2005 Nissan Quest reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Nissan Quest — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 124
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 15 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,643
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-98
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2003-2007
-156
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
12%
Engine: 15 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Nissan Quest
- ENGINE 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
- POWER TRAIN 11
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 5
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Quest units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 124 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Nissan Quest. The most-reported problem area is engine (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Quest units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (15), electrical system (12), power train (11), unknown or other (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Nissan Quest?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.