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2008 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 27% of all 136 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 87,390 miles.

Engine complaints
37
27% of 136
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
87,390 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Nissan Frontier engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2008, latest Sep 26, 2022.

2008 Nissan Frontier engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2008Feb 2013Apr 2014Mar 2015Jul 2016Jun 2017Dec 2017Jul 2022
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2008 to Sep 2022; peak Jan 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Nissan Frontier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Frontier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005195 (37%)
  2. 2006162 (26%)
  3. 2007135 (26%)
  4. 200837 (27%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 201010 (17%)
  7. 201110 (16%)
  8. 201216 (21%)
  9. 20138 (17%)
  10. 20143 (7%)
  11. 20155 (15%)
  12. 20168 (19%)
  13. 20175 (13%)
  14. 20184 (16%)
  15. 20192 (7%)
  16. 20206 (26%)
  17. 20212 (11%)
  18. 202218 (16%)
  19. 202322 (33%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 87,390 miles.
Which Nissan Frontier year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Frontier has the most engine complaints (195), compared with 37 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Nissan Frontier?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Frontier is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.