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Nissan Quest — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Nissan Quest model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
27
Years to Avoid
2004
Best Years
2010, 2003, 2002, 1992, 1991
2017
7 complaints0 recalls95 TSBs
2016
16 complaints0 recalls128 TSBs
2015
16 complaints0 recalls145 TSBs
2014
22 complaints0 recalls97 TSBs
2013
22 complaints0 recalls115 TSBs
2012
139 complaints1 recalls1 invest.118 TSBs
2011
91 complaints1 recalls1 invest.126 TSBs
2010Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2009
29 complaints2 recalls1 invest.77 TSBs
2008
74 complaints3 recalls1 invest.79 TSBs
2007
308 complaints1 recalls1 invest.78 TSBs
2006
108 complaints1 recalls68 TSBs
2005
124 complaints2 recalls1 invest.83 TSBs
2004Avoid
651 complaints4 recalls4 invest.113 TSBs
2003Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2002Best Year
38 complaints0 recalls41 TSBs
2001
57 complaints1 recalls54 TSBs
2000
120 complaints2 recalls1 invest.63 TSBs
1999
165 complaints4 recalls1 invest.68 TSBs
1998
56 complaints1 recalls1 invest.54 TSBs
1997
127 complaints2 recalls2 invest.58 TSBs
1996
174 complaints2 recalls2 invest.58 TSBs
1995
205 complaints3 recalls3 invest.46 TSBs
1994
195 complaints2 recalls2 invest.43 TSBs
1993
164 complaints5 recalls2 invest.40 TSBs
1992Best Year
4 complaints0 recalls16 TSBs
1991Best Year
1 complaints0 recalls15 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Nissan Quest Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2004 Nissan Quest is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Nissan Quest, consider the 2010, 2003, 2002, 1992, 1991 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

27 model years analyzed