Electrical System Problems of Nissan Quest - part 1

Nissan Quest owners have reported 139 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Quest based on all problems reported for the Quest.

1 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/22/2024

Have fixed myself ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on 6/12/2020, maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts Nissan of manchester, TN checked and serviced on 12/04/2019 at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off for power train system, cam timing bank, timing chains, vct camshaft timing vct, power supply circuit. Nissan did replace recall abs actuator. Had checked cookeville Nissan 5/21/2024 light on and they turned off saying it checked ok after a cold start for $230. It is loud now at 114,998 miles! this auto must have defective parts since gateway has serviced it regularly. I am concerned about driving. Talked to consumer affairs of Nissan and was told it was over 65,000 miles and not valid.

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2 Electrical System problem of the 2008 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 07/30/2023

I was parking and barely moving with my foot in the brake when the vehicle suddenly reved up loudly. I had to depress the brake heavily to keep it from moving forward and put it in neutral. The vehicle continued to rev hard until I turned off the engine.

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3 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

If I push the brakes to make the car stop, then try to have it accelerate again, like at a stop sign or anything, the gas pedal feels like it’s not doing anything, and the car doesn’t start for like 5 seconds, then when it does it goes about 5 mph for like 500 feet, then it goes back to normal, and because of this we feel it’s not safe to operate. This happens every time I drive it, so I only feel safe on not very populated roads driving it.

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4 Electrical System problem of the 2014 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/03/2022

Sent the van to Nissan for abs recall repair and also got my serpentine belt replaced. The check engine light went on when I got the car back. I got a p0840 code which is for transmission pressure sensor. Nissan said I would have to replace transmission. They have a faulty transmission or they could have ruined my van after the repairs.

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5 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 04/05/2022

Vehicle lost power multiple times while being driven. The alternator has been replaced three times last being 12/21. Battery has also been replaced. Vehicle has been to 2 mechanics. Potentially thought a/c compressor was causing problem. Replaced by mechanic number 2 may 2022. Vehicle runs until headlights are engaged, a/c or radio etc. Vehicle was driven 10 miles without radio, a/c or lights. Power drained within 2 miles of turning headlights on and cut out in traffic. Sputters and able to pull over without causing accident barely. Left stranded multiple times. Once on a major highway with traffic, stranded on side of road. Spouse rescued while waiting for tow truck. Multiple tows with major motor club. Catalytic converter light is active and was checked by tj's in loganville, GA, it did not need to be replaced at this time. Affordable auto services, mulberry road winder GA and b&b auto services, dacula GA (3 alternators and 2 batteries).

6 Electrical System problem of the 2017 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 12/07/2021

Car had internal fire with the push start system. Brake switch caught fire when the car was started melted electrical underneath.

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7 Electrical System problem of the 2015 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/20/2021

Well the problem is unknown to Nissan and I filed a complaint with the bbb, and it is not resolved, the mechanics at the Nissan in hammond la, said they could not find the problem and in mccomb ms, the mechanics stated that Nissan to had send a electrical engineer take a look the vehicle. Customer service never did any thing to solve the problem, the problem started when I had repairs done on the vehicle about year and half ago and started pulling in emf from the power lines over or near the road ways, also shocking me if I touch the door or console , I have used a electricamagnetic radiation tester to read how high the radiation is in the car, tester is a erickhill rt-100 rated in the top 10, it is also shocking me on my left foot , I have to drive with left foot tuck under my other leg, this issue needs to be fix I am thinking of suing if I find evidence there is foul play involved. I am 61 years old and never have I had a vehicle shock me and give me headaches,.

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8 Electrical System problem of the 2009 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/31/2021

Power window motor repeatedly goes out on the driver's side. The passenger door that opens automatically by the button has a motor that does not stay working.

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9 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/23/2021

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

10 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/09/2021

Traveling at a high speed of 75 vehicle without warning stalls can't give any gas. . . Will not restart to after it has sat for about 20 mins then it will start and stall out again. . Abs light and brake battery light keeps jumping on and off.

11 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/08/2021

My brake system was flushed but my brake light and battery and abs light stays on flickering I was driving my vehicle at high speed and it it just stalls with no warning. . . I have to wait 20 mins or more before it'll start again. It has bn doing this for an entire year. . Driving full speed with no warning just shut down in middle of traffic.

12 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 07/13/2021

The electrical system failed that connected the radio, navigation system and back up camera around four to five months after receiving bill of sale. When parked or stopped the vehicle stalls by dimming of lights and making a kind of stalling sound. The windows sometimes tend to slowly wind up or down(electrical). My safety and that of others were put at risk because of the electrical issues and so the vehicle is notable to perform at the level it should. The vehicle was inspected by a certified auto mechanic and was confirmed that it was an electrical issue. No warning was detected that I am aware of.

13 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/12/2021

Instumrnt panel goes blank, often stays off. Sometimes have to pull over to turn off vehicle and turn back in. Rarely works when this is done.

14 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact own a 2011 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle and 20 minutes later experienced the failure while driving uphill. The contact called Nissan of salem (2755 mission st se, salem, or 97302, (503) 581-3849) and abc Nissan (1300 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 682-4468) and the dealers were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

15 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/30/2020

The lcd screen on the dash door keeps acting crazy like scrambling and it has now just gone completely black.

16 Electrical System problem of the 2011 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/01/2020

When driving down the road my van will start jerking like it's not getting enough fuel. I had it checked out and the mechanic could find nothing wrong with it. We drive around and it wouldn't act up. Since then, I've noticed it does when when using the windshield wipers.

17 Electrical System problem of the 2016 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 06/09/2020

Nissan common problem is the break sensor switch.

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18 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 01/19/2020

The speedometer quit working and the odometer does not work right.

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19 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/28/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. While driving approximately 50 mph and slowing down in traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but hesitated to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

20 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 06/07/2019

The gas gauge must be faulty. If I fill up may move or not. Usually shows empty. The van may be moving or sitting still . I called Nissan dealership and was VIN was included in the recall. I can't understand why because has the same issue as the 68,000 vans that were repaired. I think the part is called sender unit.

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21 Electrical System problem of the 2008 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 05/29/2019

While the engine was on and the car in drive, but stopped with my foot on the brake, the engine unexpectedly revved up to about 6000 rpm. The first time was about 2 months ago, in a parking lot. I thought perhaps I had inadvertently pressed the accelerator while my foot was on the brake. Two days ago it happened again. This time I had driven about half a mile, stopped the car for a couple of minutes, and when I started again the engine raced once it was put in gear. I had to turn it off and then on 3 times for it to come back to normal. Yesterday I drove about one mile to a traffic light, and while I was stopped waiting for the light to change the car started to rev high and move into the intersection until I moved it out of drive. I had to shut off and restart for it to return to normal. About 15 or 20 more miles of driving and a half dozen stops, it happened again while I was leaving a parking space. When I got home I connected my code reader, there were no codes. It is now at my mechanic, but the problem has not happened for them yet.

22 Electrical System problem of the 2005 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 04/03/2019

Sitting in a drive through break on in drive car revs up to about 70mphs. I put in park as its movong forward to nearly miss a car infront of me and I turn the car off. Now break compress to the floor.

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23 Electrical System problem of the 2006 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/11/2018

While van was parked, turned off, and no key in ignition, the lights started flashing and wipers started going. Started to smoke. A witness called fire department and it was in flames before they got there. Apparently electrical system malfunctioned and caught fire. We were inside a mall when this happened. Fire department called us and fire was out before we got to vehicle. Van is totaled.

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24 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 06/14/2018

The van began to sputter and seemingly misfire once shifted into gear. I suspected a case of clogged fuel injectors and pressed firmly with the throttle to clear the line of debris. The van then stalled in the intersection as I was making a left turn, the transmission disengaged itself and provided no gear resistance. Fortunately the timing of oncoming traffic allowed me to coast out of the intersection, using the downward grade of a nearby alley in order to exit the street. Inspection of the van revealed obd ii codes: p0500 and p0720. Further investigation revealed an existing recall for automobiles of this make, model and year, that exhibit the events I have encountered. I believe that recall:12v076000 recall date 02/29/2012 should be expanded to include my VIN due to the similarity of events encountered as well as the hazard thereby created. I am fortunate to have made it through the intersection without getting t-boned. Below are reference quotes and links that further describe the experience and illustrate the identical circumstances that prompted the existing recall. . Read more...

25 Electrical System problem of the 2015 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

When using the left signal all the lights on the dashboard starts flashing on and off. The vehicle was in motion but this happens even when it is in park. I tested it in my driveway.

26 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/26/2018

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.

27 Electrical System problem of the 2014 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 01/15/2018

My car key was not starting the car last few weeks and I replaced the battery of the key. That seemed to fix the issue, but on that day the "no key" message showed again. After a few tries I was able to start the car. After a few mins I started hear a smell and smoke, pulled over and fire started. Some one in the parking lot had an extinguisher and I was able to extinguish the fire the fire started from the floor between driver seat and the door after the fire I can see that the power cable area is where it started.

28 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Takata recall the speedometer goes in and out all the lights in the van is not working and light blink on and off and the overdrive stays on all the time.

29 Electrical System problem of the 2008 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/08/2017

I was driving through the highway and wend I stop on the light my car stop working so I'll I call the tow truck . And I teke to the mechanic and the mechanic tall me the transmission is gone and he have to replace the transmission.

30 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 10/03/2017

"takata recall". Safety and performance is needed on brakes electric is issue. Brakes seems very ware and . . . . . .

31 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 09/11/2017

At various speeds the car will die and lights flash and I have to pull over and try and start the car. It will restart but this happens intermittently and at various times and speeds. They told us this happens on a lot of these models and it is the ecm.

32 Electrical System problem of the 2012 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/10/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning, when coming to a decline. Once the contact reached the bottom of the decline they were able to shift the vehicle into neutral and was able to drive the vehicle as normal. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v076000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not called and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Aw.

33 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 08/02/2017

The vehicle main computer is directly under the driver windshield. It rusted out and failed. Because it was totally unprotected and subject to rain,snow excessive heat, I had to have it replaced to the cost of $1,000. Completely preventable. I demand a refund and a recall notice issued. Thank you!.

34 Electrical System problem of the 2007 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/19/2017

The ecm (computer) is placement is under windshield. Which over time allows water to run down into the ecm causing erosion and holes in the housing and computer. Then water gets into the computer causing it fail communicating or not properly communicating with the car. This problem that Nissan does not want to own. My computer is damaged due to its placement and water hitting over time. This has caused the car to shake and send errors that cause the cylinder to miss fire. I was driving and the service engine light came on and flashed.

35 Electrical System problem of the 2004 Nissan Quest

Failure Date: 02/01/2017

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Quest. The contact stated the sliding door latches failed to function properly for the rear doors on both sides. The contact had to check the doors to ensure that they were secured and when the failure happened, the contact had to manually close the two electric doors with force. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 04v186000 (latches/locks/linkages) and NHTSA action number: pe04027 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) but the contact had experienced the failure concerning the recalls. Two dealers had been notified (busam Nissan,1501 e kemper rd, cincinnati, OH 45246,(513) 771-8100 and jeff wyler Nissan of cincinnati, 8680 colerain Ave, cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 385-1400). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the manufacturer may provide a solution being excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was not available.


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