2008 Nissan Xterra Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Nissan Xterra, 39% of all 119 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest transmission complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 106,500 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 47
- 39% of 119 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 119
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 106,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 18, 2009, latest Aug 11, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Nissan Xterra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Xterra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Nissan Xterra, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 106,500 miles.
- Which Nissan Xterra year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra has the most transmission complaints (412), compared with 47 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Nissan Xterra?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Nissan Xterra is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.