2009 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

The 2009 Nissan Quest has 2 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Nissan Quest vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Nissan Quest recalls

Recall 23V-067: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Recall 10V-072: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 2, 2010 · 179,383 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2009 Nissan Quest problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	5
Structure	4
Steering	3
Electrical System	3
Engine	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Service Brakes	2
Unknown or Other	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Seats	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Door — 3
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Nissan Quest complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Dec 20, 2023

The contact owned a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she did not notice that the traffic light had turned red and continued driving. Another oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The contact stated that she swerved and the front end of the vehicle hit a pole. The contact saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit her chest against the steering wheel. Bystanders assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact was then transported to the Trauma unit of…

Structure · at 116,521 miles · reported Aug 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Quest. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened while the vehicle was locked. Additionally, there was water build-up in the passenger's side rear sliding door track and an unknown burn mark on the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,521.

Electrical System · reported Oct 10, 2021

Power window motor repeatedly goes out on the driver's side. The passenger door that opens automatically by the button has a motor that does not stay working.

Steering · reported Feb 3, 2019

Steering locks up at low/high speeds. Rack and pinion comes apart internally. Can cause accident/death. First steering will be slow in cold weather making noise second metal shows up in power steering resivore third a dragging popping noise from steering forth failure steering system. Could break leaving tires to separate in the V pattern or lock up causing loss of steering. This vehicle locked up unexpectedly on a side street at low speeds. While turning right. Able to free up to avoid going through a gard rail (With a 60ft drop off) only to have lock up again while correcting the sudden jar…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 120,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2018

After completely fueling the tank, the car runs for about 2 to 3 miles and then becomes to say that that fueling tank is empty. Its been occurring for the past 4 years. We've tried changing the fuel pump and the fuel cap, but it still continues to show that the fuel tank is empty. While driving on the city streets, the car will start going slow and stop by its self after showing that there is now gasoline. Afterwards, it will completely shut down and after a few minutes, it starts to run normally. This happens about every 2 to 3 days.

Other Nissan Quest years

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 201120092008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000

Compare all Nissan Quest years · All Nissan models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Quest have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Quest: 23V-067 (air bags), 10V-072 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Quest?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.