*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
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 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.
Mar 4, 2026Fuel 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 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.
Aug 13, 2025Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
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Jun 6, 2023Service 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 vehicle continued to rev hard until I turned off the engine.
Jul 30, 2023Service brakesCrash1 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 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 is…
Sep 25, 2021Suspension › Subframe/mounting bracket
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while having routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the frame was rotten and had several holes. Additionally, the control arms were loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated while driving the steering wheel was shaking and was unable to accelerate over 40 mph. The accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the check engine, traction control,ABS, brake light and slip warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who confirmed that the subframe needed to be replaced the vehicle was repaired. The…
Dec 1, 2020 · 100,000 milesFuel/propulsion system
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING. THE INDICATOR SHOWS THAT IT IS EMPTY EVEN WHEN I REFUEL IT WITH FULL TANK. THE CAR STOPS ON THE ROAD AS THE FUEL SHOWS AN INCORRECT READING WHICH POSES A DANGEROUS THREAT. I HAVE GOT THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED THREE TIMES. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND SO MUCH TIME AND MONEY AND NOT GETTING THE ISSUE FIXED. THE CAR ALSO FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2007-2008-2009 NISSAN QUESTS' BUT MY 2008 NISSAN QUEST IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL!
Dec 10, 2019 · 140,000 milesStructure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS RUSTED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE REFUELING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. JP MOTORS NISSAN (3675 FRONTAGE RD, PERU, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. *PM*JB
Sep 1, 2018 · 114,000 miles
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