BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-2001-NISQUE-1470

2001 Nissan Quest

Based on reports from 57 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
57
Crashes
13
Fires
7
Recalls
1
TSBs
54
🟡

Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 57 complaints, 13 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Top reported problems

1

engine fell out

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

electrical system shuts down while driving

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

broken motor mounts

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

4 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the Tires:tread/beltMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
6
30–60K
5
60–90K
4
90–120K
6
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 45K miles

Full report: which components fail at each mileageUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (4 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (7%)
Tires:tread/belt4 (7%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls4 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (5%)
Structure:body3 (5%)
Other3 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)2 (4%)
Fuel System2 (4%)

2001 Nissan Quest: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Nissan Quest, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Nissan Quest, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Nissan Quest, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Nissan Quest, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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

3
01
11
02
10
03
9
04
7
05
3
06
2
07
3
08
3
10
2
11
1
12
2
14
1
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Nissan Quest. Recent trend: decreasing.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $1.20

Recall History (1 recall)

00V338002Nov 2000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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 THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

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.

2001 Nissan Quest vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

57

Class avg

405

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. 57 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Nissan Quest Model Years

201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991
View all Nissan Quest years →

2001 Nissan Quest: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Nissan Quest?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Nissan Quest is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Nissan Quest reliable?
The 2001 Nissan Quest has 57 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 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 2001 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Nissan Quest has 1 recall 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 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 2001 Nissan Quest Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 57 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $1.20Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees