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2008 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2008 Nissan Altima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| I asked my dealer to look at my clutch pedal because it makes clicky noises, but no repair made. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 105000 mi | Repaired under warranty for CVT Transmission issue. The issue was that my car would not accelerate past 40 mph. After a few days I was driving at 20 mph and heard a loud sound and my car came to a stop and would not accelerate or move in reverse. |
| US $3892 | Transmission went out completely on freeway at 80 mph, no warning lights, no indication of problem at last service. |
| 2000 mi | Fixed loose cotter pin on right CV axle, causing clicking noises |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 35000 mi US $5500 |
CVT transmission started self-destructing on vacation--noise while accelerating |
| 120000 mi US $2200 |
Service Engine Soon light came on when mileage was 2500 miles over extended warranty (120K). Valve body assembly and torque converter needed to be replaced, and fluid was changed. |
| 58000 mi | Dealer replaced bad front driver side wheel bearing under powertrain warranty. |
| 91000 mi | Noise from transmission at all speeds both w/ throttle and while coasting. Diagnosis was Spun bearings in CVT. Replaced under Nissan's extended 10yr/120k CVT warranty. Quoted 5 days, took 2. Loaner provided. |
| 142600 mi | Transmission died |
| 160000 mi US $4216 |
CVT imploded, needed full replacement. |
| 6000 mi US $50 |
The car is a lemon, have experienced 4 serious driveline failures. Worst car I have ever owned. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 36000 mi | Dealer diagnosed pitted front axle during routine oil and tire rotation. They replaced front axle under manufacturer warranty. |
| 73200 mi | Discovered oil leak during oil change repair took one day and was covered under warranty. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 6000 mi | CVT transmission would get stuck in low gear and would not shift during acceleration |
| 14000 mi | Metal grinding sound under exceleration coming from CVT. |
| 30000 mi | Transmission had to be replaced. |
| 87420 mi C $140 |
Leaky axle boot. |
| 57000 mi US $117 |
Dealer stated axle seal was leaking. Dealer replaced axle seal. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $2200 |
A $35 clutch throw out bearing failed and it was 17 hours deep into the transaxle. While inside, the mechanic replaced the dual mass flywheel, clutch plate and disk. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 3000 mi | Vehicle went in to have the rear speaker looked at becasue it was buzzing. The cone apparently separated and a new one was ordered. In the mean time, the right front cv joint started making noise and a new axle was ordered and installed. |
| 120000 mi | 2nd time replacing transmission (1st around 50k miles). Same early symptoms that happened before my transmission failed the 1st time: humming at 3000+ rpms, slight loss of power on hills as if transmission was slipping. Replaced by warranty. |
| 54900 mi US $280 |
Replaced left front rubber axle boot. |
| 18000 mi | 1. sticky shifter. They did not fix because they all do it. I took it home and fixed it myself. |
| 61000 mi | The CVT Transmission started to not engage when you would give it power. Took it in and found out the transmission had a major malfunction and needed replacement. Received a free loaner and had the car back in a couple days. |
| 191000 mi US $400 |
Replace axle |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $2500 |
Master Slave Cylinder leak AND Clutch was getting close to being needed to be replaced so I went ahead and replaced it. |
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