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Hino NV8J Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 13 model years of the Hino NV8J (2005–2021). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

30
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your Hino NV8J model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Hino NV8J10
2020 Hino NV8J30
2019 Hino NV8J20
2018 Hino NV8J30
2013 Hino NV8J20
2012 Hino NV8J30
2011 Hino NV8J30
2010 Hino NV8J40
2009 Hino NV8J60
2008 Hino NV8J60
2007 Hino NV8J71
2006 Hino NV8J90
2005 Hino NV8J100

What Hino NV8J owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

All Hino NV8J recalls (30)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Hino NV8J, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 21V146000 Reported 4,848 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020 NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J, NH1A, NV1A and TH1A vehicles. The mirror glass may not be bonded properly to the carrier plate, allowing it to detach.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mirror production date, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hino customer service…

    Model years: 2020

  2. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 20V244000 Reported 12,470 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners…

    Model years: 2020, 2021

  3. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 19V564000 Reported 1,531 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. Due to improper adhesive bonding, the exterior mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0330.

    Model years: 2020

  4. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V178000 Reported 45 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018.…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  5. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 18V119000 Reported 5,667 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten any loose terminal bolts and replace any damaged electrical harness, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  6. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 17V607000 Reported 3,224 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018.…

    Model years: 2011, 2012

  7. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 17V493000 Reported 99 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for…

    Model years: 2018

  8. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 13V623000 Reported 8 vehicles potentially affected Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    Hino Motor Sales (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2013 NV8J vehicles manufactured November 13, 2012, through February 8, 2013. The affected vehicles were modified to have a lower Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), however the vehicle documentation shows the full GVWR. As such, the information on the documents does not conform to…

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the documents, as necessary, free of charge. All of the owners have been notified as of January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9330.…

    Model years: 2013

  9. Electrical system: wiring and cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 12V555000 Reported 35,142 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of…

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  10. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 11V537000 Reported 312 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain model 2012 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j commercial trucks manufactured from july 25, 2011, through september 16, 2011. During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall…

    Model years: 2012

  11. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 11V013000 Reported 146 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 nj8j and nv8j heavy trucks manufactured from october 26, 2009, through october 1, 2010. Two of the airlines to the front and rear air tanks may have been installed incorrectly.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2011. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.

    Model years: 2011

  12. Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 10V156000 Reported 89 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. Certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  13. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 10V157000 Reported 726 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  14. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 10V154000 Reported 571 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 nv8j trucks equipped with allison 3000 rds automatic transmission. The drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used during the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

  15. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 08V667000 Reported 130 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling 130 my 2008-2009 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j conventional trucks. The rear axle u-bolts were not properly tightened. The lower spring seat may not contact the axle housing properly, producing a gap on the front or rear side of the axle housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear air suspension lower spring seat for a gap between the rear axle and lower spring seat. The u-bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. The recall began on january 19, 2009. Owners…

    Model years: 2009

  16. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 08V613000 Reported 3,836 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break,…

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.

    Model years: 2008

  17. Driveline (power train)

    NHTSA 08V471000 Reported 1,195 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling 1,195 my 2007-2009 nv8j trucks. During the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts. The recall began on october 14, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

  18. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 08V195000 Reported 16,805 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Hino is recalling 16,805 my 2005-2008 na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. The two vertical right/left side front spring bracket bolts were not tightened properly during the assembly process. This may cause increased stress on the spring bracket which can lead to cracking of the bracket.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the vertical front spring bracket attachment bolts on right/left hanger brackets and re-torque all associated bolts free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2008. Owners may contact hino at…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  19. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 07V508000 Reported 100 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks, the side view mirrors may have been installed incorrectly possibly leading to the mirror glass detaching from the mirror housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side view mirrors and, if necessary, replace the mirror materials. The recall began on june 12, 2007. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6490.

    Model years: 2008

  20. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 07V208000 Reported 14,588 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners may contact hino motors at 248-648-6430. Note:…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  21. Structure

    NHTSA 06V483000 Reported 1,599 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain vehicles, during the stamping process, some crossmembers were manufactured with a deformation to the lower corners due to excessive wear of the stamping die. Over time, if this condition were ignored, the structural integrity of the crossmembers could be compromised which could result in a loss of braking ability, separation…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, correct, and replace the crossmembers. The recall began on december 4, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6400.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  22. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V360000 Reported 746 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain cab and chassis trucks that were transported to the selling location or body company using a decking system (vehicles stacked on the rear of the lead truck for transport), the air brake lines may be disconnected so that the braking systems can be tied together with the other vehicles. When these vehicles arrive at their…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air brake lines, drive shaft bolts and ABS sensor clips and tighten and repair if necessary. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6430.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  23. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 06V169000 Reported 5,072 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks, during assembly, the drag link attachment nuts at the pitman arm and steering arm may have been incorrectly torqued. Residual grease and paint which was applied as a rust inhibitor on the steering arm may have contributed to a loss of torque after assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering arm tightness and remove all grease and paint from the steering arms and retorque the draglink attachment nuts at the steering arm and pitman arm. The recall began on may 12, 2006.…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  24. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 06V157000 Reported 3,930 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2006. Owners may contact hino motors at 248-648-6430. This…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  25. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 05V492000 Reported 577 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and retorqued all bolts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact hino at 248-648-6430.

    Model years: 2006

  26. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 05V240000 Reported 262 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain truck cab and chassis vehicles, a brake air line could become disconnected.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect each vehicle and check the torque on the nuts. If the nuts are not torqued properly, they will be tightened to the proper specification. The recall began on june 4, 2005. Owners may contact hino at…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  27. Steering

    NHTSA 04V448000 Reported 3,366 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks, when the steering wheel is being turned, the dust cover may twine with the steering shaft and could result in the steering wheel operation becoming heavy.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the old dust cover and install a newly designed cover. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact hino at 1-845-365-1400.

    Model years: 2005

  28. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 04V439000 Reported 3,366 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain cab and chassis trucks, when excessive force is applied to the accelerator pedal, beyond that required to achieve full acceleration, the pedal may become wedged between the floor panel and the carpet.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal height to determine if it is within specifications. If either the pedal height or the accelerator rod is not within specifications, replace the accelerator assembly. In…

    Model years: 2005

  29. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 04V202000 Reported 810 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and retorque the pinch bolt nut as necessary. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

    Model years: 2005

  30. Back up lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 04V098000 Reported 255 vehicles potentially affected HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

    Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." a reverse backup switch may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. The neutral safety switch may not allow the cruise control to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches. Owner notification began on april 19, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2005

Other Hino models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.