Complaints
174
Crashes
7
Fires
7
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Nissan Quest Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Avg mileage:87,131 mi
#214 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
#39 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:73,697 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Nissan Quest.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 24 | — | — | 87,131 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 9 | 1 | — | 73,697 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | 2 | 96,077 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 2 | 1 | 135,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | — | 58,045 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — |
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,131
Structure:Body:Door
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,697
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
96,077
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
135,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,045
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Nissan Quest — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Nissan Quest reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1996 Nissan Quest has 174 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Nissan Quest?
Top reported problems: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (24 complaints, avg 87,131 mi); Structure:Body:Door (14 complaints); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 73,697 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Nissan Quest?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,316 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Nissan Quest?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Nissan Quest include 7 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Nissan Quest as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Nissan Quest?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Quest reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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