1997 Nissan Quest Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 10% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 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.
“The car locks spontaneously and constantly. It is a known defect (service bulletin 98068). We did not purchase the car while it was under warranty from the manufacturer, however since this is such a safety concern (my 2 year old nephew was locked in the car in his car seat over labor day weekend), I feel the manufacturer should pay to have it fixed. They are refusing.”
NHTSA complaint #10145753, filed 2005-12, 40,000 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“While driving at any speed the passenger sliding door unlatches on its own, and the consumers constantly has to pull over to shut door while traveling whith the kids. The way consumer knows that the door is open while driving because light is on the dashboard. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #829279, filed 1998-10“When unlocking the doors they appear to be unlocking, but they relock by themselves immediately. The consumer stated that sometimes takes 4 to 5 tries to get into van. Also locks will relock automatically if you use key or remote.”
NHTSA complaint #894879, filed 2001-08“Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a noise. Then, warning light would come on dashboard indicating passenger sliding door would open while driving vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #889215, filed 2001-05Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 61 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 10% |
| 1996 | 26 | 19% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Quest
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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