2002 Nissan Quest Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Quest years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Nissan Quest. That ranks 15th out of 21 Quest model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 17%), typically at around 15,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 17% | 15,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 14% | 39,069 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 14% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 14% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% | 7,563 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 7% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 52,600 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 24,794 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Nissan Quest recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Nissan Quest.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On mayaugust 6th 2021on may 6th 2021 i purchased a 2002 nissan quest van fron pick-n-pull auto locate at 2015 east summer street in hammond in 46320 i never informed about the problems that this van had. 1.engine dropped down from the bottom. By this time lost control of steering pulling to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle temperature rose. The vehicle was stopped and coolant was added to the engine and the contact proceeded to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the…
Description: the inside rear view mirror in my 2002 nissan quest is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contains a fluid which has recently accumulated on the bottom 3/4 of the mirror surface causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against…
Rear door handles on 2002 nissan quest break off, leaving no way to open the door to the passengers from the outside of the vehicle. *tr
Widetrack sr bl tire p22565/16 nissan quest minivan. Right rear tire blowout march 09, then, left rear tire blowout april 20, 09. Tires purchased feb.2005 at ted weins las vegas. *tr
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 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 Quest | 42 | 1 |
| 2000 Quest | 87 | 2 |
| 1999 Quest | 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 2002 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Nissan Quest?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.