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1999 Nissan Quest

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
118
Received Apr 1999 to Feb 2013
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Unintended acceleration despite braking19 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power12 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Front brake rotors warp and wear early7 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #00V292002Vehicle 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.
  • Recall #99V347002Vehicle 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 12 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 1999 Nissan Quest
25
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YearComplaints
19999
200025
200117
200212
200316
20049
20058
20066
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2026 (to Oct 2026)0
Total118

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Unintended acceleration despite braking1916%–
Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power1210%–
Front brake rotors warp and wear early75.9%–
Tires blow out or tread separates65.1%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines54.2%–
Brakes make grinding or squealing noise54.2%–
Side mirrors give poor rear visibility43.4%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract43.4%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes43.4%–
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed43.4%–
Rear door latch fails to open or close32.5%–
Headlights dim or fail at night32.5%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #00V292002October 2, 200070,000 vehicles affected

    steering: rack and pinion

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #99V347002December 20, 199967,000 vehicles affected

    exterior lighting: tail lights

    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.

    If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

  • NHTSA recall #99V205002August 5, 19991,600 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

    Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) Can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #99V056002March 25, 19991,600 vehicles affected

    seats: mid/rear assembly

    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, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1999 Nissan Quest.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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