1999 Nissan Quest Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Nissan Quest, 8% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Parked my Quest at work, after work tried to start my van. Alarm activated without even being set in the first place. Can not turn the alarm off and it will not let me start my van. Now I am walking around.”
NHTSA complaint #10198541, filed 2007-08, 50,000 miles“My 1999 Nissan Quest, continues to have wiring problems that have caused the head lights and tail lights to quit operating. Each head light wiring harness has been replaced at least once and now the left head light and left brake light do not work. This has also been observed on multiple Nissan Quest and mercury villagers on the road. I called Nissan and was told this was not a recalled item but my dealer has been repairing free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10010337, filed 2003-03, 40,000 miles“Low quality materials causing a fire hazard that were noticed by inspecting equipment. The passenger headlight malfunctioned and the electrical system went out and came back on including all dash electrical equipment while the van was in motion. The right headlight was not operating every time it was needed. I purchased the van and I noticed the headlight was coming on and going off. I inspected the headlight assembly and noticed that the connector that snaps the harness to the bulb had melted wires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023071, filed 2003-06, 32,500 miles“This vehicle has numerous problems beginning with the brakes having to be changed multiple times; one occasion while driving on the expressway my passenger sliding door opened up resulting in me having to pull to the side of the road and close the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #749607, filed 2001-08“The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Quest. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the engine shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it shut off again and was towed to a mechanic. Twenty minutes after the engine shut off the check engine light illuminated. Four mechanics have diagnosed the failure and stated that the distributor cap was blown and caused by the ignition. The vehicle was purchased with a black box on the right side under the steering wheel. The black box allowed the dealer to shut the engine off if the payments were not made. …”
NHTSA complaint #10224030, filed 2008-04, 155,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 5 | 28% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 18 | 19% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 33 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 11% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Quest
39 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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