2002 Nissan Quest Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Nissan Quest, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,068 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“There have been several occurrences when I went to start my vehicle and the radio would not come on and the clock on the radio would not display the time. At first I thought that it was a blown fuse. I replaced the fuse but this event kept occurring over and over again. One day it was raining and the radio would not come on nor would the time be displayed on the screen and then I found out my wipers would not work either. So whenever this occurred again, I would check the wipers and find out that when the radio was not working, neither would the wipers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141603, filed 2005-11, 34,000 miles“I owned a 2002 Nissan Quest with approx. 40,000 miles. On january 13, 2005, I returned to my home at 2:00am. At approximately 2:15am I heard 2 loud pops come from outside my home. When I looked outside my van was completely engulfed in flames and was completely destroyed from the fire damage. Previous service history included: check of drivers side power window for out of track problems and problems with electrical (console lights and tail lights) acting improperly which the dealership said they could not re-duplicate. Worked with autumn at Nissan north america, very rude and unhelpful. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108303, filed 2005-01, 40,884 miles“The vehicle's remote door entry system, automatic windows, seat heaters and compass mirror failed. The repair entailed installing a new controller which required new remote entry keys. Originally the consumer was issued two remote keys after repair an the keys where replaced. The consumer only received one and was requested to pay for the second one.”
NHTSA complaint #10110858, filed 2004-12, 57,942 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004962May 21, 2024VEHICLE 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…
- 10239062Jun 16, 2023SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical…
- 10239060Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while…
- 10235707Apr 27, 2023VEHICLE 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…
- 10235710Apr 17, 2023INTELLIGENT 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.
- 10192192Jun 7, 2013As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 25% |
| 2014 | 5 | 28% |
| 2013 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 18 | 19% |
| 2011 | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 33 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 17% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 10 | 11% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 16% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Quest
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Quest
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.
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