MYRModel Year Report

2008 Nissan Quest

▲ Better than typical
2008 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:08.212Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Quest Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 118 complaints 1994: 165 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
2008: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993118
1994165
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20260522

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20211006

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, 20160412

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20100402

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080527 — seats

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 STA

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 NISS

Campaign 08V187000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100322 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

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 CON

Campaign 10V072000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140508 — PE (closed 20150113)

Fuel level gauge system failure

R 20231208 — air bags

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.

Campaign 23V067000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V187000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V072000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V067000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.