MYRModel Year Report

1997 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model
1997 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:17.835Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
89
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1994 1995: 167 complaints 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 89 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 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1997 89 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 1997: 89 complaints 1997 89 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

1997: 89 complaints

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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.

Structure

18% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing door and roof and pillars.

CRASHINJURY
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During a vehicle crash the window and door locks malfucntioned while being in a "Locked" Position, and the occupant wasn't able to get out of the vehicle, had to go through a broken window to get out.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-26

Electrical system

17% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.

FIREINJURYDEATH
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While the vehicle was parked the consumer heard the vehicles horn blowing and went to see what the problem was. Upon reaching the vehicle the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-30

Fuel system, gasoline

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Air bags

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Violent deployment of air bag upon collision, causing injury to consumers, also started a fire on passenger's side of vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-20

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1997-10-24Electrical system97V184002 Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "Jump start" These batteries.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2000-05-12SQClosed 2002-04-01 Unexpected opening on sliding door
  3. I
    2000-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-04 Fuel tank vent hose leakage
  4. 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

1997 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V184002 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00V419001 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Nissan Quest is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.