1997 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
127
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
The 1997 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 127 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (14 complaints), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (8 complaints), and Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 268,295 vehicles.
Recall 00V419001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 268,229 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
View full details →Recall 97V184002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 66 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
127 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR IN TRAFFIC, RPM GO HIGH THEN TRANSMISSION ENGAGES.THIS COULD CAUSE AACCIDENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK WHEN BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES BY THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT HAD NOT PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A REASON WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
DOOR LOCKS AND UNLOCKS BY ITSELF AT RANDOM. NOT ALL DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK WHEN THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. TWO DAYS LATER, SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V419001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT STORE RECALL INFORMATION EXCEEDING THE YEAR 2000. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 119,747. UPDATED 07/15/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/15/08 THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HER SON INFORMED HER THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. UPDATED 10/22/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHEN THE HEAT IS ACTIVATED, THE ODOR INTENSIFIES. THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE IS MORE THAN TEN YEARS OLD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000. UPDATED 12/31/07 *BF UPDATED *JB
Safety Rating for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB01088 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGRDING SLIDING DOOR POP NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JG
NTB98007 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH HEADLINER HANGS DOWN BEHIND SUNROOF OPENING. *YC
NTB98011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES HAS AN EGR MALFUNCTION DUE TO CRACKED BPT VALVE BOTTOM HOSE. *YC
NTB98013 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
EXHIBITING AN AIR LEAK NOISE FROM THE UPPER REAR CORNE OF THE FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS(S). *YC
NTB97020 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 NISSAN QUEST.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN QUEST
- 1992 NISSAN QUEST — 4 complaints
- 1993 NISSAN QUEST — 164 complaints
- 1994 NISSAN QUEST — 195 complaints
- 1995 NISSAN QUEST — 205 complaints
- 1996 NISSAN QUEST — 174 complaints
- 1997 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 1998 NISSAN QUEST — 56 complaints
- 1999 NISSAN QUEST — 165 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN QUEST — 57 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN QUEST — 38 complaints
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- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints