Model year record

1997 Nissan Quest

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.