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2002 Nissan QuestProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 38 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
38
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
43
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 38 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

service engine soon light stays on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

idle extremely rough at stop

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

spots on windows

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Tires:tread/beltHIGH

3 owners reported tires:tread/belt issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

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

11
0–30K
8
30–60K
4
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 35K 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: Tires:tread/belt (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Tires:tread/belt3 (8%)
Airbags2 (5%)
Electrical2 (5%)
Electrical System:wiring2 (5%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner2 (5%)
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.2 (5%)
Structure:body2 (5%)
Suspension2 (5%)

2002 Nissan Quest: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Nissan Quest, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Nissan Quest, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Nissan Quest, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Nissan Quest, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-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

8
02
7
03
7
04
4
05
2
06
1
07
1
08
1
09
2
10
1
11
1
13
3
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Nissan Quest. Recent trend: increasing.

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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.

2002 Nissan Quest vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

38

Class avg

366

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. 38 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 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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2002 Nissan Quest: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Nissan Quest?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Nissan Quest is related to the tires:tread/belt, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Nissan Quest reliable?
The 2002 Nissan Quest has 38 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 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 2002 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2002 Nissan Quest according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan Quest problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 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.
When was the 2002 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?
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