Model year record

1997 Nissan Quest

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 127 owner complaints on file.

Nissan Quest, 1993–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V419001

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
268,229
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-15
Owners notified
2001-02-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V184002

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
66
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-28
Owners notified
1997-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door14—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch840,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5118,000 mi
Unknown or other5—
Air bags: frontal4105,000 mi
Electrical system457,822 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner453,220 mi
Air bags3—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module338,720 mi
Engine and engine cooling357,822 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Suspension: rear3—
Tires398,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: ignition: module238,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring268,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system283,200 mi
Power train280,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other268,500 mi
Vehicle speed control253,220 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal250,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Wheels257,822 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine138,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment157,822 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1122,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system156,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages197,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal157,822 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic157,822 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering183,200 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars157,822 mi
Suspension183,200 mi
Suspension: front1—
Tires: sidewall161,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Nissan Quest model years

All Nissan Quest recalls by year

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