NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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118 reports102,000 miles · Feb 6, 2013
Exterior Lighting
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 FAILU…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10496609
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2012
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
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
NHTSA ODI #10452879
140,000 miles · Mar 11, 2011
Vehicle Speed ControlInjury
NISSAN QUEST 1999. CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GAIN SPEED AND GET OUT OF CONTROL. STOPPING THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10389887
50,000 miles · Mar 11, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
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 …
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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
NHTSA ODI #10389886
50,000 miles · Mar 11, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
NHTSA ODI #10389885
40,000 miles · Mar 11, 2011
Structure
1999 NISSAN QUEST STARTED RUSTING SEVERELY AFTER ONLY 30,000 MILES AND 4 YEARS OF USE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10389883
78,000 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
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 BRAK…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10305837
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2009
Air BagsCrashInjury
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
NHTSA ODI #10291501
101,000 miles · Jun 8, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10273147
108,000 miles · Jun 8, 2009
Parking Brake
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 …
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10273140
Official recalls
4Oct 2, 2000
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 & remedy
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.
Dec 20, 1999
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 & remedy
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.
Aug 5, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
Consequence & remedy
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.
Mar 25, 1999
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 & remedy
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.
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