Nissan Quest Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Nissan Quest model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2017 drew the fewest (6) and the 2004 the most (445).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
6 | 0 | Power train | — | 22 |
| 2015 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 22 |
| 2016 Among the fewest complaints |
13 | 0 | Power train | — | 22 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | Power train | — | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 | Power train | — | 21 |
| 2009 | 22 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 19 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 | Tires | — | 17 |
| 1998 | 41 | 1 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 2001 | 42 | 1 | Structure | — | 17 |
| 2008 | 50 | 3 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 19 |
| 2011 | 66 | 1 | Fuel system | — | 21 |
| 2006 | 74 | 1 | Power train | — | 19 |
| 2005 | 82 | 2 | Engine | — | 19 |
| 2000 | 87 | 2 | Exterior lighting | — | 18 |
| 1997 | 89 | 2 | Structure | — | 18 |
| 2012 | 93 | 1 | Power train | — | 21 |
| 1999 | 118 | 4 | Vehicle speed control | — | 18 |
| 1996 Among the most complaints |
134 | 2 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | 18 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
228 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 19 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
445 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 18–19 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Nissan Quest years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Nissan Quest: 445 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 77 (17%); Power train 72 (16%); Structure 70 (16%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 10 fires, 39 injuries, 4 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 34,643 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Nissan Quest: 228 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 78 (34%); Engine 39 (17%); Electrical system 33 (14%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
1996 Nissan Quest: 134 complaints
Most-reported: Latches/locks/linkages 26 (19%); Air bags 18 (13%); Fuel system 18 (13%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 103,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Nissan Quest years with the fewest complaints
2017 Nissan Quest: 6 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 2 (33%); Air bags 1 (17%); Electrical system 1 (17%).
Reports mention 1 fire. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Nissan Quest: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 3 (25%); Power train 3 (25%); Air bags 1 (8%).
Reports mention 1 injury. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Nissan Quest: 13 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 6 (46%); Suspension 2 (15%); Air bags 1 (8%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Nissan Quest owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95,852 |
| 2012 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2011 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18,000 |
| 2009 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 84,000 |
| 2008 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 97,000 |
| 2007 | 228 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 100,000 |
| 2006 | 74 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 57,000 |
| 2005 | 82 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 50,800 |
| 2004 | 445 | 7 | 10 | 39 | 4 | 34,643 |
| 2002 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 34,000 |
| 2001 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 58,000 |
| 2000 | 87 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 48,000 |
| 1999 | 118 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 50,000 |
| 1998 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 89 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 68,500 |
| 1996 | 134 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 103,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Nissan Quest recalls
- Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach (2008–2009 model years; 404,690 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2023; 23V067000)
- NISSAN/FUEL TANK VENT HOSE (1993–1998 model years; 268,229 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2000; 00V419001)
- BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN (2008–2009 model years; 179,383 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2010; 10V072000)
- SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM/PINCHED FINGERS (2004–2006 model years; 109,437 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2005; 05V474000)
- NISSAN/STEERING GEAR (1999–2000 model years; 70,000 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2000; 00V292002)
All 24 Nissan Quest recall campaigns · Nissan Quest problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Nissan Quest years FAQ
Which Nissan Quest year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2017 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (6). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Nissan Quest years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2007 and 1996 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Nissan Quest problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (239 of 1,667 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Nissan Quest have?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns covering the Nissan Quest. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Nissan Quest recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.