I have a nissan altima coupe 2008 2-door and my dash is melting. i live in florida and now the glare of the dash melting is putting a glare on my windshield and is beginning to be a dangerous driving situation. i have researched this and it seems to be a problem with this vehicle. today i filed a complaint with nissan and i am waiting to here back. *tr
My 2008 nissan altima dashboard is melting and the glare from the molten rubber/plastic creates a reflection on the windshield which makes it very difficult to drive in the sun and is potentially very dangerous. i contacted nissan about this and they say that they cannot do anything about this even though it is obviously a factory defect. they want to charge me 3000 $ to replace the dashboard which i do no intend on doing it as i feel like it is nissan's responsibility to replace the dashboard. *tr
The dashboard of our 2008 nissan altima has started melting and cracking. the dash is now so shiny from the melting substance, that there is a severe glare issue when driving on sunny days. it is almost impossible to read road signs because of this glare. this makes for very hazardous driving. there needs to be a recall issued before an accident or death occurs because of the severe glare. *tr
The dashboard melts and it's an safety issue. sometimes i cannot see the road becasue the melted dashboard shines on the windshield.
Dashboard is sticky, melting and causing visual glare impending site. *tr
My dashboard has started to melt. it makes the dashboard very sticky as if it is an adhesive product and turns colors. due to this over time, the view out of the windshield is obstructed by a glare from any light source whether its from the sun or from a street lamp. i do not use any cleaning products other than a wet rang for the dash when cleaning the car, and i take pride in my vehicle. since my car is out of warranty, nissan would not replace the dash even though this is an safety issue as some pedestrians or road hazards are almost unavoidable due to the glare. in addition, everything sticks to the dash including paper, sun visors, and even bugs as i am located in miami, fl.
The dashboard has melted and is now a shiny sticky black surface that cannot be repaired. i did not use any chemicals on the dashboard before this started appearing. also, the dashboard emits gases that fog the window and cannot be fixed by defrost. *tr
Since 6/2013 the dashboard of this vehicle is emitting a sticky, shiny, substance, which likely indicates deterioration of the composition of the dashboard, making driving hazardous, as it makes visibility out the windshield difficult. the sticky substance is highly reflective, making driving in the sun very dangerous. i have made multiple trips to our nissan dealership to explain the situation, and although they indicate that they have observed this situation with this particular model/year, they are not willing to rectify the situation. i also contacted consumer services with nissan and they are not willing to replace the dashboard, even though it presents a hazard to driving the vehicle. *tr
The dashboard of my 2008 nissan altima has been melting for over a year and a half and is now causing such a large and intense glare on the windshield that it is difficult to see during daytime hours and at night when driving under lights. the dashboard is constantly sticky and comes off in chunks when you touch it. i have searched for information about this issue and found several people with the same problem. some have even reported issues/possible issues with the airbags. it wasn't until today when i searched again, hoping others may have come up with a solution, that i found a thread on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375) discussing actions to take to better this situation. one nissan owner suggested filing a complaint here. some owners have reported quotes from nissan dealerships ranging from $300 to over $2500 when nissan knows of this defect and it is not in any way caused by the car owners. please help us fix this situation. *tr updated 5/4/2016*js
The dashboard is melting, getting shiny and sticky. the sun reflects off the dashboard onto the windshield, obscuring vision. this creates a serious safety hazard. the first time this occurred, my vision was pretty much blinded. had the vehicle in front of me elected to stop or slow down at that time, there would have been an accident. *tr
I've been having an issue with my 2008 nissan altima dashboard melting and causing a glare on the windshield that impairs driving ability. this is completely unsafe on the road, and visibility can often become an issue when temperatures are high. *tr
Dashboard has started to melt in my 2008 nissan altima coupe that has greatly impaired my vision when driving on the road on a sunny day. the glare reflected from the melting portion of my dash is reflected onto my windshield. i have almost been in multiple accidents due to the lack of visibility. *tr
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe started melting around may, 2013. at first it was not noticeable but now there are big shiny, sticky patches on my dashboard. this would not be a problem but while driving during the day the sun reflects off of the melted areas and causes a glare on my windshield that greatly reduces my visibility. because of that i tend to not drive it often. also its giving off the smell of burned plastic. after doing some research i found i am not the only one who is having this problem. it seems common in places like texas, florida, and california. https://www.facebook.com/nissanusa/posts/10152938385130375 http://forums.nicoclub.com/my-dashboard-is-melting-t569582.html. *tr
My dashboard has melted creating a terrible glare that is not just distracting while driving but dangerous because i cannot see through my windshield during the day or when on coming headlights come towards me during the night. not only is it terribly dangerous but the melting is making my dash sticky causing parking passes to stick and leave residue. *tr
My wife and i started to notice that the dashboard of our car is melting. we are extremely concerned about safety because the glare off of the shiny melted surface can decrease the driver's ability to see perfectly clear. it is a hazard, especially during sunny days. i have done some research online, and i notice many other car's owner experiencing the same safety issue. the melting is getting worse and nissan don't want to be held accountable. this should be a recall for the safety of public transportation and everyone around. *tr
My dashboard is melting. when i drive, the sun hits the dashboard. it looks like a sheet of water because it is melted. the reflection hits my eyes and affects visibility. everything that touches the dashboard gets sticky and black marks. i have tried to get this resolved with nissan, but they refuse to cover all of the costs. i cannot afford to pay the huge labor costs and i do not fee that i should be liable for a factory defect. this is not only cosmetic, but a safety issue. *tr
Dashboard is melting and causing glare on the windshield
The dashboard of my 2008 ultima has melted into a shiny rubber causing serious visibility issues while driving during sunny bright days. i resorted to putting a plastic rectangle to cover the reflection on my morning commute, but now that plastic is stuck and semi-permanently attached to the dashboard from the stickiness. the attached pictures were taken on my driveway. notice the reflection of the rock wall and white garage on the left side of the dashboard. during morning or afternoon sunny conditions, the glare becomes unbearable. this issue seems to be very prevalent specifically with a 2008 model year altima. not 2007 and not 2009 so clearly it's a defect and a hazardous one too visually. also there are unknown consequences of the fowel tar like order within the interior of the car most prominently present afte the car sits closed for a while.
Dashboard is melting causing a dangerous glare on the windshield restricting my vision. the vision restriction caused by this glare makes driving hazardous in this vehicle. i have seriously considered trading in the vehicle for this sole issue. nissan needs to take responsibility replace these dashboards or at least pay for 50 percent of the costs. i have also considered joining the class action lawsuit which has been filed against nissan.
Dashboard is melting. has gotten progressively worse over the past 2 years. the shiny sticky mess causes a huge glare on the windshield. it is a manufacturer defect and a safety issue. nissan needs to recall! i love my vehicle, but it is terrible that i have to put a carpet dashboard cover on it to be able to see.
The dashboard in my 2008 nissan altima is melting. i have never applied any chemical cleaning solutions to the dashboard and i bought the vehicle brand new. the intense glare from the melting dash board is so intense that i have on numerous occasions almost been involved in accidents. i am also concerned that this defect could cause a fire in the vehicle. the nissan claims department states that the melting dashboard is not covered because the warranty has expired and the dealership claims to of never seen a dashboard melt. an internet information search for "2008 nissan altima dashboard melting" reveals numerous other 2008 nissan altima owners dealing with the same problem. *tr
Dashboard has been melting creating a shiny coat that reflects to the front windshield diminishing visibility and creating potential hazards, specially during the day as it omits a blinding sun glare. the car no longer has nissan warranty and considering the hazard and the amount of people with the issue nissan should issue a recall for this type of dashboards to prevent accidents. *tr
My dashboard is melting and beginning to spread down to the glove compartment. i can barely see when i drive because the glare is too bad. i almost ran over something and had to swerve because i couldn't see it...it keeps happening. there she be a recall before lives are lost.
I own a 2008 nissan altima coupe and the dashboard is melting. after some research i discovered that i am not the only one with this problem. we will all file complaints due to the severity of this issue. the dashboard melting is causing a reflection onto the windshield and making it see. i am trying to prevent an accident resulting from this issue. i started to notice the problem, but it was minute. i am researching out now because it has progressively gotten worse. location: florida ( most of the cars with this problem are located in florida and texas). *tr
The vehicle dashboard has 'melted,' becoming sticky and very shiny. it creates significant reflection in the windshield, reducing visibility.
The nissan altima dashboard is melting, warping, cracking, and peeling as a result of damage from the southern california sun. from reading, the materials used to manufacture the dashboard were not made for extreme heat and weather conditions, thus causing glare and visibility issues as well as funes from melting plastics. this problem was also evident amongst consumers living in florida and nissan has agreed to repair their damaged vehicles as part of a class action lawsuit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the windshield was impairing the contact's vision. the manufacturer stated that they would not replace the window. the failure mileage was 84,000.
My 2008 nissan altima dash has been melting for the past 3-4 years and is now causing an inability to see while driving. there is a large reflection on the windshield during daytime driving making it very difficult to see objects and other cars in front of me. the corporate office at nissan offered 1/2 off the price, but i believe this should be a recall due to the dangers that it's causing for many drivers.
Dashboard melted, causing a bright vision-affecting glare on the inside of the windshield. reduces visibility greatly, will likely cause an accident before too long. *tr
My 2008 nissan altima dash is melting. it is impossible to see when facing the sun and a safety hazard. nissan needs to recall this item. *tr
I have a 2008 nissan altima with only 25,000 miles on it. garage keep. very nice car. i noticed last month a spot that looked liked my dash melted . now a month later it has spread. i have put nothing on it. it looks very shiny and sticky when touched. it looks like the material is breaking down. i can not drive this car on a sunny day because all i see in my front windshield is the reflection of my dash. i almost hit someone the other day having to swerve just in time. i couldn't even see them. just black shiny dash. this has gone on long enough. i have called and they just kinda laugh saying " i've never heard of that" . you can clearly tell the material is breaking down . this should not happen and nissan should fix this before something bad happens. *tr
Dashboard surface has degraded gradually.causing a mirror effect from the sticky surface. it is extremely difficult to see due to the glare from the dash surface at times creating a very dangerous condition. i know of many others in south florida that have the same condition. *tr
The dashboard in my 2008 altima coupe is melting and creates an extremely reflective surface that prevents me from being able to see the road, while driving in sunny condition. the melting/sticky started with a small spot on the dash then the problem got worse and spread over the entire dashboard. the glare caused by the melting dashboard is a definite safety hazard and it is getting worse. *tr
2008 nissan altima 2.5s dash panel/dashboard is melting. the dash panel soft-touch coating material first turned sticky and eventually disintegrated into a viscous substance. surface finish turned from matte to high gloss. the now reflective dash surface causes a large glare on the windshield and obstructs driver's visibility. *tr
Dashboard is sticky and melting. can't clean it. glare on the windshield affects safe driving. *tr
Dashboard is sticky and the glare from the sun reflects onto the windshield and you cannot see properly. only thing you can see is the dashboard reflecting off of the windshield. *tr
The dashboard started melting about 2 years ago. first it was sticky, and now it is has melted to the point that it has become shiny and puts a glare on over half of the windshield. the glare is so intense that the driver cannot see what is in the path of the car. the melting is also releasing something into the car that is causing a residue on all of the windows that is difficult to remove. the residue also creates a glare when the sun is low in sky that decreases visibility. i drive through metro areas and it is often difficult the see pedestrians due to the glare caused by the melting dashboard. this creating a serious safety issue not only for the passengers in the car, but also for others on the road and pedestrians. *tr
The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5s is melting. the melting started around the edges of the speaker grill and the top part of the dashboard. i have tried to remove the residue with different products, but nothing seems to work. the melting has progressed to a point where it impairs my vision due to the reflection of sun on the windshield. the car is out of warranty and nissan refuses to replace the dashboard. i am only one of hundreds of people affected with this issue. a quick search online for the words "melting" "dashboard" and "altima" will pop up more than a dozen threads from people who have the same problem. most of them are from sates where the temperatures are regularly hot. *tr
2008 altima coupe in southern louisiana with no aftermarket modifications has a melting dashboard. the textured surface of the dashboard has melted to a sticky, smooth, and reflective surface. the material on the dashboard above the odometer and passenger air bag nearest to the windshield is sticky and reflects sunlight onto the windshield causing a glare while driving. safety is at risk due to inability to see past glare on windshield while driving. glare is caused by the sun reflecting off of the melting dashboard points. there have never been any chemicals wiped on the dashboard during ownership. *tr
The car: 2008 nissan altima coupe 3.5 se. in 2012 i noticed the dashboard was getting shiny, and had a melted feeling to it. i had to buy a dash cover to keep the glare away, if facing the sun while driving. now in 2014 the dash is cracked all over and sticky. this issue should be addressed by nissan. not only is it a safety hazard, i makes reselling the car almost impossible. dealer quote for new dash panel, $2500.00. *tr
Dashboard has begun to deteriorate/melt and has turned into a shiny, reflective goo. it is reflecting onto the windshield and at the right angle can be completely blinding. this will absolutely cause an accident. dealership is aware of multiple additional vehicles and no manufacturer recalls have been issued. *tr
Nearly 1/3 of the dashboard has melted, leaving a sticky residue that causes extreme and sudden reflection of sunlight, including during high speed driving. this is not cosmetic - it is simply a safety issue. my mechanic, with more than 20 years experience, has stated that he has never seen a vehicle (even old vehicles) with melting as extensive. please address this before it causes a major accident. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, there was a glare on the dashboard that reflected to the windshield causing the contacts frontal view to become impaired. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.
Dashboard is melting. glare makes it almost impossible to see . safety hazard. *tr
I purchased a 2008 nissan altima coupe from a used car dealership, it has turned out to be a great car except the issue that appears to happen to many of their dashboards. they begin to melt from just general daily exposure to the sun. it has created a glare that makes it difficult to see out the windshield while driving even with sunglasses. i spoke with two technicians at nissan dealerships and they have agreed that it must be the material used that year on the dashboard. upon taking this issue up with nissan they said they would not replace the piece, and have not taken responsibility for the issue and the material that they placed in this vehicle. this will continue to be a safety concern and will not escalate until unfortunately someone gets into a accident due to the material they used on this dashboard. nissan, i feel should take responsibility for the material used and replace the piece not only for myself but others, not just because it looks terrible but that it is a safety concern at this point. *tr
I bought a 2008 nissan altima in florida. i first started to notice my dashboard had a sticky residue in july 2011. it has been progressively worse everyday. i have also begin to notice my dashboard is also cracking. i know this is not an isolated issue. the visibility has become a safety concern. there are times where i can't even see the road due to the glare. this issue needs to looked at if not recalled. *tr
The front dashboard is melting. there is a puddle of melted material that reflects light into the drivers eyes effecting the drivers vision. the company refuses repair the problem stating the car is out of warranty. believe the material used in the dashboard is defective and should be replaced beyond warranty dates and mileage. *tr
After about 3 years the dash started melting. it gets worse each year. the matte finish on the dash is now a sticky, shiny mess that shines a bad glare on windshield in sunlight and under street lights. it is difficult to see when the light hits it at the right (wrong) angle. several other people have complained about this same issue for this same year/make/model. 2008 nissan altima coupe. nissan will not fix the problem, offered to replace for $1200 but this is a problem they created by nissan choosing poor material to construct the dash. someone shouldn't have to have an accident before this problem is addressed. nissan should recall and fix the problem. *tr
Dashboard meltdown - causing dangerous glare when driving nissan states not apart of recall? ?
My 2008 nissan altima dash board is melting. i live in miami fl. and brought my 2008 altima new from a local dealer. around 2010, i started to notice the deterioration of the dash board. i thought the problem was related to a cleaning product. however, based on my recent research over the internet and personal observation of other 2008 altima's own by others, the melting dash board is a pervasive problem. this problem is a real safety issue that nissan should be resolving by recalling there vehicles that have this problem. the dash board is so shiny that it inter-fears with the driver's vision while driving. when the sun is shining, the dash reflex the sun directly in the face of the driver. i reached out to nissan (case# [xxx]) they explained that it is nothing they can do because the car is out of warranty and refuse to repair or resolve the issues. however, since this is safety concern that has the potential of endangering the people lives, the warranty limitation should not apply. i am asking for nissan to confirm a recall and replace my dash board. case#[xxx] vin#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr