KnownCarProblems2008 Nissan Quest Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Nissan Quest, most often about the fuel system (28% of complaints, typically around 103,500 miles). It is 8th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Nissan Quest problems
Fuel system
14 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 103,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Inaccurate fuel gauge - my wife's Nissan Quest 2008 came to a complete stall in the middle of the road, while the fuel gauge was showing 70 miles left to empty. The regular dashboard gauge, also showed some level of gas. In reality, the tank had no gas at all. We confirmed that when, after some people's help, we were…
Car keeps shutting off at half of tank! I have replaced all catalic convertors, all 02 sensors, gas top, fuel rai, fuel pumps well every and anything that has to do with fuel and van still doing the same thing! Also drives as if choke were on
Brakes
9 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
When I press the brakes the car accelerates. I have had a data recorder attached when this happened, but the dealer says that it didn't record anything.-- this happens intermittently---, while in slow traffic as I pump the brakes. Specifically : the RPM actually increased as the car made the ABS grinding sound and…
The car accelerates when I press on the brake. I have complained to the dealer about this is october 2018 and today april 2019. This is a pre-accident complaint. When I drive in stop and go traffic it feels like the ABS brake motor is trying to make the car go faster instead of stopping the car.
Air bags
8 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the air bag spiral cable that was in the steering wheel would have to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. While stopped at a traffic light, both front air bags deployed without an impact or warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was driven home after the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. There were no injuries. The…
Electrical
8 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 121,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. After the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently without warning. In addition, while driving at night, the head lamps randomly became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake…
While the engine was on and the car in drive, but stopped with my foot on the brake, the engine unexpectedly revved up to about 6000 RPM. The first time was about 2 months ago, in a parking lot. I thought perhaps I had inadvertently pressed the accelerator while my foot was on the brake. Two days ago it happened…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I was driving on the expressway when the passenger sliding door track panel blew completely off and also shattered the covering of the rear passenger light cluster. I was able to return to the shoulder and recover the panel. I am amazed that it did not hit the windshield of a vehicle behind me.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while having routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the frame was rotten and had several holes. Additionally, the control arms were loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated while driving the steering wheel was…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
On june 26th 2013 the vehicle experienced total loss of power while driving and there was a corresponding strong electrical burning smell. Fortunately the vehicle was able coast off the main road and the family was able to exit safely. No fire started but car would not restart. Car was towed to Nissan where they…
While the engine was on and the car in drive, but stopped with my foot on the brake, the engine unexpectedly revved up to about 6000 RPM. The first time was about 2 months ago, in a parking lot. I thought perhaps I had inadvertently pressed the accelerator while my foot was on the brake. Two days ago it happened…
Steering
4 complaints · 8%Tl contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the traction control off light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle and the problem persisted. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering seized and the contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that there was a leak from the power steering…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Nissan Quest recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverâs 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: 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.
Fix: 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 contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Fix: 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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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 standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
On may 8, 2014, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe14-012 to investigate allegations of inaccurate fuel tank fill level while driving resulting in the vehicle running out of fuel in model year (my) 2007 nissan quest vehicles.during this investigation, nissan identified a condition in the subject vehicles that may result in the fuel gauge falsely indicating more than the actual amount of fuel remaining in the gas tank. According to nissan, the combination meter voltage divider circuit for the sender unit may have one of two resistors open or lifted resulting in a fuel gauge malfunction and inaccurate fuel level reading.when this condition occurs, the fu
Questions about the 2008 Nissan Quest
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (14 complaints, typically around 103,500 miles); brakes (9 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Quest have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Nissan Quest?
- It is 8th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.