6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,562 miles

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problem #8

Sep 032005

Quest 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
The car locks spontaneously and constantly. It is a known defect (service bulletin 98068). We did not purchase the car while it was under warranty from the manufacturer, however since this is such a safety concern (my 2 year old nephew was locked in the car in his car seat over labor day weekend), I feel the manufacturer should pay to have it fixed. They are refusing.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 172005

Quest 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My 97 Nissan Quest gxe sliding door opens unexpedtedly while driving. Especially when running over bumps and pot holes.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #6

May 102003

Quest 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,500 miles
I just wanted to state that I have identified with most of the failure problems that are listed on the complaint page. The right rear seat belt has failed, it will not pullout or retract, and no one cause this problem, it is a malfunction of the saet belt. There is a significant fuel odor in the van from time to time, no particular time noted. The sliding door does not lock and unlock properly, and it will lock by itself and stick, also it will not stay in the open position consistantly.my brake pads are going out, it may just be normal wear and tear, but they seemed to go out all of a sudden. In general it makes all kinds of whistling, grinding and bumping noises when driving.

- Blanchard, OK, USA

problem #5

Jul 212001

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When unlocking the doors they appear to be unlocking, but they relock by themselves immediately. The consumer stated that sometimes takes 4 to 5 tries to get into van. Also locks will relock automatically if you use key or remote.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #4

May 012001

Quest

  • miles
Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a noise. Then, warning light would come on dashboard indicating passenger sliding door would open while driving vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 011997

Quest

  • miles
Doors lock intermittently without knowledge of owner, sometimes w/child inside.

- Hawthorn Woods, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 292000

(reported on)

Quest

  • miles
Rear passenger's sliding door does not lock or latch properly. Whenever riding over a bump door will pop open. Dealer has been contacted.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #1

Sep 051998

Quest

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed the passenger sliding door unlatches on its own, and the consumers constantly has to pull over to shut door while traveling whith the kids. The way consumer knows that the door is open while driving because light is on the dashboard. Dealer was contacted.

- Vallego, CA, USA