Sent the van to Nissan for ABS recall repair and also got my serpentine belt replaced. The check engine light went on when I got the car back. I got a P0840 code which is for transmission pressure sensor. Nissan said I would have to replace transmission. They have a faulty transmission or they could have ruined my van after the repairs
2014 nissan Quest powertrain problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
88,000 MILES ON MY MINIVAN. THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) SLIPS REPEATEDLY. CAR LOOSES POWER AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE FOR 10-60 SECONDS FREQUENTLY. CVT JERKS AT TAKEOFF MOST OF THE TIME. I TRIED CROSSING A BUSY HIGHWAY AND I WENT HALFWAY ACROSS THEN THE VAN STOPPED MOVING FORWARD. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN THE LANE IT STOPPED IN. IT TOOK ABOUT 2 MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD …
CVT TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT AT 64K MILES POWER TRAIN WARRANTY ONLY GOOD THRU 5/YEAR 69K MILES DEALER REFUSING TO FIX/PAY FOR REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SEVERAL INSTANCES WHEEE THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 10/YEAR 139K MILES ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER AT ABOUT 57K MILES BUT STAY ON NO PERFORMANCE ISSUES NOTED AT THE TIME LENGIBEVWARNING LIGHT WOULD GO OFF SO COULD NOT GET A CODE STARTED…
THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE ROAD WITH NO FAULT INDICATION. ON A LONG HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DRIVE FROM NASHVILLE, TN TO FLORIDA, WE EXITED THE EXPRESSWAY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND AFTER A BRIEF ACCELERATION ALL PROPULSION TO THE WHEELS WAS LOST WHILE THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THIS HAPPENED AT 12:30 AM, THE NEXT MORNING WENT TO THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF IT WAS HEAT RE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HESITATED, JERKED, AND FAILED TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC RETRIEVED AN UNKNOWN FAULT CODE PERTAINING TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED ROUNTREE MOORE NISSAN…
UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STATIONARY POSITION AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE DRIVER WAS TURNING RIGHT, AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER WHERE SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY WITH LITTLE NOTICEABLE PROBLEM. SHE STATES THE CAR WILL OFTEN JERK INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WILL SEEM TO JUMP IN/OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVIN…
FAILURE OF CVT TRANSMISSION AT ONLY 73,000 MILES. NISSAN REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION COMES WILL ONLY A 12 MONTH WARRANTY.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 nissan Quest?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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