1996 Nissan QUEST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
84 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 model year. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 84 complaints (20.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 12 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.8% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 17; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Structure:Body:Door: 7; Unknown Or Other: 6; Air Bags: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 4; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 57 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
1996: 1; 2000: 15; 2001: 23; 2002: 7; 2003: 12; 2004: 10; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10018632 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
ENGINE KNOCK,ENGINE FAILURE, REPLACE CORRODED THROTTLE BODY, GAS SMELL LEAKS INTO INTERIOR, FAULTY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT,VEHICLE NOW HAS 110,000 MILES ON IT AND IS IN THE SHOP FOR A NEW FUEL PUMP. EXCESSIVE NOISE POLLUTION WHEN DRIVING, FAULTY REAR HATCH LOCK(ELECTRICAL), FAULTY ELECT. PWR. DOOR LOCKS, LOCKS WHEN NOT TOUCHED. THIS VEHICLE IS WHAT LEMON LAWS WERE INTENDED FOR YET NISSAN IS IN DENIAL ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS OWNERS HAVE ENDURED WITH NO COMPENSATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018632 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030272 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
HAD GASOLINE SMELL FOR QUITE A WHILE. THE DEALER INFORMED ME OF A RECALL ON A VAPOR VENT HOSE FOR MY VAN AND REPLACED IT BUT THE GASOLINE SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY. I TOOK IT BACK A SECOND TIME BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. LESS THEN A YEAR AND WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SAME SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING THROUGH THE A/C MY VANT CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND WITHIN SECONDS EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I CALLED NISSAN BUT THEY TELL ME THE VAN IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070045 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WEIRD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS,I HAVE TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT PEOPLE, 1 OF WHICH SPECIALIZES IN TRANSMISSIONS, THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT IS IN, ON INITIAL INVESTIGATION THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE THE TROTTLE POSITION SENSOR BUT THAT WAS REPLACED AND STILL NO FIX. THEY HOOKED UP COMPUTERS TO THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND SAY THE COMPUTER DOESN'T READ THE TPS BEING OPERATIVE DURING DRIVING BUT NO PROBLEMS CAN BE FOUND WITH THE WIRING AND COMPUTER BOARD. WHEN THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO M…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,706 miles reported. Look up ODI 10070045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 745323 · 2001-05-14 (May 14, 2001)
DOOR POPS OPEN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. LOCKING DOOR DOES NOT PREVENT DOOR LATCH FROM POPPING OPEN. ALSO DEALER ADVISED OF CRACKS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BOLTS HAVE TORN AWAY FROM THE ANCHOR POSITIONS. CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND ONLY HAS 50, 000 MILES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 745414 · 2001-05-16 (May 16, 2001)
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING/SYSTEM INOPERABLE. WARRANTY EXPIRED 5 MONTHS AGO.DEALER WILL INSPECT FOR $75.///DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. DEALER REPLACED LOCKS AT COST OF $393.///SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE PROPERLY AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPEN. SUSPECT LOCK FAILURE.///POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 10MPH.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858800 · 2000-03-20 (March 20, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WILL GET STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10114961 · 2005-03-10 (March 10, 2005)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10114961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 893150 · 2001-07-24 (July 24, 2001)
BRAKES FAILED, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, EMERGENGY BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE ROLLED INTO LAKE AND SUNK. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 893150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013927 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)
THE CAR HESITATES, COUGHS AT INTERVALS LIKE IT IS MISS-FIRING. A THROTTLE CLEAN, MANIFOLD CLEAN AND TANK FILTER CLEAN HAVE ALL BEEN PERFORMED AND STILL IT JOLTS AND APPEARS FOR A SPLIT SECOND LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AND DIE. STARTED JUST WHEN STOPPED OR IDLING NOW IS APPARENT WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PROBLEM IS UNRESOLVED AS YET.
Owner-reported narrative. 53,935 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013927 at NHTSA ↗