Worst 2008 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 51 | — | 1 | 105,487 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | 1 | 89,159 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 2 | 1 | 83,091 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 75,914 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 1 | 96,535 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | — | — | 22,452 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 101,436 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Frontier
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~493,327 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 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.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
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2008 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Nissan Frontier reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Frontier?
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Does the 2008 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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