2006 Nissan Quest Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Nissan Quest, 7% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 traction control system (tcs) of the vehicle has a manufacturer defect. While driving the vehicle suddenly slowed down and then shut down. The vehicle dragged and slipped from side to side. The problem is unique to Nissan, particularly Quest, but Nissan is not willing to fix it. The tcs light and the slip light came on and a sudden jack brought the vehicle to a halt. The service engine soon light came on though the car was serviced just the month before and we have not been using it because the fuel gauge and odometer were not displaying fully/properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947524, filed 2017-01, 71,200 miles“2006 Nissan Quest purchsased brand new from Nissan dealership in thousand oaks, ca in 2007. With 68k miles on it, it's falling apart. Timing chain is shot, a-arm bushings cracked, front engine mount cracked, ABS switch failed was replaced. Contacted Nissan consumer affairs nam, they wouldn't help me. The timing chain is a known issue wth Nissan. They issued a service bulletin in december of 2009 for the Quest, maxima, altima. It's just too soon in this vehicles lifecycle to have these issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10465307, filed 2012-07, 68,000 miles“I was pulling into a partking lot and I started to smell something. I thought it was in the air but then I noticed that there was smoke coming from under my front hood. I immediately pulled over, got out of the van and saw smoke then fire coming from under the hood. I moved quite a distance away and call 911 as I was standing looking at the van, I saw something dripping with fire from the right passenger front end. Car was toast. It burned immediately. No warning sign, engine light alert nothing ... Very scarey!! Will not buy another Quest.”
NHTSA complaint #10765098, filed 2015-09“Rattling noise coming from engine at start up. Goes away after a few seconds. The cause is faulty timing chain shoes and tensioner. Transmission jerking while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10934816, filed 2016-12Related service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 13 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 39 | 17% |
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 15 | 18% |
| 2004 | 23 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Quest
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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