no report yet
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
2005 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 2005 Nissan Quest, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Nissan Quest has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine2 crash/fire/injury
14Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Structure3 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
6Tires
6Seats
5Air bags
5Engine and engine cooling
3413 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 2 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 10 | 3 |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 34 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Quest year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Nissan Quest safety ratings
2005 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.
- SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENTNo recall
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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.
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
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