| Issue ID | 628873 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189791 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | QUEST |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/02/07 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Nissan 2006 quest weak front door hinges. The van is less than 1 year old and the door catches when trying to exit vehicle. Took to dealer and they stated those are "light hinges" and they been in production since 2003 and they, "nissan", hasn't had any problems because of them. They siliconed and greased door hinges and the rubber door seal and said that's what a person needs to do. This could be a dangerous situation in the event and elderly or small person needs to exit vehicle in an emergency. I have to bump it pretty good with my shoulder to get the door open. The silicone and grease works for now but i can see hinge pins, latching mechanisms, and door seals wearing out quickly. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA |
| VIN pattern | 5N1BV28U96NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 28/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JIM MILLER NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 18003320290 |
| Dealer's city | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Dealer's state code | IA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 52402 |