2008 Nissan Frontier Review

2008 Nissan Frontier is a Crew Cab Pickup 4-dr style car measuring 219.40 in length and 73.90 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Nissan Frontier has 15 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,530 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2008 Nissan Frontier. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 14 of gasoline in the city and 14 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Frontier
Trims Available: 15
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $16,530 USD
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY
Tires: 235/75R15
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Nissan Frontier 2008 Trims

2008 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier LE King Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier SE King Cab V6 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo King Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo King Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier LE King Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier LE Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 19 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier XE King Cab 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2008 Nissan Frontier SE King Cab 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 17 - 19 City / 22 - 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1N6BD06T08C445831
  • 1N6BD06T18C424390
  • 1N6BD06T28C439433
  • 1N6BD06T38C407011
  • 1N6BD06T38C449758
  • 1N6BD06T48C429485
  • 1N6BD06T48C446724
  • 1N6BD06T58C412873
  • 1N6BD06T78C433658
  • 1N6BD06T88C404556
  • 1N6BD06TX8C411427
  • 1N6BD06TX8C427787
  • 1N6BD06TX8C440474
  • 1N6BD06T88C438478
  • 1N6BD06T88C446077
  • 1N6BD06TX8C422847
  • 1N6BD06T98C409037
  • 1N6BD06T58C401937
  • 1N6BD06T48C429437

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V045000 started on /Date(1201237200000-0500)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 08V690000 started on /Date(1230526800000-0500)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 10E019000 started on /Date(1274328000000-0400)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 10V075000 started on /Date(1267592400000-0500)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 10V401000 started on /Date(1284091200000-0400)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

FAQ

The 2008 Nissan Frontier is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Nissan Frontier so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Nissan Frontier is lower than $14,165.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Nissan Frontier that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2008 Nissan Frontier can go 295.4 miles in the city and 400.9 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Nissan Frontier is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Nissan Frontier has a 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 14/19 mpg city/highway.

Nissan All models of 2008

Nissan 350Z

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Altima

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Altima Hybrid

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Armada

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Frontier

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Maxima

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Pathfinder

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Quest

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Rogue

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Sentra

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Titan

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Versa

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Xterra

$16,530 - $28,330
14 City / 19 HWY
15 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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