1999 NISSAN QUEST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
165
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
The 1999 NISSAN QUEST has received a total of 165 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:RACK AND PINION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (24 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (16 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST, potentially affecting up to 140,200 vehicles.
Recall 00V292002 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
| 70,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
View full details →Recall 99V347002 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 67,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
View full details →Recall 99V205002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 1,600 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
Consequence: THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
View full details →Recall 99V056002 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 1,600 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH E-Z ENTRY SEATS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS,...
Consequence: AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
165 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
THE DOOR LATCH TO THE BACK SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS STOPPED. *TR
THE DOOR LATCH TO THE BACK SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CAR WAS STOPPED. *TR
NISSAN QUEST 1999. GAS PEDAL IS BLOCKING AND REQUIRES REVERE STRENGTH TO BE PUSHED. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE DAY. ONCE THE PEDAL IS PUSHED HARD THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY THRUSTS, CAUSING POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY GAIN MUCH SPEED AND REQUIRES EXTRA CONTROL BY THE DRIVER. I AM SEEING MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE (REFERD TO AS 'GAS PEDAL STICKING'). *TR
NISSAN QUEST 1999 STARTED HAVING SEVERE ENGINE PROBLEMS AS 50,000 MILES AND JUST 5 YEARS OF USE. THE VEHICLE IS SIMILAR TO FORD WINDSTAR AND MERCURY VILLAGES AND WAS MANUFACTURED IN ONE OF THEIR PLANTS. FORD HAS ISSUED MANY RECALLS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. NISSAN IS HAS DENIED ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES. *TR
View all Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 NISSAN QUEST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB00-014A — VISIBILITY
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 1999 QUEST WIPER COMBINATION SWITCH Service Campaign ID # B0074 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletin's published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # B0074. ï· Discard all previous versions of NTB00-014.
082203 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS, PRINCIPALS, SERVICE MANAGERS, AND PARTS MANAGERS REGARDING TSB NTB00-083 - INCREASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL RESISTANCE THAT MAY OCCUR IN CERTAIN VEHICLES DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF THROTTLE-CHAMBER DEPOSITS. *TT
NTB01033 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306 STORED. *SB
NTB01046 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAK OR CREAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR FLOOR AREA. *JG
NTB01046 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR CREAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR FLOOR AREA, THE CAUSE MAY BE THE REAR STABILIZER BAR SHIFTING IN ITS MOUNTS AND TOUCHING THE PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING. *SB
NTB00083 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATION; INCORRECT IDLE SPEED; INCREASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL RESISTANCE; DIFFCULTY ACCELERATING SMOOTHLY FROM A STOP. *TT
NTB00040 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 26, 1998 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 1999, MAY EXPERIENCE THE FRONT DOOR LOCKS SELF-ACTIVATING OR CYCLING. *TT
NTB00014 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE COMBINATION SWITCH THAT OPERATES THE TURN SIGNALS AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY CAUSE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *TT
NTB00006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR NISSAN VEHICLES. *TT
NTB99076 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A SLAPPING NOISE HEARD AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *TT
Showing 10 of 15 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 NISSAN QUEST.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN QUEST
- 1994 NISSAN QUEST — 195 complaints
- 1995 NISSAN QUEST — 205 complaints
- 1996 NISSAN QUEST — 174 complaints
- 1997 NISSAN QUEST — 127 complaints
- 1998 NISSAN QUEST — 56 complaints
- 1999 NISSAN QUEST (current)
- 2000 NISSAN QUEST — 120 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN QUEST — 57 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN QUEST — 38 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN QUEST — 651 complaints
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- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total 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