Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% | 65,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 11% | 70,000 miles |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% | 10,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% | 55,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% | 109,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 18% | 50,000 miles |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% | 100,000 miles |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% | 32,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 11% | 57,000 miles |
| 2005 | 10 | 12% | 5,000 miles |
| 2004 | 70 | 16% | 20,000 miles |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% | 65,000 miles |
| 2001 | 7 | 17% | 111,000 miles |
| 2000 | 11 | 13% | 111,000 miles |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% | 40,000 miles |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% | — |
| 1997 | 16 | 18% | 58,000 miles |
| 1996 | 16 | 12% | 200,000 miles |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My 2012 Nissan Quest has completely rotted out causing the muffler system and the motor mount to move causing significant damage and repair. Over $2,500 just to buy parts and repair all due to excessive rust on the body frame underneath. Its only a 2012 yet it looks as if it is a lot older. While driving the muffler system failed and broke away along with the motor mount which shifted. Cannot be driven any longer.
May 2014, I had a wet driver side a pillar that was leaking. Nissan attributed it to a defective sunroof with a crack. The headliner, subwoofer and amplifier were replaced. On July 10, 2015, I took my car to a flagship carwash. After my car was washed I noticed water on the right side of the rear sunroof and on the headliner in the rear of the vehicle on both the right and left sides of the car was wet in all the above noted locations. My radio also stopped working. Nissan had my car for five days and said they could not recreate the leak or determine what was wrong with the radio. They would not look at the radio as it was not under warranty. I took my car to a local radio repair shop and they discovered rust behind the panels in the rear of the vehicle, in the cargo area and 2 inches of water under my cargo area. Vehicle was purchased feb 2013 new.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened while the vehicle was locked. Additionally, there was water build-up in the passenger's side rear sliding door track and an unknown burn mark on the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,521.
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 as bad on the passenger side as it is the driver's side.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while having routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, she was informed that the frame was rotten and had several holes. Additionally, the control arms were loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated while driving the steering wheel was shaking and was unable to accelerate over 40 mph. The accelerator pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the check engine, traction control,ABS, brake light and slip warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who confirmed that the subframe needed to be replaced the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the first mechanic who informed that the subframe was not replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Quest. The contact discovered that the front section of the subframe was severely rusted. In addition, the fuel filler tube was rusted and caused fuel to leak from the vehicle while refueling. The cause of the failures was not determined. Jp motors Nissan (3675 frontage rd, peru, il) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 114,000.
My vehicle was t-boned on the left driver side. The front quarter panel and rear quarter panel was damaged. The left wheel and tire rod was replaced. The tires were replaced but every since this accident I have had severe issues with my front end steering and rattling noise. I cannot drive over bumps without my front end feeling like it shifts and I cannot turn curves over 20 MPH or else it begins to shake extremely bad. I have had multiple work done and it keeps doing the same thing. It is definitely not safe to continue driving with my kids in it but its all I have. I cannot exceed 30 MPH on a straight way without the vehicle shaking vigorously.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the subframe detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer walser Nissan wayzata (15906 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn 55391, [phone]) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
NHTSA investigations
Unexpected opening on sliding door
There is no summary currently available
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Quest years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (70), 1996 (16), 1997 (16), 2007 (12) and 2000 (11) model years. Body complaints make up 16% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Nissan Quest body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Nissan Quest model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Nissan Quest body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 43,000 miles; 55% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body › door (91 mentions), followed by the body (56).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.