2008 Nissan Xterra transmission problems
The 2008 Nissan Xterra has 47 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Transmission complaints
27%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission 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 transmission complaints does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2008 Nissan Xterra transmission — 27% 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.