2001 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (12% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The whole underneath of my van is rusting out I went and had it checked and they said it is only a matter of time and the whole vehicle will just drop.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2015
“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. The contact stated that there were several sharp, fine metal shavings on the inner part of the handle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 134,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan quest. The contact attempted to open the drivers side sliding door when the door detached from the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was caused by wear and tear. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 131,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2011
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“The rear most passenger side window bracket gets in the way of the passenger side sliding door, effectively locking it closed. The door cannot be opened from the inside and someone on the outside needs to use a shim to push the bracket back into place to provide enough clearance for the door to open. *tr”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2010
“While driving on a major highway the brake fluid leaked out of a rusty, corroded brake line which reduced braking ability. I had rusty portion of the brake line replaced at a service station. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan quest. The vehicle has tbc classic radio sr tires, size 215-65r16 (na). While driving 25 mph, the tread completely separated from the front driver side tire. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to pull over and replace the tire. He took the tire to a tire shop and was informed that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2008
“The driver side seat belt buckle would not come free. I had to jiggle out of the seat to exit the vehicle. When taken to the dealership they told me the part was going to cost me $39 to replace not including labor. I had to pay to fix since my wife could not drive the vehicle without the seatbelt working correctly. It started to lock up once in a while and you just had to be slow when unbuckling the seatbelt. Now it would not unlock at all. Vehicle has been good over the years with only one other issue the dealership corrected three time before being hassle free. No one could tell me why the buckle would not open just that I had to pay to replace. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2007
“I was in a low impact wreck--no damage to my 2001 nissan quest van. My 7 year old son was in the very back bench seat on the passenger side. When I slammed on my brakes to avoid being hit by the other vehicle my son's seat belt released and he went flying into the front passenger seat and then hit the side door. I want an explanation as to why the seat belt buckle failed in a low impact crash. I will be taking it to a dealership to get it looked at. My son was injured in the crash and had to be transported to a trauma unit. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2007
“Dt*: the contact while attempting to open the sliding door on the passenger side it released from the track and the back portion fell to the ground. The contact made an unsuccessful attempt to reattach the door. The manufacturer has not been alerted.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2006
“2 complaints - side window latches do not stay latched if opened even once. Had them replaced, then they were reopened and now will no longer stay latched properly, they continually pop open. 2nd complaint - have had this vehicle for 3 years and the boots for the front end keep tearing. We are replacing one of them for the 2nd time along with cv joint.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
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Is the 2001 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is structure (12% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Nissan Quest problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 58,000 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Nissan Quest have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.