Nissan Quest power steering loss problems

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Suspension · NC

The control arms on the vehicle malfunctioned and had to be replaced. I typically lost control of steering causing the vehicle to jerk in one direction or the other. This was repaired almost a year ago. I had the vehicle serviced at a independent service center. It could have possible caused an accident had I not been able to counteract the loss of steering. I am currently experiencing this same issue again and was notified in May 2023 that the control arms have once again malfunctioned. There are no warning lights for this issue, I noticed it when the car seemed to need a front end alignment but once I took it to the shop they confirmed that the control arms had malfunctioned. I researched this issue and saw that there was a recall of these exact same parts for 2016 Nissan Quest vehicles used as emergency vehicles. I am concerned that this is some sort of on going issue, that is costing $1600 + on every repair.

Filed Feb 3, 2019 · Steering · AR

Steering locks up at low/high speeds. Rack and pinion comes apart internally. Can cause accident/death. First steering will be slow in cold weather making noise second metal shows up in power steering resivore third a dragging popping noise from steering forth failure steering system. Could break leaving tires to separate in the v pattern or lock up causing loss of steering. This vehicle locked up unexpectedly on a side street at low speeds. While turning right. Able to free up to avoid going through a gard rail (with a 60ft drop off) only to have lock up again while correcting the sudden jar and getting out of oncoming traffic. To end up in a business parking lot.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · 181,000 miles · FL

While driving on the interstate with 2 infants in cars seats as well as 3 other adults the vehicle lost power. It would not accelerate. Within minutes the steering was stiff and was extremely difficult to turn. Pulled off the interstate and onto a side road. The vehicle finallt decellerated to a full stop. Turned it off and restarted a few moments later. Vehicle ran again but no steering. Popped the hood and looked and no power steering fluid in the well. Added fluid and steered ok till 4 blocks from my house at which time the steering acting up again and not accelerating no matter how far you push the pedal. Turned it off and restarted again. Steering not working but accelerated enough to park it at home. Took to my mechanic but says he cannot look at it until wednesday. Was so scared cause had the grandbabies in the van.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · NC

During normal driving conditions, van suddenly had engine shut down. Loss of power steering and power brakes as engine was off. Fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was approximately 1/4 remaining, but in fact the fuel tank was empty. This has happened 2 times causing the engine to run out of fuel, while the fuel gauge indicated that approximately 1/4 tank of gas. Both occurred driving under normal conditions and caused a loss of normal operator controls as all power systems cut off when engine is not running. This is an unsafe situation to drive a vehicle being given inaccurate fuel information.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 nissan quest. The contact stated that the traction control off light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The repairs were made to the vehicle and the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,190 miles · VA

Driving approximately 45 MPH, and engine stalled and cut out. Lost power steering and power brakes. Needed to make evasive moves to avoid accident and get off road. Car ran out of gas. Dashboard fuel gauge said 1/4 tank of gas. Onboard trip display said zero (0) distance till empty, but I do not use this. I had to get assistance and 1 put less than 1 gallon gas in car. Fuel gauge did not move and still says there is 1/4 tank gas, while trip computer registered above 0 dte. This is extremely dangerous to lose control of vehicle unexpectedly. I have been driving for over 27 years and have never run out of gas and have always relied on the gauge, not the trip computer. Please investigate and let me know what I should do. This is a very dangerous situation. I had 2 kids in the car, and I am grateful my wife was not driving, as she would have been unable to steer or apply brakes in such a situation when loss of power occurs under this situation. The trip computer can be wrong, but the fuel gauge on the dash board should always be correct. Basic principle.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 97,209 miles · NC

This has happened to me on two occasions now. Driving along in peak traffic and suddenly vehicle shuts off. No power steering and almost involved in accidents both occasions the first time I was alone the second time I had my grand babies with me and that was terrifying for them as the other road users where whizzing past and they were stopped. Both times I looked at the digital reading on the display and it displayed the miles as 80 miles to empty and 60 miles to empty and the manual gauge still showed just under 1/4 tank left. The low fuel light never came on either time. This needs to be sorted out before some one gets killed especially as this is used to transport children....updated 04-10-14

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

Was exiting a highway and slowing to a stop. Traffic began to move so I pressed the gas pedal. The car hesitated then stalled. I was in center lane and had to cross another lane of traffic to get to the shoulder with no power steering and trying not to hit brakes so I didn't unintentionally block traffic. My gas gauge showed just over a quarter tank and the mileage showed 77 miles to empty. I was able to get 2 gallons of gas and it started right up. Went to fill it up at the nearest gas station and it took 19 gallons to fill. This is a 20.1 gallon tank. This was the third such occurrence with the exact same scenario. I had it addressed previously at the dealership, but was told that there was no fault found. After this latest incident, I was told the fuel sending unit/fuel pump had to be replaced at a cost of appx $750 dollars! Not happy!!!...updated 04-10-14 *bf there were no dash lights to indicate a problem. No check engine light. No low level fuel light. The first two times, I took it to nissan to be looked at, there were no fault codes. It was not until the third time, that they finally were able to see a fault code. Shortly thereafter, I did get a check engine light after filling my gas tank. I took it back to nissan for troubleshooting and they got the same fault code for the fuel sending unit. Just about every time, I fill the tank, the check engine light comes on for the same reason. Updated 06/03/14

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 53,648 miles · MA

On july 11,2011 I was traveling in my 2006 nissan quest minivan with my two children from my home in harwich, ma to my parent's home in ashford, ct. At about 1pm on a dry road, while traveling at about 65mph on ma route 25, my quest just completely shut down, no gas pedal response, no power steering, no power brakes etc. And the red check engine light went on. Fortunately , the traffic was light and I was able to guide the quest to the side of the road, after a few minutes, I was able to re-start the quest and it then again ran normally. I scheduled an appointment for the july 12 with gates gmc nissan in windham, ct. The diagnosis of the problem (in their invoice c94977) was as follows: "c/s check eng light was on, check and report vehicle shut off while driving. Did re-start and ran fine cause po643 sensor power supply found app sensorfault, no repair at this time, needs gas pedal assembly." gates did not have the electronic gas pedal which apparently caused this problem in stock and said it would take days to get one. I have been driving the quest since then without incident. Clearly any major vehicle shut down at highway speeds as just occurred is a safety problem. I was fortunate that I could pull the vehicle over. If not, I could have been struck from behind. Etc. Obviously, something is wrong as shown by the incident above. I would appreciate whatever can be done to warn nissan and also to fix my vehicle. I have approx. 56,000 miles on the vehicle.

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Electrical · 34,643 miles · CA

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While driving at 60 MPH. The vehicle started to vibrate and the engine stalled. There was no power steering or brakes during the stalling incident. The ignition coil had blistered sending a signal back to the ECM unit which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repair. The current and failure mileage 34,643