2015 Nissan QUEST

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2015 Nissan QUEST has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: our 2015 nissan quest with 47500 miles on it started making a bad noise on sunday 3/26/18, and hesitating as i was driving with my 3 kids back from a short trip. it was a horrible sensation to not know if i could make it home safe with my kids. took it to nisssn to check it out on monday 3/27/18. i.

1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

3 complaints

19%

• OUR 2015 NISSAN QUEST WITH 47500 MILES ON IT STARTED MAKING A BAD NOISE ON SUNDAY 3/26/18, AND HESITATING AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP. IT WAS A HORRIBLE SENSATION TO NOT KNOW IF I COULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY KIDS. TOOK IT TO NISSSN TO CHECK IT OUT ON MONDAY 3/27/18. I
• WHEN VEHICLE IS WARMED UP, WHILE EXCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN RECALLED AND WARRANTY EXTENDED ON ALL NISSAN VEHICLES EMCEPT THE QUEST. THE DEALERSHIP IN TERRE HAUTE SAYS IT NEEDS REPLACED AT A VALUE OF $4300. I WOULD LIKE SIGNIFICANT HELP WITH THIS.
• Transmission shudder at 1000-1500 rpm.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“OUR 2015 NISSAN QUEST WITH 47500 MILES ON IT STARTED MAKING A BAD NOISE ON SUNDAY 3/26/18, AND HESITATING AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP. IT WAS A HORRIBLE SENSATION TO NOT KNOW IF I COULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY KIDS. TOOK IT TO NISSSN TO CHECK IT OUT ON MONDAY 3/27/18. I”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

19%

• WHEN USING THE LEFT SIGNAL ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTS FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK. I TESTED IT IN MY DRIVEWAY.
• Well the problem is unknown to nissan and I filed a complaint with the BBB, and it is not resolved, the Mechanics at the Nissan in Hammond La, said they could not find the problem and in Mccomb Ms, The Mechanics stated that Nissan to had send a Electrical Engineer take a look the Vehicle. Customer S
• The front passenger door actuator stopped working so that you can lock and unlock the door. I saw that there is a lawsuit for other Nissan models of the same year for issues with the same part and figured it might all be the same part and should report it. It has been confirmed by monro auto repair

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN USING THE LEFT SIGNAL ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTS FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK. I TESTED IT IN MY DRIVEWAY.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

19%

• I'VE NOTICED THAT IN 2016 AT ABOUT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY VAN IT HAD A JERKING WHENEVER YOU ACCELERATE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR EVEN TO JUST ACCELERATE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE I GOT IT THEY TEST DRIVE THE VAN WHILE I SAT IN IT WITH THEM BUT EVEN THEN HE STATED HE DIDN'T FEEL ANYTHING
• THE CAR WAS PARKED. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ALL THE WAY ON MY CHILD'S HAND. THERE IS SUPPOSE TO BE A SAFETY MECHANISM THAT KEEPS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. IT DID NOT WORK AND I HAD TO HIT THE BUTTON ON THE DOOR FOR IT TO OPEN AND RELEASE HIS HAND.
• Transmission shudder at 1000-1500 rpm.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I'VE NOTICED THAT IN 2016 AT ABOUT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY VAN IT HAD A JERKING WHENEVER YOU ACCELERATE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR EVEN TO JUST ACCELERATE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE I GOT IT THEY TEST DRIVE THE VAN WHILE I SAT IN IT WITH THEM BUT EVEN THEN HE STATED HE DIDN'T FEEL ANYTHING ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

13%

• OUR 2015 NISSAN QUEST WITH 47500 MILES ON IT STARTED MAKING A BAD NOISE ON SUNDAY 3/26/18, AND HESITATING AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP. IT WAS A HORRIBLE SENSATION TO NOT KNOW IF I COULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY KIDS. TOOK IT TO NISSSN TO CHECK IT OUT ON MONDAY 3/27/18. I
• The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle started smoking, and the contact pulled over on the side of the road and added coolant, but the failure continued. T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• ON MARCH 26TH 2016, AT 2:31PM, I SAT IN THE VEHICLE, TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND PUT IT IN THE DRIVE GEAR. WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED WHETHER THE GEAR WAS IN FACT IN THE DRIVE MODE, AND BOTH THE DASHBOARD AND GEAR BOX SYMBOLS CONFIR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ON MARCH 26TH 2016, AT 2:31PM, I SAT IN THE VEHICLE, TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND PUT IT IN THE DRIVE GEAR. WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED WHETHER THE GEAR WAS IN FACT IN THE DRIVE MODE, AND BOTH THE DASHBOARD AND GEAR BOX SYMBOLS CONFIR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: OUR 2015 NISSAN QUEST WITH 47500 MILES ON IT STARTED MAKING A BAD NOISE ON SUNDAY 3/26/18, AND HESITATING AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP. IT WAS A HORRIBLE SENSATION TO NOT KNOW IF I COULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY KIDS. TOOK IT TO NISSSN TO CHECK IT OUT ON MONDAY 3/27/18. I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN USING THE LEFT SIGNAL ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTS FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK. I TESTED IT IN MY DRIVEWAY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I'VE NOTICED THAT IN 2016 AT ABOUT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY VAN IT HAD A JERKING WHENEVER YOU ACCELERATE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR EVEN TO JUST ACCELERATE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE I GOT IT THEY TEST DRIVE THE VAN WHILE I SAT IN IT WITH THEM BUT EVEN THEN HE STATED HE DIDN'T FEEL ANYTHING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: OUR 2015 NISSAN QUEST WITH 47500 MILES ON IT STARTED MAKING A BAD NOISE ON SUNDAY 3/26/18, AND HESITATING AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 KIDS BACK FROM A SHORT TRIP. IT WAS A HORRIBLE SENSATION TO NOT KNOW IF I COULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE WITH MY KIDS. TOOK IT TO NISSSN TO CHECK IT OUT ON MONDAY 3/27/18. I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)