6.8
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$533.00
Average Mileage:
40,686 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced brake pads, turned rotors. (8 reports)
brakes problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.
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2007Apr 01
Quest S 6 cyl. 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I purchased my van in April 04’ with 40,500 miles on it. I am so sad to say that Nissan has done nothing but disappoint me from day one.
To name a few lets start with the interior lights falling out, the arm rests are made out of a cheap material & you have to push on the passenger door to have it open.
In addition, this is what my life with my van has been like... BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES!!!! Let's review the dates of service for only the brakes: 4/27/07, 9/25/07, 1/19/08, 3/27/07, 8/28/08, 9/2/08, 2/27/09, 2/27/10 & ON5/14/10 I was given an estimate that I need to replace my front brakes, yet again!!!! Brakes I have cost me over $1,300.00 & was told on 5/14/10 that I need to spend another $400.00 on brakes yet again. LET ME STATE FOR THE RECORD THAT I HAVE ONLY HAD MY Vehicle'S BRAKES SERVICED BY GUESS WHO?...NISSAN!! THAT'S IT!!! POHANKA NISSAN OF SALISBURY, MD. NO ONE ELSE!! SO I’VE PAID TOP DOLLAR USING THE DEALER & TOP DOLLAR USING NISSAN PARTS!
I contacted Nissan, WHAT A JOKE!!! On 5/24/10 Hayley Sweet, Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist, Nissan Consumer Affairs (800)647-7261 writes, "The repair is outside of the manufacturer's warranty."
News flash HAYLEY, this is not normal!!! As she rambled on during a telephone conversation I took notes that she stated 3 times that the vehicle's weight played a factor in why the vehicle would go through brakes more often than another vehicle. She was playing this up due to me citing the fact that my grandparents own a Chevy Astro van and in 140,000 miles and 10 years, they've replaced their brakes 1 time. Once HAYLEY was through rambling I had one question, “IF YOU ARE CITING THE WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE WHEN TRYING TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY I WOULD GO THROUGH BRAKES MORE OFTEN THAN SOMEONE WHO OWNS ANOTHER VEHICLE, then why on earth would the brains at Nissan put SEDAN brakes on a MINI VAN that weighs over 1,000 more pounds. Does that make sense to anyone? That's right, the brakes on my Nissan Quest Mini Van are the same braking system as the Nissan MAXIMA! WHY????? Why would they take from the Maxima that weighs over 1,000 pounds less, is shorter in length & has a different distribution of weight. Obviously this system is INADEQUATE for the van!!!
As if all of this were not enough, today I have been told by Nissan that in addition to that $400 they want yet again for brakes, now I need a NEW TRANSMISSION!!! WHAT? I have 106,000 miles on my vehicle it is a 2004. It is not my driving habits, I have owned a Chevy Cavalier, a Jeep Cherokee, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Ford Taurus, a Toyota Camry & a Kia Spectra. At this point, with Nissan telling me they want ANOTHER $3,600 (just for PARTS) I think I would have been better off with the Kia.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!! I AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING MAGNETIC SIGNS MADE THAT WARN PEOPLE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. IN 2007 I THOUGHT THAT I HAD GOTTEN A STEAL, IN REALITY I HAVE BEEN ROBBED EVER SINCE!
2005Jan 15
Quest XE 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
The brakes on this car are a continuous issue. We thought it was become we drive around with a full vehicle all the time because of our family size but see others are experiencing the same.
We have had 9 brake jobs since purchase; from replacing pads, to turning rotors to putting on beefier rotors.
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2005Aug 02
Quest SE 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 19,309 miles
Pulsating brakes should not happen the SECOND TIME with 19000 miles done. Nissan this time turned the front rotors. Nissan covered the cost but see the problem as "normal".
2004Jul 12
Quest SE 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 11,082 miles
Pulsating brakes should not happen with only 11000 "easy" miles done. Nissan replaced the front rotors and turn the rear rotors. This was the first of many brake issues with this van.
2006Jun 08
Quest SL 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
Like the others on this site with the same problem I too was told by Nissan that the prob wasn't covered by the warranty. Nissan told me the rotors were "Out of round".
This happened twice within a short period of time. I NEVER had this issue on any other vehicle I owned. Yes brakes need to be serviced and replaced, but not like this. It seems that the rotors on the 2004 Quest were faulty and instead of doing a recall Nissan just has us paying to replace them with the same sub standard parts. I'm extremely dissatisfied with their service. When I turn in my lease I'm NOT going to purchase another Nissan vehicle. I've had other issues too, The most recent one is electrical.
2008Apr 16
Quest 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 44,000 miles
I had this problem before back in 2/08 but what they said was that the tires may need to be rotated of coarse that cost me. It seemed to work but then a few weeks later the problem occurred again. This time it was repaired by cutting the rotors but now the brake go down far. It don't feel safe.
2006May 27
(reported on)Quest SE
- 29,100 miles
Significant brake vibration while braking. Took to a Nissan dealership, brake pads were worn out, rotors needed turning (2nd time rotors needed turning). Vehicle has a 36,000 or 3 year warranty which the vehicle was still within that mileage and time frame. Nissan indicated that it was "normal" and not covered under warranty. I said it was NOT "normal" for the brakes to be worn out at 29,100 miles and the warranty stated that defects in materials and workmanship would be covered even on "normal" maintenance items. Nissan disagree'ed and refused to pay for the repair. First vehicle I have ever owned that the brakes were worn out so soon on a brand new $30,000 vehicle driven under very good driving conditions on mostly flat land.
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2010Jun 18
Quest SE 3.0L
I have also had my brakes and rotars done several times. They always ask me what am I doing when I drive. Uh, drive normal. This is the ONLY vehicle I have ever had a problem with this and SEVERAL other issues. I don't care what the mileage someone has, Nissan should be responsible if it is a defect.
pamelaok
Sand Springs, OK, USA
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