Nissan Quest brake failure problems

Filed Jun 19, 2026 · Brakes · CA

I’ve experienced a complete brake failure and near collision involving my family. I have sent a formal written complaint to Nissan Corporate and I need to open a safety case immediately.” We were exiting the freeway when the brakes went to the floor. I tried to pump the breaks, that did not help, I dodge several cars and flew out into on coming traffic just missing two vehicles. The issue has been confirmed by Mountainview Auto Service. It has not been inspected by anyone other than Mountainview. No warning lights. We were headed out to dinner and on the freeway the traffic came to a stop and I had to use the emergency lane to stop and at that time I was able to pump the breaks, upon taking the van back home was when I experenice total break failure using only yhe emergency breaks to stop. Thuis all took place on December 27, 2025

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Body · IL

There was noise coming out from the front passenger side of the vehicle and upon applying brakes the steering wheel was getting pulled forcefully to the right. Thinking that there could be some problem with the struts, I took it to the repair shop. The repair shop noticed that the passenger side of the sub-frame (frame or engine cradle) under the engine compartment was completely rusted and almost completely giving away. A high-speed bump or a sudden braking may have caused it to give away completely and could have caused the vehicle to go completely out of control. The car is old but that old for the frame to give away. This is a costly repair but more than that it is a safety critical issue that may lead to a bad accident. The only reason this may be noticed before something dreadful happened is only by chance. The drivers might be noticing other issues that prompts them to take it to the shop while the other sides of the frame are holding up the vehicle for some time. Some further research showed that this same issue has been reported by quite a few consumers (frame rusted/breaking on the passenger side), but no action has been taken thus far. I have noticed that there are numerous complaints and I-team news reports about similar issues, but no action has been taken. Remember that there are others who quietly get their cars repaired but not lodge a complaint. Given my previous experience with nissan on a different issue with the same vehicle (cam sensor failure causing the vehicle to turn off completely (while driving) that completely jams the steering wheel and brake failure. The vehicle could only be brought to stop by applying parking brake). I don't trust nissan to take any action unless they are forced to.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Body · 110,500 miles · NJ · crash

I start driving very slow out of parking space when the car accelerate by itself, reaching high speed within seconds, the brakes did not work at all,foot pedal or emergency brake. It seems that the accelerator pedal was stuck. My foot was not in the accelerator but car continue increasing speed. I have no choice to collide against another parked car and hitting a wall where finally the car stop. Even when the car got to stop against the wall, the engine continue running accelerated until I finally shut off the engine.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 6,000 miles · WA

The first time I had an issue with this van was about 3 months ago approximately 6,000 miles. I had just dropped my daughter off at school. There was a lot of traffic. I had 1/4 tank of gas. I was leaving the school and on a slight decline when my car stalled. I had several cars and large buses behind me. I could not do anything. I was terrified. When the car stalled my brakes went out and I was lucky I put the parking break on when I did or I would have hit the car in front of me. I used the parking break and rolled the van over to the side of the road into the bushes leaving just enough room for cars to get past me. I noticed the gas gauge registered as empty. I sat there for about 10 minutes before the van would start again. When it did I immediately filled up with gas. I called the nissan dealership they said they would look into it. In the meantime I was dropping my other daughter at an activity. I was on a decline again the car stalled. I had to roll down to level ground and sit and wait until my car would start again. Again I had about 1/4 of a tank. I called the dealership they said that they would replace the fuel tank and not to let the tank go below 1/2. Yesterday at 12,000 miles they replaced the fuel tank. I thought the problem was fixed. I had just under a half a tank and idled on a decline, my car stalled again. Now the dealership is saying that it is the cluster gauge. They decided this when they filled up the car for me (after it stalled) and had to put 14.7 gallons in it. The service manager told me it was a 16 gallon tank so that is proof to him it's the gauge. I have read the 2011 quest has a 20 gallon tank so I ran out of gas with 6 gallons in the tank. I was told nissan wouldn't issue a recall until it becomes a safety concern. I am very concerned for my family's safety. When is it a safety issue for nissan? When a life is lost?

Filed May 4, 2010 · Driver assistance · 93,000 miles · FL

2004 nissan quest van - I was traveling 55 MPH and all of a sudden the van had no power it just slowed down, the steering froze and it stalled in mid-traffic. I didn't even have enough notice to pull off the side of the road. Worse of all, the brakes didn't work I slammed on the emergency brake and looked for a curb to coast into and stop. I took the van in to the dealer. They looked at it and told me they needed to replace the throttle body. After replacing the throttle body with a new one it took them over 6 hours - the mechanic returned and said the new throttle body would not communicate with the computerized system, so he took out the new throttle body and put my old one back in. Now I'm being told it is possibly the ECM not sending power to the fuel injector. As I checked on the internet, this is caused by the computer getting corroded from the location due to a poor seal leading it to give out anytime. It costs around $1200. The ECM is part of the emissions systems and as such should be covered for 8yrs/130,000km. My vehicle has 93,000 miles. A number of folks have complained to nissan as this is a serious safety hazard and imany of us transport small children (in my case, my grandchildren). If I lose power on the highway I have no way to steer or brake. What can we do? These vans were purchased to cart large numbers of passengers. Do we have to lose a small child's life before action is taken? Is this situation not as serious as the current toyota brake situation? Thank you for your attention.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Brakes · CA · 1 injury

While driving 10 MPH brakes failed. The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · IL · crash

While driving vehicle at 30 MPH consumer pressed brake pedal and heard a loud popping sound. Brake pedal went to the floor, but vehicle would not stop until it came to rest on another vehicle. Dealer informed the consumer that the brake master cylinder blew off the brake booster.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Brakes · FL · crash

Consumer applied brake at 40 MPH, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Rearended vehicle in front, causing a 5 vehicle accident. Damage unknown at this time. No injury.

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

Consumer states the front brakes failed.

Filed Nov 2, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Load sensing valve leaked, draining all hydrolic fluid reserves, resulting in brake failure.