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2008 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (29%)

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2008 Nissan Frontier repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Wisconsin, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

27000 mi
Front airbag sensor moved due to risk of salt contaminatio of original. Warranty repair. This is the only thing needing repair so far. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Frontier in Iowa, United States
- Sep 2014
Sep 2014

57661 mi

US $20
replaced driver's side mirror broken by road debris that hit mirror at 70mph. touched up paint scratches due to road debris hitting driver's side of truck at 70mph. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Colorado, United States
- May 2011
Jun 2010

7500 mi
Windshield washer nozzle froze and cracked. Replaced free at dealer. 
Nissan Frontier in New Jersey, United States
- Aug 2009
Aug 2009

31000 mi
needed steering rack replaced due to leak. Still love the truck. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Nissan Frontier in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

39000 mi

US $488
Truck failed to start in my garage, determined the fuel pump was not turning on. Everything tested good, then it started. Failed 10 days later and towed it to dealer. Gave me 'free' diagnosis but charged me $330 for 'misc electrical repairs 
Jun 2019

95700 mi

US $50
Experienced a 'crank, no start' condition when engine was hot. Took a few failure times to finally show ECM code P0335. Replaced crankshaft position sensor and all is well again. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier Repair Histories

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