Worst Vehicles of 2008
The most problematic 2008 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.
#VehicleComplaintsRecallsInvest.TSBsScore
1#12008 Chrysler Town And Country
2,877 complaints7 recalls2 invest.98 TSBs
2,87772982,932
#22008 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,395 complaints5 recalls3 invest.41 TSBs
2,39553412,450
#32008 Dodge Grand Caravan
1,962 complaints8 recalls2 invest.50 TSBs
1,96282502,022
#42008 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars
1,891 complaints4 recalls2 invest.222 TSBs
1,891422221,931
#52008 Honda AccordCompact Cars
1,849 complaints9 recalls3 invest.108 TSBs
1,849931081,924
#62008 Pontiac G6Compact Cars
1,601 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1019 TSBs
1,6015210191,646
#72008 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
1,532 complaints6 recalls5 invest.21 TSBs
1,53265211,612
#82008 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,457 complaints7 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs
1,45772311,512
#92008 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,483 complaints5 recalls1074 TSBs
1,4835010741,508
#102008 Nissan AltimaSubcompact Cars
1,375 complaints4 recalls1 invest.115 TSBs
1,375411151,405
#112008 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,251 complaints9 recalls8 invest.95 TSBs
1,25198951,376
#122008 Gmc AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,293 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1125 TSBs
1,2935211251,338
#132008 Dodge AvengerMidsize Cars
1,238 complaints6 recalls1 invest.59 TSBs
1,23861591,278
#142008 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,218 complaints11 recalls96 TSBs
1,218110961,273
#152008 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
1,203 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1003 TSBs
1,2032110031,223
#162008 Toyota CamryCompact Cars
1,135 complaints8 recalls3 invest.409 TSBs
1,135834091,205
#172008 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars
1,102 complaints5 recalls2 invest.946 TSBs
1,102529461,147
#182008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,087 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1373 TSBs
1,0873313731,132
#192008 Honda CivicCompact Cars
1,078 complaints7 recalls74 TSBs
1,07870741,113
#202008 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
988 complaints5 recalls62 TSBs
98850621,013
#212008 Mercedes Benz C300
942 complaints7 recalls3 invest.109 TSBs
942731091,007
#222008 Chrysler 300Large Cars
956 complaints4 recalls1 invest.81 TSBs
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#232008 Saturn OutlookSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
926 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1059 TSBs
926521059971
#242008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4
831 complaints0 recalls7 invest.20 TSBs
8310720901
#252008 Dodge ChargerLarge Cars
834 complaints5 recalls2 invest.42 TSBs
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#262008 Buick EnclaveSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
779 complaints6 recalls1 invest.1113 TSBs
779611113819
#272008 Toyota Rav4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
707 complaints14 recalls4 invest.340 TSBs
707144340817
#282008 Chevrolet HhrSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
777 complaints5 recalls1 invest.939 TSBs
77751939812
#292008 Jeep LibertySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
762 complaints5 recalls1 invest.49 TSBs
7625149797
#302008 Dodge Ram 1500
718 complaints8 recalls2 invest.55 TSBs
7188255778
#312008 Hyundai Santa FeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
713 complaints6 recalls1 invest.62 TSBs
7136162753
#322008 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
686 complaints4 recalls4 invest.1381 TSBs
686441381746
#332008 Saturn AuraMidsize Cars
674 complaints5 recalls1 invest.999 TSBs
67451999709
#342008 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD
614 complaints5 recalls5 invest.60 TSBs
6145560689
#352008 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
612 complaints5 recalls98 TSBs
6125098637
#362008 Dodge NitroSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
608 complaints3 recalls1 invest.59 TSBs
6083159633
#372008 Chevrolet CorvetteTwo Seaters
620 complaints0 recalls1029 TSBs
620001029620
#382008 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars
552 complaints5 recalls4 invest.51 TSBs
5525451617
#392008 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD
569 complaints9 recalls247 TSBs
56990247614
#402008 Ford Escape Hybrid
583 complaints0 recalls3 invest.6 TSBs
583036613
#412008 Toyota TacomaSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
554 complaints11 recalls330 TSBs
554110330609
#422008 Saturn VueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
572 complaints3 recalls1 invest.966 TSBs
57231966597
#432008 Mercury MilanMidsize Cars
522 complaints5 recalls5 invest.18 TSBs
5225518597
#442008 Mercury MarinerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
554 complaints4 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs
5544231594
#452008 Toyota HighlanderSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
501 complaints13 recalls2 invest.281 TSBs
501132281586
#462008 Dodge CaliberSmall Station Wagons
570 complaints0 recalls51 TSBs
5700051570
#472008 Chevrolet EquinoxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
535 complaints0 recalls971 TSBs
53500971535
#482008 Toyota TundraStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
458 complaints13 recalls280 TSBs
458130280523
#492008 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars
461 complaints8 recalls2 invest.90 TSBs
4618290521
#502008 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr 4x4
430 complaints0 recalls7 invest.20 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.