2000 Nissan Quest
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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
18% of complaints: exterior lighting — 16 distinct reports on file.
DEATHShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FAILED. CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *LA
NHTSA ODI report, 20031207
11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
FIRE5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE.
Campaign 00V228005 — check if this car was fixed
FAILING HEADLIGHTS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V292002 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V228005 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Nissan Quest reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Nissan Quest is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Quest?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Quest have?
2 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.