2005 Nissan Quest Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Nissan Quest, 5% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“The van turns on but it loses speed while driving and it is very hard to make it accelerate once it comes to a stop, thought it was a transmission problem but it wasn't. Now they think it is loss of communication with computer”
NHTSA complaint #10959826, filed 2017-03, 7 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that she would hear a cracking noise whenever she turned the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued. The vehicle was eventually taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front control arms needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that both tie rod ends needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438766, filed 2011-12, 25,000 miles“Have a 2005 Nissan Quest. There is visible shaking of the steering wheel at varying driving speeds and road conditions including driving in the highway. The shaking of the steering wheel is transferred to the hand that causes severe wrist pain while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10166231, filed 2006-08Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10043773Mar 22, 2012Nissan: altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage the pressure sensor upon removal or…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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