MYRModel Year Report

2009 Nissan Quest

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2009 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:37.866Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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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 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 22 2011: 66 complaints 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 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 22 2011: 66 complaints 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 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 22 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

2009: 22 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

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

5 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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After completely fueling the tank, the car runs for about 2 to 3 miles and then becomes to say that that fueling tank is empty. Its been occurring for the past 4 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-05

Structure

4 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.

Service brakes

4 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Within 6 months of purchase of this vehicle I have been having severe safety issues on this vehicle. It initially started out as an intermittent problem which took quite some time to replicate since a specific chain of events had to be followed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-04

Also filed under Steering

Steering

3 of 22 total reports mention: steering.

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Steering locks up at low/high speeds. Rack and pinion comes apart internally. Can cause accident/death.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-03

Went on a road trip. Our new Nissan Quest 2009 was fine until after 4 hours of driving and then suddenly the steering wheel started to shake. It shook so badly that we thought we had a flat tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-25

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine

3 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic10V072000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  2. I
    2014-05-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-01-13 Fuel level gauge system failure
  3. R
    2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Nissan Quest reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Quest have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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