2006 Nissan Quest Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Nissan Quest has 74 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th worst out of 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Top problem areas are Engine and Transmission & Powertrain, each 20% of complaints, plus one recall for a second-row seat adjustment mechanism.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 Quest years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 74
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2006 Nissan Quest problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine15 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (20%)
- Brakes12 (16%)
- Electrical System12 (16%)
- Structure & Body12 (16%)
- Other7 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (9%)
- Airbags6 (8%)
- Fuel System4 (5%)
- Steering4 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine compartments have produced smoke and fire while the vehicle was parked or being driven, in one case starting under the hood without warning.
- Owners report the airbag warning light flashing from the time of purchase, with some vehicles later failing to deploy airbags in a frontal crash.
- The electrical system has been linked to fires that started while the van was parked, turned off, and unattended.
- The engine has stalled at low speed through intersections and failed to restart, with dealers replacing the cylinder head in at least one case.
- Automatic sliding side doors close with excessive force and an inadequate safety mechanism, injuring a child's hand in one report.
- The driver seat has tilted forward without warning while occupied.
2006 Nissan Quest recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2006 Nissan Quest fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Nissan Quest reliable?
- NHTSA lists 74 complaints for the 2006 Quest with a complaint index of 55, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 6th worst among the 12 Quest model years with complaint data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Quest?
- Engine and Transmission & Powertrain issues each account for 20% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Electrical System, and Structure & Body issues each at 16%.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
- NHTSA recorded one recall for the 2006 Quest, covering a second-row seat adjustment mechanism with exposed moving components; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Nissan Quest should I avoid instead of 2006?
- Among Quest years, 2007 (complaint index 100), 2008 (82), and 2012 (91) carry Avoid verdicts, all worse than the 2006 model's Caution rating.
- At what mileage do 2006 Quest problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: 60,824 miles for engine issues, 89,000 for transmission, 48,000 for brakes, and 98,000 for electrical system complaints.