2005 Nissan Quest structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Nissan Quest — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The alignment adjustment bolt, the bolt that goes through the unibody, broke and dropped the a-arm section that holds the back passenger tire, onto the highway. I had three tires going straight and the back passenger tire turned in at 65 mph on the highway with sparks and swerving into the oncoming…”
filed Nov 23, 2011
“There is a major manufacturing flaw in my 2005 nissan quest se. There have been 2 recalls issued but do not address the evidence of missing welds in the frame. Over time there will be serious injuries. I need a new vehicle that will pass more than a recall that does not remedy the real issue of…”
filed Apr 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Quest years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Quest | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 Quest | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Quest | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 Quest | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 Quest | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 Quest | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 Quest | 70 | 16% |
| 2002 Quest | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 Quest | 7 | 17% |
| 2000 Quest | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 Quest | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Quest | 5 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Quest
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.