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
2,879 complaints7 recalls2 invest.98 TSBs
2,87972982,934
#22008 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,407 complaints5 recalls3 invest.41 TSBs
2,40753412,462
#32008 Dodge Grand Caravan
1,970 complaints8 recalls2 invest.50 TSBs
1,97082502,030
#42008 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars
1,894 complaints4 recalls2 invest.222 TSBs
1,894422221,934
#52008 Honda AccordCompact Cars
1,856 complaints9 recalls3 invest.109 TSBs
1,856931091,931
#62008 Pontiac G6Compact Cars
1,611 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1019 TSBs
1,6115210191,656
#72008 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
1,533 complaints6 recalls5 invest.21 TSBs
1,53365211,613
#82008 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,468 complaints7 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs
1,46872311,523
#92008 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,493 complaints5 recalls1074 TSBs
1,4935010741,518
#102008 Nissan AltimaSubcompact Cars
1,380 complaints4 recalls1 invest.117 TSBs
1,380411171,410
#112008 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,254 complaints9 recalls8 invest.95 TSBs
1,25498951,379
#122008 GMC AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,297 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1125 TSBs
1,2975211251,342
#132008 Dodge AvengerMidsize Cars
1,240 complaints6 recalls1 invest.59 TSBs
1,24061591,280
#142008 Honda CR-VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,225 complaints11 recalls97 TSBs
1,225110971,280
#152008 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
1,203 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1003 TSBs
1,2032110031,223
#162008 Toyota CamryCompact Cars
1,141 complaints8 recalls3 invest.409 TSBs
1,141834091,211
#172008 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars
1,104 complaints5 recalls2 invest.946 TSBs
1,104529461,149
#182008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,094 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1373 TSBs
1,0943313731,139
#192008 Honda CivicCompact Cars
1,083 complaints7 recalls75 TSBs
1,08370751,118
#202008 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
992 complaints5 recalls62 TSBs
99250621,017
#212008 Mercedes-Benz C300
942 complaints7 recalls3 invest.121 TSBs
942731211,007
#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
835 complaints5 recalls2 invest.42 TSBs
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#262008 Buick EnclaveSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
779 complaints6 recalls1 invest.1114 TSBs
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#272008 Chevrolet HHRSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
784 complaints5 recalls1 invest.939 TSBs
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#282008 Toyota RAV4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
708 complaints14 recalls4 invest.340 TSBs
708144340818
#292008 Jeep LibertySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
766 complaints5 recalls1 invest.49 TSBs
7665149801
#302008 Dodge Ram 1500
721 complaints8 recalls2 invest.55 TSBs
7218255781
#312008 Hyundai Santa FeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
718 complaints6 recalls1 invest.67 TSBs
7186167758
#322008 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
687 complaints4 recalls4 invest.1381 TSBs
687441381747
#332008 Saturn AuraMidsize Cars
677 complaints5 recalls1 invest.999 TSBs
67751999712
#342008 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD
617 complaints5 recalls5 invest.60 TSBs
6175560692
#352008 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
615 complaints5 recalls100 TSBs
61550100640
#362008 Dodge NitroSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
611 complaints3 recalls1 invest.59 TSBs
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#372008 Chevrolet CorvetteTwo Seaters
626 complaints0 recalls1029 TSBs
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#382008 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars
554 complaints5 recalls4 invest.56 TSBs
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#392008 Toyota TacomaSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
564 complaints11 recalls330 TSBs
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#402008 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD
571 complaints9 recalls247 TSBs
57190247616
#412008 Ford Escape Hybrid
584 complaints0 recalls3 invest.6 TSBs
584036614
#422008 Saturn VueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
575 complaints3 recalls1 invest.966 TSBs
57531966600
#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
504 complaints13 recalls2 invest.281 TSBs
504132281589
#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
461 complaints13 recalls280 TSBs
461130280526
#492008 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars
461 complaints8 recalls2 invest.92 TSBs
4618292521
#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.