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2006 Nissan Quest Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Nissan Quest, 20% of all 74 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 12 Quest model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,824 miles.

Engine complaints
15
20% of 74
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,824 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Nissan Quest engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 24, 2006, latest Feb 19, 2021.

2006 Nissan Quest engine complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2006Jun 2008Apr 2011Feb 2012Feb 2013Jun 2014Dec 2016Feb 2021
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Feb 2021; peak May 2006 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Nissan Quest have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Nissan Quest, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,824 miles.
Which Nissan Quest year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Nissan Quest has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Nissan Quest?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.