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2008 Nissan Altima Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2008 Nissan Altima, and owners have filed 1,030 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
1,030
owner complaints to NHTSA
54 / 13
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–34
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V401000 Reported 7,948 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010.…

  2. Software (electrical system) and air bags

    NHTSA 08V521000 Reported 204,361 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs…

    Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one…

  3. Suspension

    NHTSA 08V363000 Reported 1,018 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Nissan is recalling 1,018 my 2008 altima vehicles. The left side front suspension transverse link bolt may not have been tightened to specification. This condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the transverse link bolt to specification free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  4. Electrical system: module

    NHTSA 07V599000 Reported 114 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (BCM) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. If the TPMS is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire…

    Remedy: Dealers will check the TPMS function and reactivate it if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

1,030 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Nissan Altima have filed 1,030 complaints with NHTSA; 54 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 34 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,977 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 200 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact's mother owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 20 MPH, the brakes suddenly stopped responding when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Nissan Altima (Altima Coupe, Altima Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–34 mpg
City / Highway19–35 / 26–33
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd

Compare Nissan Altima model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Altima model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1993 Nissan Altima1122
1994 Nissan Altima2106
1995 Nissan Altima3180
1996 Nissan Altima092
1997 Nissan Altima1108
1998 Nissan Altima0123
1999 Nissan Altima087
2000 Nissan Altima1160
2001 Nissan Altima1159
2002 Nissan Altima51,047
2003 Nissan Altima4883
2004 Nissan Altima1276
2005 Nissan Altima11,091
2006 Nissan Altima3824
2007 Nissan Altima3471
2008 Nissan Altima41,030
2009 Nissan Altima41,547
2010 Nissan Altima3381
2011 Nissan Altima1241
2012 Nissan Altima4426
2013 Nissan Altima122,312
2014 Nissan Altima81,114
2015 Nissan Altima10954
2016 Nissan Altima4553
2017 Nissan Altima3391
2018 Nissan Altima2226
2019 Nissan Altima7232
2020 Nissan Altima6158
2021 Nissan Altima270
2022 Nissan Altima030
2023 Nissan Altima029
2024 Nissan Altima141
2025 Nissan Altima27
2026 Nissan Altima01

Checking a specific 2008 Nissan Altima

How do I know if my 2008 Nissan Altima has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2008 Nissan Altima; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V599000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.