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start the 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 the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/19/2017
- Lees Summit, MO, USA
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. 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).
- Copaigue, NY, USA
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.
- Lake Charles, LA, USA
- Northhampton, PA, USA