Model year
2008 Nissan Quest
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 50 complaints for the 2008 Nissan Quest (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (11), AIR BAGS (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 87 complaints
- 2001 42 complaints
- 2002 29 complaints
- 2004 445 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 228 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2011 66 complaints
- 2012 93 complaints
- 2013 18 complaints
- 2014 18 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2016 13 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
Recalls
23V067000 · Feb 10, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
10V072000 · Mar 2, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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…
08V187000 · Apr 24, 2008
SEATS
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…
Complaints
50 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 3, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE14012 | Fuel level gauge system failure · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | May 8, 2014 | Jan 13, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Nissan Quest at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.