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2001 Nissan QuestProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2001 Nissan Quest, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2001 Nissan Quest
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year39% below the Quest median · #13 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4218 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage111kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2015. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Nissan Quest has problems

42 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
Structure72
Visibility60
Service brakes, hydraulic52
Power train40
Electrical system42
Equipment40
Air bags44
Seat belts41
Tires41
7 other systems142

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

1 recall

2001 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

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 00V-338 · Oct 27, 2000 · 130 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT SEATED IN THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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

2001 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

2001 Nissan Quest safety ratings

2001 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
In owners' words

What Quest owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE MAIN ENGINE SUPPORT FRAME MEMBER TO WHICH THE BOTTOM-FORWARD MOTOR MOUNT IS ATTACHED RUSTED COMPLETELY FREE WHERE IT ATTACHES AT THE AREA UNDER THE RADIATOR. THIS CAUSED THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO DROP. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. REPAIR REQUIRES EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL WORK. THERE WAS NO…
Complaint 10615252 · Jul 22, 2014 · 145,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN QUEST GL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR, THE FRONT PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED LACERATIONS TO THE CONTACT'S FINGERS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL SHARP, FINE METAL SHAVINGS…
Complaint 10480991 · Oct 18, 2012 · 134,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WHEN THE DOOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY WEAR AND TEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO…
Complaint 10416572 · Aug 1, 2011 · 131,000 miles

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