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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N4AL24E08C226200 · Checked Aug 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 15

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1N4AL24E08C•••••• 2008 Nissan ALTIMA

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Most reported Structure 4 Visibility/wiper 4 Air Bags 2 Power Train 2

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Power Train Feb 2018
Cvt transmission went out 119,00 miles. Said warranty was out at 10 years on jan. 30 2018 going to have to pay $4,600.00 to have replaced and only giving warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. I will never buy another nissan
Unknown Or Other Jun 2015
My 2008 nissan altima coupe has a melting dashboard. It has become incredibly sticky and is not able to be cleaned because of this. The "sheen" that is on the dashboard now causes a horrific reflection on the windshield reducing visibility drastically and causing a hazard while…
Structure May 2015
The contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted in the sun and produced a glare, which made it difficult for the contact to drive the vehicle in the sun. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Visibility/wiper Jan 2015
I own a 2008 nissan altima, purchased in 2010. At purchase, the dash board appeared tacky, but was intact and the original color of flat/matt black. Over time the dashboard has become glossy black and viscous (as if it were melting). The glossy nature has become a glare issue,…
Air Bags Sep 2014
My passenger airbag sensor doesn't always work when a passenger is sitting there. That is while the vehicle is in park, putting it in drive doesn't matter it still says that passenger airbag is off. The only temporary fix is for the passenger to bounce in the seat and it might…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N4AL24E08C226200 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.