Nissan Quest sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 111,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan quest. While waiting at a stop light, the engine surged and the vehicle was forced out into a four-way intersection. After a few seconds, the engine went back to idling normally. On february 9, 2015, while waiting at a restaurant drive thru, the engine surged forward while the brakes were engaged and crashed into the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. The consumer stated on three occasions, the engine revved, and lunged forward as he was braking, causing him to loose control of the vehicle which resulted in him hitting a handicap parking sign. The consumer stated in each case, his foot was on the brake, the surge came without warning, the engine choked, but did not die, after the initial surge, the engine returned to back to normal, he was unable to stop the vehicle from accelerating, and the engine was at normal operating temperature. Updated 03/02/16.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and lunged forward. Also, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge provided an erroneous reading and showed the fuel level fluctuating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan quest. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into a wall. The contact sustained injuries and the vehicle was damaged extensively. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a lot. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · 36,000 miles · NC · crash

I was at my sister house had drove forward to back up, before I could put it in reverse the minivan just lunged forward into her deck. The deck was demolish. I turn the wheel to keep from going through her house. It was out of control I applied my brakes it did not stop I turned the wheel it was headed cross her yard toward ditch into some trees .I push the button to turn off it stopped. It tore up the front end driver side. The radiator was leaking.I contact nissan they said would have to talk to my insurance company. I do not know results yet.I am scared to drive it even if it get fix.that was a scary moment . My daughter was with me. She was just look in a panic. I was saying I can not stop it.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Acceleration · 142,040 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan quest. The contact stated that after the vehicle came to a stop, it accelerated. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The failure had become progressively worse over time. Nissan was not notified about the failure when the complaint was filed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 142,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Acceleration · 118,000 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated while driving with the cruise control set at 70 MPH the vehicle began to suddenly accelerate. The contact attempted to stop the acceleration and deactivated the cruise control by applying firm brake pressure, but the vehicle did not respond . Although the cruise control light that normally illuminated when in use turned off,the vehicle remained at a highway speed in spite of the brake pressure the contact continued to enforce. When the vehicle did not stop nor slow down the contact engaged the emergency brake which slowed the vehicle enough so the contact could pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine. The contact allowed the engine to rest for a period of time , and inspected underneath the hood. Upon inspection the problem could not be determined but a strong odor was detected. The odor smelled as if something had overheated. Afterwards,the engine was restarted and the vehicle continued to be driven normally. There have been no further problems, but the cruise control has not been engaged since the incident. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Acceleration · 53,220 miles · NJ · crash

Vehicle stopped with foot on brake. Without warning vehicle surged forward into rear end of vehicle in front. The idle was racing so fast that the brake was unable to hold the vehicle. Idle kept racing until the vehicle was shut off. When restarted the idle was back down. Car had been experiencing intermittently significant forward surges when the A/C compressor kicked on. The problem was reported to nissan several times. All times the dealer advised that the technician could not reproduce the problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Acceleration · WV

The accelerator pedal became stuck and the driver had to press hard on the pedal to release it, then the vehicle jumped forward.

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

This vehicle has numerous problems beginning with the brakes having to be changed multiple times; one occasion while driving on the expressway my passenger sliding door opened up resulting in me having to pull to the side of the road and close the door. When I first purchased the vehicle I would get in and start the car, the windshield wipers would go, the horn would blow and and the doors would lock; there was a terrible banging sound coming from what appeared to be the rear of the vehicle, but after 3 stops in the shop was identified as a bolt being loose in the stearing column, my gas pedal sticks and will all of a sudden release causing the vehicle to lunge forward; the rear bulbs all blew out in the rear of the van and melted the encasing surrounding the bulbs; during a rain storm the windows where in the down position and would not go up; the vehicle had to go into the dealer for them to pull them up; when you attempt to lock the doors the locks make a sound as if they are attempting to lock or unlock but do not, it takes several attempts to unlock the door whether inside or outside of the vehicle...ultimately this vehicle has been a sincere disappointment that needs to be returned to the dealer, however my dealer has gone out of business and the new dealer will not take the vehicle back because it is not their responsibility. I have contacted nissan about the vehicle but nissan's response is to return the vehicle to the dealer for service. Nissan is not paying for a loaner car and I can't continue to take time from work to babysit a vehicle more than my children...this will be the last nissan I own. I almost don't want to get rid of it because I don't want another unsuspected individual to purchase this nightmare on wheels

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Acceleration · IN

Accelerator is sticking causing sudden acceleration. This event occurs approximately 15-20% of time at random intervals. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.