2006 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 74 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2005
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Passenger side sliding door no longer functions properly. No longer latches. Seen similar problems with this vehicle on youtube.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2019
“When you start driving the vehicle from a cold start it drives and shifts perfect. As soon as it reaches operating temperature it will slam when shifting gears. After 5 minutes or so it will not move. Shut the vehicle off for 15 to 20 minutes and I shifts and drives fine for a few more minutes then the same problems happen again.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2019
“While van was parked, turned off, and no key in ignition, the lights started flashing and wipers started going. Started to smoke. A witness called fire department and it was in flames before they got there. Apparently electrical system malfunctioned and caught fire. We were inside a mall when this happened. Fire department called us and fire was out before we got to vehicle. Van is totaled.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2018
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“Transmission failure is causing van to stall. Can happen just traveling down highway. Happens as you try to pull into traffic. So sluggish you are afraid you will not make it through an intersection. Can happen just traveling down interstate. Frightening when in that situation with eighteen wheelers in your rear view mirror. Have taken to nissan certified technicians and they have not been able to identify the problem. This has happened 3 times. Taken to dealership each time.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2017
“The three linear solenoids in the transmission fail, causing problems with vehicle shifting. Shifting from park to drive once engine is warm will cause a clunk in transmission. Also, downshift creates transmission surge.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2017
“Rattling noise coming from engine at start up. Goes away after a few seconds. The cause is faulty timing chain shoes and tensioner. Transmission jerking while driving. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan quest. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side seat belt buckle failed to unlock when engaged, which prevented the occupant from exiting the vehicle. The driver was able to cut the seat belt webbing to release the front seat passenger. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2016
“I purchase a used nissan quest in june 2016 couple weeks later the air bag light starts flashing. Another thing is the cluster that reads over hearing and miles flashes and twitches. My vehicle at the time of purchase had 121,246 miles I'm the second owner. I took to courtesy nissan and was told that the flashing airbag light is nothing to worry about, but I have seen several reviews and complaints about the airbags and can't stop worrying since this is a family vehicle. Another issue with the vehicle is the sensors and timing chain gave up soon. Also at to replace air conditioning system. This has been a hole in my pocket since I purchased. States there is a recall but I'm not sure”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2016
“In a frontal crash, which rear ended another vehicle, at 35 mpg, on a city street, none of the airbags deployed, driver or side airbags. The airbag light had been flashing since I purchased the used 2006 nissan quest, having approx. 235,000 miles.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan quest. While driving at 45 mph, the horn, radio, and instrument panel failed without warning. The battery was disconnected and the horn fuses were removed. The battery was reconnected and the contact restarted the vehicle. The service engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 74 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2006 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is power train (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Quest problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 64,000 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Nissan Quest have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats:mid/rear assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.