The Nissan Quest has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1993–2012. On average a defect was admitted 2.22 years after the car was built, the slowest took 15 years. The most recalled system is Seats (5 campaigns). Owners also filed 1,696 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Nissan Quest
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Seats 5 Read
What's wrong. Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification
Risk. This may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261
What's wrong. 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
Fix. 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…
What's wrong. 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
Fix. 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
Seat Belts 3 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen
Risk. In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury
Fix. Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained
Fix. Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range
What's wrong. One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened
Risk. This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop
Fix. Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts
Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle
Risk. There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps
What's wrong. Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the vent hose
What's wrong. Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the vent hose
Electrical System 2 Read
What's wrong. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall
Risk. Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
What's wrong. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall
Risk. Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash
Fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage
Risk. This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion
Fix. Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. 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
What's wrong. 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
Fix. 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
What's wrong. The service brake master cylinder was not properly assembled or could have been damaged by the evacuation and filling of the brake system at the assembly plant
Risk. This can result in a partial brake system failure due tointernal master cylinder leakage which can cause loss of braking on two of thefour wheels. If this occurs, there would be increased brake pedal travel, higherpedal efforts and increased stopping distances
Fix. A new brake master cylinder will be installed
Air Bags 2 Read
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Dealers will replace the drivers 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
What's wrong. 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
Fix. Dealers will replace the drivers 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
What's wrong. Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the advanced air bag requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the air bag for the front passenger seat is to be turned off (so that it does not inflate) when certain occupants, such as small children, are in the front seat
Risk. This reduces the risk of such occupants being unjured by an inflating air bag in a collision
Fix. Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat cushion/sensor assembly. If the seat cushion/sensor is found to be operating improperly, the seat will be removed and recalibrated. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261
Exterior Lighting 2 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb
Risk. If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur
Fix. Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets
What's wrong. The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing
Risk. This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned
Fix. Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies
What's wrong. The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing
Risk. This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned
Fix. Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies
Visibility 2 Read
What's wrong. Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."
Risk. There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child
Fix. Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. Also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. If an…
What's wrong. Leaves and other foreign material can enter through the cowl panel air intake during operation of the front heater and/or air conditioning system resulting in a build-up of material in the plenum. This can lead to noise, odors, or in some cases, ignition of these materials
Risk. A vehicle fire could occur
Fix. Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. During production, a select number of vehicles underwent an offline inspection at the assembly plant where a bolt in the front suspension assembly was removed. On some of these vehicles, it is possible that this bolt may not have been tightened to specification when it was reinstalled
Risk. If the bolt is loose, the driver will hear a rattling noise and notice vibration. If the bolt comes off completely, the driver can experience difficulty in controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash
Fix. Dealers will replace the attachment bolts and tighten them to the specified value. This recall began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261
Latches/locks/linkages 1 Read
What's wrong. On certain minivans equipped with a power sliding door(s), at an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out-of-specification condition. In order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in "park." if the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of "park" while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage
Risk. This can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, and an occupant could fall out of the door and be injured
Fix. Dealers will replace the actuator for the power sliding door(s). Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 2.22 years |
| Slowest campaign | 15 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 15.6% |
| Campaigns on record | 24 |
Which Quest years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 | Electrical System | |
| 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2008 | Seats | |
| 2007 | Suspension | |
| 2006 | Seats | |
| 2005 | Seats | |
| 2004 | Air Bags | |
| 2001 | Seat Belts | |
| 2000 | Seat Belts | |
| 1999 | Steering | |
| 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Quest have?
24 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1993–2012. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Quest still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 2.22 years, and the slowest campaign came 15 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.