KnownCarProblems2001 Nissan Quest Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan Quest, most often about the body and structure (17% of complaints, typically around 111,000 miles). It is 9th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Nissan Quest problems
Body and structure
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The rear most passenger side window bracket gets in the way of the passenger side sliding door, effectively locking it closed. The door cannot be opened from the inside and someone on the outside needs to use a shim to push the bracket back into place to provide enough clearance for the door to open.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Quest. The contact attempted to open the drivers side sliding door when the door detached from the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was caused by wear and tear. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear.
I bought the vehicle in new march 2001. That november the drivers window stopped moving. I had to have my drivers window regulator replaced, it was done under warranty. A little more than a year later the passenger regulator needed replaced. In the fall of 2003 the drivers window stopped moving again and two months…
Dt: caller said both front axles broke. Car made a noise and when she took it in to have it looked at the dealer said that the right one rusted and the left one broke. Both windows will not go up or down. The dealer repaired the windows 4 times. A mechanic was fixing the axles. The manufacturer has been contacted, and…
Brakes
5 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The vehicle was involved in a collision, consumer attempted to apply the brake when the ABS locked up which caused the vehicle to skid out of control, also the airbags failed to deploy. There was 1 injury.
While braking abruptly the brakes locked up resulting in a collision. One occupant in the vehicle was injured and the vehicle was deemed totaled.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
Dt: caller said both front axles broke. Car made a noise and when she took it in to have it looked at the dealer said that the right one rusted and the left one broke. Both windows will not go up or down. The dealer repaired the windows 4 times. A mechanic was fixing the axles. The manufacturer has been contacted, and…
Equipment
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: electrical, appliance.
Automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. Safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: wiring, starter assembly.
2001 Nissan Quest se van []. At first start up each day or after sitting an hour or so a loud grinding engine noise is heard for several seconds. Will report this to the dealer asap. This happens on a daily basis. We have owned this vehicle for four months and it has less than 10,000 miles on it now. We bought it used…
Automatic windows defective ; regulators and motors grind resulting in hot motor smell and windows failing to operate up or down .do not use for fear of fire and not being able to close windows at all. Safety concerns and fear of entrapment if in an accident..dealer refused to fix or repair defective devices..
Air bags
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: frontal.
The vehicle was involved in a collision, consumer attempted to apply the brake when the ABS locked up which caused the vehicle to skid out of control, also the airbags failed to deploy. There was 1 injury.
Involved in a low impact auto accident (probably less than 40 MPH because air bags weren't even deployed, no injuries whatsoever sustained by myself and other driver, miniscule damage to other vehicle) in 11/01. Immediately car was on fire which resulted in total loss of vehicle. Alleging that the Nissan Quest is…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
In the last 4 months the four original equipment tires on my vehicle have had tread separation. My car is approx 1.5 years old and 17000 miles. I have had the problem occur as I take a 200 mile trip on the turnpike. On each of three trips a tire has gone bad, on the last trip two tires went bad. The first tire I…
3 of the 5 tires that came on the vehicle have failed, forming severe blebs. 1 ruptured. The first was last year. The other 2 occured on 05/05/04. The vehicle jack broke while the ruptured tire was being changed. There are less than 12,000 miles on the vehicle.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Nissan Quest recalls
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Nissan Quest
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Quest?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (7 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles); visibility and wipers (6 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); brakes (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Quest have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 27, 2000 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Nissan Quest?
- It is 9th of 16 Quest model years by number of complaints, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.