MYRModel Year Report

2006 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model
2006 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:36.960Z

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
74
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 74 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 74 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 74 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

2006: 74 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

20% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2019-10-11

Electrical system

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash.

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, 2018-10-17

Service brakes

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Quest. While driving approximately 55 MPH the traction control, ABS and slip warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. There was also a vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-22

Structure

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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The automatic side doors close with an excessive amount of force and an inadequate safety mechanism. As a grown adult they can push me over before the actually reverse directions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-22

Passenger side sliding door no longer functions properly. No longer latches. Seen similar problems with this vehicle on youtube.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-11

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and cooling system.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-12-19Seats05V474000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V474000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Quest have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.