2006 Nissan Quest owner complaints

Rattling noise coming from engine at start up. Goes away after a few seconds. The cause is faulty timing chain shoes and tensioner. Transmission jerking while driving. *tr

The failure occurs while driving at either local traffic speeds or highway speeds. It is an intermittent problem. The failure is that, while braking, the vehicle accelerates on its own, as if the accelerator has been depressed for passing, causing the transmission to drop to a lower gear and the vehicle to lurch forward. The brake pedal must be vigorously depressed to counteract the acceleration. Experience has shown that, if the transmission is slipped into neutral and then returned to drive, the vehicle will return to normal until the next incident. The incidents have occurred six times over the past two years, the most recent being on sunday, november 15, while trying to brake as I approached a dangerous curve on a mountain road. Please note that the accelerator was not obstructed

I have to replace the transmission in my 2006 Nissan quest 3.5 se minivan. The transmission has air-flow problems, hard shift, acceleration problems, and gear shifting problems. While driving in the city, the transmission will hard-shift while decelerating and parking. While accelerating the transmission will automatically shift to a higher gear (making a racing sound/like rapidly accelerating) then jump (making a hard jolting knocking noise - especially while accelerating to highway speeds around 50-55-60mph). During driving, the transmission makes a sound similar to a railroad locomotive that has gotten louder over the past few weeks. Also, there has been an issue of slow acceleration while approaching 20mph. Beyond 20mph the acceleration is fine. This issue was temporary but worrying be

When you start driving the vehicle from a cold start it drives and shifts perfect. As soon as it reaches operating temperature it will slam when shifting gears. After 5 minutes or so it will not move. Shut the vehicle off for 15 to 20 minutes and I shifts and drives fine for a few more minutes then the same problems happen again.

I was driving with my kids and gas gauge was showing full but the car stopped in the middle of the road . I had to call road side assistance and the guy told me the was not gas in the car. Since than it happens with me twice.after researching on internet I learned that this is very common problem in Nissan quest modles.I called Nissan but they refused to help me. *tr

While van was parked, turned off, and no key in ignition, the lights started flashing and wipers started going. Started to smoke. A witness called fire department and it was in flames before they got there. Apparently electrical system malfunctioned and caught fire. We were inside a mall when this happened. Fire department called us and fire was out before we got to vehicle. Van is totaled.

At approximately 98000 miles the odometer/gas meter was unreadable. Apparently it is common in Nissan quests to have this part go out at or around 100,000 miles. Possibly leaving the occupants stranded because of the lack of awareness in the amount of gas available. Being that we were traveling across country to relocate this became very dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. While driving at 45 MPH, the horn, radio, and instrument panel failed without warning. The battery was disconnected and the horn fuses were removed. The battery was reconnected and the contact restarted the vehicle. The service engine and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH through an intersection, the engine stalled without warning, and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the cylinder head needed to be replaced. After the replacement, upon attempting to start the engine, it would not start. The contact charged the battery, and drove the vehicle to the dealer who determined there was a loose battery cable. Afterwards, there was a rubbing noise coming from underneath the vehicle followed by an electrical odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection. The manufacturer was alerted. The second time the incident happened, the consumer was told a bag had attached itself to the motor, but offered no reason as to why the vehicle was shutting off. Every time

I was pulling into a partking lot and I started to smell something. I thought it was in the air but then I noticed that there was smoke coming from under my front hood. I immediately pulled over, got out of the van and saw smoke then fire coming from under the hood. I moved quite a distance away and call 911 as I was standing looking at the van, I saw something dripping with fire from the right passenger front end. Car was toast. It burned immediately. No warning sign, engine light alert nothing ... Very scarey!! Will not buy another quest.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the traction control system off and slip warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle immediately stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Passenger sliding door does not open automatically or manually. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced the driver side rear wheel knuckle and both rear wheel speed sensors, however, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 21,900 and current mileage was 26,500.

I was experiencing brake rotor shimmy on an 06 quest. Went to dealer near where I live now. Bought vehicle in tx- new- . Checked with dealer and said I wanted my warranty rights upheld to replace 2 front rotors, which are beginning to shimmy badly, creating a safety concern for me . Dealer said that I would have to pay 39 dollars for west hills Nissan Nissan to inspect the vehicle. Dealer also proceeded to explain all the reason why they may not honor my warranty. Dealers first question was did I buy the vehicle there, which started the 20 possibilities scenario. I left the dealer, angry and expressed it to them. Complaint filed with Nissan who seems to have much of their customer service in manilla or india, very poor communication with them also. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and made an abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the rear passenger wheel lug nuts and the lug bolt detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Michelin pax system tires on a 2006 Nissan quest se. We have the michelin pax tires on our minivan and they are constantly losing air, are very loud and stiff, and worst of all are very poor and dangerous in snow. We have not had good luck this past week maneuvering our minivan in any type of snow or on any slippery road surface. Our vehicle can not have any other type of tire because of the system that is installed from factory and we only have 21,000 miles on the van and need new tires which cost on unbelievable amount of money (over $1200) for replacement tires when they are still very new!!! No deaths or injuries yet and we hope there never are. However, we are not able to replace our tires every year for that cost and from some other people we have talked to at the tire stores

The automatic side doors close with an excessive amount of force and an inadequate safety mechanism. As a grown adult they can push me over before the actually reverse directions. Today, my 18 month old son got his thumb caught in the door and it did not release. He thumb was seriously injured, but fortunately we think it is not broken. I was just shocked that a vehicle designed for family took so little consideration with regards to the operation of the doors. Thank, mike. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. After starting the vehicle he noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The front passenger air bag sensor misclassified a small stature adult as a child. As a consequence in a situation that warrants, the passenger front air bag may fail to deploy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but the technician concluded that the air bag system was functioning properly. The failure mileage was 36,000. The current mileage was 39,000. Updated 12/09/09 *bf the consumer stated passenger air bag will not set until a weight of approximately 120 lbs is occupying the seat. Updated 12/10/09.*jb

The windows in my 2006 Nissan quest roll down after the car is turn off and we lock and walk away from it. It can happen at anytime and even after a few hours. When we come back our van is unlocked and windows are down. This has happened over a dozen time the first month we have had it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan quest. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side seat belt buckle failed to unlock when engaged, which prevented the occupant from exiting the vehicle. The driver was able to cut the seat belt webbing to release the front seat passenger. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.