2002 Nissan Quest problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2002 Nissan Quest sits mid-pack among Quest years: 38 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 93, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (6), tires & wheels (5), and suspension (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
38
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2002 compare to other Quest years?
What are the most common 2002 Nissan Quest problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 16% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 5 | 13% | — flat |
| Engine | 4 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 4 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 4 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Latches & Locks | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Other | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I OWNED A 2002 NISSAN QUEST WITH APPROX. 40,000 MILES. ON JANUARY 13, 2005, I RETURNED TO MY HOME AT 2:00AM. AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15AM I HEARD 2 LOUD POPS COME FROM OUTSIDE MY HOME. WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE MY VAN WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED FROM THE FIRE DAMAGE.…”
“WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THREE OCCASIONS REAR/FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES STEEL BELT SEPARATED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO CHANGE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CONTINENTAL, P215/65R16. *AK”
“WHILE TRYING TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE THE JACK COLLAPSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE RUNNING BOARD ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE FRONT SKIRT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT ROTOR STRUCK THE GROUND VERY HARD AND MAY BE DAMAGED AS WELL. *AK”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN QUEST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE ROSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND COOLANT WAS ADDED TO THE ENGINE AND THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THE…”
“ON MAYAUGUST 6TH 2021ON MAY 6TH 2021 I PURCHASED A 2002 NISSAN QUEST VAN FRON PICK-N-PULL AUTO LOCATE AT 2015 EAST SUMMER STREET IN HAMMOND IN 46320 I NEVER INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THAT THIS VAN HAD. 1.ENGINE DROPPED DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM. BY THIS TIME LOST CONTROL OF STEERING PULLING TO THE…”
2002 Nissan Quest — common questions
Is the 2002 Nissan Quest reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 38 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Quest year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2002 Quest problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), tires & wheels (5 complaints), suspension (4 complaints).
Does the 2002 Nissan Quest have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Nissan Quest.
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.