Problems with 2008 Nissan Altima STRUCTURE

Around june 1, 2012, i noticed a few spots that looked shiny on my dashboard in the middle section above the air vents. i did not think much of it at first. however, it got progressively worse, little by little. by june, 2013 it started to project a glare on the front window when the sun hit it . living in florida, it can be blinding at times. my husband noticed that it was sticky to the touch. in may 2013, i was diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma and needed to take off work for chemo and radiation. i called ferman nissan in oct.to inquire if any other owners were having the same problem. the service person i spoke with dismissed me and said it would be over 1000 to replace and i was probably responsible for it. i said i was concerned if toxic fumes could be released when the dash is heated, and he said no and took no responsibility for it. in feb. when i was finished with my treatments, i began inquiring with nissan corporate. i am worried that the dash could be toxic for me, when the dash heat up, not to mention the dangerous glare. i was told to get a quote from the dealer, which i did on february, 11, 2014. it said "dash looks like it's melting." estimate 1619.46 plus tax and supplies to replace dash. when i faxed nissan corporate, they still did nothing after making me get the quote. i was so frustrated . then action news 10 did a segment on the melting dash problem and exposed the fact that the issue is very common. please assist me with this situation, as i am worried to continue to drive the car this way in the hot florida sun. *tr

The dashboard on my 2008 nissan altima is melting!!!!!!! at first i thought it was something that came from the ac vents, but it just got worse & worse. i couldn't clean it even with a wet rag it was so sticky that it just stuck to it. i kept a windshield proctor in the window and it started to melt into the dash. it got so bad it was a hazard to try and drive. i have made several complaints to my dealership who looked at it and finally said "yes, your dashboard is melting". i was told to call consumer affairs. after months of back and forth, voicemail chasing and arguing that this should be recalled and that they should replace my dash due to their defect that is cause for an accident. a hazard, and now being unable to drive my car. i was told initially they couldn't help because it wasn't a warranty item. eventually they agreed to replace( i should consider myself lucky), but that the cost of labor had to be dealt wit my dealership at a cost of $560. consumer affairs said they will only pay for the part. finally discussed with dealership who stated that part was in, only to find out it wasn't ordered. an order was supposedly placed on 5/13/14 and was told it would take a few days. today is june 3. 2014 and i'm still waiting! just spoke with parts department and the part is on backorder with no other information of when it could possibly come in! so much for the help! i probably will not ever buy another nissan, and it's a shame because i really like my car. *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

The dashboard seems to be melting and cracking throughout. *tr

Tl ' the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle was deteriorating. the dashboard was melting into other components in the vehicle and created a foul odor. in addition, the air conditioning was inoperable. the dealer stated that the dashboard and evaporator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown. jcc updated 09/05/14*lj updated 09/10/2014 *js updated 9/8/14*cn updated 09/12/2014 *js updated 1/7/2014 *js

The dashboard is sticky and melting. the car is garage parked and i use sun shades when it is parked outside. the dash is melting so badly that the glare is blocking my ability to see things on the road. *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

The dashboard first started getting sticky and then it started progressing really fast with the all over melting and sinking in. the glare was so bad that i first put a towel on it till it was stuck and i had a hard time removing it after i got a dashboard cover. now i can see cracks all the way down to the air conditioning vents and the side by the radio. the smell is absolutely disgusting. i'm really embarrassed about anyone riding in my car ever though it looks really good on the outside. i'm hoping the car manufacture gets enough complaints that they will do something about it. i know i will never buy a nissan again and when you are comparing the price of a new car compared to what repairing the problem would be. it would make more sense to go ahead an fix the problem for the owners of the car.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracking causing the sun to glare from the dashboard to the front windshield, which made it difficult to see. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however it was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that sunlight reflected from the polished dashboard and was causing an excessive glare. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the dashboard. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

The dashboard is melting and as a result its putting a glare on my windshield which at times makes it very difficult to see. *tr

Dashboard is melting. glare makes it almost impossible to see . safety hazard. *tr

Dash of vehicle became sticky to the touch-seemed melted. this causes a sheen that when reflected onto the windshield forms an unsafe glare when driving. *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

There is a consistent issue with this particular maker, model and year. the "melting dashboard". the material used to make the rubber-type dashboard begins to "melt". the surface is sticky and causes very bad windshield sun glare, which can be dangerous. my wife will not drive car because of this. i have documented photos and comments from other car owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the rear passenger door would fill up with water and leak inside the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised that the drain holes were clogged and needed to be unclogged. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

The dashboard is basically melting. it begins as just sticky, however it is really slowly melting and breaking down. it creates a bad glare when you are driving and it's really a safety issue. it should be replaced by nissan. *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

I've seen a growing complaint about melting dashboard on the 2008 nissan altima . i just wanted to formally file a complaint and it has becoming a nuisance when i'm driving and the sun is on the dashboard. it created a glare and it is difficult to see. *tr

Dashboard is melting and sticky. *js

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

The dashboard of my car appears to be melting. it is extremely sticky and cannot be cleaned. the glare sometimes is unbearable. i thought i was the only one with this problem but apparently, i'm not. i feel this should be recalled and repaired. *tr

Dash is sticky and melting/secreting a substance. substance will not wipe off and causes an extreme glare on the windshield when driving during bright hours of the day. without wearing sunglasses it is almost entirely impossible to see the road clearly during these conditions. i never applied any kind of cleaners/chemicals to it. this is some kind of factory issue. *tr

My 2008 nissan altima coupe dash is melting severely. i would describe this as a tar pit, which has spread over half the dash. during the day you see this melting dash reflecting in the whole windshield, which is dangerously obstructing the drivers view. ( seriously ) !!!!!!!! also i'm aware there's many car owners with this problem. the manufacturers should recall and replace these dashes before someone gets injured. thank you !!!!!!! *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 melting. windshield covered with huge reflecting glare impairing vision. airbags may not operate from within sticky molten substance the dashboard is covered with. (2008 altima coupe 2.5). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dashboard had a sticky residue on it and felt as if it was melting. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 54,000.

The dashboard is melting. *tr

My 2008 nissan altima coupe's dashboard is melting. the material used for the dashboard seems to be inferior and it cannot accommodate the weather in fl. the whole dashboard is sticky and looks wet. sometimes this results in a glare that can pose as a driving hazard. this happened a few years ago and i only recently found out that i am not the only person with this problem. *tr

My panel is melting

Dash board is melting.... i see other have this issue! its getting worse! currently most of my the melting seams to have started at the edges where cuts for speakers and such were made. but basically anything the sits on the dashboard for more then a few min gets stuck and sticky. *tr

I live in hawaii and after a couple of years owning this vehicle, the dashboard began to melt causing a very bad glare to the driver. the melting started small but got worse over time. i believe the glare is a safety hazard and a recall should be issued by nissan to replace the dashboard. i have never put any kind of product, the only reason i can think of is the hot sun living in hawaii. i have read other complaints by nissan altima owners in warm climates as well. *js

I bought my 2008 nissan altima coupe 2.5 s brand new from the dealer with no problems whatsoever. this car is in great condition, but the only problem is the dashboard. but over the course of 5 years my car's dashboard has been progressively melting and i believe that if it is not fixed by the manufacturer it can lead to a safety problem on all cars that have this problem. personally i have never seen a dashboard melt, so i would really appreciate if this can be recalled and fixed because honestly its a manufacturers problem, not a consumers. thank you for your time. *tr

I am in florida and car dashboard has been made with cheap material which started to melt after just a few years on purchase. in 2011 i did call nissan but no one replied my call. i kept on thinking that may be there is something that i have done but after doing some research on my issue, i noticed that internet is full of this complain about nissan altima 2008 dashboard being melting, cracking and sticky when you touch it. the glare from dashboard is so much that it gets hard to drive in sunny weather. i have stopped to drive my car and the day i run into an accident due to glare, i will call my lawyer right away. the car has 66k miles on it, and i have never seen this problem before on any other car i have ever owned. *tr

Dashboard started melting soon after we purchased the vehicle. it has gotten progressively worse as time goes on. it is a safety issue due to the glare it causes as the sun shining in. it has gotten so sticky that you can't even put a windshield cover up to try to protect the dash. even with the windshield protector the dash was still melting. *tr

My dashboard is sticky and appears to be melting away. this shiny surface causes an awful glared reflection on the windshield. also, it causes the car to appear old and everything sticks to it including papers and insects. it's pretty gross! *tr

I just brought the car on the 12 and i notice that the dashboard melting. *tr

The dash of my 2008 nissan altima is melting or deteriorating. it has become so shiny that when the sun or streetlights reflect on my windshield, it is almost a complete white-out effect. i nearly hit a pedestrian crossing the street because i could not see them. nissan has been contacted repeatedly and i have not had an acknowledgement from them. a local dealer said that this was not a defect, but i have seen numerous complaints about the same problem. the stickiness i could live with, but the way it reflects off my windshield is dangerous.

Dashboard melts in high temperature climates. glare from melt is so bad that it is impossible to see the road. visibility is a serious issue at this point and nissan has refused to replace or issue a recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front drivers side door filled up with water whenever it rained. the contact stated also stated that it sounds like a dish washer when driving the vehicle. none of the other doors have exhibited the failure. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the plugs in the door were clogged which failed to let the water out. the contact had to continue to open the door and let the water run out of the vehicle. the failure caused the speakers on the door to make a buzzing noise. this is a defect because it can cause problems with the mechanics of the door. the failure mileage was 20 and the current mileage was 24000.

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