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2008 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Nissan Xterra, 13% of all 119 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 63,165 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
13% of 119
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
63,165 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Nissan Xterra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2009, latest Dec 21, 2021.

2008 Nissan Xterra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2009Mar 2010Mar 2011Aug 2014May 2015Dec 2017Aug 2019Dec 2021
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Dec 2021; peak Feb 2009 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Nissan Xterra

  1. NHTSA 07V528000Nov 16, 2007Brakes1,115 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (ABS/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. Some ABS/vdc actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve.

    Risk: In ABS/vdc actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the ABS and/or vdc. This could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS/vdc actuator with a new one. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Brakes complaints by Xterra model year

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

  1. 200512 (1%)
  2. 20069 (1%)
  3. 200712 (2%)
  4. 200815 (13%)
  5. 20093 (16%)
  6. 20104 (11%)
  7. 20111 (4%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (25%)
  10. 20141 (10%)
  11. 20153 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have brake problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Nissan Xterra, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 63,165 miles.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Nissan Xterra has the most brake complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Nissan Xterra?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Xterra concerns the brake: 07V528000.

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.