Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have 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.
Takata recall passenger front seat sensor failed since one year old disabling airbag, flashing dash light at all times.
2008 Nissan Xterra, chronic failures of the vdc traction control system, also causing failures in abs and air bags 7 repair attempts since purchased new 6 months ago including computer reprogramming, battery replacement, steering angle sensor adjustments, replacement of air bag control module and replacement of abs control module. These failures cause total failure in multiple electronic safety systems representing a serious threat to life or bodily harm. Multiple incidents - the date below represents date of brand new purchase which was the day of the first malfunction for me. The dealership noticed a malfunction at the time of the pdi (but did not disclose this at the time of sale to my great outrage).
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |