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2008 Nissan Xterra Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 119 total for the year
Median mileage
31,165miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Nissan Xterra, 3% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,165 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.

“The vdc and slip light are constantly on when the battery has either died, or has been disconnected. Once the battery is disconnected the vdc is off and the slip system is off as well. After the battery was disconnected once again the vdc, slip system, and now my air bag light is now constantly flashing and illuminated. I've researched this problem and there are hundreds or thousands that have this same problem. In the owners manual it gives you a very vague description of how to reset this light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10370994, filed 2010-12, 53,330 miles

“Multiple Nissan dealers are unable to repair a safety problem on my car after 4 attempts. Vehicle dynamic control and ABS fail warning lights continue to come on randomly. Occasionally they go off for a period of time but the first 4 events lights remained on until the dealer worked on the car. Nissan is stalling in addressing vehicle buyback or any solid resolution. I am stuck with a car I cannot drive safely at this time, and have asked Nissan to take it back since they cannot fix it in over a year.”

NHTSA complaint #10284163, filed 2009-09, 9,000 miles

“The vehicle keeps stalling and running rough while driving after numerous repairs and several trips to the dealerships the problem continues to persistent. The mechanics seem not to understand the nature of the issue any assistance would be appreciated”

NHTSA complaint #11203214, filed 2019-04, 180,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10259477, filed 2009-02, 57 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015110%
2014110%
201114%
201013%
200915%
200843%
200761%
200581%
200411%
200243%

Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Xterra

Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Xterra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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