MYRModel Year Report

2001 Nissan Quest

▲ Better than typical
2001 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:04.443Z

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, 2001 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 118 complaints 1994: 165 complaints 1995: 167 complaints 1995 1996: 134 complaints 1997: 89 complaints 1998: 41 complaints 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 87 complaints 2001: 42 complaints 2001 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
2001: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
1993118
1994165
1995167
1996134
199789
199841
1999118
200087
200142
200229
2004445
200582
200674
2007228
200850
200922
201166
201293
201318
201418
201512
201613
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

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

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN QUEST GL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR, THE FRONT PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CAUSED LACERATIONS TO THE CONTACT'S FINGERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121018

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE WHEN THE ABS LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL, ALSO THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK THERE WAS 1 INJURY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020806

MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A BOAT TRAILER. SPEED AT IMPACT WAS APPROXIMATELY 30MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020702

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001127 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Campaign 00V338002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Nissan Quest — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V338002 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2008 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2007 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Nissan Quest reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Nissan Quest is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Quest?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Quest have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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