Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.

Which Nissan Altima year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most fuel system complaints (49), compared with 19 for the 2008.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 2% of all 1,028 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 91,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 19; 2% of 1,028
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 91,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Nissan Altima fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2008, latest Apr 7, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Apr 2025; peak Apr 2009 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Altima model year

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

200535 (3%)
200632 (4%)
20079 (2%)
200819 (2%)
200911 (1%)
20107 (2%)
201110 (4%)
201213 (3%)
201349 (2%)
201425 (2%)
201528 (3%)
201630 (5%)
201717 (4%)
20182 (1%)
201913 (6%)
20207 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 91,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most fuel system complaints (49), compared with 19 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.