Nissan Quest grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Brakes · 35,550 miles · CA

When I press the brakes the car accelerates. I have had a data recorder attached when this happened, but the dealer says that it didn't record anything.-- this happens intermittently---, while in slow traffic as I pump the brakes. Specifically : the RPM actually increased as the car made the ABS grinding sound and increased the velocity of the car. I had to quickly put the car in neutral to get control of the vehicle. The dealer service agent states that they cannot guarantee that any repair will resolve the issue. They cannot guarantee that pressing the brake will not make the car stop; but they admit that pressing the brake could accelerate the velocity of the car. I have duplicated this issue to the dealer mechanic foreman at universal city nissan in california but he no longer works at this dealer.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Transmission · 81,300 miles · CA

Van has had issues slipping on hills after stop with gears grinding and jerking. Brought in to dealership and they could not replicate. I mentioned I thought it might be transmission and how we can do preventive maintenance. They recommended flushing transmission fluid for $125 which I did. Less than month later, slipping still occurred on hills after stops. On way home this past saturday, I was going about 30-40 MPH when there was a stop light on a slight incline. I slowed down to about 5-10mph when the light turned green. I then pressed the accelerator pedal and the gear grinded and I had no power. As I pressed the gas no power was coming to van and I had to pull over. I had to turn off the vehicle and wait a minute or so and after starting the car, the vehicle seemed normal again. I noticed the check engine light also was now on. Brought the van in to dealership and after doing a drive test and replicating on a hill, they confirmed the slipping. They also did a diagnostic and confirmed transmission needed to be replaced to tune of $4100. Looking up this case there appears to be numerous problems with nissan CVT transmissions. Nissan also provided an extended warranty for prior van models from 2003-2010 to 100k miles. My vehicle is a 2012 nissan quest with 81k miles. With all the nissans having CVT transmission issues, it appears there is a pervasive issue that needs to be addressed by nissan.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Acceleration · 111,600 miles · WV

When I put my car into reverse, the car 'reved up' and began moving forward. With all of my might, I pushed down on the brakes. The car was still moving forward, so I then put the car into 'park'. At that point, it made a hideous grinding noise, so I immediately turned the car off. About 30 seconds later, I started the car and it sounded fine. I then drove the car home, (about 5 miles), without incident.

Filed Feb 20, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 83,500 miles · TN

Loud squealing noise from secondary timing chain tensioners in engine. Was told if tensioners break, timing chain would release into engine and cause a hazard. Dealership fixed it- $1700 and the secondary tensioners are worn and cheap. The new ones are much different. If I had not had the squealing noise, the timing chain would have been released inside the engine.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · MN

1. Check engine light, transmission hesitance, transmission loss of gear and grinding. Also while in drive vehicle will roll backwards. 2. Infrequent, but in three years of ownership a failure occurs once every three months. 3. No repairs have been done.

Filed Jul 14, 2009 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

The brakes have to be changed at least 3-4 times a year, and rotors had to be changed because they were about a 1/2 in. Gone. Steering wheel began to shake every time I had to brake. Brakes never stop squeaking. Finally had to put new calipers in about a week ago I finally thought my brakes would be working fine again. Worked good for one day, squeaking came back every time I brake, still hear scrapping noise from the brakes. One problem after another with this car. When it rains from front window leaks into the glasses holder since I purchased the car. Yesterday the passenger sliding door has a hook at the back of the door when it closes it hooks to it also, the piece fell into the door now the door does not close right. The sensor thinks the door is open so now the bottom lights stay on. This was the worse purchase I may have done. Since I bought the car its been problems know wonder they only gave a 3 year warranty on it. Sometimes I put my car in drive and it fails to take off, so I have to put turn it off wait a few seconds then try it again. So what is next to fail? Even the back panel that covers the lights near the license plate fell off. My biggest problem I worry about is the brakes because I have 5 kids I really think this is a defect on this car and from what I read I am not alone on the brake issue. I really think they have to do something about the brakes.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · MT

Automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. Safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 nissan quest. The contact stated that her vehicle was squeaking and that she had to hose off her front rotors when they overheated. Her vehicle was also experiencing long stopping distances. The failures have occurred on numerous occasions. Recently, the service brake light illuminated for a couple of days and then dimmed. Safety recall # 92v32001 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder) was found. The free portion of the safety recall no longer applies to this vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 200,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Visibility · 84,700 miles · VA

The passenger's side automatic window started making a grinding noise, slowed and eventually stopped working. I had to pull the window up while working the button. The same day the driver's side window was making the same sounds and also failed. I took off the inside of the passenger's door, I noticed that a plastic piece holding a metal cable on the window regulator had broken in half. When I checked the driver's door I saw it had broken in the same spot. I was lucky enough to catch the problem before both motors burn out. The failure caused the cable to tangle around the regulator's wheel assembly, it kinked and frayed the cable. I went to the dealership and purchased both assemblies at a very steep price. This is obviously a design flaw and should also be considered a safety recall for the manufacturer.

Filed Aug 26, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 5,000 miles · AR

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 seats haven't worked in high and low, the entertainment system doesn't respond to rear av, and the air conditioner is not cool enough and it stinks. The automatic slide doors will not stop for small objects but this product was designed for families. These doors will remove a child's finger and the switch to initiate the auto slide is low, where one child can push it while another is getting in, or has their hand in the way and didn't realize their brother pushed the button. I did my own little research test, I got pencils and everywhere I placed a pencil the door closed with the pencil being snapped into many pieces and crunched up in the door. Then I tried the same thing on my friend's honda, but the honda's auto slide doors bounced off every time. Nissan only designed their doors to respond to large extremities. I have an attorney and I am going through a process for lemon law. I didn't realize the issues with the van in a few days so I don't think nissan service will resolve all these issues in 2 days with a special nissan engineer sent out from the company as part of my lemon law process. And in regards to the sliding door concerns all anyone will say is that the doors are performing the way they were designed to. So nissan designed a product for families that will remove a small hand or finger.