Vehicle Photos
Exterior Photos
Interior Photos
2008 Nissan Xterra

2008 Nissan Xterra Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,060 - $29,560

Original MSRP:
$20,912 - $27,697

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Nissan Xterra Review
The 2008 Nissan Xterra is an SUV that comes in 7 different trims. The different trims range from the X 4X2 to the SE 4X4. The 2008 Nissan Xterra is a 4-door, 5-passenger SUV. All trims come with a customary 4.0-liter, V6, 261-hp engine. The X 4X2 has a standard 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The SE 4X4 has a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The 2008 Nissan Xterra has a 36,000mi 36 month basic warranty.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra trims come with the following features: front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, cloth interior, power accessories, alloy wheels, tire detail, ABS brakes, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, battery rundown protection, front/rear power outlets, first aid kit, traction/stability control, full-size spare tire with underbody carrier, stereo system with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, keyless entry, remote releases/controls, panic button, anti-theft, folding/power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted/privacy glass, intermittent wipers, bumper step-up, skid plate, air conditioning, rear HVAC, cruise, tilt steering and column, front bucket seats with theater style seating and manual lumbar and height adjust, cloth interior, halogen headlamps and a load bearing exterior rack.

The Xterra SE adds a standard CD changer, subwoofer, illuminated vanity mirrors, trip computer, compass, and fog lights.

Premium upgrades include a navigation aid, DVD player and a towing prep package.

The 2008 Nissan Xterra is a carryover from 2007. The base price for the X 4X2 is $21,130 and extends to $28,630 for the SE 4X4.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V067000
Mfg's Report Date February 10, 2023
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 404,690
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 10, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2008 Nissan Xterra Models & Prices

2008 Nissan Xterra X
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Man X $22,060 $20,912 $341 / Month*
2WD 4dr Auto X $22,860 $21,669 $353 / Month*
4WD 4dr Man X $24,110 $22,852 $373 / Month*
4WD 4dr Auto X $24,910 $23,608 $385 / Month*

2008 Nissan Xterra S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Man S $23,810 $22,567 $368 / Month*
2WD 4dr Auto S $24,610 $23,324 $380 / Month*
4WD 4dr Man S $25,810 $24,459 $399 / Month*
4WD 4dr Auto S $26,610 $25,215 $411 / Month*

2008 Nissan Xterra Off Road
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4WD 4dr Man Off Road $27,260 $25,546 $417 / Month*
4WD 4dr Auto Off Road $28,260 $26,481 $432 / Month*

2008 Nissan Xterra SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Auto SE $27,560 $25,826 $421 / Month*
4WD 4dr Auto SE $29,560 $27,697 $452 / Month*

2008 Nissan Xterra Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
X S Off Road SE
Angled strut style front grille
Black body side molding      
Black door handles
Black folding pwr outside mirrors
Black front bumper
Black rear bumper w/side steps
Dark tinted rear privacy glass
Front fog lamps    
Rear intermittent wiper w/washer
Roof rack rails w/air dam      
Roof rack w/cross bars, gear basket & air dam  
Splash guards  
Tubular step rails    
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer
INTERIOR Features
X S Off Road SE
(3) 12-volt DC pwr outlets
4-way manual driver seat      
4-way manual driver seat w/height & lumbar adjusters  
60/40 split-fold 2nd row seat w/removable cushions & adjustable head restraints
Accessory pwr delay
Air conditioning
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: Rockford Fosgate audio system, (8) speakers & subwoofer, MP3/WMA CD capability, speed-sensitive volume, auxiliary audio input jack      
AM/FM stereo w/CD player & (6) speakers  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass      
Bluetooth hands free phone system      
Cargo net  
Cloth seat fabric
Driver side seatback pocket    
Dual front door pockets & bottle holders
Dual front/rear center cup holders
Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors      
Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors  
Easy clean cargo area w/channel system  
Engine immobilizer system
First aid kit  
Fold-flat front passenger seat    
Front overhead sunglass holder    
Front reclining bucket seats w/adjustable active head restraints
Glove box w/lower lock, light & damper
In-cabin microfilter  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise controls      
Pwr locks
Pwr windows w/driver auto-down
Rear roof-mounted cargo hooks  
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry
Security alarm system
Steering wheel mounted cruise controls    
Storage compartment under cargo area
Tilt steering column
Trip computer      
XM satellite radio w/antenna      
MECHANICAL Features
X S Off Road SE
16" aluminum alloy wheels      
16" silver painted aluminum alloy wheels      
16" steel wheels      
17" 4-spoke aluminum alloy wheels      
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel drive
4.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine w/continuous variable valve timing
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission w/OD  
Clutch interlock  
Clutch interlock override switch      
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic locking rear differential      
Engine speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
Front tow hook
Front/rear disc brakes
Full size spare tire w/steel wheel
High performance Bilstein shocks      
Hill descent control (HDC)      
Hill start assist (HSA)      
Lower radiator skid plate
Oil pan & fuel tank skid plates      
P265/65R17 BF Goodrich Long Trail OWL tires      
P265/70R16 BF Goodrich Long Trail OWL tires      
P265/70R16 General BSW tires      
P265/75R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail OWL tires      
Rear wheel drive  
Rigid leaf rear suspension
Transfer case skid plate      
SAFETY Features
X S Off Road SE
Child safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags -inc: occupant sensor
Dual note horn  
Electronic brake force distribution
Energy absorbing steering column
Front 3-point seat belts w/height adjusters, pretensioners & load limiters
Front active head restraints
Front/rear crumple zones
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear outboard 3-point seat belts
Side door guard beams
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
X S Off Road SE
City 14/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)  
City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)  

2008 Nissan Xterra Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
X S Off Road SE
[B94] SPLASH GUARDS *Splash guards are required in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin*      
[S01] SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG PKG -inc: driver & front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, front/rear curtain air bags w/rollover sensor
[T01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, Rockford Fosgate audio system, (8) speakers & subwoofer, MP3/WMA CD capability, speed-sensitive volume, auxiliary audio input jack, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass      
[T01] TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, Rockford Fosgate audio system, (8) speakers & subwoofer, MP3/WMA CD capability, speed-sensitive volume, auxiliary audio input jack, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, XM Satellite radio w/antenna      
EMISSIONS Options
X S Off Road SE
[C03] 50 STATE EMISSIONS
PAINT TYPE Options
X S Off Road SE
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
X S Off Road SE
[F95] ADJUSTABLE CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO)  
[F96] RETRACTABLE CARGO COVER (PIO)  
[H94] IPOD INTERFACE (PIO)  
[K92] PROTECTION PKG -inc: all-season floor mats, emergency kit, wheel locks (PIO)  
[L92] FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS (PIO)
[N93] AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR (PIO)    
[U94] PORTABLE NAVIGATION (PIO)
[V94] DOCKABLE DVD (PIO)
[W94] TOW PKG (PIO)  

2008 Nissan Xterra Technical Specifications

Brakes
X S Off Road SE
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 1.1 11.7 x 1.1 11.7 x 1.1 11.7 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.7 11.3 x 0.7 11.3 x 0.7 11.3 x 0.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
X S Off Road SE
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 35.2 35.2 35.2 35.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
X S Off Road SE
Displacement 4.0L/241 4.0L/241 4.0L/241 4.0L/241
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 261 @ 5600 261 @ 5600 261 @ 5600 261 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 281 @ 4000 281 @ 4000 281 @ 4000 281 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
X S Off Road SE
Height, Overall (in) 74.9 74.9 74.9 74.9
Length, Overall (in) 178.7 178.7 178.7 178.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.3 8.3 9.5 8.3
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.8 72.8 72.8 72.8
Fuel Tank
X S Off Road SE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.1 21.1 21.1 21.1
Steering
X S Off Road SE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.54 3.54 3.54 3.54
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.3 37.3 37.3 37.3
Suspension
X S Off Road SE
Suspension Type - Front Double wishbone Double wishbone Double wishbone Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Rigid leaf Rigid leaf Rigid leaf Rigid leaf
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
X S Off Road SE
Front Tire Size P265/70R16 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R17
Rear Tire Size P265/70R16 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R17
Transmission
X S Off Road SE
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6 5
Vehicle
X S Off Road SE
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3 58.3 58.3 58.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 99.8 99.8 99.8 99.8
Second Head Room (in) 39.3 39.3 39.3 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 34.4 34.4 34.4 34.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.3 58.3 58.3 58.3
Weight Information
X S Off Road SE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4165 4152 4402 4192

2008 Nissan Xterra Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags -inc: occupant sensor
Front 3-point seat belts w/height adjusters, pretensioners & load limiters
Rear outboard 3-point seat belts
Front active head restraints
Child safety rear door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Clutch interlock
Energy absorbing steering column
Side door guard beams
Front/rear crumple zones
First aid kit
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).