OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THERE IS STITCHING IN THE SEAT BELT THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CLASP TO MOVE FREELY. THE CLASP GETS STUCK BELOW THE STITCHING AND IT GETS STUCK ABOVE THE STITCHING. I CHILD CANNOT WORK THE SEAT BELT PROPERLY. ONCE THE CLASP IS BELOW…

12/28/2005 · NHTSA ODI #10146225.0

2005 Quest · equipment

INTERMITTENT COMPRESSOR & AC/ HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING WITH AC ON AIR WILL TURN WARM FOR SOME TIME AND THEN GET COLD, SOMETIMES CAN HEAR THE COMPRESSOR TURN ON AND OFF. DEALER WILL NOT FIX, AS THEY STATE THAT THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SERVICE TECH SAYS OH IT…

12/22/2005 · NHTSA ODI #10145943.0

2005 Quest · powertrain

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2005 NISSAN QUEST WENT OUT WHILE ON VACATION IN NORTH CAROLINA FROM OUT OF STATE IN JUNE OF 2015. JUST REPLACED THE TIMING CHAIN TODAY 12/16/15 AM LOSING FAITH ON NISSANS RELIABILITY.

12/16/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10810831.0

2005 Quest · electrical

WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES IN AND OUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE SPEED, FUEL LEVEL, TEMP, TURNING SIGNALS, RPMS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE NECESSARY TO DRIVE SAFELY. SOMETIMES WHILE THE PANEL COMES BACK TO WORKING PROPERLY IT ENABLES THE OVERDRIVE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO…

12/14/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10809996.0

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severe NHTSA 05V480000 17/10/2005

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

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Nissan Quest reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Nissan Quest is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Nissan Quest?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 12 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Quest has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Nissan Quest?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 82 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.