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2005 Nissan Quest Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Nissan Quest, 29% of all 82 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 12 Quest model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 82,520 miles.

Engine complaints
24
29% of 82
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
82,520 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Nissan Quest engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2006, latest Aug 21, 2020.

2005 Nissan Quest engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2006Aug 2008Mar 2012Apr 2014May 2015May 2016May 2017Apr 2019
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Aug 2020; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Nissan Quest

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Quest model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200524 (29%)
  2. 200615 (20%)
  3. 200758 (25%)
  4. 20088 (16%)
  5. 20094 (18%)
  6. 201117 (26%)
  7. 201222 (24%)
  8. 20131 (6%)
  9. 20141 (6%)
  10. 20152 (17%)
  11. 20160 (0%)
  12. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have engine problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan Quest, 29% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,520 miles.
Which Nissan Quest year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Nissan Quest has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan Quest?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Quest is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.