2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Altima Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 19%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 19% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 19% | 10,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 171,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 11,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 6% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; air bags
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).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 [redacted] (LOCATED AT 5420, 930 KINGS HWY E, FAIRFIELD, CT…
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…
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…
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. *tr
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…
Other Nissan Altima Hybrid years
← 2007 Altima Hybrid · 2009 Altima Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Altima Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Altima Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 Altima Hybrid | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 Altima Hybrid | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima Hybrid model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.