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Air bags: frontal
Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2009 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2009 Nissan Quest, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-067 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 20, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Nissan Quest has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Structure
3Electrical system
3Engine
3Steering
2Service brakes
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Vehicle speed control
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
33 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2009 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
2009 Nissan Quest safety ratings
2009 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 2009 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel level gauge system failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Quest owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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.
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…
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