2005 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
124
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
The 2005 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 124 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (15 complaints), Electrical System (12 complaints), and Power Train (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 142,479 vehicles.
Recall 05V480000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 33,042 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FOLD-AWAY STRIKER LOOP IS WELDED TO A MOUNTING BRACKET. THE STRIKER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO A BROKEN WELD AT...
Consequence: IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. STRIKER SEPARATION COULD AFFECT THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 05V474000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 109,437 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
124 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the air bags were inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
TIMING CHAIN ISSUES . HAD IT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME AND IT SEEMS IT'S STILL HAS PROBLEMS. LAST REPAIR WAS DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE AND AND BROKEN TENSIONERS. AM WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
SITTING IN A DRIVE THROUGH BREAK ON IN DRIVE CAR REVS UP TO ABOUT 70MPHS. I PUT IN PARK AS ITS MOVONG FORWARD TO NEARLY MISS A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND I TURN THE CAR OFF. NOW BREAK COMPRESS TO THE FLOOR.
SITTING IN A DRIVE THROUGH BREAK ON IN DRIVE CAR REVS UP TO ABOUT 70MPHS. I PUT IN PARK AS ITS MOVONG FORWARD TO NEARLY MISS A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND I TURN THE CAR OFF. NOW BREAK COMPRESS TO THE FLOOR.
Safety Rating for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB07-075d — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004 - 2005 QUEST AND 2004 - 2005 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT Voluntary Service Campaign ID # P7245 is No Longer Active. - Repair orders opened after March 19, 2019 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P7245. - Please...
NTB12-029 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NISSAN: ALTIMA, MAXIMA, QUEST; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. THE HOSE NOW COMES WITHOUT THE PRESSURE SENSOR. DO NOT DAMAGE THE PRESSURE SENSOR UPON REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION. IF ONLY THE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DO NOT REPLACE ANY HOSES. *JS
NTB08-049 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NISSAN; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT NISSAN VEHICLES. *NJ
NTB05-080A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIRFLOWMETER SERVICE. *PE
07075 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - 2004-05 QUEST AND 2004-05 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT. *NJ
03030 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB
03080B — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK, RATTLE, AND/OR HARD TO LATCH. *TT
05049 — STRUCTURE
WATER LEAK IN CARGO AREA. UPDATE *SC
05036 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDE DOOR DRIVE MOTOR AVAILABLE. *TT
05028 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
REAR POWER HATCH SWITCH PUSHED INTO TRIM PANEL. *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 NISSAN QUEST.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN QUEST
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN QUEST — 57 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN QUEST — 38 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN QUEST — 651 complaints
- 2005 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 2006 NISSAN QUEST — 108 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN QUEST — 308 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN QUEST — 74 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN QUEST — 29 complaints
Other NISSAN Models
- NISSAN ALTIMA — 20,037 total complaints
- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints