1999 Nissan Quest

◆ Worse than typical

1999 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:14:32.516Z

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 PER YEAR

1999: 118 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	1
1992	3
1993	118
1994	165
1995	167
1996	134
1997	89
1998	41
1999	118
2000	87
2001	42
2002	29
2004	445
2005	82
2006	74
2007	228
2008	50
2009	22
2011	66
2012	93
2013	18
2014	18
2015	12
2016	13
2017	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20%

20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 24 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 3%

3% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 118

R 19990517 — seats

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 LAT

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.

Campaign 99V056002 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990818 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 99V205002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000118 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 99V347002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001113 — steering

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.

Campaign 00V292002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040226 — PE (closed 20040624)

FAILING HEADLIGHTS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 99V056002 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V205002 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V347002 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V292002 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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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:accelerator pedal, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Quest have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.