Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Jun 8, 2015 · 160,000 miles · OH
The whole underneath of my van is rusting out I went and had it checked and they said it is only a matter of time and the whole vehicle will just drop.
Engine and Engine Cooling · Jul 22, 2014 · 145,000 miles · IL
The main engine support frame member to which the bottom-forward motor mount is attached rusted completely free where it attaches at the area under the radiator. This caused the entire engine to drop. The vehicle is no longer drivable. Repair requires extensive structural work. There was no indication of a problem in advance of the incident. The vehicle had been service…
Structure · Jul 22, 2014 · 145,000 miles · IL
The main engine support frame member to which the bottom-forward motor mount is attached rusted completely free where it attaches at the area under the radiator. This caused the entire engine to drop. The vehicle is no longer drivable. Repair requires extensive structural work. There was no indication of a problem in advance of the incident. The vehicle had been service…
Structure · Oct 18, 2012 · 134,000 miles · WY · 1 injured
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan quest gl. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front passenger side door from the interior, the front passenger interior door handle caused lacerations to the contact's fingers. The contact stated that there were several sharp, fine metal shavings on the inner part of the handle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer…
Structure · Aug 1, 2011 · 131,000 miles · OR
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan quest. The contact attempted to open the drivers side sliding door when the door detached from the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was caused by wear and tear. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 131,000.
Seat Belts · Jan 5, 2011 · 125,137 miles · FL
The driver side seat belt buckle would not come free. I had to jiggle out of the seat to exit the vehicle. When taken to the dealership they told me the part was going to cost me $39 to replace not including labor. I had to pay to fix since my wife could not drive the vehicle without the seatbelt working correctly. It started to lock up once in a while and you just had to be…
Structure · Oct 12, 2010 · 111,000 miles · CO
The rear most passenger side window bracket gets in the way of the passenger side sliding door, effectively locking it closed. The door cannot be opened from the inside and someone on the outside needs to use a shim to push the bracket back into place to provide enough clearance for the door to open. *tr
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Oct 12, 2010 · 111,000 miles · CO
The rear most passenger side window bracket gets in the way of the passenger side sliding door, effectively locking it closed. The door cannot be opened from the inside and someone on the outside needs to use a shim to push the bracket back into place to provide enough clearance for the door to open. *tr
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 14, 2010 · 66,590 miles · NY
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. *tr
Tires · Jun 4, 2008 · 58,000 miles · OK
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan quest. The vehicle has tbc classic radio sr tires, size 215-65R16 (na). While driving 25 MPH, the tread completely separated from the front driver side tire. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to pull over and replace the tire. He took the tire to a tire shop and was informed that the failure was due to a manufacturer…
Equipment · May 2, 2008 · 20,000 miles · MT
Automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. Safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..
Electrical System · May 2, 2008 · 20,000 miles · MT
Automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. Safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2001 Nissan Quest, the most recent one (00V338002) for seat belts. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Quest?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are structure (7), visibility (6), service brakes, hydraulic (5).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2001 Nissan Quest?
Owners reported 9 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.