THE FOLLOWING HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE POWERS OFF, WITHOUT WARNING ~ STEERING, LIGHT,S BRAKES, ETC. THE VEHICLE SLOWLY STOPS AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. (IMMEDIATELY PRIOR, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS 1/4 A TANK AND THE TRIP COMPUTER SHOWS 60 MILES LEFT ON THE CURRENT TANK. WE PUT GAS IN IT AND EVERYTHING STARTS TO WORK AGAIN. NISSAN SENT ME A POSTCARD STATING THAT THEY WERE AWA…
2014 nissan Quest electrical problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOORS DO NOT STOP AND RETREAT WHEN A FULL SIZE MALE IS STANDING IN THE DOOR WAY. WITH FULL FORCE THE MAN IS PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY EVEN AS HE IS PUTTING HIS FULL WEIGHT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOOR TO STOP IS TO REACT QUICKLY AND PUSH THE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOORS DO NOT STOP AND RETREAT WHEN A FULL SIZE MALE IS STANDING IN THE DOOR WAY. WITH FULL FORCE THE MAN IS PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY EVEN AS HE IS PUTTING HIS FULL WEIGHT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE DOOR TO STOP IS TO REACT QUICKLY AND PUSH THE DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
MY CAR KEY WAS NOT STARTING THE CAR LAST FEW WEEKS AND I REPLACED THE BATTERY OF THE KEY. THAT SEEMED TO FIX THE ISSUE, BUT ON THAT DAY THE "NO KEY" MESSAGE SHOWED AGAIN. AFTER A FEW TRIES I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR. AFTER A FEW MINS I STARTED HEAR A SMELL AND SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND FIRE STARTED. SOME ONE IN THE PARKING LOT HAD AN EXTINGUISHER AND I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE THE FIRE…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 nissan Quest?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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