Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Quest
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Quest has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 74 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V474000 SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM/PINCHED FINGERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 74 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Quest has an average reliability rating, largely due to limited recall data but a moderate number of owner complaints. The primary recall involves a seat mechanism issue, which isn't critically disabling. However, owner reports suggest other minor niggles that could affect ownership satisfaction over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| transmission | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Serpentine belt inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Uneven tire wear
- Delayed brake response
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Quest at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.