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2008 Nissan Altima recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Nissan Altima. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Nissan Altima recalls, newest first

September 10, 2010NHTSA 10V4010007,948 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Summary
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.
Consequence
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
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. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 2008NHTSA 08V521000204,361 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Software

Summary
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).
Consequence
This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
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 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.
Components
Electrical system › Software; Air bags

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 31, 2008NHTSA 08V3630001,018 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 2007NHTSA 07V599000114 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary
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.
Consequence
Driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,028 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
53
Fires reported
13
Injuries reported
33
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Structure208
  2. Unknown or other199
  3. Visibility/wiper168
  4. Air bags122
  5. Structure › Body101

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Questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, electrical system, air bags, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Nissan Altima recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Nissan Altima?
1,028 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.