Two problems related to transmission noise 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.
Rattling noise coming from engine at start up. Goes away after a few seconds. The cause is faulty timing chain shoes and tensioner. Transmission jerking while driving.
As you start off from a stop the transmission jerks in the lower gears, the speed surges then goes back down and there is an infrequent knocking noise. The transmission also starts to gear down as you go down a decline at speeds of 45-50 mph.