1997 Nissan Quest Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,822miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 8% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,822 miles. 1 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.
“Manufacturer refused to investigate why the consumer's vehicle stalled. The vehicle would stall without cause. The mechanics could not find the problem. The consumer request to be reimbursed for the repair costs, economic losses, and loss of transportation. Other problem are as followed: the engine would come on along with the vehicle dying out, output shaft leak, brake leakage, A/C did not blow cold, power antenna made noises when in use, the sunroof leaked water, right rear wheel leaked fluid, and there was leak coming form the left axle area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10065301, filed 2004-03, 57,822 miles“While driving braking system malfunctioned. Brake pedal went to the floor, vehicle had no braking ability, and driver had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. Dealer replaced the right wheel, left middle plunger on the wheel cylinder which broke for no apparent reason. Dealer said this was the first time they had ever seen this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #834850, filed 1999-02“Second row bench seat left side shoulder harness restraint cam become difficult to extract (locks up), causing difficulty in putting the child or releasing the child from restraint system. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #549062, filed 1999-10“Abs brakes are faulty. Owner notes when brakes are applied there is unknown vibration in brake pedal. Also vehicle pulls to the right dealer has replaced numerous parts, such as rotors/pads and other brake related parts.”
NHTSA complaint #816536, filed 1997-09“Vehicle does not stop when the brakes are applied. When braking there is a grinding and a squeaking noise. The dealer has replaced the braking system on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #818057, filed 1997-10Related 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 1997 Nissan Quest
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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