2005 Nissan Quest Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Nissan Quest, 5% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11153187, filed 2018-11, 107,000 miles“2005 Nissan Quest had less than a 1/4 tank of gas and light was on. Was at dealership getting brakes replaced for the 4th time. Took van to gas station next door and put 16 gallons ($62) of gas in. Restarted car and gas tank still read less than 1/4 and empty light/warnings still flashing. Drove back to dealership, they tried to reset and ended up disconnecting the battery. Once the battery was reconnected the fuel gauge showed full. This was oct 2011 with 46,000mi. It is now april and car has 55,000mi. I was unable to disconnect battery so had to continue driving with warning light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455654, filed 2012-04, 46,000 miles“I have had the van in the shop at least 4 times(~15 days) with ongoing problems which include: the windows failing to roll up when button is pushed, the gas gauge failing to register gas after filling it up, the gas meter after a half a tank never registers correctly (when light indicates no gas and tank is filled the van will only take 16 gallons and owners manual indicates a 20 gallon tank), the transmission slips, the sliding doors squeak and rattle, rear interior clamps on floor of car are rusting, idiot lights come on intermittently, the gaskets on the doors are coming off, the heated…”
NHTSA complaint #10166604, filed 2006-08, 5,000 miles“Fuel guage-odometer display-tempeture display want read correct------this is causing a problem of never knowing if the car is hot or running out of gas.I need to know how far I have driven in order to change my oil!! Driving or sitting still makes no difference”
NHTSA complaint #10861023, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 20 | 22% |
| 2011 | 34 | 52% |
| 2009 | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 | 14 | 28% |
| 2007 | 110 | 48% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 | 21 | 16% |
| 1995 | 33 | 20% |
| 1994 | 24 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Quest
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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