2001 Nissan Quest Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,229miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Nissan Quest, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,229 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 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 miles“The vehicle was involved in a collision, consumer attempted to apply the brake when the ABS locked up which caused the vehicle to skid out of control, also the airbags failed to deploy. There was 1 injury.”
NHTSA complaint #8015654, filed 2002-08, 1,229 miles“At slow speed consumer applied brakes and pedal went to floor, no braking action. Shifted to park, and used emergency brake to slow vehicle. Vehicle was vibrating at this time. This happened again on april 8, 2001. Vehicle at dealer at this time, dealer stated there was nothing wrong with brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #885781, filed 2001-04“When driving at an undetermined speed ABS light appeared on the dashboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer informed the dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10075473, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 18% |
| 2007 | 17 | 7% |
| 2006 | 9 | 12% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 43 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 12% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 26 | 22% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 | 7 | 8% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 16 | 10% |
| 1993 | 13 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Quest
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Quest
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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