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1997 Nissan Quest Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
10%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 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 10% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,822 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 purchased a 1997 Nissan Quest from bell honda august 30,2003 at 9:30 pm. By 1:30 pm the next day (16 hours later) the check engine light was on and the back suspension sounded like it was 100 years old. The windshield washers did not function properly and it was monsoon season. The switch for power windows was not working, I had a brake light out, no sun visor, and no dash lights to illuminate my gauge cluster at night. All within 16 hours and 15.5 of those hours it was sitting in my driveway not even being used. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070856, filed 2004-01, 83,200 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 miles

“Purchased used 56k w/in 30days engine light air conditioner workedat first, then sometimes not air conditioner never cooled the car like others we use. When driving more than 60 miles or so. I have had the car stop/stalled. All panel lights come on/eng light. I was stalled twice on the fastrak,91/55. And twice on a long trip on 5/101 frwy. I am scared to drive this car it is unpredictable. Please advise”

NHTSA complaint #10069355, filed 2004-01

“Dealership service department personnel refused replacement of diagnostic computer despite existing service bulletin on false errors by diagnostic system; refused service on buzzing from exhaust system despite existing service bulletin on problem; refused addressing battery corrossion despite recall having been issued on like problem for batteries installed on same model year quests built on different covered months.( DOT number: tire size: 205/75/r15 )”

NHTSA complaint #707812, filed 1999-06

“Engine experiences loss of power, then surges back. Slips in and out, rpms fall up to 1000 with each slip. Problem is intermittent and occurs at all speeds. Dealer finds nothing.”

NHTSA complaint #732794, filed 2000-09

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
201416%
201222%
2011914%
200836%
2007115%
200679%
200556%
20044811%
2002310%
200137%
200078%
199987%
199837%
1997910%
19961511%
19954225%
19945533%
19933227%

Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Quest

Body and structure
16 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Suspension
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.

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