AI Damage2018 Hino NV8J: common problems
The maker issued 25 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 25
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and…
This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and discuss what is required when opening a Tech Assist Case.
- After connecting to a truck using DX3, it may be necessary to review or create a DX Diagnostic Report for…
- The incorrect date of manufacture may have been printed on the fuel tank label
If the date of manufacture is incorrect, the label information will not comply with FMCSA Regulation 49 CFR, 393.67. Month and Year format required for date of manufacture. The following procedure provides instruction…
- All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign…
All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign once the proper agencies have been notified and approval is received.
- SA-17-030 18MY UNSOLD UNITS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
- The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be…
The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. Subject vehicles contain an error in the DEF monitoring program. To eliminate…
- TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino…
TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino chassis. In some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be…
- 07 - 006 VOLTAGE DROP TEST
- SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models
- 13-008 Design Change of the Idler Gear Case and Idler Gear Bolt
Abnormal load such as a stuck supply pump was applied to gear train then causing the bolt to loosen. Therefore, an enhancement to the case and bolt were carried out. The idler gear case and bolt were changed to…
- SB-16-021 CORRECTION OF WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR HINO600 SERIES Correction of Electrical Wiring Diagram
- SB-15-003 CORRECTION OF WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR HINO 2015MY (REVISION OF TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE FOR THE DTC…
NHTSA lists 25 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hino NV8J?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 25 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Hino NV8J?
NHTSA lists 25 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Hino NV8J from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.