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2008 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

3 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan Quest.

3
recalls
50
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Nissan Quest recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V067000 · reported February 10, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 404,690 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 10V072000 · reported March 2, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 179,383 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Seats

NHTSA campaign 08V187000 · reported April 24, 2008 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 1,126 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
This may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 22, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

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 fixed under the recall…

Nov 10, 2025 · Fuel system, other

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the vehicle ran out of gasoline with the fuel gauge indicating that there was a quarter tank to a half tank of gasoline inside the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was under an unstated recall for…

Oct 13, 2023 · Engine and engine cooling

See attached document from complainant

Jul 30, 2023 · Service brakes

I was parking and barely moving with my foot in the brake when the vehicle suddenly reved up loudly. I had to depress the brake heavily to keep it from moving forward and put it in neutral. The vehicle continued to rev hard until I turned off the engine.

Oct 6, 2021 · Service brakes · crash reported

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 was no longer under my…

Quest model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 28232
2006 17412
2007 122831
2008 35033
2009 22221
2011 16620

Across all years, the 2004 Quest has the most complaints (445). All Nissan Quest years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on February 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (11 complaints), followed by air bags (8).
How many 2008 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 50 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 22, 2026.