Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V521000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Of the 16 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid has an average reliability record with some concerns about service brakes and electrical systems. Recalls address airbag issues. Despite these problems, it remains a reasonably reliable vehicle with predictable maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake inspections
- battery health checks
- tire rotations
- fluid level checks
- cooling system inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake pedal feels soft
- frequent electrical faults
- engine misfiring or rough idle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.