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2001 Nissan Quest problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2001 Nissan Quest sits mid-pack among Quest years: 57 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 92, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (7), visibility & wipers (6), and electrical system (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

57

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Quest years?

Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted651 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 4 complaints1993: 164 complaints1994: 195 complaints1995: 205 complaints1996: 174 complaints1997: 127 complaints1998: 56 complaints1999: 165 complaints2000: 120 complaints2001: 57 complaints2002: 38 complaints2004: 651 complaints2005: 124 complaints2006: 108 complaints2007: 311 complaints2008: 75 complaints2009: 29 complaints2011: 92 complaints2012: 139 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 22 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 7 complaints
Quest NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Nissan Quest problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure712%
Visibility & Wipers611%
Electrical System59%
Brakes59%
Airbags47%
Seat Belts47%
Tires & Wheels47%
Transmission47%
Engine35%
Other35%
Latches & Locks35%
Fuel System35%
Lighting24%
Suspension12%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)12%
Speed Control12%
Child Seat12%

Does the 2001 Nissan Quest have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V338002Seat BeltsOctober 27, 2000 · 130 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT SEATED IN THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“INVOLVED IN A LOW IMPACT AUTO ACCIDENT (PROBABLY LESS THAN 40 MPH BECAUSE AIR BAGS WEREN'T EVEN DEPLOYED, NO INJURIES WHATSOEVER SUSTAINED BY MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVER, MINISCULE DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE) IN 11/01. IMMEDIATELY CAR WAS ON FIRE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. ALLEGING THAT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 15, 2003 · crash · fire

“2 COMPLAINTS - SIDE WINDOW LATCHES DO NOT STAY LATCHED IF OPENED EVEN ONCE. HAD THEM REPLACED, THEN THEY WERE REOPENED AND NOW WILL NO LONGER STAY LATCHED PROPERLY, THEY CONTINUALLY POP OPEN. 2ND COMPLAINT - HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS AND THE BOOTS FOR THE FRONT END KEEP TEARING. WE ARE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 28, 2004

“THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE WHEN THE ABS LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID OUT OF CONTROL, ALSO THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK THERE WAS 1 INJURY. *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 14, 2001 · crash

“VEHICLE HIT A DEER AT 65 MPH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 16, 2002 · crash · fire

“2001 NISSAN QUEST TIRES EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION.*MR WHEN THE TIRE SEPARATED IT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE SPINNING OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 1, 1901 · crash

2001 Nissan Quest — common questions

Is the 2001 Nissan Quest reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 57 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Quest year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2001 Quest problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (7 complaints), visibility & wipers (6 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).

Does the 2001 Nissan Quest have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Nissan Quest. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Quest years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Quest years to avoid are 2004, 2007, 1995, 1994, 1996, 1999, 1993, 2012. The cleanest record among Quest years belongs to 1991.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.