Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan Quest
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan Quest has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V067000 Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V072000 BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 22 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan Quest has several issues with airbag recalls and brake assembly defects, alongside various owner complaints about the fuel system, brakes, and engine. These factors result in a below-average reliability assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| service brakes | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine | 90,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent brake squeal or grinding
- Check engine light
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Unusual engine noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan Quest at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.