2008 Nissan Xterra

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #23V067000February 10, 2023404,690 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal

  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.

  A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

• NHTSA recall #10V401000September 10, 20107,948 vehicles affected

  equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)

  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.

  Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

• NHTSA recall #10V075000March 3, 201080,689 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank

  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.

  This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

• NHTSA recall #08V690000December 29, 2008242,720 vehicles affected

  air bags: frontal

  Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt Can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

  This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

• NHTSA recall #08V045000January 25, 20085,523 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and Xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight.

  This standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading.

  Remedy

  Nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

• NHTSA recall #07V528000November 16, 20071,115 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

  On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (ABS/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. Some ABS/vdc actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve.

  In ABS/vdc actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the ABS and/or vdc. This could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the ABS/vdc actuator with a new one. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Other model years

• 2000 214
• 2001 150
• 2002 157
• 2003 72
• 2004 84
• 2005 845
• 2006 780
• 2007 557
• 2008
• 2010 38