Complaints
108
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:102,408 mi
#211 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:118,741 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:119,022 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 102,408 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 118,741 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 119,022 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 51,764 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,408
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,741
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,022
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,764
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Nissan Quest has 108 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 102,408 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 118,741 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 119,022 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 2006 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 102,696 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Nissan Quest include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 2006 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 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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