2008 Nissan Xterra engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Nissan Xterra — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The radiator has taken in fluids from the transmission or? The radiator fluid appears milky and lotion like consistency from the radiator and overflow tank it has been shifting very loud and hard..”
filed Sep 30, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings. The gauge showed that the fuel tank had less fuel than what was actually present. Also, on several occasions, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the…”
filed Aug 13, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 Xterra | 4 | 11% |
| 2009 Xterra | 3 | 16% |
| 2007 Xterra | 85 | 15% |
| 2006 Xterra | 104 | 13% |
| 2005 Xterra | 114 | 13% |
| 2004 Xterra | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 Xterra | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Xterra | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Xterra | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Xterra | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Nissan Xterra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.