2008 Nissan Xterra Review

2008 Nissan Xterra is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 178.70 in length and 74.90 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Nissan Xterra has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 25,290 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2008 Nissan Xterra. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 14 - 16 of gasoline in the city and 14 - 16 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trims Available: 5
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $25,290 USD
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
Tires: 265/70R16
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Nissan Xterra 2008 Trims

2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Xterra S 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Xterra OR 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 20 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07E105000 started on /Date(1197522000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE ABS AND ESC CONTROL MODULES SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME OF THE HYDRAULIC VALVES IN THE ESC MODULE WERE BUILT WITH EXTRA CHECK BALLS.

Consequence: THE EXTRA CHECK BALLS CAN RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE VALVE AND CAUSE REDUCTION OF BRAKE FORCE.

Remedy: EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE MODULES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE AT 248-393-5300 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Recall 07V528000 started on /Date(1195189200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM/VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (ABS/VDC) ACTUATOR IS DESIGNED WITH ONE BALL IN THE VALVE SECTION. SOME ABS/VDC ACTUATORS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH MORE THAN ONE BALL IN THE VALVE.

Consequence: IN ABS/VDC ACTUATORS WITH MORE THAN ONE BALL, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT FLUID FLOW COULD BE BLOCKED AND CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE FORCE IN ONE OR BOTH FRONT WHEELS OR AFFECT OPERATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC. THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS WITHOUT WARNING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS/VDC ACTUATOR WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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

2008 Nissan Xterra is made in United States between 2000 to 2015.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra 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.

If you consider used 2008 Nissan Xterra look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Nissan Xterra’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 14 - 16 miles, which is lower then 2007 Nissan Xterra.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Nissan Xterra so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Nissan Xterra is lower than $12,645.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Nissan Xterra that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
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1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Altima

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Altima Hybrid

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
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5
1
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Nissan Armada

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Frontier

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Maxima

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Pathfinder

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Quest

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Rogue

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Sentra

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Titan

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Versa

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Xterra

$23,290 - $29,040
14 - 16 City / 20 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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