2008 Nissan Quest Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Nissan Quest.

20072009
Complaints
74
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Nissan Quest Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:114,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:87,561 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:114,729 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Nissan Quest.

Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
114,750
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
87,561
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,729
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,826
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Subframe/Mounting Bracket
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Nissan Quest

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~584,073 vehicles.

23V067000Air Bags:frontal
~404,690 affected

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.

10V072000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~179,383 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Nissan Quest has 74 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 114,750 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 87,561 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 114,729 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,836 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Nissan Quest include 5 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 584,073 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Nissan Quest?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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