Nissan Quest years to avoid
The Nissan Quest years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1999, 1993, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.
2,918
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
1991–2017
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Quest years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 651 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 311 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 205 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 195 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 174 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 165 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 164 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 139 |
Every Quest year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2012avoid | 139 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 92 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 75 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 311 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 108 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 124 | 2 | |
| 2004avoid | 651 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 57 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 120 | 2 | |
| 1999avoid | 165 | 4 | |
| 1998 | 56 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 127 | 2 | |
| 1996avoid | 174 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 205 | 3 | |
| 1994avoid | 195 | 2 | |
| 1993avoid | 164 | 5 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Quest years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Quest years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1999, 1993, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 1991.
What is the best year for the Nissan Quest?
By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Quest years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Quest have?
Across all model years, the Quest has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,918 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.