Model year record

1999 Nissan Quest

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 165 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V292002

Steering: rack and pinion

Component
Steering: rack and pinion
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
70,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-11-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V347002

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
67,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-20
Owners notified
2000-01-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V205002

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,600
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-05
Owners notified
1999-08-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.

Safety risk

THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V056002

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,600
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-25
Owners notified
1999-05-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2445,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1678,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Electrical system540,000 mi
Unknown or other532,000 mi
Suspension445,000 mi
Tires420,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt427,150 mi
Engine and engine cooling372,560 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine350,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Power train350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Air bags299,335 mi
Child seat2
Electrical system: horn2
Equipment260,000 mi
Exterior lighting2102,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights242,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system220,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly2
Service brakes, air2
Service brakes, hydraulic278,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor230,000 mi
Steering2
Structure: body240,000 mi
Suspension: front2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module150,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood132,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: brake lights142,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator1108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)160,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: column114 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Suspension: rear1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 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.