Nissan Quest Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Nissan Quest — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | 9 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | — | 11 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | 10 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | — | 11 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | — | 67 | 4 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | — | 40 | 1 | — | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2010Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 2 | 16 | 1 | 3 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 3 | 32 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Caution | 1 | 167 | 2 | 4 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 65 | 1 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | 2 | 56 | 2 | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 4 | 302 | 7 | 29 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2002 | Excellent | — | 23 | 1 | 2 | — | Equipment | Full report → |
| 2001 | Excellent | — | 33 | 5 | 1 | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
| 2000 | Good | — | 74 | 6 | 8 | 2 | Exterior Lighting | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | 1 | 91 | 2 | 5 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 1998 | Excellent | — | 32 | 1 | — | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 1997 | Good | — | 69 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Structure | Full report → |
| 1996 | Good | — | 104 | 7 | 2 | — | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Full report → |
| 1995 | Good | — | 110 | 6 | — | 4 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | — | 110 | 3 | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | 4 | 100 | 2 | 3 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
25 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Nissan Quest Problems
Based on 1,537 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan Quest Reliability
What year Quest has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Nissan Quest had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 302 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Nissan Quest reliable?
The Nissan Quest has accumulated 1,537 owner-filed complaints and 18 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 8 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2010 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Quest.
What are the most common Quest problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (158 reports), Electrical System (133 reports), Structure (116 reports), Power Train (112 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Quest has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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