Worst 2008 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | 114,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 87,561 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 114,729 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | 1 | 65,826 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Subframe/Mounting Bracket | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Quest
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~584,073 vehicles.
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.
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 DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.
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2008 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Nissan Quest reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Quest?
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Does the 2008 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Quest?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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