Does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 7, 2008 (Electrical system: software, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 16 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls

Electrical system: software · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 08V521000 · reported October 7, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 204,361 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
The risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
The fix: 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 manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system3
Engine3
Service brakes3
Vehicle speed control3
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Exterior lighting1
Power train1
Service brakes, electric1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 8, 2019 · Air bags · 171,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED PAUL MILLER NISSAN AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 5420, 930 KINGS HWY E, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825) AND WAS…

May 14, 2017 · Service brakes · 89,754 miles
I HAVE A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A SIGNAL. THE PEDAL WENT DOWN WITHOUT SLOWING THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF ITS TRAVEL AT WHICH TIME THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT, THE ABS, VDC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT…

Oct 20, 2015 · Vehicle speed control · 130,000 miles
TRAVELING SOUTH INTERSTATE 95 PASSING LANE ON CURVE @ EAST LYME CT. CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATED RAPIDLY. ACCELERATOR WOULD NOT RESPOND TO DEPRESSION. I COULDN'T IMMEDIATELY COAST INTO RIGHT LANE & NO BREAKDOWN LANE ON MY SIDE. CARS BEHIND ME, APPARENTLY BECAUSE THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS ACTIVATED, DROVE RIGHT TO MY…

Mar 10, 2015 · Electrical system · 83,000 miles
NISSAN DEALER IS SAYING I MUST REPLACE PART # 48700-9N00B, THIS SAME PART IS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE ALTIMA 2009-2012. CAN I GET A NEW VERSION OF THESE.

Jun 24, 2014 · Engine · 104,500 miles
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. OBD2 CODE WAS P0303 AND INTERMITTENTLY CODE P0300 INDICATING CYLINDER #3 AND MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRING. TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL GARAGE. INSTALLED NEW SPARK PLUGS AND WITH NISSANS GUIDANCE,THEY PERFORMED UPPER INTAKE CLEANING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR SAME CODES. NOTIFIED NISSAN…

Altima Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	1	27	2	0
2008	1	16	4	1
2009	0	54	2	0
2010	0	12	0	2
2011	0	4	1	0

Across all years, the 2009 Altima Hybrid has the most complaints (54). All Nissan Altima Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid, the most recent reported on October 7, 2008 (Electrical system: software, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 16 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 8, 2019.