How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Frontier have?

The 2008 Nissan Frontier has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Nissan Frontier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Nissan Frontier?

Of 187 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2008 Nissan Frontier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Nissan Frontier has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 741,570 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 23V067000 2023-02-10 404,690 affected

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Consequence

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driverÂ’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

EQUIPMENT 10V401000 2010-09-10 7,948 affected

Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10V075000 2010-03-03 80,689 affected

Defect

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…

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.

AIR BAGS 08V690000 2008-12-29 242,720 affected

Defect

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…

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…

EQUIPMENT 08V045000 2008-01-25 5,523 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE

AIR BAGS

215

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEAT BELTS

STEERING

Total complaints187

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving the vehicle and the fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank, without any prior notification such as a "low fuel" light thw car shut off on the highway, the vehicle ran out of gas. This has happened 3 times. Upon researching there is a known recall for this vehicle that exhibits these exact…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-07-01

“Saw that there was an airbag item recall (nhtsa I.d.: 08v69000) for my vehicle. Airbag warning light is on. However, dealer says, "no open campaigns" and vehicle is out of the warranty period.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-04-06

“The contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v067000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-10-30

“The calipers in this kit have seized and been replaced (fronts 7/22,rears3/23) the front calipers have seized again 8/23. There is something wrong with these calipers and a potential for crash/injury situation, as a break components this reliability is unacceptable and potential dangerous. I feel…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2023-08-31

“The contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v067000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-05-09

“The contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v067000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-04-21

“My airbag dash light indicator is flashing and will not turn off.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-04-20

“Air bag icon started to flash , I took it to the dealer but they said theres no recalls , air bag sign keeps on flashing”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-01-02