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Nissan Quest repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

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Nissan Quest transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (21%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

60000 mi CVT failed and replaced with new unit. 

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2012 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD

86000 mi

US $5905
Transmission needed to be replaced due to total failure 

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2007 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.

235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

85381 mi

US $3478
Got new Valve Body and New Radiator also. 

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2004 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

103300 mi

US $750
Van ground to a halt in parking lot of work. CV joint fell apart. 
110700 mi

US $500
Hard shifting from 2nd to 1st. Slipping between shifts 
144460 mi

C $400
Half shaft broke and van had to be towed in for service 
169000 mi

US $200
Left front axle broke in half. Replaced with new part. 
128000 mi Slipping at load speed 

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2004 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi

US $2500
During shifting transmission had a severe clunk. Transmission needed to be rebuilt 
127000 mi

US $60000
Front wheel bearings very noisy 
127400 mi

C $300
Replaced Passenger side front wheel axle. 
52200 mi

US $773
Had to repair transmission shift solenoid, repair shift lever 
97000 mi

US $1200
The right cv joint. 
122000 mi

US $200
Had trans fluid drained and replaced. Filter replaced.Trans has leak coming from where trans meets block. No gasket, tried to fix by retightenlng bolts. Leak slow enough have not had to add fluid. 
122000 mi

US $180
Replace seal from transmission to axle. 
90000 mi

US $125
transmission service, it was slipping 
123000 mi transmission slipping between shifts 

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2002 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

183000 mi

US $59
Passenger side outer cv joint boot failed and opened up. Removed and replaced the right side driveshaft. 

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2001 Nissan Quest 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

162000 mi

US $1400
Transmission was leaking fluid at the rate of more than a quart per week. Found a hole in the housing.Was offered a repair to the housing with 30 day warranty or replacement with 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Took the replacement. 

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Nissan Quest Transmission Problems

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