CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Nissan Quest has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (16 reports).
1997 Nissan Quest recalls
Most common 1997 Nissan Quest problems
Problem areas named in the 89 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 16 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
What owners report
TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR IN TRAFFIC, RPM GO HIGH THEN TRANSMISSION ENGAGES.THIS COULD CAUSE AACCIDENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES BY THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT HAD NOT PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A REASON WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
DOOR LOCKS AND UNLOCKS BY ITSELF AT RANDOM. NOT ALL DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK WHEN THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. TWO DAYS LATER, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT STORE RECALL INFORMATION EXCEEDING THE YEAR 2000. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 119,747. UPDATED 07/15/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/15/08 THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HER SON INFORMED HER THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. UPDATED 10/22/08. *J
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHEN THE HEAT IS ACTIVATED, THE ODOR INTENSIFIES. THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE IS MORE THAN TEN YEARS OLD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. UPDATED 12/31/07 *BF UPDATED *JB
1997 Nissan Quest questions
Does the 1997 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Nissan Quest: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Nissan Quest?
Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (16), Electrical System (15), Air Bags (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Nissan Quest has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.