Is the 2007 Nissan Quest a bad year?
228 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 50, 5× a quiet Quest year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 85k–122k miles, where you are now.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Quest owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 103,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 110 (48%) | 88k–132k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 50 (22%) | 85k–122k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 33 (14%) | 75k–138k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 19 (8%) | 82k–131k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Brakes | 17 (7%) | 27k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 12 (5%) | 19k–97k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Suspension | 12 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 10 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 8 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 7 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 6 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 103,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 228 complaints: 3 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 2 report an injury · 1 says the car was towed.
2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Apr 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Issue with timing chain noise when car starts. Faulty timing chain idler and tensioner causes timing chain to be sloppy.
Lately, when I start the car, there is a rattling sound coming from the engine. It comes for a couple of minutes and then it goes away.
We were headed out on a 2400 mile trip and wanted to make sure our van was ready. First issue was the struts. Got those fixed.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 103,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Nissan Quest: 1
During production, a select number of vehicles underwent an offline inspection at the assembly plant where a bolt in the front suspension assembly was removed. On some of these vehicles, it is possible that this bolt may not have been tightened to specification when it was reinstalled. If the bolt is loose, the driver will hear a rattling noise and notice vibration. If the bolt comes off completely, the driver can experience difficulty in controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 49
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Nissan Quest. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if…
Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
Nissan; fuel tank is extremely difficult to fill
Nissan; DTC P0456 caused by EVAP leak at vent control valve o-ring
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Fuel level gauge system failure
Neighbouring years
2006 Quest: 74 complaints, keep it · 2008 Quest: 50 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Quest a bad year?
228 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 50, 5× a quiet Quest year. At 103,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 85k–122k miles, where you are now.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Quest?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (110), engine (50), electrical system (33), transmission and drivetrain (19), brakes (17). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 85k–122k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Quest have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Suspension (NHTSA 07V-248). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.