Owners have filed 124 complaints
about the 2005 Nissan Quest with NHTSA between 2004 and 2023.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 22 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 47
Against the median year of the Nissan Quest. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 62
12.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 67
40% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Mid/Rear Assembly
521.7%
AIR Conditioner
313.0%
Latch
313.0%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
313.0%
Door
313.0%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems
28.7%
Tread/Belt
28.7%
Automatic Transmission
28.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
78.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1012.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
911.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1619.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1214.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
78.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1316.0%
150,000+ miles
78.6%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2004peak 10Apr 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Nissan Quest
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE08004Opened 25 Jan 2008Closed 30 May 2008AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS.ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR CURTAINS.INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT SRS DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT DOES NOT IMPAIR DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG AND SIDE AIR CURTAIN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.NO REPORTS OF NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY NHTSA.THE WARRANTY REPORTS CITED ABOVE REPRESENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND SENSOR REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED IN 32 OF THESE CASES.THE MANUFACTURER...
Recalls on the 2005 Nissan Quest
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
05V480000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FOLD-AWAY STRIKER LOOP IS WELDED TO A MOUNTING BRACKET. THE STRIKER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO A BROKEN WELD AT THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET.
Risk: IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. STRIKER SEPARATION COULD AFFECT THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES.
05V474000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
Risk: WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305310,846 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash. Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced. Safety Risk: Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Recall 2006230146 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the 3rd-row curtain side-impact airbag on the driver's side may have been installed slightly out of position during vehicle assembly. This could cause the airbag to inflate in a manner different than designed or not inflate at all. The most likely result of this mis-installation is a delayed deployment. Nissan testing has determined that the delay would be about 20 msc compared with the design intent, and the bag will still be inflated before a 3rd-row occupant might interact with it in a side impact crash. Testing also determined that in the event of a non-deployment, the vehicle still exceeds all safety requirements in the third row seats. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, reposition the 3rd-row curtain side-impact airbag. This action is deemed a voluntary service campaign and is not being conducted under the Motor Vehicel Safety Act.
Recall 20053062,278 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, a third row seat bracket striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment. Striker separation may increase the risk of injury to seat occupants in certain types of collisions. Correction: The third row seat striker brackets will be replaced.
Recall 20053057,301 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the seat adjustment mechanism contains exposed moving metal components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat. An operators finger may be pinched in the mechanism during seat adjustment. Correction: Dealers will install a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Brownsville, KYCrash
POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING TO THE DOCTOR WHEN MY VAN LOST ALL POWER IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ALL MODE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR END. DO NOT WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW IT IS DOWN .CAR HAS NO POWER WILL NOT PULL OUT OR DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11118046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, KYCrash
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING TO THE DOCTOR WHEN MY VAN LOST ALL POWER IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ALL MODE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR END. DO NOT WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW IT IS DOWN .CAR HAS NO POWER WILL NOT PULL OUT OR DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11118046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLuttrell, TNCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE 2005 NISSAN QUEST SE HAS SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS AND THEIR FAULTY DESIGN WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. MY WIFE WENT TO THE DOLLAR STORE,THIS BEING ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER ALL THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED, SHE GOT IN AND STARTED TO BACK OUT AS SHE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 3000 RPM AND THEN JAMMED THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR CAUSING IT TO JERK THE WHEEL VIOLENTLY AND BARK THE TIRES THE ENGINE IS SO QUIET YOU CANNOT HEAR IF THIS IS HAPPENING IT PROPELLED THE VEHICLE RIGHT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED ALL THE WAY IN THE PARKING SPACES BEHIND HER COSTING US 2000 DOLLARS TO PAY FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE THERE COULD HAD BEEN PEDESTRIANS AROUND WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN HIT AND KILLED THERE IS OVER 30000 COMPLAINTS ONLINE OF THIS SAME PROBLEM. I URGE YOU TO PLEASE MAKE NISSAN FIX THE DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS PROBLEMS THERE IS PLENTY OF EVIDENCE ON THIS OUR MOTOR MOUNTS NOW HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4 MONTHS BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING BAD COSTING 1200 DOLLARS EACH TIME THEY ARE A BAD DESIGN AND IS URGENT TO BE FIXED BECAUSE THEY HELP CONTROL TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10722443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLuttrell, TNCrash
ENGINE
THE 2005 NISSAN QUEST SE HAS SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS AND THEIR FAULTY DESIGN WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. MY WIFE WENT TO THE DOLLAR STORE,THIS BEING ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER ALL THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED, SHE GOT IN AND STARTED TO BACK OUT AS SHE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO 3000 RPM AND THEN JAMMED THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR CAUSING IT TO JERK THE WHEEL VIOLENTLY AND BARK THE TIRES THE ENGINE IS SO QUIET YOU CANNOT HEAR IF THIS IS HAPPENING IT PROPELLED THE VEHICLE RIGHT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED ALL THE WAY IN THE PARKING SPACES BEHIND HER COSTING US 2000 DOLLARS TO PAY FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE THERE COULD HAD BEEN PEDESTRIANS AROUND WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN HIT AND KILLED THERE IS OVER 30000 COMPLAINTS ONLINE OF THIS SAME PROBLEM. I URGE YOU TO PLEASE MAKE NISSAN FIX THE DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS PROBLEMS THERE IS PLENTY OF EVIDENCE ON THIS OUR MOTOR MOUNTS NOW HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4 MONTHS BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING BAD COSTING 1200 DOLLARS EACH TIME THEY ARE A BAD DESIGN AND IS URGENT TO BE FIXED BECAUSE THEY HELP CONTROL TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10722443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesNorfolk, NECrash
SUSPENSION
THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT BOLT, THE BOLT THAT GOES THROUGH THE UNIBODY, BROKE AND DROPPED THE A-ARM SECTION THAT HOLDS THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE, ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I HAD THREE TIRES GOING STRAIGHT AND THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE TURNED IN AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SPARKS AND SWERVING INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WE WERE ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VAN AND GET IT TO THE SHOULDER. FOR A MOMENT WE THOUGHT THE VAN MIGHT ROLL. OUR MECHANIC STATED HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. THIS IS A 2005 NISSAN QUEST WITH 65,000 AND I MAINTENANCE IT REGULARLY. A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #10436888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesNorfolk, NECrash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT BOLT, THE BOLT THAT GOES THROUGH THE UNIBODY, BROKE AND DROPPED THE A-ARM SECTION THAT HOLDS THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE, ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I HAD THREE TIRES GOING STRAIGHT AND THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE TURNED IN AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITH SPARKS AND SWERVING INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. WE WERE ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VAN AND GET IT TO THE SHOULDER. FOR A MOMENT WE THOUGHT THE VAN MIGHT ROLL. OUR MECHANIC STATED HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. THIS IS A 2005 NISSAN QUEST WITH 65,000 AND I MAINTENANCE IT REGULARLY. A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #10436888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Watsonville, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the air bags were inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11516309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 286,000 milesMarina, CA
ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN ISSUES . HAD IT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME AND IT SEEMS IT'S STILL HAS PROBLEMS. LAST REPAIR WAS DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE AND AND BROKEN TENSIONERS. AM WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11350693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesWinchester, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SITTING IN A DRIVE THROUGH BREAK ON IN DRIVE CAR REVS UP TO ABOUT 70MPHS. I PUT IN PARK AS ITS MOVONG FORWARD TO NEARLY MISS A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND I TURN THE CAR OFF. NOW BREAK COMPRESS TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #11193602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesWinchester, VA
ENGINE
SITTING IN A DRIVE THROUGH BREAK ON IN DRIVE CAR REVS UP TO ABOUT 70MPHS. I PUT IN PARK AS ITS MOVONG FORWARD TO NEARLY MISS A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND I TURN THE CAR OFF. NOW BREAK COMPRESS TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA complaint #11193602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,800 milesCharlotte, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CADENA DEL TIENPO ASE RUIDO FUERTE
NHTSA complaint #11186651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,800 milesCharlotte, NC
ENGINE
CADENA DEL TIENPO ASE RUIDO FUERTE
NHTSA complaint #11186651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
FUEL GUAGE DOESN'T SHOW AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. I PUT GAS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE EVEN THOUGH AT TIMES IT DOESN'T NEEDS MUCH. THE ODOMETER FUNCTION ON AND ONE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE. . ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN ALL CHECK SHOWS VEHICLE SERVICE IS OK CAUSED FROM COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #11153187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL GUAGE DOESN'T SHOW AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. I PUT GAS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE EVEN THOUGH AT TIMES IT DOESN'T NEEDS MUCH. THE ODOMETER FUNCTION ON AND ONE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE. . ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN ALL CHECK SHOWS VEHICLE SERVICE IS OK CAUSED FROM COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS.
NHTSA complaint #11153187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,000 milesDacula, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TIMINIG CHAIN IS VERY LOUD AND NEEDS TO REPLACED AT ONLY 141K
NHTSA complaint #11144528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, KYCrash
POWER TRAIN
I WAS DRIVING TO THE DOCTOR WHEN MY VAN LOST ALL POWER IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ALL MODE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR END. DO NOT WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW IT IS DOWN .CAR HAS NO POWER WILL NOT PULL OUT OR DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11118046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, KYCrash
ENGINE
I WAS DRIVING TO THE DOCTOR WHEN MY VAN LOST ALL POWER IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ALL MODE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR END. DO NOT WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW IT IS DOWN .CAR HAS NO POWER WILL NOT PULL OUT OR DRIVEWAY
NHTSA complaint #11118046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,000 milesFolsom, CA
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR A FEW WEEKS AND THEN WENT OFF, THEN ON AGAIN. THE CODE READ THAT THE AIR BAGS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG WAS SHORTED OUT.
NHTSA complaint #11073404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesLOS Osos, CA
POWER TRAIN
NOISE, VIBRATION AND SOUNDS INDICATING IMMINENT FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE'S 3.5L V6 ENGINE. PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO NISSAN; ADDRESSED IN A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 2004. COMPANY FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF PREMATURE FAILURE OF TIMING CHAIN AND/OR VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS, INCLUDING VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MODULE AND PARTS. THE PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY THE SUBJECT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
NHTSA complaint #10983773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesLOS Osos, CA
ENGINE
NOISE, VIBRATION AND SOUNDS INDICATING IMMINENT FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE'S 3.5L V6 ENGINE. PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO NISSAN; ADDRESSED IN A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 2004. COMPANY FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT, WHICH CONSISTS OF PREMATURE FAILURE OF TIMING CHAIN AND/OR VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS, INCLUDING VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MODULE AND PARTS. THE PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY THE SUBJECT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
NHTSA complaint #10983773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7 milesLOS Angeles, CA
STEERING
THE VAN TURNS ON BUT IT LOSES SPEED WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS VERY HARD TO MAKE IT ACCELERATE ONCE IT COMES TO A STOP, THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T. NOW THEY THINK IT IS LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH COMPUTER
NHTSA complaint #10959826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7 milesLOS Angeles, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VAN TURNS ON BUT IT LOSES SPEED WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS VERY HARD TO MAKE IT ACCELERATE ONCE IT COMES TO A STOP, THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T. NOW THEY THINK IT IS LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH COMPUTER
NHTSA complaint #10959826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7 milesLOS Angeles, CA
ENGINE
THE VAN TURNS ON BUT IT LOSES SPEED WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS VERY HARD TO MAKE IT ACCELERATE ONCE IT COMES TO A STOP, THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T. NOW THEY THINK IT IS LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH COMPUTER
NHTSA complaint #10959826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,755 milesRockingham, VA
POWER TRAIN
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE, THERE IS ALMOST NO POWER. I PULLED INTO A CAR DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AT SOME USED CARS. THE VAN'S ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK. WHEN I PUT THE TRANSMISSION BACK IN DRIVE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, WE MOVED FORWARD VERY SLOWLY. LOW AND OVER DRIVE WERE NO BETTER, BUT REVERSE SEEMED FINE. FORWARD GEARS HAVE VERY LITTLE POWER.
NHTSA complaint #10924402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesGreene, NY
ENGINE
I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE INTO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERS SERVICE CENTER MANY TIMES FOR A LOSS OF POWER. THEY HAD ME REPLACE THE ECU, WHICH HAD TO BE PROGRAMMED, THEN THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. I BOUGHT ALL THREE OF THOSE. AFTER THAT IT NEEDED TO BE PROGRAMMED FOR THE AIR/FUEL RATIO. STILL RAN THE SAME. I BROUGHT IT INTO A DIFFERENT SHOP, THEY SAID IT HAD A BAD THROTTLE. MY BROTHER HAD ONE I HAD PUT IN BUT STILL NO POWER, AND HESITATION AT ACCELERATION AND UP HILLS, AND MISFIRES AND BACKFIRES A LOT. ONE OF THE CODES THEY FOUND FOR ME WAS A TIMING ISSUE. MY BROTHER HAS SAME VAN TOLD ME HE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN. I'VE HEARD A RATTLING AND WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING AREA, SO I LOOKED INTO THIS FURTHER. BACK IN 2004 NISSAN ISSUED A TSB REGARDING THIS ISSUE TELLING TECHNICIANS TO MAKE A "GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT" TO PUSH BACK REPAIRS OF THIS ISSUE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE LEARNING ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN SHOULD IT FAIL. I DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN THAT VAN AND BOUGHT IT BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE VEHICLE TO DRIVE. APPARENTLY NOT. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS EVEN TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS. I CURRENTLY AWAIT TO HEAR FROM A SUPERVISOR TO GIVE THEM AN EARFUL AND TO FIND OUT THE REASONS WHY IT WILL NOT BE FIXED. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. IF CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY (WHICH WE TRAVEL ALMOST EVERY DAY), THIS WOULD LEAVE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY CRIPPLED AND UNABLE TO STEER OUT OF THE WAY OF ANY DANGER. SOONER OR LATER SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE INJURED IF NOT KILLED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT FROM THIS IF NOT ALREADY. IT'S A SHAME NISSAN DOESN'T SEE THE VALUE OF POTENTIALLY SAVING ITS CUSTOMERS LIVES VS. THE COST OF MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I'LL NEVER BUY A NISSAN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10887748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nogales, AZ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE TRANSMISSION. LACK OF POWER AND NO REVERSE. BASED ON RESEARCH A HUGE PERCENTAGE OF NISSAN QUEST, NISSAN MAXIMA AND NISSAN ALTIMA FROM 2005 HAVE THIS ISSUE, AND NO RECALLS WAS ISSUED NOR NISSAN DEALER ACCOUNTABLE FOR PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, HAD LACK OF POWER, MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP, PUT CAR IN PARK, TRIED REVERSE GEAR, AND WAS NOT WORKING, TRIED DRIVE GEAR AND IT MOVES FORWARD BUT WITH VERY LITTLE POWER. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND AND AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTION HE TOLD ME I NEEDED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #10882773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,342 milesElkhart, IN
POWER TRAIN
CAR STARTED THROWING OUT SERVICE ENGINE CODES AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO ANY OTHER GEARS AND IS HAVING TROUBLE SPEEDING UP PAST 15 MILES PER HOUR. STARTED AY 114342 MILES. OCCURRED AFTER A CLUNK SOUND WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AND HAD A HARD TIME MAKING IT UP THE HILL TO OUR HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10882268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsville, KY
POWER TRAIN
WHEN PUT IN GEAR OR STOP AND GO JERKS VERY HARD AND SOME TIMES DON'T WANT TO GO.
NHTSA complaint #10871192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scottsville, KY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN PUT IN GEAR OR STOP AND GO JERKS VERY HARD AND SOME TIMES DON'T WANT TO GO.
NHTSA complaint #10871192 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westminster, SC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL GUAGE-ODOMETER DISPLAY-TEMPETURE DISPLAY WANT READ CORRECT------THIS IS CAUSING A PROBLEM OF NEVER KNOWING IF THE CAR IS HOT OR RUNNING OUT OF GAS.I NEED TO KNOW HOW FAR I HAVE DRIVEN IN ORDER TO CHANGE MY OIL!! DRIVING OR SITTING STILL MAKES NO DIFFERENCE
NHTSA complaint #10861023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
POWER TRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION , ROUGH SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING THE VAN, UP SHIFTING OR DOWN SHIFTING,
NHTSA complaint #10846377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.