1996 Nissan Quest Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,045miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Nissan Quest, 9% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,045 miles.
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.
“I have had many problems with this ouest.I have replaced the heater control,both side exhaust manifolds,replace acc c/v boot,replace antenna motor,replace air bag control unit,replace back windshield wiper motor,replace both front lower ball joints and the vent hose. This are just the major things. I have spend around 7000.00 on this Quest for repairs and up keep. I brought it new in may of 1996. Never again.”
NHTSA complaint #10069383, filed 2004-01, 62,384 miles“Weird electrical problems,I have taken to 2 different people, 1 of which specializes in transmissions, the problem is that when the vehicle is warmed up the transmission doesn't know what gear it is in, on initial investigation the problem appears to be the trottle position sensor but that was replaced and still no fix. They hooked up computers to the car while driving and say the computer doesn't read the tps being operative during driving but no problems can be found with the wiring and computer board. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070045, filed 2004-01, 53,706 miles“My Quest would take a long time to get heat into the interior. Recently it started overheating as well. I replaced the thermostat, but all the instructions say to install the thermostat so the spring is facing to the inside of the engine. However, the t'stat listed for this vehicle will not fit with the spring to the inside of the engine; and the original t'stat (I don't think it has ever been replaced - it had Nissan on it) was installed with the spring end facing the hose end. So I installed a shorter t'stat so the spring would fit toward the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069968, filed 2004-01“Cost was approximately $400-$500 dollars to replace, should not have failed, as no accident was involved. Dealer said we were out of warranty due to mileage. But this was not a moving part and should not have failed or should be covered for mor than standard warranty on vehicle. No component (safety defect indicated).”
NHTSA complaint #703593, filed 1999-02“The paint on the roof is peeling on the passenger side no indication of paint peeling on the rest of the rood or the vehicle anywhere else .it shoule be repainted to prevent further damage to the area in question the company is refusing to comply because it is not covered by their warranty”
NHTSA complaint #707659, filed 1999-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 17% |
| 2012 | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 | 8 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Quest
26 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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