Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Damon Astoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Damon Astoria has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V745000 Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V391000 TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF-HOLLAND/FREIGHTLINER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V054000 STEERING ARM/TIE ROD ARM/FREIGHTLINER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Damon Astoria has notable recall issues, particularly with suspension and steering components, which impact its reliability rating. The limited complaint data suggests visibility concerns, but frequent issues with key systems raise overall ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| steering linkage | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| windshield wiper | 20,000–40,000 miles | $50–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Uneven tire wear
- Excessive road noise
- Wobbling steering
- Declining fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Damon Astoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.