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Nissan

Quest (2001)

2001 · Minivan · 2 engines
Reliability score 9.2/10
45 NHTSA Complaints
1 Recalls
3 Fire Reports
8 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

9.2 / 10

Reliability score

Very few owner complaints against similar minivans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 10 powertrain complaints. A typical minivan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 39.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.1 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall10 complaints against about 39 for similar vehicles
9.2
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

3.3-V6-Gas

3.3L 6-cyl / 170 hp
31 complaints 31.0 per year Gasoline
3 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

body
6
interior
5
other
5
electrical
4
engine
3

Same engine used in

DODGE Nitro (2007-2011)CHRYSLER Town & Country (2008-2016)NISSAN Pathfinder (2000-2004)CHRYSLER Sebring (2007-2010)DODGE Ram (2000-2001)DODGE Grand Caravan (2001-2007)
+19 more
HYUNDAI Sonata (2006-2010)DODGE Ram (2002-2008)JEEP Grand Cherokee (2005-2010)DODGE Journey (2009-2020)CHRYSLER Sebring (2001-2006)INFINITI QX4 (2000-2003)DODGE Grand Caravan (2008-2020)NISSAN Frontier (2005-2021)HYUNDAI Sonata (2015-2019)DODGE Neon (2000-2005)DODGE Intrepid (2000-2004)CHRYSLER 300 (2005-2010)GENESIS G80 (2017-2020)FORD Super Duty (2000-2007)KIA Sorento (2003-2009)DODGE Dakota (2000-2004)DODGE Avenger (2008-2014)FORD Explorer (2020-2025)NISSAN Frontier (2000-2004)

Nissan Quest Unidentified Engine

13 complaints 13.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
4
body
3
brakes
2
interior
1
electrical
1
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

5.0-V8-Gas

5.0L 8-cyl / 215 hp
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
1

Same engine used in

FORD Crown Victoria (2000-2011)MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class (2003-2009)MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class (2000-2018)LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (2006-2013)MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class (2006-2013)FORD Explorer (2002-2005)
+21 more
LINCOLN Town Car (2000-2011)FORD F-150 (2004-2008)CHEVROLET Impala (2006-2016)FORD Mustang (2005-2014)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class (2006-2011)FORD F-150 (2015-2020)MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class (2003-2012)FORD F-150 (2009-2014)MERCEDES-BENZ ML-Class (2000-2005)LAND ROVER Range Rover (2013-2022)CHEVROLET Monte Carlo (2000-2007)MERCEDES-BENZ ML-Class (2006-2011)LAND ROVER Range Rover (2003-2012)MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class (2000-2006)FORD Mustang (2015-2023)FORD Mustang (2024-2026)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2000-2006)GENESIS G80 (2017-2020)LAND ROVER Discovery (2010-2016)FORD F-150 (2000-2003)

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Quest, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Body/Trim: 9 owner complaints
Interior: 6 owner complaints
Electrical System: 5 owner complaints
Brakes: 5 owner complaints

Recalls (1)

00V338002Oct 27, 2000serious
Seat Belts

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.

All Generations

200020002001200120022002V422004-2009RE522011-2017

Alternatives in Minivan

Toyota
Sienna
2021-2025
9.8/10
2 engines / 741 complaints
Toyota
Sienna
2011-2020
9.6/10
4 engines / 1,824 complaints
Chrysler
Voyager
2003
9.5/10
5 engines / 29 complaints
Chrysler
Voyager
2001
9.2/10
4 engines / 80 complaints
Oldsmobile
Silhouette
2001
9.2/10
2 engines / 59 complaints
Chevrolet
Uplander
2005-2009
9.0/10
8 engines / 561 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2001-2001 Nissan Quest complaints?

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the interior and the electrical system.

Is the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest have?

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2001-2001 Nissan Quest?

NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2001-2001 Nissan Quest vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Nissan Quest?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the interior and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Quest have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 Nissan Quest. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 45 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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