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 | 119 |
| 1994 | 167 |
| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
23% of complaints: exterior lighting — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.
DEATHShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FAILED. CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *LA
NHTSA ODI report, 20031207
22% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.
13% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AN F-350 RAN A STOPLIGHT AT 50 MPH AND IMPACTED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VAN AT THE TIRE. THE VAN TURNED UPON IMPACT AND RECEIVED THE BALANCE OF THE IMPACT HEAD ON WITH CONCENTRATION TO THE LEFT QUADRANT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130205
Also filed under AIR BAGS and ENGINE
11% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
FIRE9% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ANOTHER VEHICLE INVADED MY LANE, COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION, WE HIT HEAD ON CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE IN FRONT AND DRIVER SIDE OF MY MINIVAN. I ASSUME WE BOTH WERE AT 30 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030430
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLOSION AT 55-60MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000824
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 (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (11 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, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Nissan Quest have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.