Reliability
Nissan

Quest (2002)

2002 · Minivan · 2 engines
33 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
2 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

9.3 / 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 5 powertrain complaints. A typical minivan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 27.

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

Breakdown
Complaints overall5 complaints against about 27 for similar vehicles
9.3
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

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.

Wheels & Tires: 6 owner complaints
Engine: 6 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 5 owner complaints

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2002-2002 Nissan Quest complaints?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Nissan Quest. The systems they name most often are the wheels and tires, the engine and the body and trim.

Is the 2002-2002 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 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 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 2002-2002 Nissan Quest have?

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 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 2002-2002 Nissan Quest?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002-2002 Nissan Quest.

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 wheels and tires, the engine and the body and trim, 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 2002 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. 33 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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