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2008 Nissan Altima recalls
Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)
NHTSA campaign 10V401000 · reported September 10, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 7,948 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
Suspension
NHTSA campaign 08V363000 · reported July 31, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 1,018 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: ignition, module
NHTSA campaign 07V599000 · reported December 28, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 114 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 pressure as designed.
- The risk
- Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 80,000 miles · crash reported
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 crashed into a pole. The brake pedal was depressed, and the parking brake was activated, but the vehicle failed to…
Sep 28, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00
Apr 25, 2026 · Unknown or other
Like many others in this make/model, dashboard is melting, resulting in glare onto windshield, off-gassing of chemicals, and concerns that airbags may not properly deploy. Inspected only by vehicle repair technician, but available for inspection by others at any time.
Oct 30, 2025 · Air bags
Passenger air bag indicator light has been on for 2 years and have been unable to locate issue. All air bag systems test good except error code for passenger side air bag.
Oct 30, 2025 · Unknown or other
Had to have AC system repaired three times for the same issue. Evaporator/Heater Core needed to be replaced twice along with other repairs to AC system. Nissan would not back up evaporator repair.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 5, 2026.