1997 Nissan Quest Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 16%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,161miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 16% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,161 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 multiple issues with the electrical system in this van. Various lights will come on when I turn on the operating lights at night, but some will randomly not work. For example, the lights on the heater will sometimes come on if I push buttons up and down the panel, or turn the fan off and on. Sometimes I can get the lights on the am/fm cassette to come on if I push various buttons for the radio stations. The lights on the dashboard have gone out completely by degrees. I currently have a dark dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093194, filed 2004-09, 50,000 miles“I just wanted to state that I have identified with most of the failure problems that are listed on the complaint page. The right rear seat belt has failed, it will not pullout or retract, and no one cause this problem, it is a malfunction of the saet belt. There is a significant fuel odor in the van from time to time, no particular time noted. The sliding door does not lock and unlock properly, and it will lock by itself and stick, also it will not stay in the open position consistantly.my brake pads are going out, it may just be normal wear and tear, but they seemed to go out all of a sudden. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075439, filed 2004-06, 68,500 miles“The vehicle was being operated with the A/C on, car charger plugged in and the radio on. While driving 80 MPH in the passing lane. When the consumer put a cd into the cd changer the vehicle lost all power. The consumer parked the vehicle on the shoulder of the highway. Two hours later the vehicle could be restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #10034179, filed 2003-10, 112,800 miles“1997 Quest stalls out with no warning. Has done this since 1999. Have taking van to dealer several times,with no luck. Also called Nissan and reported problem. No help. There are several problems with stalling of Nissan's since 1994,they should know something by now?”
NHTSA complaint #10143008, filed 2005-11, 38,000 miles“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 milesRelated recalls
- 97V184002Oct 28, 1997Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that…Covers: Nissan Quest 1997
Related service bulletins
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 5 | 28% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 18 | 19% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 33 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 11% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Quest
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology