2008 Nissan Quest Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Nissan Quest, 2% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles.
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.
“After only about 59000 miles my Nissan Quest 2008 3.5l is making loud whining noise from the engine. I am informed by the Nissan dealer were it is being repaired that the timing chain needs to be replaced. This is an issue with many Nissan vehicles and and official recall should be made about this problem with this type of engines. See Nissan technical bulletin from dec. 14. 2009 with classification: em07-001c and reference: ntb07-042c about this very well know issue for all Nissan maxima, altima, Quest buzzing / whining noise from timing chain area.”
NHTSA complaint #10457654, filed 2012-05, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192474Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
- 10043950Apr 10, 2012Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
- 10024689Apr 28, 2008Nissan; special automatic transmission fluid requirement. 2004 to current nissan vehicles.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2016 | 6 | 46% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 7 | 39% |
| 2013 | 9 | 50% |
| 2012 | 28 | 30% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 20% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 72 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Quest
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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