1999 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Nissan Quest. That ranks 5th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (39 complaints, 33%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 118owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 33% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 19% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7% | 72,560 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 7% | 27,150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 14 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 99,335 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Nissan Quest recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:rack and pinion
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Risk: If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
Risk: There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with e-z entry seats. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. In some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched position. If this occurs, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.
Risk: An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.
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
- Failing headlights (PE04020) — opened Feb 26, 2004, closed Jun 24, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the headlights failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not…
The door latch to the back side of the drivers side sliding door came off and now the door will not latch. This happened while car was stopped. *tr
1999 nissan quest started rusting severely after only 30,000 miles and 4 years of use. *tr
Nissan quest 1999. Cruise control malfunction causing the vehicle to gain speed and get out of control. Stopping the vehicle becomes very difficult. *tr
Nissan quest 1999 started having severe engine problems as 50,000 miles and just 5 years of use. The vehicle is similar to ford windstar and mercury villages and was manufactured in one of their plants. Ford has issued many recalls to address these issues. Nissan is has denied any problems with the…
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 | 118 | 4 |
| 1998 Quest | 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 1999 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 39 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Quest?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.