Nissan Quest engine failure problems

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Steering · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan quest. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering seized and the contact had to use extra strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that there was a leak from the power steering sensor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NY

I've had this vehicle into my local nissan dealers service center many times for a loss of power. They had me replace the ecu, which had to be programmed, then they said that it was the catalytic converters. I bought all three of those. After that it needed to be programmed for the air/fuel ratio. Still ran the same. I brought it into a different shop, they said it had a bad throttle. My brother had one I had put in but still no power, and hesitation at acceleration and up hills, and misfires and backfires a lot. One of the codes they found for me was a timing issue. My brother has same van told me he had to replace the timing chain. I've heard a rattling and whining noise from timing area, so I looked into this further. Back in 2004 nissan issued a tsb regarding this issue telling technicians to make a "goodwill adjustment" to push back repairs of this issue until the vehicle was out of warranty. I am very concerned about this problem with my vehicle since learning about what could happen should it fail. I drive my children in that van and bought it because I thought it would be a safe and comfortable vehicle to drive. Apparently not. Nissan consumer affairs even told me that they will not cover the cost of repairs. I currently await to hear from a supervisor to give them an earful and to find out the reasons why it will not be fixed. This should be a safety recall. If catastrophic engine failure due to this happens on the highway (which we travel almost every day), this would leave the vehicle completely crippled and unable to steer out of the way of any danger. Sooner or later someone is going to be injured if not killed in a motor vehicle accident from this if not already. It's a shame nissan doesn't see the value of potentially saving its customers lives vs. The cost of making necessary repairs. It should be a recall. I'll never buy a nissan again.

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 135,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the ability to steer seized. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. However, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle had to be towed home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · IL

While driving my 2007 nissan quest I pulled up to a stop light and the engine died. It would not turn over and start again as if it was out of fuel but the gauge still showed 1/4 tank of fuel. I had to have a st. Louis police officer stop traffic downtown so I could push my quest off of the road. He then took me to get fuel in hopes that was the problem. I put fuel in it and it started right up. Then the very next day the gauge shows the van is completely empty but it is totally full. It then starts working again then quits then starts working again and the "drive until empty" gauge is all over the place. When the fuel gauge does start working it is never consistent.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan quest. While driving 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the entire front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and veered to the right. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the brakes and rotors were replaced on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · WA

While slowing down at the intersection to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power and would not drive more than 10 MPH and finally coming to a complete stall after engine died. Restart the engine and drove normal. It has intermittently continue to happen at random.

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 1,330 miles · CA

Car was parked on a parking lot on a very slight decline. Low fuel indicator just came on but distance to empty indicator still shows 50+ miles. Vehicle started at first but started to shudder and then engine died. Tried restarting a few times but it will just shut off right away. All electrical components were fine (radio, lights, etc). Had to put 2 gallons of gas to get it to start again. Drove to the gas station right away and filled it up with only 14.5 gallons of tank. Manual says vehicle has 20 gallon fuel tank capacity. I was aware of the recall (campaign: 12v076000) but initially thought that my vehicle was not included since the campaign was back in march 2012 and I bought the vehicle in july 2012. Was later confirmed by nissan consumer affairs and dealer service advisor that my car was indeed not included in the recall. However, car shows similar symptoms with same model cars that were recalled.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CO

We were going over loveland pass in colorado. As soon as we started going back down the engine failed. I had to drift with no power to a shoulder to pull off on. My two kids were in the car and were scared about me having no power. Had to wait an hour to tow it. The garage said the timing belt broke, $1900 to fix.......

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Body, Engine · 92,000 miles · VA

Van driving odd, dealer found that engine mount was broke. Dealer replaced engine mount saying it was serious issue and seen often in nissans.

Filed May 22, 2008 · Engine · 58,000 miles · CO

I have a 2004 nissan quest s. In november 2007 I called the dealership to complain that every time I start my van it blows out white smoke. I had about 58,000 miles. I bought the van used from a nissan dealership. I was never informed that the warranty was extended to 60,000 miles. The mechanics advised me to put in some no smoke/ no leak into the oil and I should be fine. So, because these are professionals, I listen. The problem persisted so I called nissan consumer affairs department. They advised me to take it to the dealership to be diagnosed. I now had 61,000 miles. I took in my van and they kept it all day. They called to say they needed every receipt of oil changes, to prove I kept up the maintenance. They said I have a sludged motor and need a new engine. Nissan will not help me because there is no record of me calling before my warranty was up and they said it was lack of maintenance, not covered. Even though I gave a years worth of oil change receipts. Also, they never actually ran a diagnosis test on my van. They just used their expertise, and experience to come up with a sludged motor. Later my van starts vibrating quite badly when brakes are applied, so I take it to a mechanic who says I have a misfire, and a blown head gasket. (they also say this could have caused the sludged motor). I replace the spark plug 250.00 later. I call nissan again and say what I have been old only to be told it still would not be covered, that I need a new engine. That it isn't their responsibility to make sure the van was kept up before I bought it. I feel that if I buy a certified preowned vehicle I should not have to worry about putting in a new engine. They said if I didn't like their service I should contact the bbb. I feel this is unethical, and poor customer service. They will not help with anything and meanwhile, I am still making payment on this van. They quoted me 5,000.00 foe a used motor and it would only have a 90 day warranty.