1997 Nissan Quest Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Nissan Quest, 6% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,200 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“When the fuel tank is full and upon taking off or coming to a complete stop, there is a loud thumping noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer contacted and attempted to repair six times, problem still exists, provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #831951, filed 1998-12“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“Vehicle taken to different dealer for repairs (brown and brown Nissan, tempe az). Additional defect: front suspension sway bar links replaced once because of grinding noise in front suspension.”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology