2008 Nissan Altima Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,030 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 1,030 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ny exhaust manifold is having trouble I've been told that there's been a recall but cannot find anything recent. My tire pressure monitoring system isn't reading correctly either and I'm scared I'm going to get into an accident. My exhaust manifold there's a loud noise coming from it according to the shop that checked my car. I've kept up with all maintaince I am unsure what is happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11141381, filed 2018-10, 119,000 miles“My vehicle was found to have a cracked exhaust manifold.a technician found exhaust manifold front pipe leaking. The technician also found oil cooler leaking and cover of the alternator broken. The dealer refused to service the vehicle because it is no longer under warranty. There was recall on several 2008 Nissan altimas. Maybe my vehicle should have been included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10788020, filed 2015-11, 98,185 miles“My car is making a banging noise when its started. My mechanic diagnosed as the exhaust manifold. Other Altima VIN#s have been recalled, why hasnt mine?”
NHTSA complaint #11230346, filed 2019-07, 45,000 miles“Purchase car 2010 ABS brake came on all time dealer try to reset ABS light it would turn off for few days and come make on they dont no why it doing it :( its 2015 and light still on. 2014 I was on interstate going 65 MPH then all sudden my Nissan started losing power fast when I pushed on gas was not reading. Had to pull to side of road and we had checked all fluids and looked for any leaks which all was good. I had gotten and my oil changed before my trip. Sat on side interstate for 20 mins try to restart it started ok just had no power like gas was nit flowing right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703930, filed 2015-04, 90,000 miles“The following scenario has occurred 7 times in the last week.when accelerating from a complete stop rpms will momentarily increase to approx 2000 RPM then reduce to approx 1000. Engine. Continues to run smoothly with no lurching or jerking. The vehicle simply rolls slowly into the intersection or onto the roadway. No amount of manipulation of the gas pedal results in any throttle response. Placing gear shifter in park and shifting back to drive seems to restore throttle response. This is a very dangerous situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090072, filed 2018-04, 164,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 13 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 49 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 20 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 32 | 4% |
| 2005 | 35 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 50 | 6% |
| 2002 | 56 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Altima
312 complaintsOther or unknown
201 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
188 complaintsAir bags
142 complaintsBrakes
93 complaintsElectrical system
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsSeats
24 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology