| Issue ID | 1288034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10872495 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/04/13 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My wife has a 2008 nissan altima she bought 5 years ago. I have noticed over the years the dash seems to be meting. I have tried cleaning it with a damp rag. This only makes the dash gummy and sticky. Even after i allow it to dry for a bit it remains sticky and dirty. She bought it 5 years ago for just under $19,000. I told her if we ever wanted to sell it we would lose big time. The car has every amenity; leather, moonroof, heated seats, bose sound, et cetera. It's very demoralizing actually. Also, part of the steering wheel is sticky and falling apart. The leather part on the steering wheel is fine. One more thing... I have a 2006 nissan altima and my dash is solid with no problems. We both have always lived in mississippi. It gets hot and humid here but never had a problem like this with my 2006 nissan dash or any other vehicle i have owned. I am 40 years old and have owned plenty. Example: a month ago i sold my 1994 ford truck that has been sitting in the sun for 3 years. Dash had a few cracks which is normal but didn't melt. *2008 nissan altima is used everyday and properly maintained seems strange to me daniel |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEARL, MS |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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