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1997 Nissan Quest Body and structure Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
18%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
57,822miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 18% 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, according to the filers.

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

“Door locks lock and unlock by themselves. When I walk to the otherside to remove my children, the doors will automatically lock under my hand. I have had my children locked in the van due to this malfunction, but fortunately was at my home. I have had it in for repair 3 times. First the dealership said they could not get the card to repeat the malfunction. I continued to complain and then the sliding door actuator was replaced with no resolution of problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #753200, filed 2001-10

“Passengers are getting trapped inside vehicle and locks cannot be secured from outside due to a defect within locks and alarm system. Dealer has had vehicle 8 times, but cannot determine cause or fix defect. Consumer states parts have been replaced 6 times and locks have not worked since purchase of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #882357, filed 2001-03

“Erratic operation of the electric door locks has prevented access through the sliding side door, and occasionally has prevented passengers from exiting through the sliding door (they were locked in). The keyless remote sounds like it is locking the doors, but intermittently leaves the sliding door unlocked.”

NHTSA complaint #732753, filed 2000-09

“Since 1999, doors lock without any warning. Happens while driving down road & when stopped, engine running or not. When doors unlocked, they will immediately re-lock themselves. Seems to literally resist unlocking. Will lock while trying to open doors and will stop doors from opening.”

NHTSA complaint #751884, filed 2001-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017117%
201618%
2014211%
2013211%
2012910%
201112%
2009418%
2008612%
2007125%
2006811%
20051012%
20047016%
2002414%
2001717%
20001113%
199933%
1998512%
19971618%
19961612%
199595%
19941610%
1993119%

Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Quest

Electrical system
14 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 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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