2008 Nissan Altima visibility/wiper problems
168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2008 Nissan Altima — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Glare off dash board is blinding on sunny days. Dashboard is melting, the melted dash reflection is distraciton/ binding on sunny days, and smell from dash is not pleasant. Not knowing actual product that is melting is concerning since melting plastics and vinyl can be toxic. Took car out for ride…”
filed Oct 23, 2023
“The dash as a sticky substance that causing a bad glare.Back rear window as a film on it blocking vision.And car as foul Oder when you get in it.”
filed Aug 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2024
Visibility/wiper problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 Altima | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Altima | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Altima | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 52 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.