2008 Nissan Xterra engine problems
The 2008 Nissan Xterra has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER CAUSING ME TO GET REAR ENDED. VERY MINIMAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE BUT MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION AT A SHOP IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER WAS DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE TEAMS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Xterra engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.