2008 Nissan Altima Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Price :	MSRP: $18,620-28,670 Invoice: $18,240-26,565
Weight :	3042 lbs \| 1379.828 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	32

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.31

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3900 RPM
Bore :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Stroke :	100.0 mm \| 3.937 in.
Compression :	9.6:1
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Electronic (direct ignition)

V 6
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	95.5 mm \| 3.76 in.
Stroke :	81.4 mm \| 3.205 in.
Compression :	10.3:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection
Redline :	6600 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual , CVT Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.500
2nd Gear :	1.950
3rd Gear :	1.392
4th Gear :	1.055
5th Gear :	0.809
6th Gear :	0.673

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Nissan Altima 2-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
2008 Nissan Altima 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V401000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence	OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20070508
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V521000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20071001
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V599000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) REPLACED DURING SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE DEALER SERVICE SOFTWARE. IF THE TPMS IS TURNED OFF, IT WOULD NOT ALERT THE DRIVER TO A DECREASE IN THE TIRE PRESSURE AS DESIGNED.
Consequence	DRIVING ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES IS UNSAFE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TPMS FUNCTION AND REACTIVATE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	NISSAN RECALL NO. P7267.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SUSPENSION
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20080522
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V363000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Consequence	IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT TO SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Nissan Altima? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima has wheelbase sizes of 105.30 and 109.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Nissan Altima? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima has lengths of 182.50 and 189.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Nissan Altima? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima has a width of 70.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2008 Nissan Altima has 39.70- to 40.60-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Nissan Altima have?A: The 2008 Nissan Altima has legroom of 42.20- to 42.50-inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2008 Nissan Altima? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima was offered as a Coupe, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Nissan Altima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima had an MSRP of $18,620 - $$28,670 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3900 RPM

V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Nissan Altima have? A: The 2008 Nissan Altima had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, CVT Automatic.