1996 Nissan Quest Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Nissan Quest, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While applying the brake pedal driver heard a loud squeaky noise. The vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The cause has not been determined. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.”
NHTSA complaint #10114961, filed 2005-03“Brakes: brake light constantly comes on, brakes shimmy and make a noise. Took to dealer; had rotors turned and brake fluid put in. Was still having problems, and took to dealer again several times and was told the vehicle was fine. Took vehicle to another dealer, and was told the vehicle needs a master cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #816858, filed 1997-10“When the brake pedal was applied there was no resistance. Pedale went to the floor, there was little response from the brakes, vehicle continued to roll before starting to slow down. This was at the speed of 25 MPH. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #846507, filed 1999-09“The brake problem was diagnose as failure of the hydraulic piston located in brake calipers that enagages the brake to disengage and caused the pads to wear out to the metal damaging the disk brake. The dealer did all repairs under warranty”
NHTSA complaint #700239, filed 1998-11“Brakes failed, and brake pedal went down to the floor. Also, emergengy brake would not stop vehicle. Vehicle rolled into lake and sunk. Had not contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #893150, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 18% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 43 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 12% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 22% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 16 | 10% |
| 1993 | 13 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Quest
26 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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