1998 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Nissan Quest. That ranks 14th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (7 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 41owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 7 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 12% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 10% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7% | 100,228 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 143,535 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Nissan Quest recalls (1)
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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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When i am driving i am smelling gas inside my vehicle during my heater on and outside, this is the second time this happen! *tr
The fuel pump makes a whining noise when vehicle is running from (mid-car) / (almost sounds like it's in the speakers) and you can smell gas bad - especially after a fill up. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan quest. The contact stated that as soon as the engine was started, the vehicle would exhibit an unusual whining noise from the rear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed and the contact was advised that the fuel pump would need…
Have had a problem with doors automatically locking since early in the vehicle's life. Attempted to take it in prior to warranty expiration but dealer could never replicate problem, and thus went unfixed. Now the problem occurs regularly. Can unlock door with key (keyless entry no longer works) and…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving with the cruise control set at 70 mph the vehicle began to suddenly accelerate. The contact attempted to stop the acceleration and deactivated the cruise control by applying firm brake pressure, but the vehicle did not respond . Although the cruise control…
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 | 41 | 1 |
| 1997 Quest | 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 1998 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, structure problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.