Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.

Which Nissan Altima year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most suspension complaints (305), compared with 33 for the 2008.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima concerns the suspension: 08V363000.

2008 Nissan Altima Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 3% of all 1,028 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Altima model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 33; 3% of 1,028
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

When 2008 Nissan Altima suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 27, 2007, latest Aug 20, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2007 to Aug 2025; peak Jun 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima

NHTSA 08V363000Jul 31, 2008Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,018 vehicles
Suspension
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.
Risk: 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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Altima model year

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

200546 (4%)
200632 (4%)
2007128 (27%)
200833 (3%)
200954 (3%)
201038 (10%)
201119 (8%)
201223 (5%)
2013305 (13%)
2014141 (13%)
201577 (8%)
201619 (3%)
201715 (4%)
20186 (3%)
201915 (6%)
202012 (8%)
20216 (9%)
20223 (10%)
20231 (3%)
20245 (12%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Altima have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Nissan Altima, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2013 Nissan Altima has the most suspension complaints (305), compared with 33 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Nissan Altima?: Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Altima concerns the suspension: 08V363000.