Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Quest. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Quest based on all problems reported for the 2006 Quest.
Transmission failure is causing van to stall. Can happen just traveling down highway. Happens as you try to pull into traffic. So sluggish you are afraid you will not make it through an intersection. Can happen just traveling down interstate. Frightening when in that situation with eighteen wheelers in your rear view mirror. Have taken to Nissan certified technicians and they have not been able to identify the problem. This has happened 3 times. Taken to dealership each time.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to drop to neutral and loose acceleration above 20 mph. No power was available until the vehicle was slowed below 15 mph. Incident happened after turning into traffic and trying to accelerate to 45 mph. Traffic behind the vehicle had to brake quickly to avoid rear end collision.
The transmission failed and now is being replaced at a minimum charge of $3500. The transmission mechanic said that Nissan used shoddy materials in its transmissions for the 2006 year. I live in mountainous terrain and said defective transmission could have been very dangerous. In addition, I note that many websites refer to Nissan vehicles having defective transmissions.