Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan Quest, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure7
- Visibility6
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Tires4
- Air bags4
- Electrical system4
- Seat belts4
- Power train4
- Equipment4
- Engine and engine cooling3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2001 Quest vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Nissan Quest failed the safety check 0.90% of the time — 55% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 128,591 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 13.5 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 311 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 15.5 | 11.0 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Nissan told its dealers about the 2001 Nissan Quest: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633645 | SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK OR CREAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR FLOOR AREA. *JG |
| 631760 | SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC |
| 631324 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAK OR CREAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR FLOOR AREA. *JG |
| 630795 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR A/C OUTLETS BLOW WARM AIR. *YD |
| 629210 | SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT |
| 629188 | EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH P0740 INTERMITTENTLY STORED (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE) STORED. *TT |
| 629172 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT AIR CONDITIONER OUTLETS BLOWING COLD AIR, BUT REAR A/C OUTLETS BLOWING WARM AIR. *TT |
| 625512 | SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306 STORED. *TT |
| 625185 | SUBJECT REGARDING MIL ON WITH INTERMITTENT DTC P0740 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE) STORED. *YD |
| 624064 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB |
| 624029 | INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE.*JB |
| 623168 | INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306 STORED. *SB |
| 623162 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB |
| 623146 | 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 |
| 614900 | SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT. *TT |
| 614898 | SUBJECT REGARDING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER REMOVAL FOR VEHICLES WITH OVER-HEAD MONITOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT |
| 11004962 | VEHICLE 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 bulletin. |
| 11001201 | WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001194 | REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 11001191 | WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10243708 | DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| 10239062 | SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components. |
| 10239060 | 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. |
| 10235710 | INTELLIGENT 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. |
| 10235707 | VEHICLE 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 bulletin. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)