Nissan Quest seat belt problems

Filed Dec 6, 2022 · Seat belts, Visibility · 44,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that all the windows inadvertently failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that she attempted to operate the HVAC system and noticed an abnormal odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the air filters were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned of the lack of ventilation. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear center captains seat belt failed to operate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Seat belts · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan quest. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side seat belt buckle failed to unlock when engaged, which prevented the occupant from exiting the vehicle. The driver was able to cut the seat belt webbing to release the front seat passenger. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Seat belts · 148,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 nissan quest. The contact stated that the driver and passenger automatic seat belts stopped working. The seat belt warning indicator illuminated until the seat belt was buckled manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic seat belt control module failed and needed replacement; however, the part required was no longer manufactured to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Seat belts · 55,000 miles · IL

Third row seat belt lap belt buckle that uses a key.to release. Plastic buckle body failed when seat folded up and down.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Seat belts · 125,137 miles · FL

The driver side seat belt buckle would not come free. I had to jiggle out of the seat to exit the vehicle. When taken to the dealership they told me the part was going to cost me $39 to replace not including labor. I had to pay to fix since my wife could not drive the vehicle without the seatbelt working correctly. It started to lock up once in a while and you just had to be slow when unbuckling the seatbelt. Now it would not unlock at all. Vehicle has been good over the years with only one other issue the dealership corrected three time before being hassle free. No one could tell me why the buckle would not open just that I had to pay to replace.

Filed Apr 18, 2010 · Seat belts · 53,000 miles · PA

I have nissan quest 2004 mini van. 2 weeks back one day my son 7 year old got trapped in the 3rd row seat on the passenger side. We couldn't take him out. If I try to loose the belt the it keep locking finally I had to cut the seat belt. Usually if the belt locksup then if you release the belt it usually frees up but it didn't do it . Luckily this happened when got to back to home and my kids were trying to come out of the van. I think this needs a little attention. I don't know if this is faulty seat belt or faulty mechanism. I strongly believe this mechanism was faulty and there is a possibility of kids getting trapped if they are not properly using seat belts. Mainly if the lock and release mechanism is not working properly.

Filed Mar 11, 2009 · Airbags, Seat belts · 55,555 miles · NC · 2 injuries

Driver & passenger airbags deployed with an accident/collision. Passenger seatbelt broke after airbags deployed.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Seat belts · 60,111 miles · UT · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. The contact's son pulled the seat belt across his chest and simultaneously attempted to turn his body, which resulted in the seat belt wrapping around his neck. The contact attempted to release the seat belt and noticed that it had locked, which made it difficult for her to release the child. The child was finally able to be released and sustained bruising around his neck. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 60,111.

Filed May 10, 2008 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · GA · crash

5/10/08-just had a front end collision in our 2004 nissan quest minivan carrying myself, husband & 3 children-one in a carseat. Driver in other vehicle failed to yield to my right of way and impact was made by my van to the side of her car with me going approx. 35mph and she was going about the same. My body came forward even with the seatbelt buckled, my sons chests are bruised from the seatbelts and none...none...of the airbags in that van deployed!!! We bought the van for safety reasons! We purchased it because of the side curtain airbags & not even the front airbags deployed! I want this looked into and I want some answers as to why they didn't deploy. Were there even airbags in the van? Obviously we haven't seen the damage in daylight hours, but at those speeds and since we hit head on at the very least the airbags in front should have deployed. Thank you.

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · OH

(this is my second complaint lodged on this site regarding the same issue. See my earlier complaint for additional details on the possible causes.) this is the fifth/5th time the front-passenger-side lap belt retractor (mounted at the bottom of the door post / body frame) has jammed over the last 5-6 years or so. The replaced part is working for shorter and shorter periods before another failure. Could this be due to aging of the stock of replacement parts? See nissan dealers records for exact dates: falhaber nissan, inc. 8680 colerain ave. Cincinnati (grosbeck), oh 45251 (513) 385-1400 (sales, service, body shop). It will not extend more than about 8-12 inches before the ratchet mechanism "catches" and prevents the seat belt from reaching over to the buckle by the center console. On the surface there seems to be nothing unusual about the installation -- the unit is bolted in, and the belt simply feeds through a slot in the trim plastic. In frustration I discovered I was able to get it to extend a few times more by very rapidly snatching the belt until it would catch, I suppose simulating the deceleration of the vehicle during an accident (and the acceleration of the spring winding mechanism trying to restrain a "body" from flying through the windshield). Then after retracting fully the belt would then extend fully for a one-time use, but only to seize up again after retracting. But this worked for only a very brief period (couple of days) then even that would not work. From my own experience I suspect this problem is more prevalent than the few records on this web site would indicate. I suspect the engineers at the factory are not getting the feedback they need to correct the problem from the dealerships that (I presume) are reimbursed by nissan for repeatedly performing this free-to-the-consumer service.