MYRModel Year Report

2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:34.380Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Altima Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011
2008: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
200727
200816
200954
201012
20114

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130107

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110914

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130107

ENGINE

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE STARTED SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER BE STARTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120815

VISIBILITY

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20081104 — air bags, electrical system

NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSEN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACE

Campaign 08V521000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V521000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.