Nissan Quest Structure Problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Nissan Quest across 20 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (23% of reports).
- 197structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 45 of 197 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 197 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 15 an injury.
Nissan Quest structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2016 Quest | 1 | 8% | 65,000 |
| 2014 Quest | 2 | 11% | 35,700 |
| 2013 Quest | 2 | 11% | 9,197 |
| 2012 Quest | 9 | 10% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Quest | 1 | 2% | 109,000 |
| 2009 Quest | 4 | 18% | 26,550 |
| 2008 Quest | 6 | 12% | 71,475 |
| 2007 Quest | 12 | 5% | 32,000 |
| 2006 Quest | 8 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2005 Quest | 10 | 12% | 5,000 |
| 2004 Quest | 70 | 16% | 16,550 |
| 2002 Quest | 4 | 14% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Quest | 7 | 17% | 111,000 |
| 2000 Quest | 11 | 13% | 110,500 |
| 1999 Quest | 3 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 1998 Quest | 5 | 12% | — |
| 1997 Quest | 16 | 18% | 57,822 |
| 1996 Quest | 16 | 12% | 200,000 |
| 1995 Quest | 9 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Nissan Quest. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Terrible paint peeling on the hood and rear. No accidents or anything that would cause peeling paint. Color is white.
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…
My 2012 Nissan Quest has completely rotted out causing the muffler system and the motor mount to move causing significant damage and repair. Over $2,500 just to buy parts and repair all due to excessive rust on the body frame underneath. Its only a 2012 yet it looks as if it is a lot older. While…
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while having routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the frame was rotten and had several holes. Additionally, the control arms were loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated while driving the…
In 2019 our paint started pealing off in chunks. I can rub my hand a cross the paint and it will fall off. When i wash my vehicle even more paint will come off. There are numerous spots on my vehicle where the metal is exposed.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Quests have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 197 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Nissan Quest?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 45 of 197 complaints.
Other Nissan Quest problems
See all Nissan Quest problems.