2009 Nissan Quest Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
45/100
#7 most-complained of 12 Quest years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Nissan Quest has 22 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #7 highest of 12 Quest model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (6 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2009 Nissan Quest problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (27%)
- Fuel System5 (23%)
- Brakes4 (18%)
- Engine4 (18%)
- Electrical System3 (14%)
- Steering3 (14%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
2009 Nissan Quest recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Airbags404,690 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
- NHTSA 10V072000Mar 2, 2010Brakes179,383 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2009 Nissan Quest fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2009 compared with other Quest years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Nissan Quest a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Nissan Quest ranks #7 of 12 among Quest model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 22 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Quest?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (6 complaints), fuel system (5 complaints), and brakes (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 84,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Nissan Quest, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Nissan Quest?
- EPA rates the 2009 Nissan Quest at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.