2006 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
55/100
#6 most-complained of 12 Quest years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Nissan Quest has 74 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #6 highest of 12 Quest model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints, 20% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2006 Nissan Quest problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Nissan Quest ranks #6 of 12 among Quest model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 74 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Quest?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (15 complaints), transmission & powertrain (15 complaints), and brakes (12 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 57,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Quest, most recently reported 2005, covering structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Nissan Quest?
- EPA rates the 2006 Nissan Quest at 19 MPG combined (16.5 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.