2001 Nissan Quest Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles, 29 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Nissan Quest (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2001 Nissan Quest. The part named most often is body and structure, with 7 complaints (17% of the total), followed by visibility (6) and brakes (5). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 45% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure7 17%
- Brakes5 12%
- Air bags4 9.5%
- Electrical system4 9.5%
- Equipment4 9.5%
- Seat belts4 9.5%
- Tires4 9.5%
- Engine cooling3 7.1%
Also reported: Fuel system (3), Latches, locks and linkages (3), Interior lighting (2), Other or unknown (2), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I have a 2001 Nissan Quest, since I received the vehicle from the dealer in march of 2001,the driver side sliding door kept jamming anywhere from 1 to 3 days at a time, and would unlock at times while I was driving, the passenger sliding door window would pop open when you closed the door. I finally took the auto to westbury Nissan on 10/07/2002 regarding this problem while I was covered under the warranty,they charged me $23.70 for the repair of the passenger side sliding door window which worked for only two weeks and I finally taped the lock shut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039168, filed 2003-09, 24,587 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The passenger's side automatic window started making a grinding noise, slowed and eventually stopped working. I had to pull the window up while working the button. The same day the driver's side window was making the same sounds and also failed. I took off the inside of the passenger's door, I noticed that a plastic piece holding a metal cable on the window regulator had broken in half. When I checked the driver's door I saw it had broken in the same spot. I was lucky enough to catch the problem before both motors burn out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168418, filed 2006-09, 84,700 milesBrakes: “While driving on a major highway the brake fluid leaked out of a rusty, corroded brake line which reduced braking ability. I had rusty portion of the brake line replaced at a service station.”
NHTSA complaint #10343344, filed 2010-07, 66,590 milesAir bags: “While driving my 2001 Nissan Quest van, travelling at between 30 and 35 MPH, a driver of a full-sized pickup truck coming from a side street, didn't see his stop sign. He was also travelling at approximately 30-35 MPH. I noticed him only in time for my foot to reach the brake pedal before impacting the passenger side of his truck at the rear of the passenger door. The impact spun his vehicle 180 degrees and mine about 25, from the direction of original travel. It took approximately 1 second for my vehicle to decelerate from 35 to 0. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120583, filed 2005-05, 82,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
45% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 108,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Nissan Quest. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · sedan FWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2001 Nissan Quest version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest FWD | 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V338002Oct 27, 2000Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Nissan Quest 2001
Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt…
Recall details for the 2001 Nissan Quest → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE 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 bulletin.
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING 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.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid…
- 10239060Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023Electrical system. VEHICLE 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 bulletin.
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023Electrical system. INTELLIGENT 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.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING 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.
Other model years of the Nissan Quest
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 44,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 13 | 56,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 12 | 54,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 18 | 64,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2013 | 18 | 95,852 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 93 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 21 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 66 | 16,500 | 1 | — | 21 | 60 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 22 | 84,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2008 | 50 | 97,000 | 3 | — | 19 | 13 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2007 | 228 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 74 | 57,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 82 | 50,800 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 445 | 33,822 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 29 | 34,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 42 | 58,000 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 87 | 48,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 118 | 50,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 41 | 103,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 89 | 68,500 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 134 | 103,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 167 | 100,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 165 | 111,100 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 118 | 162,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Nissan Quest model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Nissan Quest have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2001 Nissan Quest as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Nissan Quest is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 7 complaints (17% of the total), followed by visibility with 6.
Has the 2001 Nissan Quest been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Nissan Quest get?
The EPA rates the 2001 Nissan Quest (Quest, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Nissan Quest reported?
Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 108,000 miles; 45% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.