1999 Nissan Quest reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1999 Nissan Quest — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 165
- on record
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- 24 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,994
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-57
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 1997-2001
-103
median 268 complaints in 666 records
Top component share
24%
Vehicle Speed Control: 40 complaints
What owners report fails — 1999 Nissan Quest
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL 24
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC 6
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1999 Nissan Quest units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 165 consumer complaints on record for the 1999 Nissan Quest. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1999 Nissan Quest units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (24), vehicle speed control (16), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (6), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1999 Nissan Quest?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.