repaired · 2025 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2008 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2008 Nissan Quest, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-067 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Nissan Quest has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
6Structure
4Steering
3Engine
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Engine and engine cooling
1611 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 16 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Quest year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Nissan Quest safety ratings
2008 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel level gauge system failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. I am going to a dealership in the morning to see about getting it…
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. No amount of pressure on my part would make the brakes work and there was no control of the steering. The vehicle…
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING. THE INDICATOR SHOWS THAT IT IS EMPTY EVEN WHEN I REFUEL IT WITH FULL TANK. THE CAR STOPS ON THE ROAD AS THE FUEL SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING WHICH POSES A DANGEROUS THREAT. I HAVE GOT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND SO…
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