Used 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Too many issues, now dealer won't fix, Nissan of Folsom problems
stever343, 03/18/2014
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Everything was going pretty good until about 50,000 miles. I am getting a pulsating when letting off the gas, and a rough idle when cold. The 12 v outlet quit working. I brought it back to Future Nissan of Folsom, and they replaced the head! Thankfully I had the Nissan extended warranty, but they wouldn't allow me a rental, even though the extended warranty covers one! I get it back, idle is rough, bring it back, they say the reprogrammed it per some bulletin. The next morning, the idle is as rough as ever. Now the service guy, Rod, who had always been so nice, changes abruptly and tells me there's nothing wrong with my car. Now they won't take my calls and won't fix my car!
Expensive at mechanic
Tall Girk, 02/18/2020
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I miss my chevrolet. I bought this 2008 Nissan Altima used for $4500 from family with 127,000 miles on the car. It had already needed a transmission. Since I bought the car, in mid 2017, it has needed more repairs than my cavalier ever did in 17 years. I would suggest not buying a Nissan unless you are a mechanic. Brakes, oil changes, air filters are all necessary and understandable repairs. Some of the problems though. Check engine light going off all the time, low tire light stuck on with no actual low tire - was told it is a common computer glitch. The interior is comfortable.
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So Many Problems
stormchaser32, 07/09/2012
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
When we first purchased the car, we had no issues until the 15K mark and car would not start. Brake sensor issue. Another 15K, stopped to get gas in Alabama, car would not start. Brake sensor again. Trip to Florida and a loud whining noise, Transmission replaced 60K. After getting the maintenance, they stated that it will be fine. Whining brakes are annoying and the leather on the console is torn...not covered by warranty. Also, center console is very loose. Now the radio will not power on. Drive about 15 miles and then press the push start w/o foot on brake, radio comes back on. Problems and will not own another Nissan
Fire!
Amy, 03/31/2019
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
Just brought one yesterday from a used car lot it had 77000 miles. Drove it 5 miles to my house put it in reverse to back it into the driveway and the car burst i flames with me and my 7 year old daughter in it. Traumatic! The car melted to the street! I had it 10 minutes not even!
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Been a great lease, deciding to purchase it or not
tmac4718, 03/11/2011
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Brand new lease on 08/13/2008, now has 36k miles. Have enjoyed the car so much I'm trying to decide whether to just buy it. If it was awd it would be a no brainer. Even with brand new Toyo all seasons this year it still stinks in the winter. Car is too light and can't keep the front tires from slipping entirely too much in the winter, drove my 4wd instead. Brakes have squealed the whole time, dealer says normal. And an odd loud ping upon startup when putting in reverse. Dealer can never reproduce the ping. Other than that great car. Other peoples tranny issues concern me but still has warranty