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Nissan Quest problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Quest from 1991 to 2017: 2,121 owner complaints and 37 recalls across 25 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (445), 2007 (228), 1995 (167). Best fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (2017).

Nissan Quest
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine & cooling265
Electrical262
Transmission & drivetrain236
Body & structure224
Fuel system181
Brakes (hydraulic)148
Airbags141
Latches & locks132

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199101–
199203–
1993511818
1994216518
1995316718
1996213418
199728918
199814118
1999411818
200028718
200114217
200202917
2004444519
200528219
200617419
2007122819
200835019
200922219
201116621
201219321
201301821
201401821
201501222
201601322
20170622

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan Quest?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (445), 2007 (228), 1995 (167).

How many recalls has the Nissan Quest had?

Across 1991–2017, NHTSA lists 37 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).