2008 Nissan Altima Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,031 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 1,031 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Power door locks malfunctioning on 3 of the 4 doors. Depending on day, sometimes one or more locks will not lock when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. At other times, one or more locks will not open when using key fob or when using power lock button on driver door. I am fearful that after a crash I will try to unlock doors to no avail. I have also found my doors unlocked when returning to my vehicle, even after hitting the lock button when exiting the vehicle. I am fearful that a car thief or murderer may have access to my vehicle because of this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522658, filed 2013-07, 77,000 miles“Both back passenger doors on the 2008 Altima sometimes do not close. After opening the doors, and then trying to shut the doors they do not latch shut and bounce back to the open position. This has happened at least ten times and the door latches have been replaced. Within the week of the problem being fixed it happened again. It is only the two back doors not the front ones.”
NHTSA complaint #10257098, filed 2009-02, 18,000 miles“All four of my power door locks work intermittently. I called the dealer and he said he had never heard of that happening before. After looking online I see that it is a common problem. It is a problem because you will think the door is locked but it really isn't. Dangerous for driving because someone could just open the door and rob or harm me or someone in my car. Also when it is parked and you think it is locked someone could steal your car or something from your car. If this is a common problem how can a Nissan service rep tell me that he has never heard of this happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10455440, filed 2012-04“The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and while attempting to exit the vehicle, the contact was unable to unlock the doors. The contact stated that she was informed by a sibling that the door actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was unable to exit the vehicle for an hour. The contact was concerned that in the event of a fire or medical emergency that there was a grave risk of injury or death the contact stated that a family member was called and was able to come out, disconnect the battery and then unlock the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310061, filed 2020-02, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 5% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 22 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 60 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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