1999 Nissan Quest Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%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 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Nissan Quest, 5% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“Consumer owns a 1999 Nissan Quest and is inquiring about it's track record regarding any recalls or problems that may have occurred with this vehicle. While driving at low speeds like while driving out of a driveway the consumer heard a clunk in the front drivers side wheel . A ball joint was replaced but the noise returned in about two week.”
NHTSA complaint #10119280, filed 2005-04, 45,000 miles“Purchased 1999 Quest and went back to seller about vibration and he(reid melton) said that it was fix a flat. We found out that there have not been any fix a flat put into none of the wheels. Front end have been aligned by us a total of 3 times. Beam Nissan have worked on the front end and exchanging out other part 10 times. It is better but it still vibrates. Nissan dts said it is comparable to other Quest. The new tires that we had put on is wearing out on the outside. One of the alignment shops that wer took it to thought that we had a set of bad tires, so we put this new set on. …”
NHTSA complaint #759728, filed 2002-03“While driving, the consumer lost control of the vehicle which came to a stop after spinning and crashing into a power pole, a possible reason to this crash was a loose nut on the suspension right front side wheel and a crack in the plate, the consumer sustained minor injuries due to the air bags deploying, which caused minor bruises in the arms.”
NHTSA complaint #557158, filed 2000-11“When vehicle gets up to speed of 58 to 63 there is a very bad vibration in the front end. Vehicle has been aligned, bearing has been replaced, rims and tires have been changed. Problem is still occurring. . Also the lamp socket, wiper switch, rack bolts, cup holder and hub assembly have all been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8006303, filed 2002-03“After vehicle reaches 17,00 miles steering wheel and front began to shake giving the vehicle a rough ride. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as having bent rear axle. The vehicle was never been in accident so the bent axle should be manufacturer defect. The tires are worn prematurely, but the dealer refused to pay for the replacements claiming at 17000 miles it is a normal wear.”
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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 1999 Nissan Quest
39 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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