2001 Nissan Quest Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,435miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Nissan Quest, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,435 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.
“Dt: caller said both front axles broke. Car made a noise and when she took it in to have it looked at the dealer said that the right one rusted and the left one broke. Both windows will not go up or down. The dealer repaired the windows 4 times. A mechanic was fixing the axles. The manufacturer has been contacted, and caller is waiting for them to call her back. The date was when the windows started going bad. The axle problem started on july 6, 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10127725, filed 2005-07, 37,870 miles“2 complaints - side window latches do not stay latched if opened even once. Had them replaced, then they were reopened and now will no longer stay latched properly, they continually pop open. 2nd complaint - have had this vehicle for 3 years and the boots for the front end keep tearing. We are replacing one of them for the 2nd time along with cv joint.”
NHTSA complaint #10100659, filed 2004-11“The automatic transmission shift cable lock plate breaks. A broken lock plate cause the automatic transmission shift selector lever to operate improperly. This result in the transmission gear indicated on the selector lever display differ from the gear engaged in the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #748644, filed 2001-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2016 | 6 | 46% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 7 | 39% |
| 2013 | 9 | 50% |
| 2012 | 28 | 30% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 20% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 72 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Quest
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
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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