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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid: Quick Overview
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2008 |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Altima |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-Size Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | SMYRNA |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3482 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | 58.10 inches |
| Overall Length | 189.20 inches |
| Overall Width | 69.60 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 109.30 inches |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.5L I4 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $25,480 |
| Invoice Price | $23,881 |
| Delivery Charges | $660 |
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2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
20.00 gallons
City Mileage
35 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
33 miles/gallon
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Recalls & Defects
Electrical System:software
Recall date
2008-10-07
Recall no.
08v521000
Source
NHTSA
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 Http://Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags
Recall date
2008-10-07
Recall no.
08v521000
Source
NHTSA
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 Http://Www.safercar.gov.
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Insurance
Insurance for a 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.