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1997 Nissan Quest recalls & problems

The 1997 Nissan Quest has 2 safety recalls and 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (16 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints89filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 4reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineDec 15, 2000

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 00V419001268,229 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Electrical systemOct 28, 1997

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 97V18400266 vehicles

Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1997 Nissan Quest

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Quest

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
StructureBody › Door; Body › Hatchback/liftgate16101—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Ignition › Module1502163,161 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module1051370,380 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system1000070,511 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system1001093,250 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch900068,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Power assist8110—
VisibilityWindshield; Defroster/defogger/hvac system8010—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch; Manual transmission › Column shift assembly610180,000 mi
SuspensionRear; Front5000—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner510056,700 mi
Seat beltsRear/other; Front › Anchorage5000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations