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2009 Nissan QuestProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 29 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
29
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
79
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 29 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rodents have easy access to ac heat duct work

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

inaccurate fuel gauge

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

tcs light on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

rattling noise during startup and warmup

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

slip traction engine light on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

5 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 81K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
5
30–60K
7
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (7 reports) • Median: 81K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System5 (17%)
Brakes4 (14%)
Engine3 (10%)
Steering3 (10%)
Structure:body:door3 (10%)
Electrical2 (7%)
Other2 (7%)
Airbags1 (3%)

2009 Nissan Quest: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Quest, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 81K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Quest, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Quest, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2009 Nissan Quest, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
09
5
10
3
12
1
14
11
15
1
16
1
17
1
18
1
19
2
21
1
22
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Nissan Quest. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V072000Mar 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

23V067000Dec 2023

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE14012ClosedOpened May 2014 · closed Jan 2015

Fuel level gauge system failure

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Nissan Quest is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Nissan Quest vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

29

Class avg

309

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2009 Nissan Quest: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Quest?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Nissan Quest is related to the fuel system, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Nissan Quest reliable?
The 2009 Nissan Quest has 29 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Nissan Quest problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Nissan Quest has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Quest problems start?
Based on 23 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Nissan Quest data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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