2008 Nissan Quest Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Nissan Quest, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving through the highway and wend I stop on the light my car stop working so I'll I call the tow truck .and I teke to the mechanic and the mechanic tall me the transmission is gone and he have to replace the transmission”
NHTSA complaint #11032731, filed 2017-10“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435773, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering seized and the contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that there was a leak from the power steering sensor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11140390, filed 2018-10, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the traction control off light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle and the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10692250, filed 2015-03, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10043773Mar 22, 2012Nissan: altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage the pressure sensor upon removal or…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Quest
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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