MYRModel Year Report

1996 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical
1996 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:24.058Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
134
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1996 134 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1996 134 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 119 complaints 1993 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1996 134 1997: 89 complaints 1997 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2000 2001: 42 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 228 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2011: 66 complaints 2011 2012: 93 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 6 complaints 2017

1996: 134 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993119
1994167
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Latches/locks/linkages

19% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY

Air bags

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Engine light on - computer code: anti-knock sensor estimated repair @$350. Did not repair; reset system, light did not reappear for 3,000 miles, reset again. Door locks intermittent problem, esp. With slider.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Consumer's son was driving when he hit a bump in road and both air bags deployed, burning his arms.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-01

Swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle and hit a curb. The air bags deployed. The drivers side air bag did not inflate - instead it blew up in drivers face. The passenger side air bag deployed and caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-22

Structure

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The dealer states the fuel tank was the cause. Please provide additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-04

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake without warning. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-12

Also filed under Steering

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1996Complaint volume 134 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1998-03-23Visibility98V012002 Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "Off" Position and the right front (Passenger) door is…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2000-05-12SQClosed 2002-04-01 Unexpected opening on sliding door
  4. I
    2000-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-04 Fuel tank vent hose leakage
  5. R
    2001-02-16Fuel system, gasoline00V419001 Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the vent hose.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V012002 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V419001 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Nissan Quest is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Nissan Quest have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.