2008 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 10% of all 1,028 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 12 crashes, 9 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,607 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 104
- 10% of 1,028
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 89,607 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Nissan Altima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 31, 2007, latest Apr 7, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 12 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,607 miles.
- Which Nissan Altima year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Altima has the most engine complaints (417), compared with 104 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.