Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have body and structure problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Nissan Quest, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 17,067 miles.

Which Nissan Quest year has the most body and structure complaints?

The 2005 Nissan Quest has the most body and structure complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.

Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Nissan Quest?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Quest concern the body and structure: 05V480000 and 05V474000.

2005 Nissan Quest Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Nissan Quest, 21% of all 82 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 12 Quest model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 17,067 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 17; 21% of 82
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 17,067 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2005 Nissan Quest body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2005, latest Nov 23, 2011.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Nov 2011; peak Nov 2005 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Nissan Quest

NHTSA 05V480000Oct 17, 2005Structure & Body33,042 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA 05V474000Oct 13, 2005Structure & Body109,437 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.
Risk: When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
Remedy: On earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Structure & Body complaints by Quest model year

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

200517 (21%)
200612 (16%)
200714 (6%)
20086 (12%)
20096 (27%)
20112 (3%)
201210 (11%)
20132 (11%)
20143 (17%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (8%)
20171 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have body and structure problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Nissan Quest, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 17,067 miles.
Which Nissan Quest year has the most body and structure complaints?: The 2005 Nissan Quest has the most body and structure complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Nissan Quest?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Quest concern the body and structure: 05V480000 and 05V474000.