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2008 Nissan Frontier Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 12% of all 136 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
16
12% of 136
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 16, 2010, latest Oct 29, 2024.

2008 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010Dec 2012Aug 2014Sep 2016Sep 2018Nov 2019Jan 2022
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Oct 2024; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Nissan Frontier

  1. NHTSA 10V075000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System80,689 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Fuel System complaints by Frontier model year

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

  1. 2005160 (30%)
  2. 2006251 (41%)
  3. 2007200 (38%)
  4. 200816 (12%)
  5. 20095 (14%)
  6. 20103 (5%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20131 (2%)
  10. 20145 (12%)
  11. 20151 (3%)
  12. 20168 (19%)
  13. 201710 (26%)
  14. 20182 (8%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20213 (16%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Frontier have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Nissan Frontier year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Nissan Frontier has the most fuel system complaints (251), compared with 16 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Nissan Frontier?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Frontier concerns the fuel system: 10V075000.

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.