1998 Nissan Quest Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Nissan Quest, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While traveling in stop and go traffic and another vehicle jumped in front of him. Consumer applied brakes and he hit motorist from behind. Upon impact, airbag didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8002616, filed 2002-01“While traveling at 5 MPH and making u turn, wheel went over curve and air bags deployed without indication. Dealer has been notified. Driver suffered physical injuries, and he rtwo children were quite tramatized.”
NHTSA complaint #860077, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 42 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 12% |
| 1997 | 10 | 11% |
| 1996 | 18 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Nissan Quest
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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