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2006 Nissan Quest: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Quest, most recently filed October 2005. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Quest. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2006 Nissan Quest. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V474000 Filed Oct 13, 2005

SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM/PINCHED FINGERS

Seats · mid/rear assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
Consequence
WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Remedy
ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Repair progress not yet reported109,437 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (74)

74 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
2involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Nissan Quest, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 74.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2006 compares with other Quest years

Best and worst Quest years →
2001200220042005200620072008200920112012
This year (2006)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined

19
mpg combined
17
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,550
CO₂ tailpipe
468 g/mi
EPA class
Minivan -

What it costs you to run

$3,437per year
$286per month
789gallons a year

Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2006 Nissan Quest configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19$3,550468
3.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$3,550468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2006 Nissan Quest FAQ

How many recalls does the 2006 Nissan Quest have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 05V474000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2006 Nissan Quest problems?

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (15), Electrical system (12), Service brakes (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2006 Nissan Quest get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 17 city, 24 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2006 Quest compare with other years?

Among the 2001–2012 Nissan Quest model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (22) and the 2004 the most (445). The 2006 drew 74. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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