2005 Nissan Quest Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Nissan Quest, 7% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“I was accelrating onto an interstate highway when my windshiield cracked. There was no reason for this since no other vehicles were in the vicinity of my vehicle and the vehicle was new (1500 miles). I reported a stress fracture to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased and to the Nissan corp. Everyone I spoke with said something hit the glass and refused to correct the problem. There was no evidence of anything hitting the glass. My mechanic and an insurance investigator agreed with me. The problem remains unresolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10128968, filed 2005-07, 1,500 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“Power window in the 2005 Quest rolled up on driver's head while it was out of the window. The windows have and automatic roll up feature. The consumer accidentally hit the switch while head was out the window and the window rolled up. The rear passenger side automatic door sliding door closed on the consumer's finger. The consumer as taken to the emergency room. The finger was not broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10151919, filed 2006-02“Windows will not stay up. They go down but when rolled up come back down half way. Drivers side window no longer works at all now. Van is out of warranty so dealership wants to charge over $400 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10280717, filed 2009-08Related service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10019114Jan 31, 2006Rear pop-out window-rattle noise and / or closes while driving.
- 10017406Sep 21, 2005Water leaking from skyview roof.
- 10012843Feb 25, 2005Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 7 | 17% |
| 1997 | 8 | 9% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 19% |
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 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEquipment
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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