Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
In New Zealand
4 Eight cars are on the New Zealand register; 75% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
17 Eight cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 | 13 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the Eight.
AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HYDRAULIC LINE AND THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE. IF THE LINES COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER, THE CHAFING MAY DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
NHTSA recalls