Nissan Quest knocking problems

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.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 122,400 miles · SC

When you start to take off at stop sign or red light the transmission jerks an knocks when it starts changing gears . An sometimes cuts the engine off sometimes inmiddle of traffic.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Engine · 170,000 miles · LA

Once started, the engine makes a ticking sound. Over the last couple of months, there have been occasions while driving, the vehicle will rapidly decelerate, engine light illuminates and not begin accelerating adequately until it is turned off and restarted. The problem has escalated to completely stalling and the engine light illuminates. After a few attempts, the vehicle will restart, but the problem is occurring more frequently. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem as the timing chains needing to be replaced. After further research, I have discovered class action lawsuits in some states for premature failure of timing chains on 2004-2009 nissan quest, among other models.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · NC

Loud knocking noise from are of transmission being told it is common in quest 2004 s the guide become loose and rattles.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 111,670 miles · GA

As you start off from a stop the transmission jerks in the lower gears, the speed surges then goes back down and there is an infrequent knocking noise. The transmission also starts to gear down as you go down a decline at speeds of 45-50 MPH.

Filed Feb 24, 2013 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AZ

My 2004 nissan quest se would loose power when slowing down to 30 mpr. I was told that 2nd or 3rd gears are lock engaged. It would then make a load crushing sound like the transmission was knocking against the gears. This is very hard to drive early in the morning. I took the vehicle to aamco. They told me that I can have a rebuilt transmission for about $2300.00. I don't know about you but I can not afford this on my income and out of work. Do anyone have a solution to this problem?

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Engine · 84,000 miles · FL

Heard a ticking noise when starting up my car but subsided after it warmed up gradually over the month it got very loud. Brought it to nissan dealer in pompano beach and they said it was timing chain needs replacement for a cost of 2,300 dollars! I researched this and see that it is a frequently voiced complaint and is happening very prematurely 50 -90 thousand miles.. Ridiculous expensive and dangerous, also ! Need replacement of control arms at a cost of 800 dollars! I also see that this is a common complaint with nissans....I am generally the only one in the van we are a family o three with three vehicles ,it was garaged kept never use it to haul anything more than a suitcase once in awhile what is my recourse, what can I do to get some assistance so I can repair it before my self or passenger gets killed on the highway when the chain breaks?...

Filed May 3, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · VA

At 60000 miles had to replace the passenger wheel bearing and ABS sensor in the vehicle. At 90000 miles a knocking sound began to come from the engine while the vehicle was stopped or in park. Mechanic advised this was due to the timing chain, which is a problem due to the plastic parts that nissan uses to hold the tension on the chain. This is a known problem with this model vehicle as numerous complainants have been filed. Concerned that nissan knew it had a bad component and has not fixed the problem that exist. Also, now the driver side wheel bearing is bad and needs to be replaced. Started to have problems with the brakes around 30000. Fixed the brakes with oe parts, and then began to have problems with the rotors. Technician advised these problems came from the rotors getting hot. Had the rotors turned which did not work. Now I am going to have to replace the rotors on the front of the vehicle. Window motor also has went bad in the vehicle.

Filed May 26, 2011 · Engine · OH

There is an awful ticking sound coming from the engine. My car has been serviced my nissan repeatedly and it's still making the noises. Now I've been told it's the timing chain. After reading up on this issue it's apparent that there a widespread problem with this part in the nissan quests.

Filed Jun 20, 2010 · Steering · 132,000 miles · MD

Power steering hose was leaking when turning sharp there is a knocking noise.