Nissan Quest Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Nissan Quest across 21 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (77). The words owners use most often: “gas gauge” (6% of reports).
- 247electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas gauge: mentioned in 16 of 247 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 247 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 6 an injury.
Nissan Quest electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2016 Quest | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2015 Quest | 3 | 25% | 118,000 |
| 2014 Quest | 5 | 28% | 26,400 |
| 2013 Quest | 1 | 6% | 4,000 |
| 2012 Quest | 18 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Quest | 10 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2009 Quest | 3 | 14% | 42,050 |
| 2008 Quest | 8 | 16% | 120,828 |
| 2007 Quest | 33 | 14% | 102,000 |
| 2006 Quest | 12 | 16% | 98,000 |
| 2005 Quest | 14 | 17% | 48,463 |
| 2004 Quest | 77 | 17% | 60,685 |
| 2002 Quest | 4 | 14% | 39,069 |
| 2001 Quest | 4 | 10% | 14,250 |
| 2000 Quest | 10 | 11% | 72,500 |
| 1999 Quest | 10 | 8% | 45,000 |
| 1998 Quest | 3 | 7% | — |
| 1997 Quest | 14 | 16% | 63,161 |
| 1996 Quest | 8 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 1995 Quest | 8 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2011, 2012
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with â¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.
Risk: Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Model years: 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.
Risk: This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
Fix: Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Nissan Quest. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 177,000. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine overheated and the vehicle lost…
The front passenger door actuator stopped working so that you can lock and unlock the door. I saw that there is a lawsuit for other Nissan models of the same year for issues with the same part and figured it might all be the same part and should report it. It has been confirmed by monro auto repair…
Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on [XXX], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on [XXX] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition…
I was parking and barely moving with my foot in the brake when the vehicle suddenly reved up loudly. I had to depress the brake heavily to keep it from moving forward and put it in neutral. The vehicle continued to rev hard until I turned off the engine.
If I push the brakes to make the car stop, then try to have it accelerate again, like at a stop sign or anything, the gas pedal feels like itâs not doing anything, and the car doesnât start for like 5 seconds, then when it does it goes about 5 mph for like 500 feet, then it goes back to normal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Quests have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints about electrical system for the Nissan Quest. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Quest electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Nissan Quest?
The most frequent phrase is “gas gauge”, in 16 of 247 complaints.
Other Nissan Quest problems
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