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Common Problems with 2008 Nissan Xterra

Retrospectively, the 2008 Nissan Xterra had 143 complaints, and 27% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Nissan Xterra?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Nissan Xterra fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 38 ENGINE 21 AIR BAGS 16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6 SERVICE BRAKES 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 WHEELS 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 EQUIPMENT 2 STRUCTURE 2 SUSPENSION 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 TIRES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2008 Nissan Xterra Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2008 Nissan Xterra August 17, 2009 Victims: 1 Mileage: 10400 miles

I believe that my airbag deployed on it's own for no apparent reason resulting in knocking me unconscious thereby causing an accident. *tr

AIR BAGS
2008 Nissan Xterra November 17, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 60000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. the contact stated that a vehicle failed to yield at the red light and proceeded to crash into the contacts...

AIR BAGS
2008 Nissan Xterra March 19, 2017 Victims: 1 Mileage: 100000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. while driving 20 mph, the contact encountered black ice road conditions. as a result, the contact lost cont...