Hino NV8J problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Hino NV8J (2005–2021).

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 14
Model years: 13
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Hino NV8J model year. Click a bar for details.

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 NV8J model year

Year	Recalls	Top problem
2021 NV8J	1	—
2020 NV8J	3	—
2019 NV8J	2	—
2018 NV8J	3	—
2013 NV8J	2	—
2012 NV8J	3	—
2011 NV8J	3	—
2010 NV8J	4	—
2009 NV8J	4	—
2008 NV8J	2	—
2007 NV8J	1	—
2006 NV8J	1	—
2005 NV8J	1	—

Hino NV8J recalls

Recall 21V146000Mar 8, 20214,848 vehiclesModel years 2020
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.
Recall 20V244000Apr 30, 202012,470 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
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.
Recall 19V564000Jul 31, 20191,531 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V178000Mar 15, 201845 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V119000Feb 19, 20185,667 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V607000Sep 28, 20173,224 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012
Risk: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V493000Aug 7, 201799 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 13V623000Dec 16, 20138 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: An operator relying on the documents to determine the truck's GVWR may load the vehicle beyond the actual weight rating, possibly resulting in tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V555000Dec 3, 201235,142 vehiclesModel years 2005–2013
Risk: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Recall 11V537000Nov 3, 2011312 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recall 11V013000Jan 19, 2011146 vehiclesModel years 2011
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.
Recall 10V157000Apr 16, 2010726 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a vehicle resulting in a crash.
Recall 10V156000Apr 16, 201089 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010
Risk: The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.
Recall 10V154000Apr 15, 2010571 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010
Risk: If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result 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