CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Nissan Xterra has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (47 reports).
2008 Nissan Xterra recalls
Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants
The resin emblem on the driver's airbag cover can crack and detach when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2008 Nissan Xterra problems
Problem areas named in the 119 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 |
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact shifted the vehicle into drive, and the vehicle unexpectedly went into reverse with no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed that the gear shifter was in reverse while shifted into drive. The instrument panel also displayed that the gear shifter was in neutral while shifted into reverse. The contact stated that to prevent the vehicle from rolling away, the wheels were chocked, and parking brake was engaged. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufa
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available
The contact owned a 2008 Nissan XTerra. The contact's son was driving the vehicle at approximately 25 MPH when he hydroplaned on a wet road and crashed into a wall built along the side of the road. The contact stated that her son crashed into the wall head-on. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag had not deployed, and the passenger side air bag had. The contact's son had broken his left thumb and had an injury on his left leg below his knee that produced some nerve damage. The passenger had suffered four cracked ribs. Both driver and passenger were transported by ambulance to the emergency room. The police were on the scene and wrote a report. The vehicle was towed to an impound
2008 Nissan Xterra questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Xterra: Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants; Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank; Air Bags:Frontal; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Xterra?
Based on 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (47), Air Bags (23), Engine (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Nissan Xterra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.