1996 Nissan Quest Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,706miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Nissan Quest, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,706 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.
“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“I contacted performance Nissan and also Nissan corporation several times. They told me that there was nothing that they could do to fix my rear suspension cracking noise. All they could do was put rubber between the springs in hopes that it would take care of the suspension problems. Well, it did for about 4 or 5 months, but the cracking noise is back and worse than before. I also complained about front suspension cracking noises but also was told nothing could be done. Seat belts have been changed before, but are acting up again. They don't retract. …”
NHTSA complaint #727563, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
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- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
5 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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