2008 Nissan Altima

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2008 Nissan Altima is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (HEV)
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

HYBRID

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (HEV)
Displacement	2.5 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Manual, Automatic
Gears	6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway	33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 16, 2026.

10V401000: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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.
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…
Reported September 10, 2010. View on NHTSA
08V521000: AIR BAGS
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…
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…
Reported October 7, 2008. View on NHTSA
08V363000: SUSPENSION
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.
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.
Reported July 31, 2008. View on NHTSA
07V599000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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.
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.
Reported December 28, 2007. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 16, 2026

Data verified: October 16, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2008 Nissan Altima have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 2.5L 4-cylinder (HEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Nissan Altima?

Combined fuel economy is 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2008 Nissan Altima front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 16, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.