Worst 2008 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 51 | — | 1 | 105,487 mi | |
| ENGINE | 26 | — | 1 | 89,159 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 2 | 1 | 83,091 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 75,914 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 96,535 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | — | — | 22,452 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 101,436 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 123,667 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 87,028 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 50,003 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 123,607 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 63,408 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 44,292 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 192,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 108,944 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 70,567 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Frontier
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,540,227 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
+ 3 more recalls
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