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Nissan Quest Acceleration problems by year

110 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Quest's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.

Acceleration complaints by model year

YearAcceleration complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20091000
20082000
200710000
20063000
20055000
200413100
20021000
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200020000
199939020
19981000
19974100
19962000
19951000
19943000
19933100

Latest Quest acceleration complaints

2008 Nissan QuestBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlSuspension

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while having routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the frame was rotten and had several holes. Additionally, the control arms were loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated while driving the steering wheel was shaking and was unable to accelerate over 40 mph. The accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the check engine, traction control,ABS, brake light and slip...

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warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who confirmed that the subframe needed to be replaced the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the first mechanic who informed that the subframe was not replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Structure · Vehicle speed control · SuspensionNHTSA 11422204
2004 Nissan QuestAcceleration & cruise control

The vehicle can't speed when the engine is hot until your off the engine before it can speed and it overheating

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11281451
2004 Nissan QuestSteeringTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

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...

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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 Incident Steering · Power train · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11082566
2004 Nissan QuestElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlDriver assistance

The spedometer and the lights for it don't work got pulled over and told I had a fake inspection because of them not working can't get an exact reading on my mileage,fuel or if the vans over heating I can't tell how fast or slow I'm going

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11079063
2007 Nissan QuestAcceleration & cruise control

After driving on the highway, the speedometer needle remained at 50 mph while the vehicle is stopped. When we drive, the needle moves beginning at the 50 mph mark.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11001460
2009 Nissan QuestAcceleration & cruise control

When I put my car into reverse, the car 'reved up' and began moving forward. With all of my might, I pushed down on the brakes. The car was still moving forward, so I then put the car into 'park'. At that point, it made a hideous grinding noise, so I immediately turned the car off. About 30 seconds later, I started the car and it sounded fine. I then drove the car home, (about 5 miles), without incident.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10979756
2008 Nissan QuestElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlDriver assistance

The brake, abs, service engine light is showing on the dash and will not go out. I just had brakes and rotors put on this vehicle. I was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just shut down. I was able to pull off to the shoulder safely. The vehicle at first would crank but not start. After a few minutes, I was able to start vehicle. Now the engine runs rough and it hesitates on acceleration.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10913962
2004 Nissan QuestTransmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise control

Attempting to get on the interstate. Accelerated, but rpm's went up to 5 or 6 but the speed did not increase. Husband tried to manually shift, but vehicle would not go into overdrive. We pulled off the road, turned vehicle off and restarted. Vehicle reacted correctly to accelerating with just a little sluggishness. Transmission fluid was checked and it was fine. Unfortunately, day trip was cancelled and children were very disappointed, because we were afraid to be too far from home and not be able to get back.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10724189
2004 Nissan QuestAcceleration & cruise controlBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

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...

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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.*Jb

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10722783
2007 Nissan QuestAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Transmissions gear slips and jerks unexpectedly. You never know when it will jerk when accelerating. Will probably need to rebuild the whole transmission that will cost plenty. Also dangerous for my family to drive.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 10717232
2004 Nissan QuestSteeringSuspensionAcceleration & cruise control

Had the vehicle since 2004 as the original owner. Vehicle has not been in an accident. Heard a loud clunk when driving after removing foot from brake and after going over bumps. Turned out the metal subframe of the vehicle has completely rusted out and separated from the frame of the vehicle. The steering crossarms and ball joint are loose because of this. It's a $4000 repair and car has only 120k miles. Had to get new car. Dealer said it's not safe to even drive and not worth fixing. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10713089

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