The service and repair manual for the 2008 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 1,376 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 534
- General Information 1,758
- Accessories & Equipment 3,359
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 349
- Body & Frame 1,487
- Maintenance 116
- Brakes 1,296
- Restraints 223
- Drivelines & Axles 102
- Steering 162
- Electrical 2,071
- Suspension 177
- Engine Mechanical 296
- Transmission 109
- Engine Performance 3,476
- Front Axle Nut 175
- Rear Hub Bolts 88
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Altima
- Suspension · 08V363000If the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the.
- Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V401000Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
- Air Bags · 08V521000This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate pro.
Owners have filed 1,376 complaints and Nissan has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, S Coupe 2-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Coupe Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2008 Altima problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Altima, covering suspension, equipment, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2008 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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