Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension
Filed Aug 20, 2025
Suspension and steering issues purchased many new tires throughout the yrs to find out it had suspension issues. There are 4 recalls listed on my insurance policy that describes exactly what's been wrong with my car since purchased. When calling nissan and checking your data base my vin # has never had any recalls for these issues but is obvious this make and model has been affected as well. Please look into this some more car is not safe and we were sold a lemon from day 1. Going back and forth to dealership lies and mechanics to find out it's always been a suspension issue I don't know the exact terms but suspension and some type of electric issue just as the recalls stated on my insurance policy description. Please advise or help Nissan make this right to keep our streets and cars safe while on the road. I need to gather all documents from places I've gone in for these very same issues of recalls shown. Financially this has been a burden investing in a used car to just have to fix right away with these same exact issues of recalls listed but to say our vehicle was not affected by those recalls is ridiculous it's obvious I been dealing with the same exact issues. Please help. Thank you for listening and hopefully you can help make a difference with this safety issue. I bought the car during covid year and been having issues since then but today's date on incident because I'm not sure of an exact date 4-5 yrs ago when issues started. Dealership lied to us I'm sure they were experiencing same issues with suspension that lead to issues with steering wheel control arms into motor mounts and tires getting bald fast and always having to change out front tires not straight or balanced out of control all the time.
- NHTSA ID
- 11681830
- Incident
- Aug 20, 2025
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 26, 2023
The hood under car is messed up and makes noises while driving. I heard there was a recall on the hoods underneath. I need fixed as I live on disability. Tire light won't go off sensor is not working right.
- NHTSA ID
- 11556879
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2023
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Sep 2, 2020
MY SPRINGS ON BOTH REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER BROKE INTO PIECES AND POPPED MY TIRES WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO WARNING I JUST HAD BRAKES AND INSPECTION DONE A FEW MONTHS AGO, AND LAST WEEK WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY MY TIRE BASICALLY BLEW APART, WHEN EXAMINING WE NOTICED THE SPRINGS HAD BROKEN AND RUBBED AGAINST THE TIRES CAUSING THEM TO POP. IM LUCKY I SLOWED DOWN IN TIME WE COULD'VE HAD A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT AND IM SO UPSET ABOUT IT.
- NHTSA ID
- 11352794
- Incident
- Aug 21, 2020
- Mileage
- 124,000 mi
AirbagsOther / unspecified
Filed Apr 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TIRE PRESSURE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ISSUE; HOWEVER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED AIR. THE TIRES WERE INFLATED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION, BUT THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR PROPER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10978819
- Incident
- Apr 7, 2017
- Mileage
- 119,000 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Aug 11, 2016
I OWN A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA (VIN# [XXX]). I HAVE TO TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU: 1) WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE DASHBOARDS TOWARDS THEIR STICKINESS & MELTING? ESPECIALLY SINCE TOYOTA RECALLED THEIRS BECAUSE OF THAT. 2) WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE TPMS? IT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. WITH IT ON ALL THE TIME, HOW ARE SUPPOSED TO TELL WHEN THE AIR IS LOW. IF I TURN IT OFF, IT WON'T COME BACK ON EVEN WHEN THE TIRES ARE LOW. IF I REPLACE ONE, I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. NTB HAS EVEN TRIED PUTTING NITROGEN IN THE TIRES. BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10895068
- Incident
- Aug 2, 2016
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 10, 2015
I'VE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN REFERENCE TO THIS AND GOT THE RUN AROUND. ALSO CALLED MY INSURANCE AND THEY KEPT SAYING TO CALL OR GO TO YOU. DASHBOARD IS STILL STICKY AND BEING ASKED ALMOST $1500 TO GET IT FIXED. I WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO GET RESOLVED.
- NHTSA ID
- 10733164
- Incident
- Jul 23, 2013
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ADDING AIR TO THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE, THE VALVE STEM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VALVE STEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10544003
- Incident
- Sep 14, 2013
- Mileage
- 66,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 25, 2013
I THINK MY CAR HAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE WHEELS ARE LIGHT, WHENEVER THERE IS A LIGHT SNOW, RAIN, WIND IT SLIPS A LOT. I DRIVE 90 MILES A DAY FOR WORK AND I AM REALLY CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY. JULY 26TH, 2012 WAS A RAINY AND WINDY DAY AND MY CAR SLEPT, I WASN'T SPEEDING AT ALL. ALL ALTIMA OWNERS SAY THE SAME. NISSAN NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10509566
- Incident
- Jul 26, 2012
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 25, 2010
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5- I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 9 TIMES WITH BRAKE ISSUES AND HAD MY MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED ONCE ALREADY IN 2009 UNDER WARRANTY. MY BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN TURNING ON DURING ACCELERATION AND OFF WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND WAS TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THE WORK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO 12,000 MILE AGREEMENT. OBVIOUSLY, SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG HERE. I'M ON THE 3RD MASTER CYLINDER IN 2 AND 1/2 YEARS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS CYLINDER; MANY PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10362339
- Incident
- Oct 25, 2010
- Mileage
- 40,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 15, 2010
2008 ALTIMA WHEELS MAKING TO MUCH NOISE-HAVE REPLACES FRONT WHEEL HUB AT NO COST-STILL A HOWLING NOISE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10325929
- Incident
- Mar 14, 2010
BrakesEngineOther / unspecified+1 more
Filed Apr 2, 2009
VEHICLE RIDES UNSTABLE. SHARP TURNS CAUSES CAR TO BECOME UNSTABLE, LOSES CONTROLS OF TURN. TIRES OR RIMS UNBALANCED. HAVE VEHICLE SEEM MANY TIMES AND THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED. NEITHER REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONFIRM PROBLEM. TOLD BY AMERICAN TIRES SALE ASSOCIATE, NISSAN WILL NOT REIMBURSE THEM FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEMS. THEY REBALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ADVISE RIGHT FRONT TIRE PROBLEM, BUT THEY WOULD NOT GIVE A WRITE UP ON THE PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD TOO MANY RECALLS. HANLEES RICHMOND HILLTOP NISSAN SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE MANY RECALLS, PRIOR TO SELLING THIS VEHICLE. MARCH 26, 2009 HAD CAR IN FOR SERVICING, DRIVER SEAT BROKEN, BRAKE HARDWARE DAMAGED - BRAKES REPLACED. MILEAGE AT TIME OF SERVICING 12,800. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. I SPOKE WITH THE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ABOUT REPLACING THE CAR, BUT HE REFUSED.. I HAVE NOTED FROM SERVICING ORDER ON MARCH 26, 2009 - HEAT SHIELD PROBLEM - HIGH RPM ON INITIAL STARTUP. ANTIOCH SERVICE ADVISOR DID NOT ADDRESS THIS MATTER, BECAUSE NISSAN HAS NOT ISSUED A CORRECTION ORDER ON THIS AS OF TODAY. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR THAT HAS MANY PROBLEMS FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE! I HAVE TRIED SO MANY TIMES TO GET HELP FROM THE SERVICE CENTER AS WELL AS NISSAN CONSUMER SERVICES. NOT HELP!!! *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10264030
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2008
- Mileage
- 66 mi
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