KnownCarProblems2007 Nissan Quest Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 228 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Quest, most often about the fuel system (48% of complaints, typically around 107,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Quest model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Nissan Quest problems
Fuel system
110 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Was traveling at 65 MPH on a three lane highway when vehicle began to buck and decrease in speed. Fuel gauge indicated 1/4 tank (60 miles to empty). Needed to steer into shoulder lane of highway to assess the situation. Determined the fuel gauge was in accurate, resulting in empty tank.
I have run out of gas twice in the last 8 months. Fuel gauge reads 3/8 tank left and the computer said I had 72 miles left until empty. No low fuel light indicator. Took it into a Nissan dealer for them to read the service engine light, they said needed a new fuel sensor which in turn you needed a new fuel pump which…
Engine
50 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 100,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
1.vechicle run out of gas even though it showed it had 1/4 tank and displayed 24 miles before empty. Was stuck in the middle of high speed traffic without any warning. 2. Vechicle vibrates when driving 40 miles seem to be defective transmition. 3.vechicle as loud noise coming from timing chain area . According to…
While driving, the car suddenly loses power and comes to a stop. After several attempts to restart the engine I decided to check the mte and gas gauge which both indicate there is plenty of gas to continue. I had the battery,alternator and starter checked and they were fine. So I decided to add more gas then shazam it…
Electrical
33 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
The ECM (computer) is placement is under windshield. Which over time allows water to run down into the ECM causing erosion and holes in the housing and computer. Then water gets into the computer causing it fail communicating or not properly communicating with the car. This problem that Nissan does not want to own. My…
This has happened to me on two occasions now. Driving along in peak traffic and suddenly vehicle shuts off. No power steering and almost involved in accidents both occasions the first time I was alone the second time I had my grand babies with me and that was terrifying for them as the other road users where whizzing…
Transmission
19 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 114,000 miles.
Transmission slipped when accelerating. Almost caused crash due to having to stop and let traffic continue because stuck in middle of road. Fluid level and color check and fine. Did this several times intermittently.
I just replaced all the motor mounts on my 2007 Nissan Quest. They have gone bad again. After looking up many forums online, this appears to be a very common issue and possible design flaw. Why has this not become a recall on Nissan's part? Are motor mounts not a concern? Everyone is stating that no matter what they…
Brakes
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control and slip warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised that the ABS actuator pump motor had failed. The service department was called and stated that the failure was unusual but could…
My wife was driving the car with kids in back, at traffic signal she stopped at left lane turn left. When left green signal was given, she released brakes and couldn't move as intended. She described to me that engine was running and as if all brakes were engaged. She made slowly left turn dragging car and stopped at…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
During cold weather the back, sliding, doors freeze shut. It takes a very long time for them to "defrost" and be opened. Additionally, I have a small child in a carseat and I need to climb through to the back seats from the front to buckle them in. Lastly, when the doors do finally thaw the "door ajar" light comes on…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Quest. The contact noticed the vehicle was not designed to store a spare tire when she had to replace the vehicle flat running tires with normal designed tires. She had to place the spare tire behind the rear seat which she believed was a safety hazard. The manufacturer was contacted and…
Suspension
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I have a 2007 Nissan Quest that I had to replace control arm around 40000 miles and also wheel hub don't have dates for those but 2014 my transmission when put into drive would have a delay and then fall hard had mounts replace still same problem and it has been shifting hard and down shifting when didn't need to…
1.vechicle run out of gas even though it showed it had 1/4 tank and displayed 24 miles before empty. Was stuck in the middle of high speed traffic without any warning. 2. Vechicle vibrates when driving 40 miles seem to be defective transmition. 3.vechicle as loud noise coming from timing chain area . According to…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
While driving the transmission will slip, the rpms will rev when accelerating and the trans will jerk into gear when in lower gears, it is now having trouble accelerating all together.
Transmissions gear slips and jerks unexpectedly. You never know when it will jerk when accelerating. Will probably need to rebuild the whole transmission that will cost plenty. Also dangerous for my family to drive.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Nissan Quest recalls
Suspension: front
Risk: If the bolt is loose, the driver will hear a rattling noise and notice vibration. If the bolt comes off completely, the driver can experience difficulty in controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the attachment bolts and tighten them to the specified value. This recall began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
During production, a select number of vehicles underwent an offline inspection at the assembly plant where a bolt in the front suspension assembly was removed. On some of these vehicles, it is possible that this bolt may not have been tightened to specification when it was reinstalled.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
On may 8, 2014, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe14-012 to investigate allegations of inaccurate fuel tank fill level while driving resulting in the vehicle running out of fuel in model year (my) 2007 nissan quest vehicles.during this investigation, nissan identified a condition in the subject vehicles that may result in the fuel gauge falsely indicating more than the actual amount of fuel remaining in the gas tank. According to nissan, the combination meter voltage divider circuit for the sender unit may have one of two resistors open or lifted resulting in a fuel gauge malfunction and inaccurate fuel level reading.when this condition occurs, the fu
Questions about the 2007 Nissan Quest
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Quest?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (110 complaints, typically around 107,000 miles); engine (50 complaints, typically around 100,500 miles); electrical (33 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Quest have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 7, 2007 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Nissan Quest?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Quest model year since 2000, with 228 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.