One problem related to engine head gasket failure has been reported for the 2008 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2008 Xterra.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle start to lose power. All warning lights illuminated, the contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle then start to smoke, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called royal Nissan dealer at (225) 924-0400, located at 9325 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815, where it was informed the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opens a case number: 34416631. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Aw.