CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Nissan Quest has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (11 reports).
2008 Nissan Quest recalls
Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants
The resin emblem on the driver's airbag cover can crack and detach when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2008 Nissan Quest problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
What owners report
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.
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 mileage was unknown.
See attached document from complainant
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.
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 were in the street when the vehicle lost all control without human assistance. The passenger
2008 Nissan Quest questions
Does the 2008 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Nissan Quest: Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Nissan Quest?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (11), Air Bags (8), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Nissan Quest has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.