2015 Nissan QUEST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
54,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Power Train: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11081734 · 2018-03-27 (March 27, 2018)
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 GOT A CALL TODAY TO TELL ME THAT THE RADIATIOR GAR A LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. I NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, AND RADIATOR. TOTAL REPAIR COST ALMOST $6000. THEY SUBMITTED A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH WAS TURNED DOWN…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081734 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11228428 · 2019-06-29 (June 29, 2019)
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 SO I TOOK IT TO A FIRESTONE SHOP EXPLAINED IT TO THEM WHERE HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND HE SAW AND FELT WHAT I WAS FEELING AND HE GAVE ME THE INFORMATION TO WHAT THE WAS PROBLEM I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PLACE I PURCHASE THE CAR THEY STATED YES IT WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,878 miles reported. Look up ODI 11228428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851781 · 2016-03-26 (March 26, 2016)
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 CONFIRMED. I TRIED TO STEP ON THE BREAKS, BUT THE BREAKS SEEMED TO ALREADY BE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND LOCKED IN THAT POSITION. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER BRAKING CAPABILITIES. AFTER SEEING THAT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER ITS ROLLING MOTION, I QUICKLY DEPRESSE…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,638 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11516780 · 2023-04-12 (April 12, 2023)
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 Service never did any thing to solve the problem, The problem started when I had repairs Done on the Vehicle about year and half ago and started pulling in EMF from the power lines over or near the road ways, also shocking me if I touch the Door or c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11516780 at NHTSA ↗