Hino NJ8J problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Hino NJ8J (2005–2021).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 13
- Model years
- 17
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Hino NJ8J model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2020 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2019 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2018 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2017 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2016 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2015 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2014 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2013 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2012 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2011 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2010 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2009 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2008 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2005 NJ8J | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Hino NJ8J recalls
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, or become a road hazard to other drivers. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Risk: The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Risk: In the event that the rear tank air pressure was depleted, braking function would be lost and the automatic engagement of the spring brakes will not occur, possibly resulting in a crash.
Risk: If a brake is not used or is defective and the park pawl does not engage, the vehicle may be able to move and potentially cause injury to the operator or persons in the vicinity of the moving vehicle or damage property.
Risk: The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.
Other Hino models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology