2009 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2022
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2021
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2019
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“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2018
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2017
“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.”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2016
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2015
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2015
“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2009 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2009 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. 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.