2009 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Quest. That ranks 16th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints, 23%), typically at around 94,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 22owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 23% | 94,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 18% | 26,550 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 42,050 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 14% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 17,037 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 33,787 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 31,573 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 111,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Quest recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel level gauge system failure (PE14012) — opened May 8, 2014, closed Jan 13, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 | 22 | 2 |
| 2008 Quest | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Quest | 228 | 1 |
| 2006 Quest | 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 2009 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.