2009 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL
5N1BV28U59N101270
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL (VIN 5N1BV28U59N101270). Gray, minivan, 3.5L, gasoline. 57,590 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 2 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #10V072000 · 02/03/2010AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V067000 · 10/02/2023We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan Quest, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 22
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Nissan Quest.
AIR BAGS
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 a…
Crash · Fire · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11561191STRUCTURE
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 deal…
NHTSA ODI #11482086ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA ODI #11436236STEERING
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 CA…
NHTSA ODI #11173844FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 I…
NHTSA ODI #11100089VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN I PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE, THE CAR 'REVED UP' AND BEGAN MOVING FORWARD. WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT, I PUSHED DOWN ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING FORWARD, SO I THEN PUT THE CAR INTO 'PARK'. AT THAT POINT, IT MADE A HIDEOUS GRINDING NOISE, SO I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR OFF. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER, I STARTED THE CAR AND IT SOUNDED FINE. I THEN D…
NHTSA ODI #10979756SEATS
WHEN OUR VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED BACK CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. CURRENTLY THERE ARE ONLY RECALLS ON THE 2008 NISSAN QUEST PAWL SYSTEM. I DO NOT HAVE IMAGES BECAUSE EMS PUSHED THE SEATS FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT US AT A SPEED OVER 70 MPH.
Crash · 3 injured · NHTSA ODI #10849657ENGINE
ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE GONE OUT WITHIN THE YEAR. DURING ONE INSTANCE 3 MOUNTS WENT OUT AT ONCE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD CLANKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP. WHILE THERE I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.
NHTSA ODI #10809175+ 14 more complaints on record.
