2008 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

The 2008 Nissan Quest has 3 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
50
Crashes / fires
3 / 3
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Nissan Quest vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Nissan Quest recalls

Recall 23V-067: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

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 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.

Recall 10V-072: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 2, 2010 · 179,383 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

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.

Recall 08V-187: Seats

Reported Apr 24, 2008 · 1,126 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

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.

2008 Nissan Quest problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Air Bags8
Electrical System8
Service Brakes8
Structure6
Steering4
Unknown or Other4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Engine3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)3
Tires2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
  • Suspension › Rear — 1
  • Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
  • Wheels › Rim — 1
  • Suspension › Subframe/Mounting Bracket — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 97,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Nissan Quest complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported May 22, 2026
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 or getting quoted to have it fixed. This is the only vehicle I own and I have to travel with my kids so I cannot ride around with a fuel can inside due to the fumes. I worry about running out of gas with my children in the car.
Fuel System, Other · reported Nov 10, 2025
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 the fuel leveling unit; however, the part for the repair was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the part was not only on backorder, but that the part for the repair was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Service Brakes · reported Jul 30, 2023
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.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 6, 2021
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 control and crashed backwards into a large tree which held it from crashing farther, and a small tree on the side which held it from rolling down into a brook. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and I would prefer that it be inspected. No vehicles or pedestrians…
Suspension · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 24, 2021
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 shaking and was unable to accelerate over 40 mph. The accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the check engine, traction control,ABS, brake light and slip warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Quest: 23V-067 (air bags), 10V-072 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-187 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Quest?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (11 reports), followed by air bags (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 97,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.