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1996 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 1996 Nissan Quest, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Quest median · #5 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13414 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage81kLatches/locks/linkages, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Nissan Quest has problems

134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages262
Air bags185
Structure160
Fuel system, gasoline153
Engine and engine cooling150
Visibility111
Equipment91
Steering91
Electrical system82
10 other systems303

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Nissan Quest recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 98V-012 · Mar 3, 1998 · 46,500 vehicles

Risk. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other Quest year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quest median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1996 Nissan Quest safety ratings

1996 Nissan Quest in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 Nissan Quest, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGEEA00015 · closed Jan 4, 2001
    Led to recall 00V-419
  2. UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOORSQ00008 · closed Apr 1, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What Quest owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ALL DOORS WILL LOCK UNDER 3 SCENARIOS: 1) DOORS WILL RELOCK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS. 2) DOORS WILL LOCK AFTER CLOSING DRIVER DOOR. 3) DOORS MAY LOCK WITHOUT ANY ACTION TAKING PLACE. *AK COULD BE LOCKED OUT OF VEHICLE IF DOORS LOCK WHEN CLOSING DOOR, WITH KEYS IN THE VEHICLE.…
Complaint 10096248 · Oct 22, 2004 · 22,851 miles
I SUBMITTED COMPLAINT REQUEST 10051248 IN DECEMBER 2003. NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE SIDE DOOR CONTINUALLY UNLATCHING.*AK
Complaint 10067732 · Apr 23, 2004
1. DRIVER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN AT LEASE ONCE A DAY. REPLACED ACTUATOR BY DEALER ON 6/14/00, WORKED FOR ABOUT A YEAR THEN STARTED DOING SAME THING AGAIN PLUS. 2. SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND THE AJAR LIGHT COMES ON DAILY OR WHENEVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT. 3. REAR DOOR HAS TO BE OPENED AND HAS TO BE…
Complaint 10052933 · Jan 12, 2004 · 57,656 miles

Own a 1996 Quest?

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