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2008 Nissan Altima Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 10% of all 1,028 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 42,344 miles.

Brakes complaints
99
10% of 1,028
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
42,344 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Altima brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2008, latest Oct 6, 2023.

2008 Nissan Altima brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter152008 Q32010 Q12011 Q32012 Q42014 Q22016 Q12019 Q42021 Q4
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q3 to 2023 Q4; peak 2011 Q4 (15).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200555 (5%)
  2. 200647 (6%)
  3. 200774 (16%)
  4. 200899 (10%)
  5. 200972 (5%)
  6. 201036 (9%)
  7. 201119 (8%)
  8. 201227 (6%)
  9. 201387 (4%)
  10. 201439 (4%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 201615 (3%)
  13. 201721 (5%)
  14. 201854 (24%)
  15. 201932 (14%)
  16. 202018 (11%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20225 (17%)
  19. 20234 (14%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have brake problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,344 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Altima has the most brake complaints (99), compared with 99 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.