2000 Nissan Quest reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Nissan Quest — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 120
- on record
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 16 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 2 deaths · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,710
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
-102
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 1998-2002
-141
median 261 complaints in 700 records
Top component share
13%
Exterior Lighting: 16 complaints
What owners report fails — 2000 Nissan Quest
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 16
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL 10
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 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 2000 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 2000 Nissan Quest reliable?
NHTSA has 120 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Nissan Quest. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting:headlights (16 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Nissan Quest units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Nissan Quest?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting:headlights (16), vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (10), vehicle speed control (6), electrical system (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 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.