1999 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Nissan for model years 1993–2017 over four generations.
The first two generations (internally designated V40 and V41) of the Quest were short-wheelbase models co-developed and manufactured with Ford, aside its badge engineered Mercury Villager. For model year 2004 and the third generation (V42), Nissan ended its joint venture with Ford, manufacturing the Quest on its own. For model year 2011, the fourth generation (RE52) became a widened variant of the Nissan Elgrand minivan and was now manufactured in Japan. For the preceding generations, the Quest loosely shared its chassis and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima.
Following the decline of minivan sales in North America, Nissan ended sales of the Quest after the 2017 model year.
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Common 1999 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest, produced from 1993 to 2017, is a popular minivan with its share of problems. Transmission issues are the most common and considered the worst by many drivers. The Quest can develop various problems like hesitation when shifting gears, rough transitions during a shift, abrupt deceleration, reduced acceleration, and transmission failure.
Another common problem is engine noises, particularly rattling noises, which are often caused by worn-out timing chains, timing chain guides, or timing chain tensioners. These unpleasant noises can potentially damage the engine, and many units belonging to the 2004, 2006, and 2007 model years are particularly prone to engine noises.
Brake problems are also a concern for some Nissan Quest drivers. While the brakes are generally reliable, some brake problems can show up fairly often in certain model years. For instance, the 2004 Nissan Quest has a high number of recorded complaints related to general brake problems.
The 2007 Nissan Quest is considered the worst model year due to a higher number of complaints, more severe problems, and higher repair costs. The most-reported problem for the 2007 Quest is transmission jerking while driving, with an average cost to fix of $2,300 and an average mileage of 104,000 mi.
In summary, transmission issues, engine noises, and brake problems are common problems in the Nissan Quest, with the 2007 model year being the worst due to a higher number of complaints, more severe problems, and higher repair costs.
What is the most common problem in the Nissan Quest?
Common problems of the Nissan Quest include transmission troubles, engine problems, and brake problems.
Is a Nissan Quest a reliable car?
The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
Why was Nissan Quest discontinued?
Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.
How much is a Nissan Quest worth?
Prices for a used Nissan Quest currently range from $1,600 to $24,995, with vehicle mileage ranging from 55,645 to 240,070. Find used Nissan Quest inventory at a TrueCar Certified Dealership near you by entering your zip code and seeing the best matches in your area.
1999 Nissan Quest car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Quest problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Nissan Quest
The NHTSA has received 126 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Nissan Quest. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Nissan Quest vehicles.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-15
- VIN: 4N2XN11T1XD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-24
- VIN: 4N2XN11T5XD
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 4N2XN11T2XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: NISSAN QUEST 1999. CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GAIN SPEED AND GET OUT OF CONTROL. STOPPING THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 NISSAN QUEST STARTED RUSTING SEVERELY AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES AND 4 YEARS OF USE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T2XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: NISSAN QUEST 1999. GAS PEDAL IS BLOCKING AND REQUIRES REVERE STRENGTH TO BE PUSHED. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE DAY. ONCE THE PEDAL IS PUSHED HARD THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY THRUSTS, CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY GAIN MUCH SPEED AND REQUIRES EXTRA CONTROL BY THE DRIVER. I AM SEEING MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE (REFERD TO AS 'GAS PEDAL STICKING'). *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T2XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 VEHICLES. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-28
- VIN: 4N2XN11TXXD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO A THE PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY UNTIL SHE SHIFTED IT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR FAILED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $875. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 78,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER IN 1999 NISSAN QUEST VAN. AT 40MPH, A CAR CUT US OFF RESULTING IN HEAD ON COLLISION. AIRBAGS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T7XD
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND THE BRAKING COMPONENTS OVERHEATED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE ROTORS, PADS, CALIPER, AND HOSE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED 8,000 MILES LATER. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS. THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES LOCKED UP AGAIN. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL THE COMPONENTS AGAIN AND RECHARGED THE CONTACT OVER $300. THE DEALER CURRENTLY STATES THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-23
- VIN: 4N2XN11T7XD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1999 NISSAN QUEST ON THE INTERSTATE THE FIRST TIME THE DRIVER FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO STONES RIVER NISSAN OF MURFREESBORO, TN WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE CALIPERS, HOSES, ROTORS, AND PADS. THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AFTER ONLY 8K MILES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT SHOP TO HAVE A TIRE REPAIRED AND THE PADS REPLACED AND THE DRIVER'S FRONT LOCKED UP AGAIN ON THE TECHNICIAN WHILE ROAD TESTING HIS REPAIR. THIS SHOP INSISTED ON REPLACING THE DRIVER FRONT BRAKE HOSE DESPITE KNOWING IT WAS RELATIVELY NEW. THIS DID NOT WORK & THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE CALIPER (AGAIN) AND GAVE UP AFTER IT LOCKED UP YET AGAIN. THEY TOWED IT TO SR NISSAN, WHO DIAGNOSED A BAD MASTER CYLINDER & REPLACED IT. DRIVER FRONT BRAKE STILL LOCKED UP AT THE SHOP, NOW DIAGNOSING BAD ABS ACTUATOR THEY SAY WAS CAUSED BY THE SEALS INSIDE THE MC DETERIORATING. MY OPINION IS THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, IF PARTICULATES FROM A MC CAN FLOAT AND CLOG AN ABS ACTUATOR TO THE POINT THAT LOCKUP OF AN INDIVIDUAL BRAKE OCCURS. ABS IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT LOCKUP, NOT CAUSE IT. THE BRAKES ARE ACTUALLY FORD DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO ALSO HAD A FORD EXPLORER AND THE PASSENGER FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP ON HER INTERMITTENTLY LIKE MY WIFE'S HAS. THE ABS ACTUATOR IS NOT AVAILABLE NEW ANYMORE, MY ONLY RECOURSE IS TO INSTALL A JUNK PART WHICH IS MOST LIKELY DEFECTIVE. I THINK BOTH COMPANIES NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED AND I THINK NISSAN SHOULD HAVE TO FIND A NEW PART AND PAY FOR INSTALLATION COSTS. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-15
- VIN: 4N2XN11T6XD
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: REASONABLY NEW TIRES BLEW OUT ON INTERSTATE 75 CAUSING ACCIDENT, NEARLY FATAL. LUCKILY NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED ALTHOUGH VEHICLE TRANSVERSE THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE MEDIAN AND ENDED UP FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BUT NO INJURIES. OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TIRES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-19
- VIN: 4N2XN11T0XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT SHUT OFF AGAIN AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE ENGINE SHUT OFF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUR MECHANICS HAVE DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP WAS BLOWN AND CAUSED BY THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH A BLACK BOX ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE BLACK BOX ALLOWED THE DEALER TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IF THE PAYMENTS WERE NOT MADE. A MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE BLACK BOX SHOULD BE CHECKED AND COULD ALSO HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALERS MECHANIC QUOTED HER $1,000 TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ORDERED THE PART FOR A HIGHER PRICE THAN QUOTED WITHOUT HER APPROVAL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 155,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-20
- VIN: 4N2D1112WD8
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TRENDSETTER SE, SIZE P205/75R15 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SAW A DEFECTIVE TREND IN SEVERAL COOPER TIRES THAT SHE PURCHASED. SHE BOUGHT FOUR TIRES INITIALLY IN AUGUST OF 2006. IN NOVEMBER OF 2006, THE CONTACT RETURNED ONE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS DEFECTIVE. ON DECEMBER 23, 2007, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. BOTH PASSENGER SIDE TIRES SEPARATED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED NEW TIRES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,328.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-10
- VIN: 4N2XN11T3XD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: IN MAY 1999, NISSAN CORP SOLD ME DEFECTIVE NISSAN QUEST. EVERY 2-3 YEARS THIS VEHICLE DEVELOPS EXCESSIVE CARBONOUS DEPOSITS IN THE PART OF THE ENGINE CALLED THE THROTTLE-BODY ASSEMBLY. THESE DEPOSITS CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO REQUIRE INCREASED EFFORT TO PUSH THE PEDAL ACCELERATOR DOWN (STICKY PEDAL). BEING THE ONLY OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, I ALREADY HAD TO CLEAN THE THROTTLE-BODY 3 TIMES. THIS DEFECT WAS RECOGNIZED AND SETTLED BY NISSAN CORP IN CLASS ACTION IN 2003, PLEASE SEE THE COPY OF THE FIRST PAGE OF SETTLEMENT LETTER ENCLOSED. MY DEALERSHIP, ROTHROCK, IN ALLENTOWN PA CLEANED THE THROTTLE FOR THE LAST, 3RD TIME IN DECEMBER 2003 AT NO CHARGE, PLEASE SEE THE COPY OF INVOICE ENCLOSED. THE THROTTLE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AGAIN. MY LATEST DISCUSSION WITH NISSAN REP, ERICA, 1-800-647-7261 EXT 57741, FILE N 5812745 WAS ON 8/10/07. NISSAN REFUSES TO CLEAN AT NISSAN'S EXPENSE EXPLAINING THAT A DIAGNOSIS MUST BE PERFORMED FIRST FOR $70.00 PER HOUR. I CONSIDER THIS NISSAN?S OFFER AS A DECEPTIVE WAY TO AVOID THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THE NISSAN'S DEFECT AT NO CHARGE TO ME. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-31
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PARKED MY QUEST AT WORK, AFTER WORK TRIED TO START MY VAN. ALARM ACTIVATED WITHOUT EVEN BEING SET IN THE FIRST PLACE. CAN NOT TURN THE ALARM OFF AND IT WILL NOT LET ME START MY VAN. NOW I AM WALKING AROUND. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T1XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE GAS PEDAL ON MY 1999 NISSAN QUEST STICKS QUITE OFTEN, SUCH THAT YOU MUST JAM YOUR FOOT ONTO THE PEDAL TO DEPRESS IT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WHEN YOU DO JAM THE PEDAL THE CAR MUST ACCELERATE QUICKLY INTO TRAFFIC. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE PEDAL AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH IT, SINCE IT WOULDN'T STICK WHEN HE WAS TESTING IT. HOWEVER, IT DOES GET STUCK VERY OFTEN. I'VE SEEN POSTINGS ON THE WEB FROM OTHERS WHO ALSO STATE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE GROWING LIST OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS TROUBLE IN CASE THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE (I.E., DEATHS ON THE ROADWAY) RESULTING WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE RECALLED.* JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T1XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS PEDAL STICKS.. APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO WE HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED AT THE DEALERSHIP. NOT LONG AFTER THAT WE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL TELLING US IF WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING AND HAD PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED THAT WE WOULD BE DUE A REFUND.. WE FILLED OUT THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND HAVE NEVER HEARD BACK FROM NISSAN.. I HAD FORGOTTEN ABOUT THIS UNTIL NOW.... WE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING...........PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS OVERSIGHT....AND CONTINUED PROBLEM. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-26
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THIS DOOR. THE DOOR COULD NO LONGER BE OPENED FROM EXTERIOR. OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY FROM INSIDE AFTERWARDS. CLEARLY A SAFETY HAZARD DURING EMERGENCIES AS PASSENGERS COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE VIA THIS DOOR ANY LONGER. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-28
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS PEDAL STICKS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-11
- VIN: 4N2XN11T0XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: FIRST TIME WAS DONE AND CORRECTED ON 3/25/03 $176.00 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, INCREASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL RESISTANCE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF THROTTLE-CHAMBER DEPOSIT. SECOND TIME WAS DONE 2/11/06 $139.99 BUT NOT CORRECTED. SUGGESTED TO CHANGE THE THROTTLE WITH COST OF $860.00. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-03
- VIN: 4N2XN11T7XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED TO MAKE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE THROTTLE A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-19
- VIN: 4N2XN11TXXD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE THROTTLE BODY STICKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TWICE PRIOR FOR CLEANING; HOWEVER THE THROTTLE BODY IS STICKING AGAIN. ACCORDING TO CONTACT ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTINUED TO STICK WHILE IN TRAFFIC . SHE WAS SCARED BECAUSE HER GRAND CHILDREN WERE IN VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8XD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON SATURDAY 10, 2005 WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT LOOKED AS IF IT STARTED FROM THE COOLANT FAN. THE DAMAGE $500-1000. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING UNUSUAL BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE COOLING SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE A LEAK, BUT THE FAN MELTED BECAUSE THAT WAS WHERE THE FIRE STARTED. HE WAS UNSURE OF WHY THE FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE, BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HE CONTACTED THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. HE CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND BECAUSE HE ONLY HAD LIABILITY NOTHING WAS COVERED. *AK *NM
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8X0
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER CHILD SEAT DOES NOT ALWAYS LOCK INTO PLACE. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER SHE WAS TOLD BY CUSTOMER SERVICE HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, BUT WHEN SHE DID HER OWN RESEARCH, HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS APART OF THE RECALL. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 4N2DN11W8TD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1996 NISSAN QUEST DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE IN THE ENGINE STARTED 1 YEAR AGO. THE CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANSWERS AS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *JB
1999 Nissan Quest recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1999 Nissan Quest.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
- Consequence: THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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.
Negative 1999 Nissan Quest car reviews
Positive 1999 Nissan Quest car reviews
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It's great to hear that you're interested in this vehicle! It's fuel efficient, has great quality, and runs very smoothly compared to the Plymouth Voyager. Additionally, it's very comfortable and versatile - you can fold down the back seats to transport larger items, or even remove them entirely.
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Nissan makes a great van! This is actually my second Quest. It has tons of room, drives great, and looks good. I do have one complaint though, the brakes. Unfortunately, they needed to be completely redone in less than a year. But overall, I'm still impressed with the vehicle. It's not cheap, as I lease it, but you definitely get what you pay for!
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I was hesitant about becoming a 'minivan mom', but I absolutely love my van! It's perfect for long trips as the kids can watch movies and there's plenty of space to keep them from getting too close to each other. I managed to buy it at a great price, which made me wonder if there were any issues with it, but over a year later, all I've had to do is fill it with gas and change the oil. It's a very reliable and comfortable vehicle, even for my family of six!
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I had a great experience with my Nissan van. It was very comfortable and reliable, and I enjoyed being one of the first to drive the 99 SE Quest as a first year model. Although I did experience some issues, they were to be expected with a new model, and the Nissan dealers were fantastic at resolving them. In fact, I was so pleased with my experience that I recently turned in my 99 SE Quest lease (Convenience & Leather package) for a 2002 SE Quest lease (Comfort/Convience, Auto Diming mirror and Protection Package). I'm excited to see how this one performs and will be sure to report back!
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I have a GLE van with all the bells and whistles, including a sunroof. I love how it drives like a car, unlike other vans we tried that felt like trucks. The handling is great and we've had very few problems thanks to regular maintenance. We recently had to replace the radiator and will soon need to replace the cv boots and struts, which is normal for a vehicle with 120k miles. It's a wonderful car for families and the kids love the TV. I usually keep the back seat pushed up against the middle row, but it's easy to push it back when I have extra passengers. The car has lots of vroom vroom.
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Nissan Quest?
Jaquan Bogan 2024-11-11
Hi Nissan, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some feedback with you regarding my experience with your minivan. While I have owned and loved many Nissan cars in the past, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with this particular model. I believe that with some upgrades, it could be just as excellent as your other vehicles. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my thoughts.
Willy Goldner 2024-10-15
It seems like the engine is not performing as well as it could be. Despite the dealership's efforts, it still sounds quite rough and can be a bit jerky when accelerating. Additionally, it seems to consume more fuel than expected. We understand how frustrating this can be and we would like to help you find a solution.