MYRModel Year Report

1999 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:37.884Z

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
118
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

33% 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 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 118 2000: 87 complaints 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 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 118 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 1998: 41 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 118 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

1999: 118 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.

Vehicle speed control

33% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

INJURY

Service brakes

24% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE

Visibility

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and rearview mirrors/devices.

Electrical system

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing horn and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE

Tires

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 118 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-05-17Seats99V056002 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with e-z entry seats. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-08-18Fuel system, gasoline99V205002 Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (Two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-01-18Exterior lighting99V347002 Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-13Steering00V292002 Vehicle description: mini vans. One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2004-02-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-06-24 Failing headlights

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V056002 · Seats
  • Recall 99V205002 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V347002 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V292002 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Nissan Quest is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Quest have?
4 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.