2008 Nissan QUEST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
97,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 50 complaints (22.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 26.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Air Bags: 8; Electrical System: 8; Service Brakes: 8; Steering: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 6; 2015: 6; 2016: 5; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 7; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10321724 · 2010-03-24 (March 24, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 30-35 MPH IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONTACTS HANDS AND FACE. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. HE ALSO PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V0720…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,142 miles reported. Look up ODI 10321724 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10644894 · 2014-10-15 (October 15, 2014)
EVER SINCE I PURCHASE MY NISSAN QUEST 2008 LAST YEAR ON OCTOBER 26, 2013. MY CD DOESN'T WORK. IT KEEPS EJECTING THE CD OUT AND NO MUSIC, I MIGHT SAY. ALSO, EVERYTIME I TURN ON MY VAN, THE RADIO WORKS, THEN IN A FEW MINUTES IT BLOWS OUT THE MUSIC. THEN A BUZZING SOUNDS STARTS TO HAPPEN. THE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T GO UP ALL THE WAY. AS I PRESS THE BUTTON TO GO UP, THE WINDOW COMES DOWN HALF WAY. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PRESS THE WINDOW BUTTON. LITTLE BY LITTLE SO THE WINDOW CAN CLOSE. MY AIR CONDITIONER TAKES FOREVER TO GET COOL. INSTEAD OF COOL A…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490109 · 2012-12-26 (December 26, 2012)
TL* 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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 92,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490109 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10692250 · 2015-03-05 (March 5, 2015)
TL*THE 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 WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10692250 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10393716 · 2011-03-30 (March 30, 2011)
THIS IS FOR A 2008 NISSAN QUEST, BUT THE COMPLAIN IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V003000. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING HOME, AND AS SOON AS I ENTER THE GARAGE AND GET OFF THE VEHICLE, THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS. I KNEE DOWN AND SAW THAT THERE IS A STREAM OF LIQUID COMING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY, I PUT THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PARK IN THE STREET INSTEAD, CALL NISSAN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY AND THEY HELP TO CALL 911 TO HAVE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME OUT AND PUT A TEMP FIX TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10393716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11298382 · 2020-01-10 (January 10, 2020)
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING. THE INDICATOR SHOWS THAT IT IS EMPTY EVEN WHEN I REFUEL IT WITH FULL TANK. THE CAR STOPS ON THE ROAD AS THE FUEL SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING WHICH POSES A DANGEROUS THREAT. I HAVE GOT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND SO MUCH TIME AND MONEY AND NOT GETTING THE ISSUE FIXED. THE CAR ALSO FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2007-2008-2009 NISSAN QUESTS' BUT MY 2008 NISSAN QUEST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL!
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11298382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10525589 · 2013-07-18 (July 18, 2013)
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 IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS THE GROUND BATTERY CABLE BEING PULLED OFF THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING POINT. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED DESIGN THAT PREVENTS THIS FROM OCCURRING, THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE GROUND WIRE BREA…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,413 miles reported. Look up ODI 10525589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11032731 · 2017-10-10 (October 10, 2017)
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE HIGHWAY AND WEND I STOP ON THE LIGHT MY CAR STOP WORKING SO I'LL I CALL THE TOW TRUCK .AND I TEKE TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC TALL ME THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE AND HE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11032731 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10633270 · 2014-09-15 (September 15, 2014)
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 ABLE TO MANUALLY PUT SOME GAS TO ARRIVE TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH THE KIDS AND IT WAS A SCARY MOMENT, TO SAY THE LEAST. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED (UNNOTICED THE REASON THE FIRST TIME). CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 107,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10633270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331416 · 2010-05-20 (May 20, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE SHE WOULD FEEL AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,120 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331416 at NHTSA ↗