2000 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 2000 Nissan Quest problems
The Nissan Quest 2000 has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. One of the most significant issues is related to the engine, with drivers reporting a no-start condition or the engine stalling. This problem is primarily caused by a failed distributor shaft, which plays a crucial role in distributing the spark to the spark plugs. When the distributor fails, it can lead to difficulties in cranking the engine and unpredictable starting behavior.
Another issue reported by owners is related to the airbag deployment system. Faulty airbag modules and bad passenger seat occupancy sensors have been known to cause improper airbag deployment, which can be a serious safety concern. However, Nissan addressed this issue in a 2004 recall, so it is essential to check if an older Nissan Quest has gone through this recall before purchasing.
The transmission is another problematic area for the Nissan Quest 2000. Some drivers have reported rough shifts and stalling, which can be inconvenient and potentially dangerous. Additionally, there have been reports of premature wear in the braking components, which can lead to more frequent repairs and higher maintenance costs.
The paint quality of the Nissan Quest 2000 has also been a point of contention for some owners. Some have reported peeling paint, which can detract from the car's appearance and potentially lead to further issues with rust and corrosion if not addressed promptly.
Lastly, the engine oil pan, or sump, is known to be susceptible to hitting the ground and leaking due to its proximity to the ground. This issue can be more prevalent in areas with rough roads, and it is essential to address it promptly to prevent further damage to the engine.
In summary, the Nissan Quest 2000 has several common problems related to the engine, transmission, airbag deployment system, braking components, and paint quality. While these issues can be concerning, it is essential to note that many of them have been addressed through recalls or can be mitigated with proper maintenance and repairs.
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.
What are the good years of Nissan Quest?
Here's an overview of the most reliable Nissan Quest years.
- 1995.
- 1996.
- 1997.
- 1998.
- 2000.
- 2001.
- 2002.
- 2008.
Why did they stop making the Nissan Quest?
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.
2000 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:
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Structure problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Nissan Quest vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Nissan Quest
The NHTSA has received 105 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Nissan Quest. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Nissan Quest vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8YD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I START DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF PARKING SPACE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATE BY ITSELF, REACHING HIGH SPEED WITHIN SECONDS, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL,FOOT PEDAL OR EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT SEEMS THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. MY FOOT WAS NOT IN THE ACCELERATOR BUT CAR CONTINUE INCREASING SPEED. I HAVE NO CHOICE TO COLLIDE AGAINST ANOTHER PARKED CAR AND HITTING A WALL WHERE FINALLY THE CAR STOP. EVEN WHEN THE CAR GOT TO STOP AGAINST THE WALL, THE ENGINE CONTINUE RUNNING ACCELERATED UNTIL I FINALLY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-12
- VIN: 5N1BV28U67N
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-22
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8YD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE CENTER WHERE THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4N2XN11T0YD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: MY CAR HAD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS AS COULD BE SEEN. I BOUGHT IT OFF THE LOT AT 72,000 MILES. I STOPPED IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. I SAW BLACK SMOKE AND THOUGHT I WAS OVERHEATING BUT THERE WHEN I LOOKED IT WAS NOT. I WAS AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION WITH MY 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. I DECIDED EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T OVERHEATING TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE ENGINE. WHEN I GOT OUT UNDER THE HOOD WAS ALL ORANGE FROM FIRE. IT THEN PROCEEDED TO BLOW UP THE WHOLE INSIDE AND IT TOOK ABOUT 10-15 MINS. FOR THE FIRE DEPT. TO PUT THE ROARING FIRE OUT. I THANK GOD WE WERE NOT INSIDE. I LOST THE WHOLE ENTIRE CAR. *TR
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4N2XN11T8YD
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: AN F-350 RAN A STOPLIGHT AT 50 MPH AND IMPACTED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VAN AT THE TIRE. THE VAN TURNED UPON IMPACT AND RECEIVED THE BALANCE OF THE IMPACT HEAD ON WITH CONCENTRATION TO THE LEFT QUADRANT. FURTHER SPINNING, THE VAN THEN IMPACTED THE SIDE OF THE OFFENDING VEHICLE. COMPLAINT: THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO CERVICAL, THORACIC, AND LUMBAR REGIONS OF BACK. SHE WAS TREATED FOR 2.5 MONTHS AND THEN RELEASED. HER HEAD HIT THE DRIVER SIDE ROOF, THANKFULLY, JUST ABOVE THE WINDOW RESULTING ONLY IN BRUISING. HER MUSCLES WERE SORE FROM HEAD TO TOE FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THESE INJURIES WOULD HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED BY AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. HIGH IMPACT CRASH TO THE BUMPER AND NO PROTECTION OF AIRBAGS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT FOUND ONLINE. POSITIVE FEEDBACK: THE ENTIRE FRONT END, ENGINE, BATTERY, ETC. COMPACTED INTO A PANCAKE, BUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HAD ONLY A SMALL BUCKLE ON THE FLOOR BOARD AT THE PEDALS. THE ENGINE WAS CRUSHED. THIS WAS A DEFINITE POSITIVE. (UNRELATED TO ACCIDENT COMPLAINT ABOVE: THE EXTERIOR HANDLES OF THE SLIDING DOORS WERE REPLACED TWICE. PRIOR TO THE LATTER REPAIR, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MY DAUGHTER'S HAND WAS CUT AND BRUISED!) *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-03
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAD NISSAN QUEST 2000, MINIVAN, FOR FIVE YEARS. IT HAS ONLY 135K MILES. WE TOOK GOOD CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT WELL MAINTAINED. IN 01/03/2012 I WAS PICKING UP MY KIDS FROM SCHOOL, IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT I SMELLED SOMETHING WEIRD I THOUGHT IT FROM OUTSIDE, THIN ONE LADY WAVED TO ME THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG IN MY CAR. THE SMOKE WAS START COMING OUT OF THE FRONT TRUNK OF THE CAR. I LOOKED AT THE TEMPERATURE READER, IT WAS NORMAL, NO OVERHEATING. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND LEFT WITH MY 4 KIDS. I THOUGHT IT WILL STOP SMOKING, BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUE TO INCREASE, AND WE START SEE SOME FIRE. THE SCHOOL CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THEY WERE THERE IN 3 MIN. THEY WERE ABLE TO CONTROL THE FIRE BUT AFTER IT MADE A COMPLETE DAMAGE. THE OFFICER IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOOK TOO MANY PICTURES, AND HE SAID THEY CAN'T TELL THE CAUSE OF FIRE. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW AND WHY THIS HAPPENS, THIS KIND OF CAR SUPPOSED TO SERVE FOR MUCH LONGER THAN THAT, IT HAS ONLY 135K MILE ON IT. MANY PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT COULD BE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN MANUFACTURE. I FIELD THIS COMPLAINS AND WISH THERE WILL BE INVESTIGATION IN THIS INCIDENT SO NOBODY COULD HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE OR WORST. THANKS GOD I AM SAFE WITH MY CHILDREN BUT I LOST MY VAN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-11
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: BACK ON JULY AS I WAS ON THE HWY, SET MY CRUISE CONTROL, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I'VE OWNED MY NISSAN, AT 55MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. NOW EVER SINCE THEN, IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE, I HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT 3 TIMES . I'VE NOTICED THAT WHEN I GRAB THE HANDLE OF THE TURN SIGNAL IT CRACKLES, AND CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER, AND THE ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ON ZERO WHILE DRIVING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-15
- VIN: 4N2XN11T9YD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST MINIVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STOP IT FROM ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE HE HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TWICE. THE FAILURE ONLY HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,500.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-27
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. SUDDENLY, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESUMED WITHOUT THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY WAS EXTREMELY LIMITED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-09
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, IT ACCELERATED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE HAD BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. NISSAN WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-02
- VIN: 4N2XN11T4YD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AS I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREET, MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WHEN I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE RPM SHOT UP TO 4-5000. THE BREAKS WERE TOO HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM IN A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL. EVENTUALLY THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK AND SO FAR I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY OTHER PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP BELIEVES THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE OF AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AS A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I DISAGREE, SINCE THE PROBLEM ALSO CAUSED THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO CRACK AND I HAD TO REPAIR THOSE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-05
- VIN: 4N2ZN16T32D
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NISSAN QUEST. WHILE DRIVING, HE NOTICED THAT HE COULD NOT ACCELERATE HIGHER THAN 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY AND A MECHANIC REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 85402.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T5YD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. & A VERY STONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-14
- VIN: 4N2XN11T6YD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NISSAN QUEST 1.0 I PAID, AND NEVER REIMBURSED, FOR THE CLEANING OF CARBONS DEPOSIT IN PART OF THE ENGINE CALLED THROTTLE-BODY ASSEMBLY IN NOVEMBER 05, 2003. MILEAGE: 57,934. REF.: SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - ROBERT MEYER VS NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. CASE NO. BC 263136. 2.0 IN 2006 MY NISSAN QUEST STARTED HAVING PROBLEM TO HOLD THE IDLE SPEED AT 750 RPM AND THE ENGINE STOP EVERY TIME I AM WAITING AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. MILEAGE: 101,000. 3.0 THE NISSAN DEALER COULDN'T RESET THE IDLE SPEED AND STATED THAT TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEY HAVE TO CHARGE ME OVER $2,000 WITHOUT THE GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WILL BE FIXED. 4.0 I REQUEST THAT NISSAN NORTH AMERICA RECOGNIZES THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND FIX MY VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-03
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS (MOSTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION) IN BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE. PROBLEM IS CONTINUING TO GET WORSE AS TIME PROGRESSES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-26
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: GAUGES (TEMPERATURE, GAS, SPEEDOMETER AND RPM) ALL GO DEAD WHILE DRIVING. THE ERROR HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE MY CAR WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD. I HAVE READ OTHER NISSAN CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2000 YEAR MODELS, HOWEVER NO RESOLUTION HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER ALSO DOES NOT REGISTER MILES AS THEY ARE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING. LUCKILY I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A SPEEDING TICKET YET. IF I DO, NISSAN SHOULD PAY! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-20
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OXYGEN SENSOR ... CAUSE MY ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT TO GO ON AND OFF ... IT SELF . WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON MY CAR BURN TONS OF GAS ... CONSUMPTION DOUBLED ... *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-14
- VIN: 4N2XN11T4YD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. OCCASIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING COMPLETELY. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEFORE TIMES AND NOW THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT WE NEED TO REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CABLE. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS ON A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER AND THERE ARE SEVERAL AT THIS DEALERSHIP AWAITING THE SAME FIX. IS THERE ANYTHING ANYONE CAN DO TO LOOK INTO THE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ISSUES THIS VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE EXPERIENCING? *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-22
- VIN: 4N2XN11T4YD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHT BULBS CONTINUE TO BURN OUT AND DURING THE LAST REPLACEMENT OF THE BULBS, THE COLLARS RETAINING THE WIRING HARNESS CRUMBLED IN MY HANDS. BOTH COLLARS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A LOT OF HEAT. THEN WHILE I WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE BULB, IT CAME BACK ON. THE WIRING SOCKET WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED PRESSURE IN ORDER TO WORK. THIS TOO, LOOKED LIKE IT WAS EXPOSED TO A LOT OF HEAT WHERE THE WIRES CONNECT TO THE SOCKETS. IS THIS A DESIGN DEFECT? *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-23
- VIN: 4N2XN11T4YD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STUTTERS OR HESITATES BRIEFLY WHILE IN MOTION. IT ONLY OCCURS 3 TO 4 TIMES A MONTH AT MOST. HOWEVER, WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES (A FEW OF THOSE TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY) AND THEY HAVE FOUND NOTHING. NOW, AT 80,000 MILES, THE DEALERSHIP IS SAYING THAT IT PROBABLY NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
- VIN: 4N2XN11T7YD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ROUGH IDLE PROMPTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR INTO A MECHANIC. AFTER IT WAS HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER I WAS TOLD THE O2 SENSORS WERE TELLING MY COMPUTER TO RUN THE GAS LEAN AND THE COMPUTER WAS TELLING MY O2 SENSORS TO RUN LEANER. AT THAT TIME MY CAR HAD ONLY 52,000 MILES AND I KNOW THE O2 SENSORS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD FOR UP TO ABOUT 80,000. NOTING WAS DONE AND THE CARE CONTINUES TO HAVE THE ROUGH IDLE AS IF IT WANTS TO DIE. I HAVE PUT ABOUT $2K INTO IT TRYING TO FIX POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND FEEL IF IT IS AN O2 SENSOR PROBLEM AND THE CAR IS UNDER 80,000 MILES IT IS A DEFECT. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: ONCE MY CAR'S WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE "ENGINE" SO I THOUGHT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A KNOCK SENSOR MALFUNCTION AND A MISFIRE IN THE #6 CYLINDER. I TOOK IT INTO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED. I AUTHORIZED THE SPARK PLUGS TO BE REPLACED AND THE BATTERY CABLE IF IT WAS NECESSARY BUT WAS TOLD THE SPARK PLUGS ARE GOOD FOR 100,000 MILES AND THE BATTERY CABLE WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THE ORIGINAL ONE SPLIT IN TWO KILLING MY CAR. I WAS TOLD THE KNOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE RESET AND MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I AM STILL HAVING THE ROUGH IDLE SO I TOOK IT IN AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THE KNOCK SENSOR AGAIN HAD A MALFUNCTION CODE AND THE COMPUTER IS TELLING THE O2 SENSORS TO RUN LEANER AND THE O2 SENSORS ARE TELLING MY COMPUTER TO RUN LEAN. WELL NOW THERE IS A NASTY SULFUR ODOR WHICH IN THE PAST HAS MEANT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG BUT IT STILL (A YEAR LATER) RUNS ROUGH WITH THE OCCASIONAL FEELING IT WANTS TO DIE. I NEED HELP, I BELIEVE THE CATALYTIC AND THE O2 SENSORS ARE GOING BAD. *NM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-13
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER OPENED THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE 2000 QUEST INTENDING TO CLIMB INSIDE. THE HEAVY SLIDING DOOR FELL DOWN AND OUTWARD TOWARDS THE PASSENGER ALMOST INJURING HER. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY 2000 MAXIMA IS HORRIBLE I HAVE THE NOTORIOUS COIL PROBLEM PLUS I SMASHED INTO A POLE AND THE CAR'S AIR BAGS AND THE SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK YOU MUST HIT THE BRAKE FOR THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK AND YOU NEED TO REALLY HIT SOMETHING REAL HARD BUT AT THAT POINT YOU MAY ALREADY BE DEAD THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS ,THEY CAN BE SUED AND I AM GOING TO CONGRESS WITH THIS,THEY ARE NOT SENSITIVE TO ANYONE'S LIVES THEY SHOULD BAN NISSAN COMPANY THEY ARE CROOKS HUGE LAW SUIT THEY CAN GO DOWN. *NM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-25
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WE HAD OUR TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED ON A FRIDAY. ON SATURDAY MORNING WE ATTEMPTED TO TRAVEL 110 MILES NORTH OF OUR CITY. TRAVELING AT 75 MPH OUR FRONT LEFT BRIDGESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE HAD NO INDICATION OF DRIVING OVER ANYTHING AT THE TIME. WE HAD TRAVELED ABOUT 8 MILES FROM OUR HOME WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *NM
2000 Nissan Quest recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2000 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: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE.
Negative 2000 Nissan Quest car reviews
Positive 2000 Nissan Quest car reviews
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I really like the Quest! Although we've had a few minor glitches since purchasing it used, such as the TV/VCR being a bit troublesome at times and the brake pedal sometimes making a strange noise (I've already had this looked at, but the noise came back again), overall it has been a great van for our family of five.
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This car drives great and has lots of creature comforts, like rear heating, air conditioning, and a power sunroof.
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My husband and I test drove several minivans when we were looking for one and ended up choosing the Quest for its comfort and handling. I absolutely love it! I have always owned a Nissan and I strongly believe that they are the best choice. In my opinion, Nissan cars hold their value and are extremely reliable. If you want a trustworthy and dependable vehicle, stick with Nissan.
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Positive thoughts: This vehicle has great gas mileage, is comfortable and spacious, and comes with good features. It's also easy to work on when changing spark plugs, especially when compared to other minivans. Negative thoughts: However, it's worth noting that there may be some knock sensor problems that are difficult and expensive to fix if you take it to a mechanic. Additionally, the motor mounts may wear out every 6 months or sooner if you drive it on a daily basis.
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I have owned my Quest for almost two years now and I absolutely love it! The van is an amazing deal, as we were able to get all the features we wanted, including the invaluable entertainment center. We have taken several long trips in our van and my husband, who is quite tall, never complains about being uncomfortable. The kids are entertained throughout the entire trip and the rear air conditioning has been wonderful! We have had nothing but positive experiences with Nissan vehicles and their warranty is top-notch. I fully expect to purchase another Quest when we are ready for something new.
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Nov 23, 2009 ... Pull off the mass air flow sensor and take a close look. THere is a small wire that reads air flow when the engine is running. If there is fuzz ...
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The Nissan Quest Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 8 for minivans.
Q&A: Troubleshooting 2000 Nissan Quest Rough Idle & Stalling
Jan 3, 2011 ... This is caused by the throttle plate not seating properly. The First thing i would do is clean out the throttle body with some throttle plate ...
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Nov 7, 2006 ... I started troubleshooting the Nissan Quest 1999 service manual borrowed from the dealer which I don't have anymore. I checked the absolute ...
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Are you having problems with your 2000 Nissan Quest?
Paolo Ortiz 2025-01-01
The front end of the vehicle always seems to be falling apart, with constant noise and the need for replacement of tires, brakes, CV joints, struts, and more. We've spent several thousand dollars on front end work at the dealership, only to continue experiencing the same problems. The noise is a horrible creak that sounds like the front end is falling off, and it's even drawn stares from people when we pull up in a drive-thru! Unfortunately, the TV/VCR broke in the first year and the dealer refused to replace or fix it, despite it being a factory TV/VCR. If you're considering buying one of these, be prepared to spend a lot of money on tires and brakes. After researching, we found out that this is due to the vehicle being built on a car chassis instead of a truck chassis. Needless to say, we can't wait to get rid of it.
Olen Toy 2024-09-24
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.
Brice Kilback 2024-09-19
It's great to hear that the vehicle gets good mileage, averaging about 20-22 mpg. However, it's unfortunate to hear about the little interior problems such as the entertainment center and front cup holder ratchet breaking after only 1 1/2 years, and the door handle chrome paint peeling on both sides. It's also a shame that you've had to replace one fuel injector and constantly clean them due to the service engine soon light blinking for short periods and the idle going very rough. I hope these issues get resolved soon!
Kelton Beatty 2024-09-14
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.
Hans Wolf 2024-07-01
As we approach 30K, I've been surprised by the number of minor issues we've encountered. We've already had to replace the entertainment system, and it looks like it may need replacing again. Additionally, we've had to replace a couple of cup holders and latches. On top of that, I'm only getting 15-18 mpg, which is worse than my '94 Plymouth Grand Voyager! Given the $24,000 price tag, I was hoping for more. However, we haven't had any issues with the engine yet.