2002 Nissan Quest: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly
0
recalls
29
owner complaints
1
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Quest years (#18 of 18 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 29 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Tires5 complaints
Equipment4 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)3 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2 complaints
“On mayaugust 6th 2021on may 6th 2021 I purchased a 2002 nissan quest van fron pick-n-pull auto locate at 2015 east summer street in hammond in 46320 I never informed about the problems that this van had. 1.engine dropped down from the bottom. By this time lost control of steering pulling to the right side. Unsafe to drive!”Owner report · Suspension · May 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan quest. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle temperature rose. The vehicle was stopped and coolant was added to the engine and the contact proceeded to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic the following day and was informed that the head gasket would need to be replaced. The gasket had been replaced once before at 40,000 miles. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2013
“Widetrack sr bl tire p22565/16 nissan quest minivan. Right rear tire blowout march 09, then, left rear tire blowout april 20, 09. Tires purchased feb.2005 at ted weins las vegas. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2009
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“Rear door handles on 2002 nissan quest break off, leaving no way to open the door to the passengers from the outside of the vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated the handle failed to lock in place. This could potentially cause the seat to spin upside down dumping the baby out of the seat. The child safety seat manufacturer was graco; model number: 7479ctc. The manufacturer date was july-02.*ak”Owner report · Child Seat · Sep 2006
“The door handles on the nissan quest came off in my hands while I was trying to open the sliding doors. The consequence was that neither of the sliding doors will open and the inside handles were not working either. Nothing was done to fix them, even though I have the best extended warranty nissan offered, door handles were not covered. They claimed that I ripped them off with undue force.*ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while receiving a maintenance inspection by an authorized dealer, it was determined the rubber boot on the axle spindle had deteriorated. The dealer replaced the rubber boots on the axle spindle and attributed the deterioration to the heat and humidity.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2006
“The chrome on both front door handles are chipping away. When the doors are opened the chrome is cutting the occupants hands. Dealership is not returning consumer's calls. *ak the chrome has chipped away on the driver's side door, causing cuts to driver's left hand. The chrome on the passenger's side door handle is cracking along the upper side and is bubbling on the exterior side. The service manager agreed that the passenger's side looked as though it was bubbling and would chip away and to install new door handles would cost approximately$250.00. Manufacturer not willing to help at this time. *tt *nm”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2005
“The vehicle's remote door entry system, automatic windows, seat heaters and compass mirror failed. *nm the repair entailed installing a new controller which required new remote entry keys. Originally the consumer was issued two remote keys after repair an the keys where replaced. The consumer only received one and was requested to pay for the second one. *tc”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2004
“The rearview mirror on the vehicle, donnelly glare free compass mirror, has become unusable. At first I thought it was because of the heat and sun in guam but after reviewing the web site, I found out that there is a technical service bulletin on this mirror. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2002 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
Body stylesMinivan
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Is the 2002 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Nissan Quest. The most complained-about area is tires.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.