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2005 Nissan Quest Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
40,229miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Nissan Quest, 5% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,229 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. On four different occasions, while driving 25 MPH, the passenger side door swung open by itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the sliding door actuator failed. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was available for the 2004 models, which she thought should be extended to the 2005 models as well. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 51,575 and failure mileage was 50,458.”

NHTSA complaint #10221157, filed 2008-03, 50,458 miles

“The contact stated the automatic sliding door failed to stop when objects were in the way. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.”

NHTSA complaint #10156512, filed 2006-05, 30,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200915%
200645%
200545%
20046114%
200227%
200137%
199943%
1998410%
1997910%
19962619%
199542%
199474%
199333%

Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Quest

Engine
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Brakes
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology