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2008 Nissan Altima Crash Tests

Use our daily updated records to check 2008 Nissan Altima crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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2008 Nissan Altima Research

2008 Nissan Altima

MSRP Range:$18,620 - $19,900  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Continuously Variable; 0-Speed Continuously Variable
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

Altima Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

Altima Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 282 HIC 53g 317lbs | 713lbs
Passenger's Side 677 HIC 51g 194lbs | 280lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 53 53
Rear Occupant 50 42

Altima Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
1.49 No-tip*
 
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