MYRModel Year Report

1998 Nissan Quest

▲ Better than typical
1998 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:01.900Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Quest Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 119 complaints 1994: 167 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2002: 29 complaints 2004: 445 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 228 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 22 complaints 2011: 66 complaints 2012: 93 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 18 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1998: 41 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.

VISIBILITY 17%

17% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield and power window devices and controls.

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES THAT IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020502

WHILE TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF HIM. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HE HIT MOTORIST FROM BEHIND. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020122

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10%

10% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE VAN HAS LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY BOTH WHEN THE IGNITION WAS ON, AND WHEN IT WAS OFF. ALSO, WHEN USING THE KEY TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOORS, IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE DOORS OPEN ON THE FIRST TRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040219

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20000522 — EA (closed 20010104)

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE

R 20010216 — fuel system, gasoline

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 ALLO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Campaign 00V419001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V419001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2008 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Nissan Quest reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Nissan Quest is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Nissan Quest?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Nissan Quest have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.