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2008 Skyline Trailrider problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Skyline Trailrider — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2008 Skyline Trailrider have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V399000TransmissionAugust 14, 2008 · 83 units

Defect

SKYLINE IS RECALLING 83 MY 2007-2008 FREESTYLE, RAMPAGE AND TRAILRIDER MODEL 281 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS, THAT ATTACH THE AXLES TO THE CHASSIS, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRES AND THESE ATTACHING BOLTS ON THIS MODEL REQUIRE THAT THE HEAD OF THE ATTACHING BOLT BE INSTALLED ON THE TIRE SIDE OF THE AXLE HANGERS AND/OR SHACKLES.

Consequence

DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE TIRE DAMAGE AND CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION AND THE BACK SIDE OF THE TIRES FOR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AXLE BOLTS. DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT ORIENTATION AND REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKYLINE AT 1-800-733-4250.

2008 Skyline Trailrider — common questions

Is the 2008 Skyline Trailrider reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Skyline Trailrider have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Skyline Trailrider. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.