2009 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 2009 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, produced from 1993 to 2017, is known for its well-equipped features and car-like handling. However, it has faced several issues over the years, particularly with its transmission and engine.
Transmission problems are a significant concern for Nissan Quest owners. 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. In particular, some 2007 Nissan Quest transmissions tend to jerk while driving, accompanied by other transmission issues like hesitation, slippage, and failure to engage gears. Even the improved automatic transmission of late-generation units like the 2016 model year can jerk and hesitate while shifting between gears. Some 2012 Nissan Quests may also develop similar issues that can lead to premature transmission failure.
Engine problems are another common issue for Nissan Quest owners. Rattling noises are considered the worst of the lot, 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. Many units belonging to the 2004, 2006, and 2007 model years are particularly prone to engine noises.
Brake problems are also a concern for Nissan Quest owners. While Nissan Quest brakes are generally reliable, some brake problems can show up fairly often in certain model years, such as the 2004 model year, which had 4 total recalls, 4 NHTSA investigations, and 129 Technical Service Bulletins.
In summary, while the Nissan Quest is a well-equipped alternative to bigger cars, it has faced several issues over the years, particularly with its transmission, engine, and brakes. Owners of the 2004, 2007, and 2012 model years, in particular, have reported experiencing these issues.
What is the most common problem in the Nissan Quest?
Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is a 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.
What are the good years of Nissan Quest?
Here's an overview of the most reliable Nissan Quest years.
- 1995.
- 1996.
- 1997.
- 1998.
- 2000.
- 2001.
- 2002.
- 2008.
Why did Nissan discontinue Quest?
Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.
2009 Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Quest problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2009 Nissan Quest complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Nissan Quest.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-25
- 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-30
- VIN: 5N1BV28U89N
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened while the vehicle was locked. Additionally, there was water build-up in the passenger's side rear sliding door track and an unknown burn mark on the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,521.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-31
- VIN: 5N1BV28U99N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Power window motor repeatedly goes out on the driver's side. The passenger door that opens automatically by the button has a motor that does not stay working.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-03
- VIN: 5N1BV28U49N
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING LOCKS UP AT LOW/HIGH SPEEDS. RACK AND PINION COMES APART INTERNALLY. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT/DEATH. FIRST STEERING WILL BE SLOW IN COLD WEATHER MAKING NOISE SECOND METAL SHOWS UP IN POWER STEERING RESIVORE THIRD A DRAGGING POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING FORTH FAILURE STEERING SYSTEM. COULD BREAK LEAVING TIRES TO SEPARATE IN THE V PATTERN OR LOCK UP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. THIS VEHICLE LOCKED UP UNEXPECTEDLY ON A SIDE STREET AT LOW SPEEDS. WHILE TURNING RIGHT. ABLE TO FREE UP TO AVOID GOING THROUGH A GARD RAIL (WITH A 60FT DROP OFF) ONLY TO HAVE LOCK UP AGAIN WHILE CORRECTING THE SUDDEN JAR AND GETTING OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TO END UP IN A BUSINESS PARKING LOT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-27
- VIN: 5N1BV28U99N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER COMPLETELY FUELING THE TANK, THE CAR RUNS FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 MILES AND THEN BECOMES TO SAY THAT THAT FUELING TANK IS EMPTY. ITS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. WE'VE TRIED CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL CAP, BUT IT STILL CONTINUES TO SHOW THAT THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS, THE CAR WILL START GOING SLOW AND STOP BY ITS SELF AFTER SHOWING THAT THERE IS NOW GASOLINE. AFTERWARDS, IT WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, IT STARTS TO RUN NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-20
- VIN: 5N1BV28U69N
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN I PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE, THE CAR 'REVED UP' AND BEGAN MOVING FORWARD. WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT, I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING FORWARD, SO I THEN PUT THE CAR INTO 'PARK'. AT THAT POINT, IT MADE A HIDEOUS GRINDING NOISE, SO I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR OFF. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER, I STARTED THE CAR AND IT SOUNDED FINE. I THEN DROVE THE CAR HOME, (ABOUT 5 MILES), WITHOUT INCIDENT.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-03
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5N1BV28U79N
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHEN OUR VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED BACK CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. CURRENTLY THERE ARE ONLY RECALLS ON THE 2008 NISSAN QUEST PAWL SYSTEM. I DO NOT HAVE IMAGES BECAUSE EMS PUSHED THE SEATS FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT US AT A SPEED OVER 70 MPH.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-01
- VIN: 5N1BV28U19N
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN THE YEAR. DURING ONE INSTANCE 3 MOUNTS WENT OUT AT ONCE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD CLANKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP. WHILE THERE I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-17
- VIN: 5N1BV28U29N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE GAS GAUGE SHOWED 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS. THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THERE WAS NO GAS IN THE TANK AND I HAD TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED 6/6/15.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING CAR AND SLIP,TRACTION, AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STOPPED.THE CAR STARTED AGAIN, BUT WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW AND WAS STRUGGLING TO MOVE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-18
- VIN: 5N1BV28UX9N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: OUR GAS GAUGE INDICATED THAT WE HAD 1/4 TANK OF GAS. THE TANK WAS EMPTY. WE ENDED UP STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR TILL AAA WAS ABLE TO BRING US GAS. WE GOT TO THE GAS STATION AND FILLED UP AND THE TANK LITERALLY TOOK OVER 20 GALLONS, WHICH MEANS IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THE GAS GAUGE SAID WE STILL HAD 1/4 TANK. IN ADDITION, ONLY A FEW WEEKS BEFORE, WE HAD JUST REPLACED THE GAS GAUGE WITH A BRAND NEW, NISSAN GAS GAUGE. NISSAN HAS ALREADY ISSUED A RECALL ON 2009 QUESTS FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT APPARENTLY MY QUEST'S VIN IS NOT AMONG THOSE RECALLED, SO THEY WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT MY PAYING A NISSAN DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEN WRITING A CLAIM. I THINK THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND THEY NEED TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO ALL 2009 NISSAN QUESTS. I SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED FOR A FIX THAT IS CLEARLY SPECIFIC TO THIS NISSAN VEHICLE'S PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-24
- VIN: 5N1BV28U49N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WE RECEIVED A LETTER ON JAN 9, 2015 FROM NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ADVISING THAT THERE WAS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AND THAT WE MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST A HALF TANK OF GAS UNTIL THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THEY ADVISED THEY WOULD CONTACT US WITHIN A FEW MONTHS TO DO SO. THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED US IN ANY WAY. AS FAR AS WE KNOW WE MUST CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE GAS LEVEL. WHEN WE CALLED THEY SAID THERE WOULD NOT BE SENDING A LETTER RESCINDING THE FIRST LETTER'S REQUIREMENTS AND THAT ONLY THOSE CAR OWNERS NEEDING REPAIR WOULD RECEIVE A FOLLOWUP LETTER. THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A MINUTE. IF THEY ADVISE YOU BY LETTER THAT YOU MUST TAKE ACTION TO AVOID A PROBLEM, THEN THEY MUST ADVISE YOU THAT SUCH NO LONGER NEEDS TO BE DONE ALSO BY LETTER. PLEASE REQUIRE THEM TO DO SO TO ALL THE CAR OWNERS WHO THINK THEY HAVE A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-15
- VIN: 5N1BV28U79N
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL GAUGE GOES TO NEAR EMPTY AND THEN STARTS TO SHOW MORE GAS IN TANK THEN IS REALLY THERE. DRIVER RUNS RISK OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS BASED ON FAULTY READING ON FUEL GAUGE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-02
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THIS NISSAN QUEST HAD THE REAR BRAKE PADS CHANGED IN DECEMBER 2014. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD SET (INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL ONES WHEN PURCHASED) OF BRAKES ON THE REAR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASE NEW AT THE DEALER. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE ALSO ON THEIR 3RD SET. THE DEALERSHIP STATES IT IS MY BRAKING HABITS MAKING THE PADS WEAR OUT SO QUICKLY. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT AROUND 35,000- 37,000 MILES. THE REAR BRAKE PADS LAST AROUND 40,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 86,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PURCHASE NEW. I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THEM THAT IF EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT WITHIN THE SAME TIME AS THE PREVIOUS ONES HAD, THAT A NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE WOULD NEED TO INVESTIGATE. WITHIN ALL MY YEARS OF DRIVING AND OWING VEHICLES I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES LIKE I HAVE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SLIDING DOOR(S). WHILE REVIEWING OTHERS COMPLAINTS OF THE NISSAN QUEST, I FOUND I WAS NOT ALONE WITH THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER SIDE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR GETS STUCK RANDOMLY, AND ONE MUST PULL ON IT SO HARD (TO GET IT OPEN), THAT ONE IS FEARFUL OF THE HANDLE BREAKING OFF. THIS ISSUE IS NOT AS BAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS IT IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-01
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AS IT WAS STARTING TO WEAR. THE ENGINE WAS NOT MOVING AT ALL AT THIS TIME. IN DECEMBER 2014 WAS TOLD AGAIN OF THE ENGINE MOUNT AT THE DEALER (ENGINE STILL NOT MOVING). SPOKE WITH MECHANIC REGARDING ISSUE AND WHY HE THINKS IT NEEDS REPLACING. I WAS SHOWN BY THE MECHANIC WHY HE THINKS IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOLD THE MECHANIC AND THE SERVICE PERSONNEL THAT WITHIN ALL THE YEARS OF MY DRIVING AND THAT WITH ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED I HAVE NEVER REPLACED AN ENGINE MOUNT. ASK MECHANIC IF THIS WAS AN ISSUE WITH ALL NISSAN'S OR JUST THE QUEST, THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED WAS ONLY THE QUEST. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-24
- VIN: 5N1BV28U99N
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAVE A RATTLING NOISE. I BRING IN THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER, EVERY TIME IT GETTING WORSE. THIS IS IN 2009. FINALLY, JUST GIVE UP ON THIS. NISSAN REFUSE TO REPLACE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER SHIP AND NISSAN COMPANY WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH. YOU GET THE RUN AROUND EACH TIME YOU VISIT. *TR
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-18
- VIN: 5N1BV28U39N
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN HAVING SEVERE SAFETY ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT INITIALLY STARTED OUT AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHICH TOOK QUITE SOME TIME TO REPLICATE SINCE A SPECIFIC CHAIN OF EVENTS HAD TO BE FOLLOWED. BUT SINCE THEN, THE PROBLEM CAN BE REPLICATED AT WILL BUT AGAIN ITS BASED ON A SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AND ROAD CONDITIONS. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES HORRIBLY AND THERE IS A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE. THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE ONCE THIS VIBRATION STARTS. IT FEELS AS IF THE CAR HAS A FLAT TIRE OR THE AXLE HAS BEEN SEVERELY DAMAGED THUS IMPAIRING STEERING CONTROL. MAY 20TH 2010 WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE ISSUE WITH THE QUEST WHILE I WAS ON IL INTERSTATE 57. SEPT, 11 2010 IS WHEN THIS HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE I WAS HEADED TO FLORIDA. OCT. 4TH, 2010 IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON FLORIDA INTERSTATE 275. IT CONTINUED TO OCCUR REPEATEDLY. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO NISSAN ON JULY,18TH, 2011 WITH 31,573 MILES ON THE VAN. THE NISSAN FOLKS DROVE 189 MILES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE. ON JAN. 2, THEY TRIED BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE FEB. 1ST, 2012 THE SERVICE MANAGER AND I DROVE 200 MILES IN ORDER TO REPLICATE IT. WE NOTICED THAT THE VDC LIGHT CAME ON. THE GUESSING GAME ON THE NISSAN SIDE CONTINUED. THEY REPLACED THE ABS SYSTEM STOP LAMP SWITCH, AND OTHER ABS RELATED ITEMS. ONCE THEY HANDED US THE VEHICLE STATING THAT THE ISSUE WAS FIXED, WE TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE AND WERE ABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM. MAY 29, 2012 I TOOK QUEST BACK IN BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE WHILE THE NISSAN FOLKS TOOK IT OUT ON A TEST DRIVE. ON JUNE 18, THE SERVICE MANAGER AND I WENT ON ANOTHER 200 MILES ROAD TRIP AND I WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME THEY BLAMED THE WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE THE CAUSE SO THEY REPLACED THAT BUT AGAIN THAT WAS NOT THE CULPRIT AS I WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK IT ON A TEST DRIVE ONCE NISSAN HANDED ME THE VEHICLE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-01
- VIN: 5N1BV28U29N
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A HONDA 2009 NISSAN QUEST S/SE/SL. THE LEFT AND RIGHT SLIDING DOORS FAILED. THE DOORS DO NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULDN'T BE RECREATED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON AUGUST 9, 2010 SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY. THE MANUFACTURER FILED REPORT 6899768, BUT DIDN'T OFFER ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,100.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-10
- VIN: 5N1BV28U39N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO ACTIVATE THEM. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND TEST DRIVEN BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,732.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-19
- VIN: 5N1BV28U89N
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WENT ON A ROAD TRIP. OUR NEW NISSAN QUEST 2009 WAS FINE UNTIL AFTER 4 HOURS OF DRIVING AND THEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. IT SHOOK SO BADLY THAT WE THOUGHT WE HAD A FLAT TIRE. IT CONTINUED TO SHAKE UNTIL WE PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE WENT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS FINE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND THEN ACTED UP AGAIN. THE SAME THING HAPPENED. IT WON'T LET US ACCELERATE AND NO MATTER HOW SLOW WE GO IT WAS STILL SHAKING. WE HAD AN INFANT IN THE VAN AND OUR OTHER SON WAS 5 YRS. VERY DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND HAVING TO PULL OVER EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS WHEN IT STARTED ACTING UP. IMAGINE WHEN THERE ARE NO SHOULDERS TO PULL OVER AND THE VAN WAS SHAKING SO BAD THAT YOU CAN'T CONTROL IT. PLEASE RECALL THIS ITEM. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM/ROTORS ETC.*TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-06
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: I HAVE CUSTOMER FEEDBACK/CONCERN ON THE NISSAN QUEST 2009. LAST WEEK THE VAN OWNER WAS PUTTING THE KIDS IN THE BACK OF THE VAN AND ASKED THE THREE YEAR OLD TO GET IN THE CAR WHILE SHE WAS HELPING THE OTHER 2 YEAR OLD GET IN AS WELL. THE SLIDING DOOR WAS OPENED, MOVED TO THE END BUT NOT LATCHED IN THE OPEN POSITION. IT WAS A WINDY DAY AND THE DOOR STARTED TO SLIDE DOWN TO THE CLOSE POSITION. THE 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS GETTING IN AND HAD HIS HAND BY THE DOOR LOCK HELPING HIMSELF UP. AT THAT TIME, THE DOOR CLOSED VERY HARD WITH THE WIND, PINCHED HIS HAND AND LATCHED CLOSED WITH THE CHILD'S HAND IN BETWEEN. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO CHECK HIS HAND. I WORKED AS A DESIGN CONTROLS QUALITY ENGINEER. I AM REQUIRED TO ENSURE WE MINIMIZE ANY POTENTIAL RISK BY BUILDING RISK MITIGATION FEATURES INTO THE DESIGN TO AVOID ANY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS DUE TO ANY PRODUCT FAILURE OR USER HANDLING. THUS, I AM WRITING TO INQUIRE HOW YOU CAN USE THIS FEEDBACK TO ELIMINATE THIS SAFETY CONCERN? THE QUEST IS MOST LIKELY USED BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. IF THE DOOR SLIDES ITSELF TO THE CLOSE POSITION AND LATCHES CLOSED WITH A KID'S HANDS IN BETWEEN AND THERE IS NO SENSOR TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM CLOSING, OR SOME INDICATION TO THE USER THAT THE DOOR IS NOT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION, OR A WAY TO ENSURE THE DOOR IS ONLY CLOSED BY HUMAN HANDLING, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THEY COULD DO IN THEIR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO ELIMINATE THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD FROM HAPPENING? *TR
2009 Nissan Quest recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2009 Nissan Quest.
- 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.
- 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.
Negative 2009 Nissan Quest car reviews
Positive 2009 Nissan Quest car reviews
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Your Quest is awesome! It has great gas mileage ranging between 27-30 MPG on the highway, and tons of space. The acceleration is phenomenal! For maximum performance, we recommend using 5W-30 Valvoline SynPower Oil or Castrol Edge (Synthetic Oil). You won't have any problems with it at all. It's absolutely the best Mini-Van option on the market. You got a great deal that Ford, Toyota, nor Honda could match. The fold-down rear seating options come in handy for moving days or hauling delicate items. With a great amount of features for the base model, this van has it all. If the opportunity arises, we would definitely buy it again!
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With a large family of 4 children, we have to drive a mini-van. However, the Nissan Quest is not your average mini-van. It feels like you're driving a luxurious car, not just a soccer mom vehicle. The interior is amazing, my husband and I even argue over who gets to drive it. I highly recommend this van to anyone in the market for a new mini-van with a large family.
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After looking at all the minivans available, we finally stopped at the Quest. I test drove it and absolutely loved it! The Quest drives like a car and is incredibly comfortable. The interior is spacious and the seats are very comfortable. Although the gas mileage is average for a minivan, I have no complaints. I highly recommend this van to anyone looking for a great deal compared to the Odyssey and Sienna. Additionally, I appreciate that all the seats can fold flat without having to be removed from the vehicle.
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The Quest is a van that's enjoyable to drive and can accommodate everyone and everything, with multiple seating arrangements that don't require removing any seats or headrests. The ride is smooth and effortless, yet still fun. While we're still getting used to the navigation system, the 3-D view it offers is great. We highly recommend the Quest to anyone considering buying a minivan.
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We recently upgraded from our beloved 2000 Quest SE, and I have to say, I was worried about letting it go. However, this new car's performance and ride quality have exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier. Even though our old car was fully loaded, this upgrade is definitely worth it. This is our third car, and we can't seem to stay out of it! I was able to get an unbeatable deal on it, which made it very affordable compared to what Honda was offering. When comparing the options in the Quest SE, the only Honda model that could come close is the Touring, but the price was ridiculously high. We are thrilled with our new Nissan!
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Nissan Quest?
Darrel Abbott 2024-11-05
Within the first year and a half, I had to take my van back to the dealer for quite a few fixes. There was a missing piece in the braking component, which they promptly replaced. They also had to replace the seals for the sliding door and hatch, and the visors broke off just by opening them, but they were replaced as well. My van was bogging while driving and the check engine light came on, so I had to tow it back to the dealership. They changed out the cylynoids and two major components for the A/C, which used to come on only when it felt like it. Unfortunately, when I went to pick up the van after the A/C repair, it wouldn't start. In the end, I couldn't lemon law it because I didn't have 3x for the same problem. So, I traded the van in for a 2009 Altima. Wish me luck! :)
Jesus Fahey 2024-08-22
I agree with everyone who has had problems with this van. The interior quality is cheap, with mirrors and visors that easily break, and the AC that zips sues. The driver and passenger windows stop working, but the very rear vent windows work. I changed out the motor, controller, fuses (inside and out), and they still don't work. The rear end went out, the power steering pump went out, and the siding on the interior seats started coming off. In my opinion, this van is horrible and I would not recommend buying it, new or used.
Carlo Davis 2024-07-28
We purchased our van in 2008 with the hope of owning a brand new vehicle. Unfortunately, within a year, we experienced some issues such as the mirror visor breaking off, the armrest falling off, and the rubber seals on the side doors coming off. Today, while driving, I heard a flapping noise and noticed that the metal insert on top of the van, where you would have the racks, was flapping on the side of the van. I had to pull over to avoid it hitting someone else's vehicle. It seems like the vehicle is made cheaply, considering the short amount of time we've had it.
Guillermo Mills 2024-04-10
In 2008, we purchased a brand new Nissan Quest and initially enjoyed every aspect of it. However, after about a month, we began experiencing some issues. The windows would whistle as we picked up speed (although the dealership claimed it was normal), and we had some problems with the AC not working properly (which the dealership fixed). Unfortunately, as time went on, the van started to have more and more issues. The passenger side mirror cover on the visor fell off, the body rattled, the passenger side window motor stopped working, the brake disks warped and had to be replaced, and the paint would scratch or the body would dent at the slightest touch. While the features are nice, the van is built too cheaply. We are looking forward to getting rid of it!
Randy Hills 2024-03-20
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 2008 van that I purchased used with only 500 miles on it. I was initially surprised that someone would trade in a vehicle with such low mileage, but I was really drawn to the style and the lay down 2 row seats. However, after taking it on a long ride of over 100 miles, I found that the ride was quite hard and it left my kidneys aching for two days. I went back to the dealership and they were really helpful, trying different things like exchanging the tires, using nitrogen, and adjusting the tire pressure and seating positions. While some of these things helped, I still couldn't get completely comfortable. I spoke to managers and other salespeople, but unfortunately, we couldn't find a solution. We even tried switching from leather seats to cloth, but that didn't make a difference either.