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2009 Nissan Quest problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 29 complaints on file for the 2009 Nissan Quest — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

29

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Quest years?

Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted651 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 4 complaints1993: 164 complaints1994: 195 complaints1995: 205 complaints1996: 174 complaints1997: 127 complaints1998: 56 complaints1999: 165 complaints2000: 120 complaints2001: 57 complaints2002: 38 complaints2004: 651 complaints2005: 124 complaints2006: 108 complaints2007: 311 complaints2008: 75 complaints2009: 29 complaints2011: 92 complaints2012: 139 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 22 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 7 complaints
Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Nissan Quest problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System517%
Body & Structure414%
Electrical System414%
Brakes414%
Engine310%
Steering310%
Other27%
Latches & Locks13%
Airbags13%
Seats13%
Speed Control13%

Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V067000AirbagsFebruary 10, 2023 · 404,690 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Consequence

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

10V072000BrakesMarch 2, 2010 · 179,383 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Consequence

THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FUEL GAUGE GOES TO NEAR EMPTY AND THEN STARTS TO SHOW MORE GAS IN TANK THEN IS REALLY THERE. DRIVER RUNS RISK OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS BASED ON FAULTY READING ON FUEL GAUGE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 15, 2015

“SLIDING DOOR(S). WHILE REVIEWING OTHERS COMPLAINTS OF THE NISSAN QUEST, I FOUND I WAS NOT ALONE WITH THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER SIDE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR GETS STUCK RANDOMLY, AND ONE MUST PULL ON IT SO HARD (TO GET IT OPEN), THAT ONE IS FEARFUL OF THE HANDLE BREAKING OFF. THIS ISSUE IS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · January 1, 2013

“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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 31, 2021

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO ACTIVATE THEM. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND TEST DRIVEN BUT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 10, 2010

“ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN THE YEAR. DURING ONE INSTANCE 3 MOUNTS WENT OUT AT ONCE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD CLANKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP. WHILE THERE I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 1, 2015

2009 Nissan Quest — common questions

Is the 2009 Nissan Quest reliable?

The record is thin — 29 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 Quest problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (5 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), body & structure (4 complaints).

Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Nissan Quest. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2009 Nissan Quest under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Nissan Quest years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Quest years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1999, 1993, 2012. The cleanest record among Quest years belongs to 1991.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.