Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on October 17, 2005 (Seats: mid/rear assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Quest?

Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).

How many 2005 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 82 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

2 recalls and 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Quest.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Nissan Quest recalls

Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V480000 · reported October 17, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 33,042 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. The fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. The striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket.
The risk: If the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. Striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes.
The fix: Dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V474000 · reported October 13, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 109,437 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
The fix: 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 carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine15
Electrical system14
Power train14
Structure10
Seats6
Tires6
Unknown or other6
Visibility6
Air bags5
Engine and engine cooling5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 10, 2023 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the air bags were inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware…

Aug 21, 2020 · Engine · 286,000 miles
TIMING CHAIN ISSUES . HAD IT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME AND IT SEEMS IT'S STILL HAS PROBLEMS. LAST REPAIR WAS DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE AND AND BROKEN TENSIONERS. AM WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.

Apr 3, 2019 · Electrical system · 67,000 miles
SITTING IN A DRIVE THROUGH BREAK ON IN DRIVE CAR REVS UP TO ABOUT 70MPHS. I PUT IN PARK AS ITS MOVONG FORWARD TO NEARLY MISS A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND I TURN THE CAR OFF. NOW BREAK COMPRESS TO THE FLOOR.

Mar 13, 2019 · Engine · 14,800 miles
CADENA DEL TIENPO ASE RUIDO FUERTE

Nov 21, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 107,000 miles
FUEL GUAGE DOESN'T SHOW AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK. I PUT GAS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE EVEN THOUGH AT TIMES IT DOESN'T NEEDS MUCH. THE ODOMETER FUNCTION ON AND ONE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE. . ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN ALL CHECK SHOWS VEHICLE SERVICE IS OK CAUSED FROM COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS.

Quest model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	0	29	1	1
2004	4	445	7	10
2005	2	82	3	2
2006	1	74	1	2
2007	1	228	3	1
2008	3	50	3	3

Across all years, the 2004 Quest has the most complaints (445). All Nissan Quest years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Quest have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on October 17, 2005 (Seats: mid/rear assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Quest?: Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).
How many 2005 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 82 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 10, 2023.