Nissan Quest problems
0 safety recalls. 49 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Common questions
Is the 2008 Nissan Quest reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Nissan Quest is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2008 Nissan Quest?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 8 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Nissan Quest has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Nissan Quest?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 49 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.