Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Nissan for model years 1993–2017 over four generations.
The first two generations (internally designated V40 and V41) of the Quest were short-wheelbase models co-developed and manufactured with Ford, aside its badge engineered Mercury Villager. For model year 2004 and the third generation (V42), Nissan ended its joint venture with Ford, manufacturing the Quest on its own. For model year 2011, the fourth generation (RE52) became a widened variant of the Nissan Elgrand minivan and was now manufactured in Japan. For the preceding generations, the Quest loosely shared its chassis and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima.
Following the decline of minivan sales in North America, Nissan ended sales of the Quest after the 2017 model year.
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Common Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, a popular minivan produced from 1993 to 2017, has been known to have several issues based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most common problems with the Nissan Quest:
- Airbag deployment system: Some Nissan Quest models had struggles with the airbag deployment system due to a faulty airbag module and bad passenger seat occupancy sensors. This issue led to improper airbag deployment, which could be dangerous during accidents.
- Transmission problems: Many Nissan Quest drivers consider transmission-related problems the worst thing that can happen to their minivan. The Quest can develop various issues like hesitation when shifting gears, rough transition during a shift, abrupt deceleration, reduced acceleration, and transmission failure. Replacing faulty Nissan Quest transmission parts can be costly, and drivers have reported the problem persisting or returning despite costly repairs.
- Rattling noises: Of all the engine problems that a Nissan Quest can develop, rattling noises are considered the worst of the lot. These unpleasant noises are often caused by worn-out timing chains, timing chain guides, or timing chain tensioners. While the engine can sometimes still run fine despite the background rattling, it can potentially get damaged.
- Brake problems: Nissan Quest brakes are generally reliable, but some brake problems can show up fairly often in certain model years. These issues can include brake pedal pulsation, brake noise, and reduced brake performance.
- Interior accessories: Some Nissan Quest owners have reported issues with general interior accessories, such as power windows, power seats, and climate control systems not functioning properly.
These issues have been reported more frequently in certain model years, such as 2004 and 2007, which are considered the worst Nissan Quest years to avoid due to their higher frequency of problems and higher repair costs.
Do Nissan quests have transmission problems?
Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is the Nissan Quest a reliable car?
The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
How many miles will a Nissan Quest last?
So - how long do Nissan Quests last? According to carparts.com, a typical Nissan Quest will last around 200,000 miles.
What years are best for Nissan Quest?
Here's an overview of the most reliable Nissan Quest years.
- 2001.
- 2002.
- 2008.
- 2009.
- 2013.
- 2014.
- 2015.
- 2016.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Quest years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Quest cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Nissan Quest model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Quest model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Quest years
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Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Quest , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Quest model years
A total of 98 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Quest model years
There were a total of 60 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Quest model years
There were a total of 131 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Quest model years
There were a total of 13 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 2252 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Quest . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Quest vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-06-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KP2C9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan in Delaware, and they told me this has been the issue with the CVT transmission and I need to just get rid of the van. To get a new one put in is over $7000 with just a 12 Mos12,000 miles warranty and they say it may go out again. I was told by another dealership that Nissan new about this problem, but won't fix it. I've noticed that they have replaced CVT transmissions in other Nissan vehicles and other years, but seem to skip the 2012 Nissan Quest. The engine light came on after it started jerking and I had it towed to Nissan and then they told me that the transmission is slipping. They told me I could drive it home, but to "get rid of it because it doesn't have much life left." Please make Nissan recall these transmissions like they did others. If they are all CVT transmissions, why are some being fixed and others being ignored? Please help.
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-22
- Date Complaint: 2024-05-22
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4C9
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off for power train system, cam timing bank, timing chains, vct camshaft timing vct, power supply circuit. Nissan did replace recall ABS actuator. Had checked Cookeville Nissan [XXX] light on and they turned off saying it checked ok after a cold start for $230. It is loud now at 114,998 miles! This auto must have defective parts since Gateway has serviced it regularly. I am concerned about driving. Talked to consumer affairs of Nissan and was told it was over 65,000 miles and not valid. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-05
- Date Complaint: 2024-04-13
- VIN: JN8AE2KP2G9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Car need transmission replaced - there is no warning on car that transmission is having major issues (ie no check engine light). My car shakes on turning this has been on going since I purchased the car in 2017. In late 2023 the car did not have as much pick up power like it used to and had a whining noise once you drive for a while (without the power it used to). There were no check engine light warning to date. On 1/12/24 I used auto zone engine diagnostic and following error codes came up - P17FO - CVT JUDDER P17F2 -JUDDER T/C inspection Diagnostic at AAMCO ON 3/25/24 show additional issues that don’t show any warning signs eg check engine light PER AAMCO additional issues: Engine missing cylinder 3,4; and cylinder 1 is misfiring. Transmission juddering around 2nd gear, chain slipping under pressure…transmission having internal mechanical failure. I am not sure if these issues are serious enough to show as check engine. If they should I don’t know why my car check engine light is not on?
Nissan Quest 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-23
- Date Complaint: 2024-03-09
- VIN: JN8AE2KP9H9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Driving our van out of town, we started having problems with the transmission 2 hours into our drive. We have never had problems out of the transmission. When we accelerate from a stop it would give a shutter and sometimes a pop. It was very dangerous turning into the traffic as it was shuttering you loose power and could get hit. When we stopped at a store where i could check things out at turning the van off. When we started the vehicle it would not go into forward or reverse. We had it towed and had to pay over $4500 to replace the transmission with a new one. The mechanic said they get these all the time because it has a cvt transmission and they are no good. The replaced and refunded a lot of people that had different makes and model. I don’t understand why they don’t on a Nissan Quest . Nissan knows this is a problem. We had our entire family in the van and could have gotten hurt or killed. Nissan needs to do the right thing here and reimburse or replace them.
Nissan Quest 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-02
- Date Complaint: 2024-01-03
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4H9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light went off beginning of Nov 2023. Took to the dealership, they diagnosed the air bag module and harness as bad. Paid $2k to replace that, took 2 days for part to arrive. Fast forward, mid December 2023, air bag light on again. Take back to dealership and now the passenger side air bag has failed and needs to be replaced. $3k estimated to replace. Many Nissan vehicles (much later year models) have passenger side air bag recalls. This should be under recall as well as the module.
Nissan Quest 2009
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-25
- Date Complaint: 2023-12-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5N1BV28U69N
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole. The contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Bystanders assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact was then transported to the Trauma unit of another hospital. The contact sustained a broken sternum and broken left and right ribs. The contact stated that she spent 10 days in the trauma unit, and she also received home health assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. A police report was filed. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) that she related to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Quest 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-30
- VIN: JN8AE2KP7B9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started jerking and became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Nissan Quest 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-06
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-13
- VIN: 5N1BV28U18N
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: See attached document from complainant
Nissan Quest 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-13
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AE2KP0C9
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and drive into a ditch and crashing a tree causing the vehicle came to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the left leg and foot and head and seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totally loss from the insurance company. The manufacturer was contact and stated that there was no recall for the failure and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Nissan Quest 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-06
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KP0F9
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started smoking, and the contact pulled over on the side of the road and added coolant, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-24
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-10
- VIN: JN8AE2KPXG9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Check engine light appeared without warning and car would slow down and no longer accelerate on the highway. Took to the dealership and was told it needed a new transmission with only 64,000 miles of use.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-26
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-02
- VIN: JN8AE2KPXG9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact shifted the CVT transmission into low (L) manually. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and then began to shake the entire vehicle. The contact removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and started to tap the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake more violently while slowing down. The contact stopped the vehicle and felt resistance from the shift lever while attempting to shift the vehicle into park (P). The contact stated that the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated, but then turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had reoccurred without manually shifting gear. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who scanned the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P17F1 (CVT Judder). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,022.
Nissan Quest 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-03
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-01
- VIN: JN8AE2KP1B9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Van became sluggish when coming to the busy intersection. When I tried to accelerate when light changed, engine light came on and van would not go over 5mph. I was almost hit. Codes were run by a mechanic. Four internal transmission codes are present. Was told that the Quest has a transmission known for these problems. We could've been killed from the vehicle not moving with traffic.
Nissan Quest 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-30
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-30
- VIN: 5N1BV28U28N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
Nissan Quest 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-05
- VIN: JN8AE2KP4G9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the vehicle serviced at a independent service center. It could have possible caused an accident had I not been able to counteract the loss of steering. I am currently experiencing this same issue again and was notified in May 2023 that the control arms have once again malfunctioned. There are no warning lights for this issue, I noticed it when the car seemed to need a front end alignment but once I took it to the shop they confirmed that the control arms had malfunctioned. I researched this issue and saw that there was a recall of these exact same parts for 2016 Nissan Quest vehicles used as emergency vehicles. I am concerned that this is some sort of on going issue, that is costing $1600 + on every repair.
Latest 5 recalls Nissan Quest
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 37 recalls for different components of the Nissan Quest.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2008
- Report Received Date: 2023-02-10
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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 drivers 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.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2009
- Report Received Date: 2023-02-10
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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 drivers 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.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2011
- Report Received Date: 2012-02-29
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
- Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2012
- Report Received Date: 2012-02-29
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 29, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012. DUE TO SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING, WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR IDLING ON A DECLINE WITH ¼ TANK FUEL OR LESS, THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
- Consequence: VEHICLE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
- Model: Nissan Quest 2008
- Report Received Date: 2010-03-02
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary: 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.
Latest negative Nissan Quest car reviews
Latest positive Nissan Quest car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2005
We just bought this car a few days ago. We found out that we needed a new engine for something the previous owner hit. Nissan was so wonderful they gave us a brand new engine for free under factory warranty. I absolutely love Air Controls! The amount of space is fantastic, and I really appreciate the fold down second and third rows. The seats are also extremely comfortable!
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Vehicle year: 2000
Your wife will absolutely love this mini-van! It's perfect for families with kids, thanks to the built-in TV/VCR. It's great for long trips, but keep in mind that it has limited storage space. The van handles well on flat roads, but may struggle on hills. If you're taller than 5'7
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Vehicle year: 2005
I drove my trusty 15-year-old van all the way from New York to Atlanta, even though the check engine light and tire pressure light were on, and I had a lot of stuff in the trunk weighing it down. Before I left, I made sure to give it an oil change and put on 4 brand new tires. Although the check engine light was on, I had already replaced the catalytic converter, so it must be a computer issue. As a big fan of Nissan and Infiniti, I'm now an even bigger fan after owning this van!
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Vehicle year: 2008
We've owned three minivans in the past and have been pleased with all of them for their everyday and vacation utility. They've been able to haul our four children, a bunch of luggage, and still not break our backs at the gas pump. This time around, we set our sights on the Odyssey EXL w/DVD or Toyota Sienna XLE, which are supposed to be the champs. We loved the Honda's style and build compared to our previous Chrysler T&Cs. We ultimately chose the Honda over the Sienna due to its styling. However, after further research, I decided to look at the redesigned Quest 3.5 SE. We were instantly impressed by this luxury/sport van's handling! This blows away the concept that minivans have to be boring, unimaginative people movers.
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Vehicle year: 2000
I was hesitant about becoming a 'minivan mom', but I absolutely love my van! It's perfect for long trips as the kids can watch movies and there's plenty of space to keep them from getting too close to each other. I managed to buy it at a great price, which made me wonder if there were any issues with it, but over a year later, all I've had to do is fill it with gas and change the oil. It's a very reliable and comfortable vehicle, even for a family of six!
Are you having problems with your Nissan Quest?
Ceasar Mertz 2025-03-29
Vehicle year: 2014
We had a great experience with our Nissan Quest, but unfortunately, after the warranty expired, we encountered some issues. The car is currently at the Nissan Service center, and requires $6500 worth of repairs on the CVT transmission and AC unit. Unfortunately, we are unable to afford the repairs at this time, as we still owe $15,000 on the car. Despite the fact that there have been a number of documented complaints on 2010-2012 Nissans CVT transmissions and Nissan Quest A/C units, Nissan has not been able to offer us any support. We have found that the car requires frequent tire replacements and brake maintenance, which can be quite expensive. If you are considering purchasing a used mini van, we would recommend looking into a Kia Sedona, which has a stronger warranty.
Alphonso Cummerata 2025-03-27
Vehicle year: 1994
The vehicle has been really reliable and it never failed to start or run, even in minus 40-50 Celsius! I'm going to miss it, but we're getting another vehicle.
Arnulfo Fahey 2025-03-21
Vehicle year: 2006
When purchasing a new vehicle, it is important to consider the potential costs of repairs. Unfortunately, some Nissan models have been known to experience issues with their electrical systems, rear brakes, transmission, and airbag sensors. Additionally, the interior of some models may not meet everyone's expectations. However, it is important to note that every vehicle is different and experiences may vary. We encourage you to do your research and make an informed decision based on your personal needs and preferences. Thank you for considering Nissan.
Zachary Murray 2025-03-18
Vehicle year: 1998
I purchased this van based on the positive reviews here on Edmunds. The previous owners had taken great care of it and had only needed to perform regular maintenance. Unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with the fusing/electrical system, which has left me stranded twice, including once while I was out of state for a craft show. I have also had to replace the fuel pump. While I understand that repairs are to be expected with an older van, I have spent over $3000 on repairs in the past 9 months. I wish I had done more research before making my purchase.
Maximo Mertz 2025-03-17
Vehicle year: 2007
I have a 2007 Nissan Quest with 135K miles. While the car was okay engine-wise before hitting 100K, I constantly needed brakes and every single component of the interior was broken. The placement of the cupholders on the rear seats was ridiculous and they came off every time someone got out of the car. Every knob had fallen off and the windshield wipers were terrible. It was a mess, but since the engine was good, I carried on. However, when the car hit 100K, everything changed. I needed motor mounts and the timing chain is now deteriorating (that's what the dealer said). I can no longer open the windows and when I went to the dealer to see about fixing that, he said the part (a new switch) was $600! I kept hearing a knocking sound when I switched gears and was told it was the need for motor mounts, which could've also been causing the poor acceleration and revving of the RPMs while the car went nowhere. So, $1000 later, the motor mounts were fixed, but the car still makes a knocking sound and still has acceleration problems. I had the transmission tested and apparently, that's shot now too. The dealer actually said it's not worth fixing due to the timing chain issue. It's only 2007 and I was hoping to get to 200K and kept up on all the maintenance for that reason. Unfortunately, I will never buy a Nissan again and will tell everyone I know about the poor quality.