1997 Nissan Quest Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,380miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 11% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,380 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Electronic sensor/ control module for airbags has totally failed (airbag warning light flashing) after just over 6 years and less than 38750 miles of usage of the 1997 Nissan Quest gxe which was bought in march 1997. It cost about $640.00 in replacing the module from the Nissan dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10041216, filed 2003-10, 38,720 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10378637, filed 2011-01, 105,000 miles“Front collision at 50 MPH, neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered severe whiplash. Damage to vehicle was $ 4300.00. On 27 april 2002, front collision at 40 MPH, neither airbag deployed, no injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 4500.00.”
NHTSA complaint #8009103, filed 2002-05“Consumer was involved in a head-on collision ,traveling 40 mphand hitting a cement block, in which neither driver's or passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #831003, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 42 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 10 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Quest
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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