MYRModel Year Report

2008 Nissan Quest

▲ Better than typical
2008 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:51.459Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
50
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

2008: 50 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

22% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I bought my van in March of this year (2026) and the fuel gauge will either show that the tank is almost empty (gas light on) or full. Sometimes it will show an accurate gas reading and other times it shows the gas tank is full.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-22

Service brakes

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I backed out of driveway towards the south to head north on public way. Vehicle immediately started accelerating backwards (south) without assistance, quickly getting out of control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-06

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. After driving approximately two and a half miles at various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-12

Also filed under Wheels

Electrical system

16% · 8 reports

Air bags

16% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, she attempted to slow down to avoid black ice on the highway when the vehicle began swerving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-02

Structure

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-05-27Seats08V187000 Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 Quest, Titan and Armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2008. Owners may contact…

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  2. R
    2010-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic10V072000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56, and model year 2008-2009 Nissan Quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners may…

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  3. I
    2014-05-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-01-13 Fuel level gauge system failure
  4. R
    2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V187000 · Seats
  • Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Nissan Quest is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Quest have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.