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2005 Nissan Quest
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Nissan Quest do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 66.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
1125–50K
950–75K
675–100K
10100–150K
4150K+
55 reports with mileage · 27 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
5 reportsWHEN PUT IN GEAR OR STOP AND GO JERKS VERY HARD AND SOME TIMES DON'T WANT TO GO.
I HAD PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED FULLY. THE VAN WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS TILL ON THE BRAKE. I GRABBED THE SHIFT LEVER AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RACED AT VERY HIGH RPM UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE IGNITION KEY AND TURN IT OFF. I RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED …
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I HAD PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED FULLY. THE VAN WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS TILL ON THE BRAKE. I GRABBED THE SHIFT LEVER AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RACED AT VERY HIGH RPM UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE IGNITION KEY AND TURN IT OFF. I RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED NORMAL SO I DROVE HOME AND PARKED IT. *TR
MY NISSAN QUEST 2005 COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED WHEN MY WIFE AND I AND KID WAS DRIVING IN INTERSECTION. GAS PEDAL WAS NOT RESPONDING. WE BY MIRACLE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT WITH A BIG TRUCK ON IRVING PARK RD IN CHICAGO. DEALER FOUND THROTTLE CHAMBER ELECTRONICS FAILED AND WAS REPLACED 08/28/06. THEY HAVE OLD PARTS. PART NR. 16119-8J…
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MY NISSAN QUEST 2005 COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED WHEN MY WIFE AND I AND KID WAS DRIVING IN INTERSECTION. GAS PEDAL WAS NOT RESPONDING. WE BY MIRACLE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT WITH A BIG TRUCK ON IRVING PARK RD IN CHICAGO. DEALER FOUND THROTTLE CHAMBER ELECTRONICS FAILED AND WAS REPLACED 08/28/06. THEY HAVE OLD PARTS. PART NR. 16119-8J103 I WILL FILE STATE ATTORNEY ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF CAR BECAUSE I SCARE TO DRIVE NOW. *JB
CONSUMER 2005 NISSAN QUEST CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *TS THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION. THEN TURNED THE KEY TO OFF. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING LOUDLY BEFORE THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABL…
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CONSUMER 2005 NISSAN QUEST CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *TS THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARK POSITION. THEN TURNED THE KEY TO OFF. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING LOUDLY BEFORE THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERN. *JB
Official recalls
205V480000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Oct 17, 2005
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 THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
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.
05V474000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Oct 13, 2005
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 & remedy
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 SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE08004 · Side Air Bag NON-DEPLOYMENT
Opened Jan 25, 2008 · Closed May 30, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:side/window
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS.ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR CURTAINS.INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT SRS DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT DOES NOT IMPAIR DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG AND SIDE AIR CURTAIN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.NO REPORTS OF NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY NHTSA.THE WARRANTY REPORTS CITED ABOVE REPRESENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND SENSOR REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED IN 32 OF THESE CASES.THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS A TOTAL OF 151 SENSOR UNITS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR ALL PURPOSES.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A LOW INCIDENCE OF SENSOR REPLACEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO DATE.NO INCIDENTS OF REAL WORLD NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT AIR BAGS WERE IDENTIFIED.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.