MYRModel Year Report

2006 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model
2006 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:50.708Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Quest Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 118 complaints 1994: 165 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
2006: 74 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993118
1994165
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

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WHEN YOU START DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START IT DRIVES AND SHIFTS PERFECT. AS SOON AS IT REACHES OPERATING TEMPERATURE IT WILL SLAM WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER 5 MINUTES OR SO IT WILL NOT MOVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE VAN WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF, AND NO KEY IN IGNITION, THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND WIPERS STARTED GOING. STARTED TO SMOKE. A WITNESS CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND IT WAS IN FLAMES BEFORE THEY GOT THERE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I WAS PULLING INTO A PARTKING LOT AND I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING. I THOUGHT IT WAS IN THE AIR BUT THEN I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER MY FRONT HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150918

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051219 — seats

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.

Remedy: 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 CAR

Campaign 05V474000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V474000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Nissan Quest reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Nissan Quest is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Quest?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Quest have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.