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1999 Nissan QuestProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 165 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
165
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Recalls
4
TSBs
68
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 165 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes grinding skipping pads are new

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
2

axle boot faulty

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

brake lines rusted out

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

fuel injectors stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator PedalHIGH

24 owners reported vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
20
30–60K
10
60–90K
5
90–120K
1
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (20 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal24 (15%)
Speed Control16 (10%)
Other7 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip6 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc6 (4%)
Electrical5 (3%)
Suspension4 (2%)
Wheels & Tires4 (2%)

1999 Nissan Quest: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1999 Nissan Quest, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1999 Nissan Quest, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Nissan Quest, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Nissan Quest, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Nissan Quest. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

00V292002Nov 2000

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

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.

99V056002May 1999

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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 LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY ON THE SEAT TRACK AND THE SPRINGS ON THE TRACK WILL MOVE THE SEAT TO THE EASY ENTRY POSITION TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

99V205002Aug 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.

99V347002Jan 2000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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PE04020ClosedOpened Feb 2004 · closed Jun 2004

FAILING HEADLIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

The worst model year for the Nissan Quest is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1999 Nissan Quest vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

165

Class avg

453

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 165 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1999 Nissan Quest: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Nissan Quest is related to the vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Nissan Quest reliable?
The 1999 Nissan Quest has 165 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Nissan Quest problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Nissan Quest has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Quest problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Nissan Quest data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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