These are standard specifications for the 2008 Nissan Altima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , CVT Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection | |
| Redline : | 6600 RPM |
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 | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Nissan Altima FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Nissan Altima?
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.