Nissan Quest Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Quest model year (1993–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Quest Years to Avoid
1 recall · 302 complaints
29 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 363
1 recall · 169 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 180
1 recall · 110 complaints
4 reported deaths
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 133
Best Nissan Quest Years to Buy
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 5
0 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 10
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Nissan Quest — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 11 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 11 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 67 | — | — | 67 | Good |
| 2011 | 0 | 41 | — | — | 41 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 3 | — | 25 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 | 2 | — | 42 | Good |
| 2007 | 1 | 169 | 4 | — | 180 | Caution |
| 2006 | 0 | 65 | 4 | — | 73 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 56 | — | — | 59 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 302 | 29 | — | 363 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 0 | 23 | 2 | — | 27 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 1 | 33 | 1 | — | 38 | Good |
| 2000 | 2 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 106 | Good |
| 1999 | 4 | 91 | 5 | — | 113 | Good |
| 1998 | 1 | 32 | — | — | 35 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 2 | 69 | 2 | 2 | 89 | Good |
| 1996 | 2 | 104 | 2 | — | 114 | Good |
| 1995 | 1 | 110 | — | 4 | 133 | Caution |
| 1994 | 1 | 110 | — | — | 113 | Good |
| 1993 | 5 | 100 | 3 | — | 121 | Good |
All 25 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Quest Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Quest units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Quest models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Quest should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Nissan Quest if possible. It has 1 recall, 302 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 363 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Quest to buy?+
The 2017 Nissan Quest is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 0 recalls and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Quest has the fewest problems?+
The 2017, 2016, 2014 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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