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Nissan Frontier 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Nissan Frontier: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

136Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
6Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V690000, 23V067000.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V075000.

Electrical System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V045000, 10V401000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V045000Reported January 25, 2008 - 5,523 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 5,523 vehicles across all affected models.

08V690000Reported December 29, 2008 - 242,720 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 242,720 vehicles across all affected models.

10V075000Reported March 3, 2010 - 80,689 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 80,689 vehicles across all affected models.

10V401000Reported September 10, 2010 - 7,948 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 7,948 vehicles across all affected models.

23V067000Reported February 10, 2023 - 404,690 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 404,690 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20085
20094
20108
20115
20128
20138
201419
201516
201614
201711
201810
20199
20205
20211
20224
20236
20243
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.