2008 Nissan Frontier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 9% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the truck will shut off just like the key was turned off. This happened one or two times a day over a ten day period, I swapped my old key with my wife's key and the problem went away. I took it to a Nissan dealership and they wanted to do $7000 of repairs and nothing about the key and ignition switch problem. So I have been using my wife's key for the past five days and no issues. Nissan claims they never had any problems like this although the internet shows a recall in 2010 for 2003-2006 frontiers for a very similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11091492, filed 2018-05, 139,000 miles“We own a 2008 Nissan Frontier truck/ 4 wheel drive, 6cyl. The brakes are far too soft,and spongy, require far too much pedal travel to be safe or effective, or to be effectively used by anyone!! All Frontier models have this same problem. They need to be recalled/brake system corrected & made firmer, safer!”
NHTSA complaint #10273227, filed 2009-06, 50 miles“Left rear axle seal failed and grease from axle coated caliper and brake disc, rendering braking ineffective on that wheel. This is a known issue with Nissan with a technical service bulletin (ntb100008) issued, but Nissan only selectively applies the repair. Grease coating the brake appears visually the same as brake dust, and owner's manual requires inspection of seals only every 7500 miles, so braking may be lost for a considerable period of time before discovery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438943, filed 2011-12, 60,000 miles“I have a 8 month old Frontier Nissan vehicle , with just 1 service on time everything - the failure I got a loose nut on the rear brake caliper - while I was driving downhill on a mountain with snow - lost all brake fluids and brake systems just went hard to work and not a uniform brake. To correct I went to dealer and they said they just re-torque the nut and that's it.”
NHTSA complaint #10252760, filed 2008-12“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 this should be investigated before someone dies due to this/these products.”
NHTSA complaint #11542021, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
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- 10119249Aug 21, 2017NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No…
- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10046601Sep 25, 2012Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
- 10031124Oct 5, 2009Nissan: the following dtc codes are stored c1143 (steering angle sensor) and/or c1163 (st angle sen safe). Reprogram the abs/vdc control unit software.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 20% |
| 2024 | 4 | 18% |
| 2023 | 15 | 23% |
| 2022 | 19 | 17% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 4 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 12 | 9% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 22 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 | 15 | 12% |
| 2001 | 15 | 11% |
| 2000 | 19 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Frontier
54 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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