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2006 Nissan Quest problems

The most common problem on the 2006 Nissan Quest is transmission and drivetrain, typically around 94,000 miles. It has 1.8 times the complaints of a typical Quest model year.

Typical year1.8x the typical complaints
Year score
55/100
Owner complaints
74
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
71
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
19mpg

The worst 2006 Nissan Quest problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    15
  • Electrical
    12
  • Engine
    12
  • Brakes
    9
  • Body
    8
  • Airbags
    6
  • Tires
    5
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Locks
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Wheels
    2
  • Seats
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Nissan Quest

Jerking 6Airbag light 5Transmission failure 5

Recalls 1

Seats: mid/rear assemblyReported October 13, 2005 · 109,437 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat.
Risk
When the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury.
Remedy
On earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. On vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. The recall began on december 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 05V474000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2006 Nissan Quest

Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Nissan Quest 71

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 71 bulletins for the 2006 Nissan Quest

2006 Nissan Quest fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD16-1723-2419

What 2006 Nissan Quest owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 217,865 miles · AZ

Crank position sensor won't start after sitting stationary after it ran and stopped its intermediate.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Body · 140,000 miles · NM

Passenger side sliding door no longer functions properly. No longer latches. Seen similar problems with this vehicle on youtube.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · MA

When you start driving the vehicle from a cold start it drives and shifts perfect. As soon as it reaches operating temperature it will slam when shifting gears. After 5 minutes or so it will not move. Shut the vehicle off for 15 to 20 minutes and I shifts and drives fine for a few more minutes then the same problems happen again.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Electrical · 245,000 miles · TN · fire

While van was parked, turned off, and no key in ignition, the lights started flashing and wipers started going. Started to smoke. A witness called fire department and it was in flames before they got there. Apparently electrical system malfunctioned and caught fire. We were inside a mall when this happened. Fire department called us and fire was out before we got to vehicle. Van is totaled.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

I purchase a used nissan quest in june 2016 couple weeks later the air bag light starts flashing. Another thing is the cluster that reads over hearing and miles flashes and twitches. My vehicle at the time of purchase had 121,246 miles I'm the second owner. I took to courtesy nissan and was told that the flashing airbag light is nothing to worry about, but I have seen several reviews and complaints about the airbags and can't stop worrying since this is a family vehicle. Another issue with the vehicle is the sensors and timing chain gave up soon. Also at to replace air conditioning system. This has been a hole in my pocket since I purchased. States there is a recall but I'm not sure

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Transmission · GA

Transmission failure is causing van to stall. Can happen just traveling down highway. Happens as you try to pull into traffic. So sluggish you are afraid you will not make it through an intersection. Can happen just traveling down interstate. Frightening when in that situation with eighteen wheelers in your rear view mirror. Have taken to nissan certified technicians and they have not been able to identify the problem. This has happened 3 times. Taken to dealership each time.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 71,200 miles · TX

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. Nissan has a responsibility to replace the traction control system in the 2006 and earlier models of the quest. The fuel gauge and odometer problem became a problem in quest once the vehicle reaches 70,0000km/miles, and by then the warranty would have lapsed. Nissan fixed this manufacturer's problem in 2007 and as such the problem does not afflict models since 2007. My quest starting exhibiting this problem when the odometer reached 71,000. Now the odometer and the fuel gauge no longer appear fully and it is very difficult to tell how much gas you have and you cannot read the mileage on the vehicle clearly. Nissan has an obligation and duty to fix the odometers and fuel gauge of the subsequent models.

Filed Jan 25, 2017 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · IL

The three linear solenoids in the transmission fail, causing problems with vehicle shifting. Shifting from park to drive once engine is warm will cause a clunk in transmission. Also, downshift creates transmission surge.

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · NC

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.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Transmission · NY

I have to replace the transmission in my 2006 nissan quest 3.5 se minivan. The transmission has air-flow problems, hard shift, acceleration problems, and gear shifting problems. While driving in the city, the transmission will hard-shift while decelerating and parking. While accelerating the transmission will automatically shift to a higher gear (making a racing sound/like rapidly accelerating) then jump (making a hard jolting knocking noise - especially while accelerating to highway speeds around 50-55-60mph). During driving, the transmission makes a sound similar to a railroad locomotive that has gotten louder over the past few weeks. Also, there has been an issue of slow acceleration while approaching 20mph. Beyond 20mph the acceleration is fine. This issue was temporary but worrying because there was a distinct smell of something overheating coming not from the engine itself, but from the underside of the vehicle. I turned off the engine and let it cool down for about 2 hours, after which the acceleration issue disappeared, but I fear it will return. I took it to a mechanic during which he plugged in the diagnostic computer. It diagnosed 10 codes - all transmission related. I am forced to replace the transmission at a cost of approximately $2,500.

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Questions about the 2006 Nissan Quest

Is the 2006 Nissan Quest reliable?

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Quest, 1.8 times a typical Quest model year.

What is the 2006 Nissan Quest year score?

The 2006 Nissan Quest scores 55 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Quest: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Nissan Quest?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 15 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles. Next is electrical (12).

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Quest have?

1 recall, covering seats.

What year does the Nissan Quest have bad transmission?

The Nissan Quest model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (72 complaints), 2012 (28 complaints) and 2007 (19 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2006 Nissan Quest get?

Official estimates for the 2006 Nissan Quest range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-17 city and 23-24 highway.

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