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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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 →
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  • 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

What owners actually said

82 reports
40,000 miles · May 19, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingTires

2005 NISSAN QUEST WHEN LOCKING DOORS THROUGH ALARM CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN. STARTED TO OCCUR AT 61,000 MILES. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TURNS ON EVEN WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS ADEQUATE. STARTED TO OCCUR AT 51,000 MILES. TIMING CHAIN GUIDES WERE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN, OCCURRED AT 63…

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2005 NISSAN QUEST WHEN LOCKING DOORS THROUGH ALARM CONTROL, AT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN. STARTED TO OCCUR AT 61,000 MILES. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TURNS ON EVEN WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS ADEQUATE. STARTED TO OCCUR AT 51,000 MILES. TIMING CHAIN GUIDES WERE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN, OCCURRED AT 63,000 MILES. GAS GAGE AT TIMES WILL NOT DISPLAY CORRECT LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN TANK. STARTED TO OCCUR AT 54,000 MILES. BACK HATCH STOPPED WORKING AT 42,000 MILES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10402106

46,126 miles · May 16, 2011
Electrical SystemInjury

CAR WAS ON E WITH LIGHT ON. PUT $60 OF GAS IN APPROX 16 GAL. CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN FULL. RESTARTED CAR AND GAS GAUGE STAYED ON E. TURNED CAR OFF, RESTARTED MULTIPLE TIMES. GAS GAUGE MOVED TO 2 BARS. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND WHEN RECONNECTED GAS GAUGE MOVED TO FULL. PUSHED BUTTON IN REAR TAILGATE TO CLOSE TAILGA…

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CAR WAS ON E WITH LIGHT ON. PUT $60 OF GAS IN APPROX 16 GAL. CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN FULL. RESTARTED CAR AND GAS GAUGE STAYED ON E. TURNED CAR OFF, RESTARTED MULTIPLE TIMES. GAS GAUGE MOVED TO 2 BARS. DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND WHEN RECONNECTED GAS GAUGE MOVED TO FULL. PUSHED BUTTON IN REAR TAILGATE TO CLOSE TAILGATE DOOR, FRONT WINDOWS ROLLED UP INSTEAD. STOPPED @ STOP SIGN AND THEN WENT TO ACCELERATE. CAR RPM'S WENT UP TO 4.5 THEN ACTED LIKE I HAD TAKEN MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND DROPPED DOWN TO BELOW 1 AND SHOT BACK UP TO 4 AND BACK DOWN TO 1, AND THEN FINALLY KICKED INTO GEAR AND WENT FORWARD. LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS AROUND OR COULD'VE CAUSED ACCIDENT. DEALER SAID THEY COULD LOOK BUT UNLESS I COULD DUPLICATE ABOVE LISTED INCIDENCES THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT IN WINTER. KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB IN THROUGH THE FRONT DOORS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10401141

89,150 miles · Feb 1, 2011
Electrical System

I HAVE NISSAN QUEST 2005 MODEL VIN NO. [XXX] WHICH I PURCHASED PRE OWNED IN OCT 2010 AT THAT TIME FUEL GAUGE SHOWS THAT FUEL HAS 3/4 TANK EVEN THOUGH I FILL UP,I THOUGHT IT MAY BE CORRECTED BUT NOW EVEN I FILL UP IT SHOWS ME HALF TANK AND WHEN IT REACHED HALF TANK IT SHOWS IT IS EMPTY. SOMETIME I WONDER WHAT IS THIS WHILE I AM…

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I HAVE NISSAN QUEST 2005 MODEL VIN NO. [XXX] WHICH I PURCHASED PRE OWNED IN OCT 2010 AT THAT TIME FUEL GAUGE SHOWS THAT FUEL HAS 3/4 TANK EVEN THOUGH I FILL UP,I THOUGHT IT MAY BE CORRECTED BUT NOW EVEN I FILL UP IT SHOWS ME HALF TANK AND WHEN IT REACHED HALF TANK IT SHOWS IT IS EMPTY. SOMETIME I WONDER WHAT IS THIS WHILE I AM ON ROAD AND I HAVE TO LOOK FOR GAS STATION TO FILL UP AND I IF DON'T FILL UP AND REALLY EMPTY I POSSIBILITY OF SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF VEHICLE ON ROAD WHICH CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENT. I WENT TO FORUM AND NISSAN VEHICLE HAVE PROBLEM OF FUEL GAUGE AND RECALL 2007 ONWARDS BUT WHAT ABOUT VEHICLE 2005-05 -06 WHICH HAVE SAME PROBLEM. I REQUEST YOUR OWNER TO ORDER RECALL PROCEDURE FOR THOSE VEHICLES ALSO. WHEN I PURCHASED VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 87K. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *LN

NHTSA ODI #10379851

Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2010
Structure

THERE IS A MAJOR MANUFACTURING FLAW IN MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST SE. THERE HAVE BEEN 2 RECALLS ISSUED BUT DO NOT ADDRESS THE EVIDENCE OF MISSING WELDS IN THE FRAME. OVER TIME THERE WILL BE SERIOUS INJURIES. I NEED A NEW VEHICLE THAT WILL PASS MORE THAN A RECALL THAT DOES NOT REMEDY THE REAL ISSUE OF FLAWED CONSUMER PROTECTION AND MAN…

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THERE IS A MAJOR MANUFACTURING FLAW IN MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST SE. THERE HAVE BEEN 2 RECALLS ISSUED BUT DO NOT ADDRESS THE EVIDENCE OF MISSING WELDS IN THE FRAME. OVER TIME THERE WILL BE SERIOUS INJURIES. I NEED A NEW VEHICLE THAT WILL PASS MORE THAN A RECALL THAT DOES NOT REMEDY THE REAL ISSUE OF FLAWED CONSUMER PROTECTION AND MANUFACTURING FRAUD. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10323814

80,040 miles · Oct 18, 2009
Vehicle Speed Control

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

NHTSA ODI #10288841

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2009
Visibility

WINDOWS WILL NOT STAY UP. THEY GO DOWN BUT WHEN ROLLED UP COME BACK DOWN HALF WAY. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS AT ALL NOW. VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE OVER $400 TO REPAIR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10280717

69,078 miles · Nov 16, 2008
Exterior LightingFire

THIS MORNING WHEN I DROVE MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST VAN IN MY GARAGE I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED TO THE REAR OF THE VAN AND SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM AROUND THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING. I IMMEDIATELY BACKED THE VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE. SUDDENLY FLAMES CAME FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING. BY THE TIME I COULD …

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THIS MORNING WHEN I DROVE MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST VAN IN MY GARAGE I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED TO THE REAR OF THE VAN AND SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM AROUND THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING. I IMMEDIATELY BACKED THE VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE. SUDDENLY FLAMES CAME FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING. BY THE TIME I COULD GRAB A FIRE EXTINGUISHER A HOLE APPROX. 6" IN DIAMETER HAD BURNED THROUGH AND MELTED PART OF THE TAILLIGHT HOUSING AND THE REAR BUMPER FASCIA. I WILL CONTACT MY DEALER TOMORROW MORNING TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK SENT TO MY HOUSE TO PICK THE VAN UP AND HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10248935

58,000 miles · Oct 10, 2008
Latches/locks/linkagesVisibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE ROLLS UP THE WINDOWS, THEY ROLL BACK DOWN AUTOMATICALLY. ALSO, THE DOORS DO NOT REMAIN LOCKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HE ROLLS UP THE WINDOWS, THEY ROLL BACK DOWN AUTOMATICALLY. ALSO, THE DOORS DO NOT REMAIN LOCKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,000.

NHTSA ODI #10245083

Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2008
Tires

ONGOING ISSUE WITH A SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVE/TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST VAN. RECENTLY TOLD BY TIRE COMPANY THAT THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT BECAUSE OF THE PSI MONITORING DEVICE KEEPS COMING LOOSE CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO BE RELEASE. THIS IS AN ALL IN ONE VALVE SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THE RIM…

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ONGOING ISSUE WITH A SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVE/TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST VAN. RECENTLY TOLD BY TIRE COMPANY THAT THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT BECAUSE OF THE PSI MONITORING DEVICE KEEPS COMING LOOSE CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO BE RELEASE. THIS IS AN ALL IN ONE VALVE SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THE RIM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10241862

45,000 miles · Aug 2, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling

LAST YEAR, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED CPU AND TOLD ME RATS CAUSED THE DAMAGE. NOW, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THAT IS MOUNTED UNDER THE WIPER GETS WET, BECOMES CORRODED, AND THE CAR LOOSES CONTROL. WHO KNOWS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. *…

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LAST YEAR, THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED CPU AND TOLD ME RATS CAUSED THE DAMAGE. NOW, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE THAT IS MOUNTED UNDER THE WIPER GETS WET, BECOMES CORRODED, AND THE CAR LOOSES CONTROL. WHO KNOWS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10236752

Official recalls

2

05V480000 · 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

1

PE08004 · 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.