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2006 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Quest, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2006 Nissan Quest
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year31% below the Quest median · #12 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints747 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Nissan Quest has problems

74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train150
Electrical system121
Structure81
Service brakes, hydraulic70
Engine and engine cooling70
Air bags62
Engine51
Tires50
Visibility40
13 other systems313

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 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

Recall 05V-474 · Oct 13, 2005 · 109,437 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2006 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Nissan Quest safety ratings

2006 Nissan Quest Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Nissan Quest frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2006 Nissan Quest side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Quest owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11268015 · Oct 11, 2019 · 84,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10948797 · Feb 1, 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.
Complaint 10947501 · Jan 25, 2017 · 175,000 miles

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