2006 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Nissan Quest. That ranks 10th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 20%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 74owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Nissan Quest problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 20% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 16% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 9% | 39,187 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9% | 24,199 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 7% | 71,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 7% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 50,455 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 72,750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 35,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 4% | 71,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 55,555 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 141,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 71,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 4,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Nissan Quest recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Crank position sensor won't start after sitting stationary after it ran and stopped its intermediate.
Passenger side sliding door no longer functions properly. No longer latches. Seen similar problems with this vehicle on youtube.
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…
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…
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…
Other Nissan Quest years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Quest | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Quest | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 Quest | 93 | 1 |
| 2011 Quest | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Quest | 22 | 2 |
| 2008 Quest | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Quest | 228 | 1 |
| 2006 | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 Quest | 82 | 2 |
| 2004 Quest | 445 | 4 |
| 2002 Quest | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Quest | 42 | 1 |
| 2000 Quest | 87 | 2 |
| 1999 Quest | 118 | 4 |
| 1998 Quest | 41 | 1 |
| 1997 Quest | 89 | 2 |
| 1996 Quest | 134 | 2 |
| 1995 Quest | 167 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Nissan Quest a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quest model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.