Nissan Quest Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Quest across 15 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (12% of reports).
- 119service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%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.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 14 of 119 complaints (12%)
- Front rotors: mentioned in 8 of 119 complaints (7%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 7 of 119 complaints (6%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 6 of 119 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 7 an injury.
Nissan Quest service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Quest | 1 | 6% | 51,000 |
| 2011 Quest | 2 | 3% | 5,155 |
| 2009 Quest | 2 | 9% | 2,750 |
| 2008 Quest | 1 | 2% | 17,142 |
| 2007 Quest | 7 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Quest | 7 | 9% | 24,199 |
| 2004 Quest | 37 | 8% | 21,523 |
| 2002 Quest | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2001 Quest | 5 | 12% | 1,229 |
| 2000 Quest | 5 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 1999 Quest | 23 | 19% | 54,000 |
| 1998 Quest | 4 | 10% | — |
| 1997 Quest | 7 | 8% | 57,822 |
| 1996 Quest | 5 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Quest | 12 | 7% | 220,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2008, 2009
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan quest. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel began to shake. In addition, the brakes were replaced three times. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing new rotors, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan quest. While driving 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the entire front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and veered to the right. The failure occurred on multiple…
Steering wheel started shaking when i would press the brake. So took the van to my mechanic said my rotor needed replacing. While since then i had to replaced the front rotors five times. They keep getting bent. The steering wheel shaking stop with new rotors and start when rotors bend again. And…
Vehicle coming off turnpike entering onto the interstate would not accelerate past 45 mph onto the interstate almost ran over by vehicles when i was coming off the ramp. Very dangerous. Managed to get van to a safe place where we had it towed to our home. We had our mechanic look at it and he…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact stated that there was a rumbling noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Quests have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Nissan Quest?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 14 of 119 complaints, followed by “front rotors” (8).
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