Complaints
124
Crashes
6
Fires
4
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:114,085 mi
Crash-related:2
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:64,673 mi
#311 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:107,269 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 15 | 2 | — | 114,085 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 64,673 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 107,269 mi | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 5 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,085
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,673
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,269
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Nissan Quest has 124 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 114,085 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 64,673 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 107,269 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 86,217 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Nissan Quest include 6 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Nissan Quest as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Nissan Quest?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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