1997 Nissan QUEST: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
62 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
68,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Door is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 62 complaints (17.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 11.3% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 9.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
Structure:Body:Door: 11; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 39 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 18; 2002: 9; 2003: 9; 2004: 10; 2005: 7; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Door leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017678 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED IN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING POSITION AND WAS TIGHT AROUND THE CHILD NECK. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT TO RELEASE THE CHILD FROM THE SEAT BELT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021190 · 2003-06-07 (June 7, 2003)
WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON. CAR WAS NOT IN ANY ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED AIR BAGS:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE. SINCE IT HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY REASON, I CONCLUDE THAT AIR BAG SYSTEM SUPPLIED WITH NISSAN QUEST IS UNSAFE AND WILL NOT HELP DURING ACCIDENT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER FAULT, I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR PRICE ($800). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 70,380 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028472 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
GAS PEDAL STICKS, ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN SOLD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032784 · 2003-08-13 (August 13, 2003)
CAR STALLS/DIES.. WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE.DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. TWICE STALLED ON HIGHWAY. TWICE STALLED ON FASTRAK/CARPOOL. TOWED. PURCHASED CAR 3/02 W/56K SERVICE. HAD L SERVICE WARRANTY WORK DONE. AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) NEVER REALLY WORKED GREAT AS LIKE OTHER CARS. SOME DAYS IT WORKS SOMEDAY NOT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 56,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034179 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED WITH THE A/C ON, CAR CHARGER PLUGGED IN AND THE RADIO ON. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH IN THE PASSING LANE. WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT A CD INTO THE CD CHANGER THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. TWO HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 112,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039277 · 2003-09-22 (September 22, 2003)
VEHICLE STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. A/C COMPRESSOR KICKS ON AND VEHICLE'S IDLE STARTS TO RACE SO FAST THAT THE BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO REAR-END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. IDLE KEPT RACING UNTIL VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. WHEN RESTARTED THE IDLE WAS BACK DOWN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 53,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040970 · 2003-09-30 (September 30, 2003)
VEHICLE STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTO REAR END OF VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE IDLE WAS RACING SO FAST THAT THE BRAKE WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE. IDLE KEPT RACING UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. WHEN RESTARTED THE IDLE WAS BACK DOWN. CAR HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENTLY SIGNIFICANT FORWARD SURGES WHEN THE A/C COMPRESSOR KICKED ON. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES. ALL TIMES THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 53,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041216 · 2003-10-04 (October 4, 2003)
ELECTRONIC SENSOR/ CONTROL MODULE FOR AIRBAGS HAS TOTALLY FAILED (AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING) AFTER JUST OVER 6 YEARS AND LESS THAN 38750 MILES OF USAGE OF THE 1997 NISSAN QUEST GXE WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN MARCH 1997. IT COST ABOUT $640.00 IN REPLACING THE MODULE FROM THE NISSAN DEALER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 38,720 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041216 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V419001 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2000-12-15 (December 15, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V184002 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Reported: 1997-10-28 (October 28, 1997)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗