See what others are asking about their nissan altima. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. I went out to the car toda, a it starts fine, but then. I was quoted like in the 300s so i decided to look elsewhere. Does the radio need to be replaced and is this common. Used 2008 nissan altima coupe for sale with photos cargurus. We have 288 2008 nissan altima vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 118 1owner cars, and 428 personal use cars. Nissan altima owners have reported 23 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Here is the parts list, prices and information that ive gathered so far. Nissan altima 2008, singledouble din black stereo dash kit by metra. Thought of getting an nissan altima, but it does not have running lights, which i really want for safetys sake. Feb 08, 2011 i recently purchased a used 2007 nissan altima. However, the radio stopped working after the alternator was replaced.
I have had the fuses checked on the drivers side and some under the hood. Please read this manual carefully to help ensure safe operation of the navigation system. The nissan altima sedan and coupe have both had many problems and none of these. But the radio died and the answered by a verified nissan mechanic. You can also find other images like wiring diagram, parts diagram, replacement parts, electrical diagram, repair manuals, engine diagram, engine scheme, wiring harness, fuse box, vacuum diagram, timing belt, timing chain, brakes diagram, transmission diagram, and engine problems. Jul 15, 2010 2008 2009 altima cvt to manual transmission swap knowledge thread posted in import cars. Quarts needed for transmission oil on a 2008 cvt altima the. The ppmy index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per year. The 2008 nissan altima has 31 problems reported for transmission failure. Nissan altima 2008 maintenance and repair car forums at. I do not know whats wrong but i think it is the oil pan. Over time, however, you may begin to experience audio problems that are directly related to the nissan s radio. This manual contains operating instructions for the nissan navigation system offered in your nissan altima. Feel like youre playing a bad game of pictionary with your car, trying to decipher what the foreign symbol that suddenly appeared on the dashboard means.
Why should you consider or avoid a used nissan altima. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Here is the parts list, prices and information that ive gathered so. Get an offer find common problems affecting your car. This users manual is for the altima navigation system only.
Nissans altima is now available in two different body styles for 2008. But the radio died and the windows will no longer go up automatically. Buyers will choose between two fourcylinder engines and manual and automatic transmissions. He flies off and upon returning 5 days later, while driving back home. The 2008 sentra comes in base, s, sl, ser and spec v trim levels. The 2008 nissan altima has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The contact mentioned that after exiting the vehicle, it caught fire and the front passenger side door failed to open. Nissan altima 2007 85000 miles continuously variable transmission cvt oil hello, ive just bought the vehicle but i think i should change the gearbox fluid and i dont know what kind of oil it takes nor how often should i change it. This happened twice more on the way to the dealership. Honda accord vs toyota camry vs nissan altima v6 models.
I have had the car for 1 year now and it has roughly 15k miles. While there are a variety of reasons your nissan altima needs a radio code, the most common 1 is loss of power to the radio. When you need to install a doubledin radio or singledin radio with a. The coupe models share mechanicals and much of their interior appointments with the sedan, but theyre four inches shorter and 2. Nissan altima 2008 90000 miles continuously variable transmission cvt i have a 2008 nissan altima coupe and i have problems with the transmission when starting. Get answers from repairpals community of auto experts and. Driving to the airport a few days back the car startsevery 2 minutes or so bucking and almost stalling, although it never did stall. Here are few tips on how to tell why 2008 nissan altima coupe common transmission problems could be transmission issues, throttle body, need tune up or engine piston. Get your car fixed by a high quality shop near you.
Used 2008 nissan altima for sale with photos cargurus. It helps keep the price of the vehicle down while offering an acceptable level of quality. Automatic transmissions in certain 20052010 nissan suvs and trucks are under attack from their radiators. Jun 23, 2009 2008 nissan altima radio with problems.
The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, doityourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. However the problem is when coming to complete stops my oil light will flicker then go off right after. I have nissan altima 2008 model that i got serviced 2 months back. What are common reasons my nissan altima needs a radio code. It used to be around 21 mpg in city but right now is around 15.
The worst complaints are transmission failure, whining noise while. Jun 30, 2015 here are few tips on how to tell why 2008 nissan altima coupe common transmission problems could be transmission issues, throttle body, need tune up or engine piston. I have a nissan altima 2014 that i am leasing through the uber program xchange leasing. The 2008 nissan altima is one of the most heralded and popular vehicles on the market today. Leaking coolant is mixing with transmission fluid through the cooler lines to create a toxic hell stew that irreversibly damages everything around it. While driving at approximately 35 mph, black smoke emitted from the ventilation unit and the vehicle stalled without warning. Several owners reported the brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. One year removed from a major update, the 2008 nissan sentra gains a security system, cruise control and antilock brakes on all trims. Northern kentucky woman says her 2008 altima needs still another. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Its offered in four door sedan or two door coupe body styles in 2. Need advice about a specific nissan altima problem. Nissan normally outfits its low to midlevel production vehicles with a cheaper radio than its premium or flagship cars. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The 2008 nissan altima is a little sportier, though not less sensible. You can also find other images like wiring diagram, parts diagram, replacement parts, electrical diagram, repair manuals, engine diagram, engine scheme, wiring harness, fuse box, vacuum diagram, timing belt, timing chain, brakes diagram, transmission diagram, and. After the car has sat over night or for a number of hours when i start the car and try and put it into manual shift mode the dash display remains in d and the transmission continues to operate in normal automatic mode.
Nissan acknowledges complaints from a small percentage of owners of cvt transmissions. The total sales of the 2008 nissan altima in the united states are 243,756 units. Cvt does not go into manual shift mode the nissan club. This webpage contains 2008 nissan altima owners manual pdf used by nissan garages, auto repair shops, nissan dealerships and home mechanics.
If the total number of problems reported by nissan altima owners in the last 12. I found a shop that would do the change for cheap if i bring the oil myself. Transmission choices include a sixspeed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission cvt. Used 2008 nissan altima coupe for sale with photos. The following chart shows the 23 most common problems for 2008 nissan altima. Transmission trouble is one of the most significant and common car problems you can experience. With this nissan altima workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by nissan garages and mechanics from. Suddenly after the service, mileage as gone down considerably. My 2008 nissan altima radio has no power after changing the battery is there any fix for this i heard disconnecting the negative cable for 10 min will fix it. Behold the reason why when i had my maxima i had the 5speed manual. Truedelta 2009 nissan altima transmission problems. After service i only drove like miles and has just total 5000 miles on it. Nissan altima dashboard warning lights and meanings. Nissan altima transmission fails third time youtube.
The second most common problem is related to the vehicles visibility 178 problems. In our research we use the ppmy index to compare the reliability of vehicles. When i first got it the odometer was 103, 117 now i am at 112, 099. Over time, however, you may begin to experience audio problems that are directly related to the nissans radio. It was playing an fm station cantt tunescan and now plays a cd that wont eject. Nissan altima transmission problems nissan cvt transmission. The 2008 nissan altima continues the trend of the 2007 nissan with the. Quarts needed for transmission oil on a 2008 cvt altima. Feb 02, 2020 181,576 miles by tony p on feb 2, 2020 vehicle. Nissan altima transmission problems cash cars buyer. Love the interior appearance and set up of the camry xle best on the market and love the exterior. Used to install a universal single or double din stereo which is approximately 2 or 4 high.
The number one most common problem is related to the vehicles equipment with 316 problems. I have a 2008 nissan altima coupe with 52,000 miles on it. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and. Coolant leaks are destroying nissan transmissions at an. The worst complaints are transmission failure, whining noise while driving, and transmission shudders and vibrates.
For anyone used to driving a car with fixed gear ratios, its important to note that a. My 2008 nissan altima radio has no power after fixya. To see how frequently 2009 nissan altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Heres my story guysand gals my cousin owns since brand new, a 2008 nissan altima 2.
The nissan altima transmission problems involve the owners. This is a image galleries about 2008 nissan altima wiring diagram pdf. Both nissan and your nissan dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. I recently had a problem with the car, it was the battery. I am at 60k miles and i am due for my transmission oil change. Car owners experience this issue commonly, for a variety of different reasons, and it could indicate a variety of. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of nissan altima based on all problems reported for the altima. Toyota just needs to change everything under the hood think twice about a 20072008 camry. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic.
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