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2008 Nissan Quest S

The 2008 Nissan Quest S is a 240-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,330 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 240 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 242 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Quest measures 204.1 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,069 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,330 ($38,236 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VQ35DE)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower240 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque242 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
1st Gear4.66
2nd Gear3.03
3rd Gear1.98
4th Gear1.34
5th Gear1.01
Reverse5.11
Final Drive2.27
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity20.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Turning Diameter39.9 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDisc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 in. Alloy
Wheels Rear16 in. Alloy
Tires FrontP225/65R16
Tires RearP225/65R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length204.1 in
Width77.6 in
Height70 in
Wheelbase124 in
Front Track67.3 in
Rear Track67.3 in
Ground Clearance5.8 in
Cargo Volume148.7 ft³
Curb Weight4,069 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2008 Nissan Quest S with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2008 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan QUEST. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V067000

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 COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 10V072000

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 MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 08V187000

50 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan QUEST

Owner Complaints

50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Nissan QUEST (3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Service Brakes9
Air Bags8
Electrical System8
Structure6
Steering4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 22, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“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…”
Nov 10, 2025 · Fuel System, Other
“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…”
Oct 13, 2023 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“See attached document from complainant”
Jul 30, 2023 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes
“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…”
Oct 6, 2021 · Steering, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System Crash 1 injury
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 NISSAN QUEST. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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