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Nissan Xterra

2008 only

157 classified complaints 3 recalls

2008 Nissan Xterra have 157 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Transmission cooler and fluid overheating, typically surfacing around 110,049 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Xterra report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 26 complaints

Median onset: 110,049 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 13.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 109,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 14 complaints

Median onset: 122,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 180,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Nissan Xterra report for every year and full specs/safety data.