Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on February 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Quest?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints), followed by structure (4).

How many 2009 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 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.

2009 Nissan Quest recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V067000 · reported February 10, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 404,690 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix: Dealers will replace the drivers 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 10V072000 · reported March 2, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 179,383 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
The risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

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

Fuel/propulsion system5
Structure4
Electrical system3
Engine3
Steering3
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1

What owners report

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

Dec 20, 2023 · Air bags · crash reported · fire reported
The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole. The contact saw…

Aug 30, 2022 · Structure · 116,521 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened while the vehicle was locked. Additionally, there was water build-up in the passenger's side rear sliding door track and an unknown burn mark on the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…

Oct 10, 2021 · Electrical system
Power window motor repeatedly goes out on the driver's side. The passenger door that opens automatically by the button has a motor that does not stay working.

Feb 3, 2019 · Steering
STEERING LOCKS UP AT LOW/HIGH SPEEDS. RACK AND PINION COMES APART INTERNALLY. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT/DEATH. FIRST STEERING WILL BE SLOW IN COLD WEATHER MAKING NOISE SECOND METAL SHOWS UP IN POWER STEERING RESIVORE THIRD A DRAGGING POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING FORTH FAILURE STEERING SYSTEM. COULD BREAK LEAVING TIRES TO…

Jun 5, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 120,000 miles
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. WE'VE TRIED CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL CAP, BUT IT STILL CONTINUES TO SHOW THAT THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS…

Quest model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	1	74	1	2
2007	1	228	3	1
2008	3	50	3	3
2009	2	22	2	1
2011	1	66	2	0
2012	1	93	5	2

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

Questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on February 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Quest?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints), followed by structure (4).
How many 2009 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 20, 2023.