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All cars · Nissan Quest · 2009

2009 Nissan Quest. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints5NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering40%
Brakes40%
Doors, locks & latches20%
Electrical20%
Body structure20%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
500000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 23V067000 Feb 2023 Air Bags / Frontal

    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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 10V072000 Mar 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals And Linkages

    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.

    Risk. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFuel level gauge system failure20142015

Manufacturer communications 79

Nissan filed 79 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Altima, maxima, quest; power steering hose service part change
  • SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about…
  • If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear)

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
OptionalNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto 5-spdFWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20061493031,905Body structure
20071032628,590Body structure
2008–9–Body structure
2009–5–Steering
2011–35–Fuel system, gasoline
2012–30–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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