1997 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Nissan Quest. That ranks 7th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (16 complaints, 18%), typically at around 57,822 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 89owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Nissan Quest problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 18% | 57,822 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 16% | 63,161 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 11% | 70,380 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 11% | 93,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 10% | 57,822 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 10% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 9% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | 57,822 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 6% | 56,700 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 6% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 51,610 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 57,822 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Nissan Quest recalls (2)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
Fix: Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage (EA00015) — opened May 22, 2000, closed Jan 4, 2001, led to recall 00V419001.
- Unexpected opening on sliding door (SQ00008) — opened May 12, 2000, closed Apr 1, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission jumps out of gear in traffic, rpm go high then transmission engages.this could cause aaccident.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan quest. The contact was attempting to park when both frontal air bags deployed independently. The contact sustained unknown injuries by the air bags. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was not illuminated when air bags deployed. The manufacturer…
Door locks and unlocks by itself at random. Not all door locks will lock when the door lock button is pressed. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan quest caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire, but the vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report was filed and the contact has pictures of the failure. Two days later, she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 00v419001 (fuel…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 nissan quest. The contact smells gasoline in the passenger compartment when the vehicle is started. When the heat is activated, the odor intensifies. There is no visible leak. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in any recalls. The vehicle is more than ten…
Other Nissan Quest years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Quest | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Quest | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 Quest | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 Quest | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 Quest | 93 | 1 |
| 2011 Quest | 66 | 1 |
| 2009 Quest | 22 | 2 |
| 2008 Quest | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Quest | 228 | 1 |
| 2006 Quest | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 Quest | 82 | 2 |
| 2004 Quest | 445 | 4 |
| 2002 Quest | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Quest | 42 | 1 |
| 2000 Quest | 87 | 2 |
| 1999 Quest | 118 | 4 |
| 1998 Quest | 41 | 1 |
| 1997 | 89 | 2 |
| 1996 Quest | 134 | 2 |
| 1995 Quest | 167 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Nissan Quest a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Quest model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.