1999 Nissan Quest Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Nissan Quest, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“I purchased the vehicle on june 17, 1999 brand new at torrance Nissan. About two weeks later, front brakes started making grinding noise. I was told by both dealer and manufacturer that it was normal since they abandoned abestos from brake pads. I insisted that they changed the pads. They finally agreed and ordered special pads from the factory. Noise went away until last month. They replaced the pads once again and it's ok right now. An engineer from the factory finally admitted that there's a defect in the design and most '99 Quest have that same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #713304, filed 1999-10“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“Exterior mirror on driver's side vibrates excessively, creating an illusion of vehicle behind/besides you. Mirror was replaced by the dealership in august of 1999 under warranty for the same problem. Manufacturer was not willing to replace mirror free of charge this time. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #874239, filed 2000-10“Glass on passenger's side of vehicle, right side of windshield and right side door windows, are becoming distorted, and impair visibility of driver. Manufacturer is unwilling to assist consumer with this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #889959, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190192Mar 3, 2021VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 1999 QUEST WIPER COMBINATION SWITCH Service Campaign ID # B0074 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletin's published date are…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 7 | 17% |
| 1997 | 8 | 9% |
| 1996 | 11 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 23 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Quest
39 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
10 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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