NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Quest; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 50 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Air bags — FrontalCampaign 23V067000 · 10 Feb 2023
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers 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 linkagesCampaign 10V072000 · 02 Mar 2010
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.
Remedy: 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.
SeatsCampaign 08V187000 · 24 Apr 2008
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel/propulsion system11 · 28%
Service brakes8 · 20%
Electrical system8 · 20%
Air bags7 · 18%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Steering4 · 10%
Structure3 · 8%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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20232
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20261
From owner complaints
I put new goodyear assurance fuel max on my 2008 nissan quest on 04/27/2012. Since that time i have had numerous blow outs and slow leaks. I have replaced all four tires with the same make and model and have had numerous repairs. I just replaced all four tires with michelin brand as i could not get 10,000 miles with…
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…
Tl* 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…
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.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.