2001 Nissan Quest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (4) · Tires:tread/Belt (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (54)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Steering 2023-09-21 · NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of vehicle pull (drift) and/or steering wheel off-center this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2023-06-16 · NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
silicone-based lubricant or grease can damage electrical components service information do not apply silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. to avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray silicone-based lubricant or
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-06-08 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi“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.…”
2014-07-22 · Structure · 145,000 mi“the main engine support frame member to which the bottom-forward motor mount is attached rusted completely free where it attaches at the area under the radiator. this caused the entire engine to drop. the vehicle is no longer drivable. repair requires extensive structural work. there was no indication of a problem in advance of the incident. the v…”
2012-10-18 · Structure:body · 134,000 mi“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 no…”
2011-08-01 · Structure:body · 131,000 mi“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 mileag…”
2011-01-05 · Seat Belts · 125,137 mi“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…”
2010-10-12 · Structure:body · 111,000 mi“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…”
2010-07-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 66,590 mi“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…”
2008-06-04 · Tires:tread/Belt · 58,000 mi“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…”
2008-05-02 · Equipment · 20,000 mi“automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..…”
2007-09-17 · Seat Belts:rear/Other · 148,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.